Rain delays start of Pakistan, New Zealand Test
Rain in Christchurch has delayed start of first Test between Pakistan and New Zealand.
CHRISTCHURCH (Dunya News) – The start of first Test between Pakistan and New Zealand on Thursday has been delayed due to persistent rain in Christchurch, Dunya News reported.
Showers are forecast throughout the day, but with fine weather for the following four days.
Just days after a 7.8-magnitude earthquake rattled the city and devastated parts of the South Island, Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq looked to cash in on a perceived lack of confidence in the New Zealand ranks after their disastrous tour of India, where they suffered a series whitewash.
But although Pakistan are on a high after crushing the West Indies last month, New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson claimed his side was rejuvenated by returning to home conditions and familiar seamer-friendly wickets.
Squads:
Pakistan (From): Misbah-ul-Haq (Capt), Asad Shafiq, Azhar Ali, Babar Azam, Imran Khan, Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Nawaz (3), Mohammad Rizwan, Rahat Ali, Sami Aslam, Sarfraz Ahmed, Sharjeel Khan, Sohail Khan, Wahab Riaz, Yasir Shah, Younis Khan.
New Zealand (From): KS Williamson (Capt), TD Astle, TA Boult, C de Grandhomme, MJ Henry, TWM Latham, JDS Neesham, HM Nicholls, JA Raval, TG Southee, LRPL Taylor, N Wagner, BJ Watling.
