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Second Test: Bangladesh beat Pakistan by 6 wickets to…

3 September 2024
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Bangladesh defeated Pakistan by six wickets in the second Test at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium to complete historic 2-0 series win.

The Tigers chased an 185-run target on day five with veterans Mushfiqur Rahim and Shakib Al Hasan registering their first-ever series win over Pakistan.

Pakistan now lost five straight Tests – three against Australia and two against Bangladesh -in the ongoing World Test Championship.

Bangladesh opener Zakir Hasan provided a blistering to the run chase by attacking Pakistan bowlers. The left-hander smoked 40 runs off 39 balls.

He was the first man to depart as Mir Hamza shattered his stumps on the team score of 58.

Shadman Islam (24) departed soon after as Khurram Shahzad got the better of him.

Skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mominul Haque continued the start they were given by the openers. Najmol made 38 and was dismissed by Salman Ali Agha while Mominul walked back for 34, giving Abrar Ahmed his first wicket.

Veterans Mushfiqur (22*) and Shakib (21*) stayed till the end and completed the chase.

The guests continued their innings from 42-0 today after the rain ended the play early on Monday.

A day earlier, the visitors bowled out Pakistan for 172 after pacers Hasan Mahmud and Nahid Rana wreaked havoc, picking five and four wickets, respectively.

The hosts started the day on 9/2 and had a decent start courtesy of Saim Ayub and skipper Shan Masood, adding 38 runs.

Ayub was the first man to depart as Taskin Ahmed took his wicket. He made 20 runs off 35 balls.

Rizwan made 43 runs off 73 balls which included five fours. Meanwhile, Abrar Ahmed departed after facing 12 balls for his two.

Mahmud dismissed Mir Hamza (4) to wrap up Pakistan’s innings on 172.

Salman added vital runs for Pakistan and remained unbeaten on 47.

Mahmud registered his first fifer in Test cricket, becoming the first Bangladesh pacer to take this many wickets in an innings in Pakistan.

Before that, Responding to Pakistan’s first innings of 274, Bangladesh were reduced to 26-6 and in danger of following on amid fiery fast bowling in the morning but Litton Das hit a defiant 138 and Mehidy Hasan Miraz scored 78 runs as the tourists recovered from a precarious position to post 262 all out after Shahzad bagged six wickets on the third day of the second test.

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Second Test: Pakistan set 185-run target for Bangladesh –…

2 September 2024
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Bangladesh bowled out Pakistan for 172 on day four and they will need to chase 185 to win the second Test and the series at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.

Hasan Mahmud and Nahid Rana wrecked havoc, picking five and four wickets, respectively.

The hosts started the day on 9/2 and had a decent start courtesy of Saim Ayub and skipper Shan Masood, adding 38 runs.

Ayub was the first man to depart as Taskin Ahmed took his wicket. He made 20 runs off 35 balls.

Masood managed 28 runs off 34 balls and was removed by Rana soon after.

Rana managed to dismiss Babar Azam (11) and Saud Shakeel (2) in quick succession, leaving Pakistan in more trouble.

Babar’s poor run continued in the Tests as he now batted 16 innings without a Test fifty.

Meanwhile, Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Ali Agha made valuable contributions at the back end. The pair added 55 runs for the seventh wicket.

Mahmud was brought by Bangladesh skipper Najmul Hasan Shanto and he delivered by removed Rizwan and Mohammad Ali on back-to-back delieveries.

Rizwan made 43 runs off 73 balls which included five fours. Meanwhile, Abrar Ahmed departed after facing 12 balls for his two.

Mahmud dismissed Mir Hamza (4) to wrap up Pakistan’s innings on 172.

Salman added vital runs for Pakistan and remained unbeaten on 47.

Mahmud registered his first fifer in Test cricket, becoming first Bangladesh pacer to take this many wickets in an innings in Pakistan.

Earlier at the end of third day’s play, opener Abdullah Shafique was routed for 3 and night watchman Khurram Shahzad fell for naught.

On Sunday, Bangladesh’s Litton Das hit a defiant 138 and Mehidy Hasan Miraz 78 as the tourists recovered from a precarious position to post 262 all out after Shahzad bagged six wickets on the third day of the second test.

Responding to Pakistan’s first innings 274, Bangladesh were reduced to 26-6 and in danger of following on amid fiery fast bowling in the morning but Das and Miraz put together a 165-run stand for the seventh wicket to steady the ship.

