The first Test match between Bangladesh and Pakistan is set to take place on May 8 at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka, starting at 9:30 a.m. IST. This match is part of the ICC World Test Championship cycle, where Pakistan currently ranks sixth with a rating of 89, while Bangladesh is in ninth place with a rating of 67. Bangladesh will be captained by Najmul Hossain Shanto, although his participation is uncertain due to a hamstring injury. The squad also features uncapped players Tanzid Hasan and Amite Hasan. Pakistan, led by Shan Masood, includes experienced players like Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi, alongside promising newcomers. The match will not be live-streamed in India, but fans can watch it on the FanCode app and website. International viewers can tune in via various broadcasters, including T Sports in Bangladesh and PTV Sports in Pakistan.