Bangladesh win the toss and opt to bat against Pakistan

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After winning the toss in a warm-up match against Pakistan, Bangladesh has opted to bat first at a practice match ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy at Edgbaston on Saturday.

Pakistan has decided to rest fast bowler Mohammad Aamir, middle order batsman Haris Sohail and young Fakhar Zaman for this 12-a side match.

All-rounder Faheem Ashraf and Spinner Shadab has also been included in the playing XII.

The match is being played at the extreme left wicket of the ground leaving one side boundary as short as 40 yards, and is likely to make the match a high scoring encounter.

Pakistan starts its Champions Trophy campaign on June 4 with a match against archrivals India at the same venue.

Pakistan team for the match includes Azhar Ali, Ahmed Shahzad, Babar Azam, Shoaib Malik, Mohammad Hafeez, Sarfraz Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Imad Waseem, Wahab Riaz, Hassan Ali, Junaid Khan and Faheem Ashraf.