Bangladesh cricket team https://www.cricketwinner.com Bangladesh cricket team Fri, 11 Jul 2025 14:07:35 GMT https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html https://github.com/jpmonette/feed en Copyright © 2024 Cricket Winner. All Rights Reserved. <![CDATA[Sri Lanka announce their squad for the upcoming series against Bangladesh]]> https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/sri-lanka-announce-their-squad-for-the-upcoming-series-against-bangladesh/ https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/sri-lanka-announce-their-squad-for-the-upcoming-series-against-bangladesh/ Mon, 07 Jul 2025 19:17:05 GMT

Sri Lanka have named an 18-member squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Bangladesh. Dinesh Chandimal’s return to the shortest format after three years has been the major headline for the side as they prepare for the T20 World Cup 2026 at home and in India.

Chandimal, who has smashed 1062 T20I runs in 61 innings at a strike rate of 103.60, returns to the national side. His last game of the format came in November 2022 against Australia in Kandy. However, his comeback for Sri Lanka isn’t surprising, with the veteran cracking 287 runs in 10 LPL games last year at a strike rate of nearly 170. 

The opening game of the series will take place on July 10, in Pallekele, before the action moves to Dambulla after a two-day break. On July 16, the final encounter of the series will take place in Colombo. It's incredibly vital for the players to perform in this series at home, as the T20 World Cup 2026 is knocking on the door. Most players, whose position in the side, hasn't been sealed yet, will face an acid test against Bangladesh. 

Sri Lanka announce their squad of inform players for the Bangladesh series

Charith Asalanka will continue to lead the 2014 T20 champions. Opener Pathum Nissanka, who has been in tremendous touch during this multi-format series, has retained his place. In 61 innings, the right-handed batter has clubbed 1734 runs at a strike rate of 120.41, thanks to 14 half-centuries.

Sri Lanka’s biggest boost has come in the form of Matheesha Pathirana’s return. The pacer didn’t enjoy a great IPL 2025 campaign for the Chennai Super Kings, with just 13 wickets in 12 innings at an economy of over 10. But his form will be vital for the side’s death over bowling.

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Kusal Perera has also retained his place in Sri Lanka’s T20I squad. At 34, the veteran, who has accumulated 2056 T20I runs in 76 innings at a strike rate of 134.11, will look to make the most of the opportunities. Along with Pathirana, this side has covered their pace unit with experience. Maheesh Theekshana and Wanindu Hasaranga have a huge role to play in the spin department. The former will take care of the power, while Hasaranga will look to counter the middle overs.

Sri Lanka’s T20I squad for Bangladesh series:

Charith Asalanka (captain), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, Dinesh Chandimal, Avishka Fernando, Dasun Shanaka, Dunith Wellalage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Jeffrey Vandersay, Chamika Karunaratne, Matheesha Pathirana, Nuwan Thushara, Binura Fernando, Eshan Malinga.

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<![CDATA[Bangladesh Jump to 9th in ICC ODI Rankings After Dramatic Series-Leveling Win Over Sri Lanka]]> https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/bangladesh-jump-to-9th-in-icc-odi-rankings-after-dramatic-series-leveling-win-over-sri-lanka/ https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/bangladesh-jump-to-9th-in-icc-odi-rankings-after-dramatic-series-leveling-win-over-sri-lanka/ Sun, 06 Jul 2025 18:52:36 GMT

After losing the first ODI by 77 runs, Bangladesh made a strong comeback in the second match against Sri Lanka. They secured a thrilling 16-run victory under the captaincy of Mehidy Hasan Miraz at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Saturday night.

This win not only leveled the three-match ODI series 1-1 but also brought good news for Bangladesh in the ICC rankings.

Before the series started, Bangladesh was in 10th place in the ICC ODI rankings with 76 rating points. After the win in the second ODI, the ICC updated the points, and Bangladesh moved to 9th place with 78 rating points.

Sticking together and a great bowling performance from Tanvir Islam, who took five wickets and was named Player of the Match, helped Bangladesh win in Colombo. Sri Lanka fought hard while chasing Bangladesh’s small total of 248, especially with a late partnership between Janith Liyanage and Dushmantha Chameera.

At one point, it looked like the match was slipping away, but Bangladesh’s death-over bowlers, led by Mustafizur Rahman and Tanvir Islam, kept calm. The Tigers managed to secure a 16-run win and level the three-match series 1–1.

On the same day, West Indies dropped to 10th place with 77 points, and Sri Lanka slipped from 4th to 5th place with 102 points. Pakistan moved up to 4th place with 104 rating points, taking advantage of Sri Lanka’s loss.