Das hit 13 fours and four sixes in his 228-ball knock while Miraz, who claimed five wickets to skittle out Pakistan, showed his ability with the bat by hitting 12 fours and a six.

Remember, Bangladesh lead the two-match series 1-0 after winning the Test series opener by 10 wickets.

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Pakistan announce playing XI for first test against Bangladesh…

19 August 2024
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Pakistan has officially announced its playing XI for the first Test against Bangladesh, which is set to commence on August 21 at the Pindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi.

Leading the national side for the first time in a home series, Shan Masood will captain a team that blends experience with emerging talent.

Joining him at the top of the order is Abdullah Shafique, while the batting lineup is further strengthened by the presence of Saud Shakeel and Babar Azam, the latter known for his consistent performances.

In the fast bowling department, Shaheen Shah Afridi will spearhead the attack, supported by Naseem Shah, Mohammad Ali, and the rising star Khurram Shahzad.

The pace quartet is expected to play a crucial role on the Rawalpindi track, known for offering assistance to fast bowlers. Meanwhile, the team’s only spinner, all-rounder Salman Ali Agha, will provide balance with his ability to contribute in both disciplines.

Wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Rizwan has also been included in the side, bringing his reliable glove work and batting prowess to the middle order.

Notably, this Test will also be the first for Jason Gillespie as the head coach of the Pakistan cricket team, adding another layer of anticipation to the encounter.

The squad announcement follows the release of all-rounder Aamer Jamal from the team due to a lingering back injury. Jamal, 28, who sustained the injury while playing for Warwickshire in county cricket, was initially included in the squad subject to fitness clearance. However, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) later confirmed his release, advising him to focus on recovery at the National Cricket Academy in Lahore.

“Aamir is recovering from a back injury which he sustained while playing county cricket this year,” the PCB said in a statement.

Pakistan’s playing XI for first test:

Abdullah Shafique
Saim Ayub
Shan Masood (c)
Babar Azam
Saud Shakeel
Mohammad Rizwan (wk)
Salman Ali Agha
Shaheen Afridi
Naseem Shah
Mohammad Ali
Khurram Shahzad
Series schedule:

1st Test: August 21 – 25 at Pindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
2nd Test: August 30 – September 4 at Pindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi

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PCB shifts second Pak vs Ban Test from Karachi…

18 August 2024
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The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has shifted the second Test of the two-match series between Pakistan and Bangladesh from Karachi to Rawalpindi due to ongoing renovations and upgradation work at the National Stadium.

“Given that construction must continue uninterrupted to ensure the venue is operationally ready for the Champions Trophy 2025, the PCB, after consulting all stakeholders and reviewing operational and logistical matters, has decided to hold both Tests in Rawalpindi”, the board said in a statement on Sunday.

The development comes days after the board announced its decision to prohibit spectators in the second Test which was set to take place from August 30 to September 3 in Karachi.

Furthermore, the ticket sales for the match were also suspended with PCB saying that the fans who had already purchased tickets would receive a full refund, which would be automatically processed and credited back to their accounts.

It is to be noted that the board, while allocating Rs12.80 billion, has undertaken major upgradation of Karachi’s National Stadium, Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium and Rawalpindi International Cricket Stadium which are set to host Champions Trophy 2025.

Earlier this week, PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi approved the venues’ designs during his visit to BDP Pattern’s London head office, a renowned architectural company based in the United Kingdom.

The design of Karachi’s stadium, which has come to the fore, indicates that the stadium will be renovated in two phases and hints that a fresh building will be built right in front of the main structure. Reports suggest that the new infrastructure will host VIP boxes, a gallery, media boxes and boxes for families of those playing. The two dressing rooms can also be shifted to the new building.

Moreover, the stadium will have a roof all across the structure. The roof will be installed during the second phase of the construction.

So far, the scoreboard building has been revamped at the National Stadium including the enclosures of Iqbal Qasim and Naseem-ul-Ghani.

Elaborating on the decision to shift the match to Rawalpindi, the PCB said: “We have been guided by the construction experts on the timelines for the readiness of the venue. They advised that while construction could continue during playing hours, the resulting noise pollution would disturb the cricketers. Additionally, the dust from the construction work could also affect the health and well-being of the players, officials, broadcasters, and media.”

With the match now shifted to Rawalpindi, which will also host the first clash between the Green Shirts and the visitors from August 21 to 25, the fans will now be able to spectate the two-match series.

