DHAKA: Pakistan’s bowling consultant Vernon Philander to leave for South Africa tomorrow as the newly discovered COVID-19 variant forced travel restrictions across African region.
Philander decided to leave the bio-secure bubble for his safe return. Initially, Philander was scheduled to leave Dhaka for Cape Town on December 1 after the first Test.
Bangladesh at the end of day-three, finished with 39/4 with the lead of 83 runs. Wicket-keeper batter Mushfiqur Rahim, not-out on 12, and Yasir Ali (8*) will resume the innings tomorrow for the Tigers.
Shaheen Shah Afridi, who dismantled the Bangladesh’s top-order, took three wickets for just 6 runs. Hasan Ali took one wicket for 19.
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