Both pitches in the recently concluded Bangladesh - Sri Lanka Test series have been rated "below average" by the ICC © ESPNcricinfo Ltd

Two spectators take cover in Mirpur after rain stopped play © Raton Gomes

A helicopter takes part in a security exercise in Dhaka © Getty Images

Security forces drill in Dhaka ahead of the first ODI © Getty Images

Security personnel and commandos conduct a mock drill © STR/AFP

A helicopter hovers over the Academy ground near the Shere Bangla National Stadium © STR/AFP

Security personnel conduct a mock drill at the Shere Bangla National Stadium © STR/AFP

Bangladeshi police officials guard the field at Sher-e-Bangla Stadium © AFP

Bangladeshi police officials stand guard outside the Sher-e-Bangla Stadium © AFP

The Mirpur groundstaff were hard at work during the rain delay © Associated Press

Rain and wind tested the Mirpur groundstaff © AFP

Heavy rain delayed the toss in Mirpur © AFP

The ODI at the Shere Bangla National Stadium was delayed due to heavy rain © AFP

Hail peppers the Shere Bangla outfield © ICC

The storm had the final say in Mirpur © Getty Images

Fans throng the Shere Bangla Stadium as the lights take effect © Getty Images

Heavy rains preceded the second Test © BCB

A notice inside the press box at the Shere Bangla Stadium © Mohammad Isam/ESPNcricinfo