Furthermore, the board has clarified that the series between Pakistan Shaheens and Bangladesh A will continue as usual in Islamabad.

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England Test captain Ben Stokes in injury scare before…

12 August 2024
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England Test captain Ben Stokes was carried off the field Sunday while playing for Hundred outfit Northern Superchargers.

All-rounder Stokes, 33, suffered an apparent hamstring injury in their match in Manchester and was accompanied into the stands by two Superchargers staff members.

He grabbed the back of his left leg while in pain on the floor having hit a quick single.

England begin the first of their three-match Test series with Sri Lanka on August 21, at the same Old Trafford ground.

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Shan Masood reveals strategy to win World Test Championship…

11 August 2024
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Pakistan Test captain Shan Masood has laid out a clear strategy for the national team to secure a spot in the World Test Championship (WTC) final.

Speaking to the media on Sunday, Shan emphasised the critical need for victories in the remaining matches of the WTC cycle.

Pakistan began their 2023-25 WTC campaign on a high note, securing a decisive victory in a two-Test series against Sri Lanka.

However, despite commendable efforts, they were unable to clinch a win in their subsequent three-Test series in Australia, leaving them ranked fifth in the WTC standings.

With a packed schedule ahead, including series against Bangladesh, England, South Africa, and the West Indies, Masood stressed the importance of a proactive and positive approach in all facets of the game—batting, bowling, and fielding.

“If we need to compete in the World Test Championship, we need to secure victories, which requires showing intent and positivity in every aspect of the game,” Shan stated.

The captain also expressed optimism about Pakistan’s upcoming two-Test series against Bangladesh, set to begin on 21st August in Rawalpindi.

He highlighted the advantage of playing seven out of their next nine Tests on home soil, where players are familiar with the conditions.

“The positive thing is that we are playing at home and our players will be familiar with the conditions. We need to take advantage of it, but the key will be to handle mental and physical pressure,” the Test captain concluded.

With nine crucial matches remaining in this WTC cycle, Shan Masood’s leadership will be pivotal as Pakistan strives to secure a place in the championship final.

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Babar rises as Joe Root claims top spot in…

31 July 2024
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Pakistan white-ball captain and star batter Babar Azam rose one place, while England’s top-order batter Joe Root clinched the top spot in the latest ICC Test Batting Rankings on Wednesday.

The latest ranking updates saw Root reclaiming the number one spot after a year as he overtook New Zealand batter Kane Williamson on the back of his impressive performance in the home series against West Indies.

The right-handed Englishman finished the series as the highest run-scorer with 291 runs across four innings in the three-match series. He played a crucial 87-run knock in the first innings of the third Test.

With 872 points, Root is now 13 points clear of Williamson, who moved down to second position. Meanwhile, England batter Harry Brook dropped four places to seventh after scoring 197 runs in four innings against West Indies.

As a result of Brook’s slip, Babar Azam and New Zealand’s Daryl Mitchell are now tied for third, while Australia’s Steve Smith and India’s Rohit Sharma also gained one place to reach fifth and sixth respectively.

Meanwhile, England Test captain Ben Stokes jumped four places to reach 30th after hitting a quick half-century as an opener in the second innings of the third Test to guide his team to a ten-wicket victory.

He also moved one place up in the Test All-Rounder Rankings to reach sixth, while Chris Woakes gained three places to ninth spot.

On the other hand, in the ICC T20I Batting Rankings, Yashasvi Jaiswal moved up to fourth, while Shubman Gill reached a career-best 21st. Meanwhile, Pakistan batters Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan dropped one spot to fifth and sixth, respectively.

Sri Lanka all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga, who had a forgettable series against India, lost his position as the number one all-rounder in T20 rankings. Hasaranga is now joint-third, while Australia’s Marcus Stoinis has reclaimed the No.1 spot.

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Joe Root surpasses legends to achieve major Test cricket…

27 July 2024
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England batter Joe Root became only the seventh player in Test history to score 12,000 runs, reaching this landmark during the third Test against the West Indies at Edgbaston on Saturday.

Root achieved the milestone when he reached 62 runs with a four off Alzarri Joseph on the first ball after Lunch on Day 2.

The former skipper teamed up with current captain Ben Stokes to rebuild England’s innings with a hundred-plus partnership for the sixth wicket. The hosts had been reduced to 54 for five within 12 overs in pursuit of the West Indies’ first-innings total of 282.

