Despite the heavy rain which sunk any prospects of a toss, Friday would also be marked with the threat of a washout, on the first day of the 2nd test between Pakistan and Bangladesh in Rawalpindi.
So both teams spent their time inside their lodging with the umpires out there waiting for the downpour to let up a little before they checked the ground conditions. Intermittent monsoon rainfall was predicted by the met office for the day in question.
A Saturday afternoon defeat against Bangladesh means Pakistan is looking to even the two-test encounter having managed only a single test in the first encounter at Rawalpindi.
The impressive 10 wkt win by Bangladesh was their first win over Pakistan in 14 test outings.
Pakistans selection is without its pace spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi, from the 12 man squad due to family commitments arising out of the birth of his son.