Root recorded his 95th Test fifty-plus score during the innings, the sixth highest among all betters

Interestingly, Root is the second youngest batter behind compatriot Alastair Cook to reach 12,000 Test runs, completing the feat aged 33 years and 210 days. Former India captain Rahul Dravid was the oldest batter to cross the mark at 37 years 339 days. Root also eclipsed West Indies batting legend Brian Lara’s tally of 11,953 runs during his knock.

Youngest players to 12,000 Test runs

33y 13d – Alastair Cook

33y 210d – Joe Root

35y 176d – Sachin Tendulkar

35y 214d – Ricky Ponting

36y 32d – Jacques Kallis

37y 68d – Kumar Sangakkara

37y 339d – Rahul Dravid

However, Root is not the quickest to the landmark; instead, he finds himself towards the bottom of the list with only Cook behind him in the club. While Cook took 275 innings to reach the milestone, Root achieved it in his 261st innings. Sri Lanka’s Kumar Sangakkara was the quickest (in terms of innings) to reach 12,000 runs, doing so in 224 innings. Sachin Tendulkar and Ricky Ponting are second, both securing their 12,000th run in their 247th innings.

Fastest players in terms of innings to reach 12,000 Test runs

224 – Kumar Sangakkara

247 – Ricky Ponting

247 – Sachin Tendulkar

249 – Jacques Kallis

255 – Rahul Dravid

261 – Joe Root

275 – Alastair Cook

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Babar Azam drops one spot in ICC Test rankings…

24 July 2024
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England’s outstanding performance in the second Test against the West Indies has led to significant gains for several of their key players in the latest ICC Men’s Test Player Rankings.

Ben Stokes’ team secured a decisive 241-run victory at Trent Bridge. Among the standout players, veteran batter Joe Root scored his 32nd Test century. This achievement has moved him closer to the top Test batter ranking, currently held by New Zealand’s Kane Williamson. Root gained 12 rating points and is now just seven points behind Williamson. Another strong performance in the upcoming third Test in Birmingham could see Root reclaim the number one spot.

Harry Brook also made notable progress, climbing four spots to reach a career-best third place in the batter rankings. His impressive century in the second innings at Nottingham allowed him to surpass Babar Azam, Daryl Mitchell, Steve Smith, and Rohit Sharma.

Other England players also improved their rankings. Ben Duckett moved up six spots to 16th, and Ollie Pope jumped eight places to 21st after solid performances in the second Test. For the West Indies, Kraigg Brathwaite advanced two places to 40th, Joshua Da Silva climbed seven spots to 61st, and Kavem Hodge made a significant leap of 21 places to 75th.

In the Test bowler rankings, Chris Woakes made a notable move by jumping four places to re-enter the top 20 for the first time since September 2021, thanks to his six-wicket haul against the West Indies. Young England spinner Shoaib Bashir improved by 18 places to 53rd following his five-wicket haul in the second innings, while West Indies quick Jayden Seales gained 10 places to reach 34th after taking six wickets in the Nottingham Test.

In the ODI rankings, there were notable movements by Namibia players in the ongoing ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2 in Dundee. Left-arm spinner Bernard Scholtz moved up four places to sixth among ODI bowlers, achieving a career-high rating after his three-wicket haul against Scotland. Captain Gerhard Erasmus gained one spot to move to fifth among ODI all-rounders after scoring 63 runs and taking two wickets in the same match.

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Indian women break test record for most runs in…

29 June 2024
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India women set a new record on Friday in the first day of their one-off test against South Africa, scoring 525 runs for four wickets, the highest total any team has amassed in a single day of Test cricket.

The total includes fastest double hundred by opener Shafali Verma while her partner Smriti Mandhana contributed with a century at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The 354 runs scored by both are also the most by openers in an innings in women’s Tests.

Shafali scored the double century off just 194 balls. The 20-year-old surpassed Annabel Sutherland’s earlier performance this year, where the Australian scored a century off 248 balls against the Proteas.

The previous record for the most runs scored in a single day was set by England’s Betty Snowball, who amassed 189 runs on the opening day of a test match against New Zealand in 1935.

Shafali is the second Indian woman as well as the second youngest woman to record a double-century in test matches, following India’s Mithali Raj who was 19 when she scored 214 runs against England in Taunton in 2002.