There have been many changes in the top 10 of the ICC ODI rankings. India stays at the top with 124 points, followed by New Zealand and Australia, both with 109 points. South Africa, Afghanistan, and England are in 6th, 7th, and 8th places, respectively.

These rankings are important because the top eight teams by March 31, 2027, will qualify directly for the 2027 ICC ODI World Cup. The tournament will be hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia. Teams finishing outside the top eight will have to play in a qualifying tournament for the remaining four spots.

The final and deciding ODI between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka will be played in Pallekele the day after tomorrow.

Earlier in May, Bangladesh had fallen to 10th place in the rankings for the first time in nearly 18 years, after a series of poor performances in the 50-over format. Their losing streak started in November last year with a loss to Afghanistan in the last ODI of a three-match series in Sharjah.

A win in the final match would be historic for Bangladesh, as it would be their first-ever ODI series win on Sri Lankan soil. In 2017, the two teams drew the ODI series 1-1 in Sri Lanka. In their last ODI series in 2024, Bangladesh won 2-1 at home.

Brief Score:

Bangladesh: 248 in 45.5 overs (Emon 67, Hridoy 51, Asitha 4-35, Hasaranga 3-60)  

Sri Lanka: 232 in 48.5 overs (Liyanage 78, Kusal Mendis 56, Tanvir 5-39) 

Result: Bangladesh won by 16 runs.

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<![CDATA[UAE stunned Bangladesh with their historic T20I series win]]> https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/uae-stunned-bangladesh-with-their-historic-t20i-series-win/ https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/uae-stunned-bangladesh-with-their-historic-t20i-series-win/ Thu, 22 May 2025 01:33:00 GMT

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) claimed their second straight T20I win against Bangladesh to secure their stunning home T20I series win against Bangladesh, which was their first international series win against the ICC Full Member Bangladesh. 

At the 1-1 series level, the UAE captain chose to field first in Sharjah after winning the toss in the series-decider third and final match of the series. After a horrible start, Bangladesh scored 162/9 in 20 overs, which wasn't enough for the visitors. The hosts chased down the target in 19.1 overs after losing only three wickets to seal the home T20I series by 2-1.

UAE vs Bangladesh, 3rd T20I: Bangladesh batting faced collapse, and Haider Ali dominated with the ball

From the second over of the match, Bangladesh lost their wickets at regular intervals. While the visitors scored 49/4 at the end of the powerplay, they were struggling at 84/8 and 128/9. The hosts' bowlers were mostly in control, apart from conceding 26 runs in the final over of the innings, including two no balls by the UAE skipper Muhammad Waseem, who delivered two beamers in that over that resulted in a forced change of the bowler for the final delivery of the over. Alishan Sharafu delivered the final ball of the innings and conceded three runs on the free-hit delivery. 

Left-arm spinner Haider Ali was exceptional with the bowling figures of 4-1-7-3 as Bangladesh's batting experienced a horrible collapse. Opener Parvez Hossain Emon, who scored a century in the series opener, scored a golden duck in the series decider. While his opening partner Tanzid Hasan scored 40 off 18 balls (four fours and four sixes), Jaker Ali fought hard with his 41 off 34 balls (one four and three sixes) despite struggling on the field. During the innings, Ali had a concussion test after he made a successful desperate attempt to save his wicket, which he passed. 

In the final moment of the innings, Hasan Mahmud (26 not out off 15 balls; three sixes) and Shoriful Islam (16 not out off seven balls; one four and one six) added some important runs. 

Apart from Haider Ali, Matiullah Khan (2/41) and Saghir Khan (2/36) were the other UAE bowlers to record more than one wicket in the first innings of the match.

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UAE vs Bangladesh, 3rd T20I: Alishan Sharafu and Asif Khan strongly controlled the chasing

In reply, the UAE skipper and opener Muhammad Waseem lost his wicket early for nine runs. However, another opener Muhammad Zohaib and the series-finale hero Alishan Sharafu had a 44-run partnership for the second wicket to provide a crucial start for the hosts. Although Zohaib was dismissed for 29 runs, and Rahul Chopra (13) followed him quickly, Sharafu got solid support from Asif Khan, as their 87-run partnership for the unbroken fourth wicket secured a comfortable victory for the UAE. While Sharafu scored 68 not out off 47 balls (five fours and three sixes), Asif scored 41 not out off 26 balls, including five sixes. 

While Bangladesh started this series, which was originally a two-match T20I series before adding one more game just before the second T20I of the series, with a 27-run win, the hosts UAE leveled the series by winning the second game by two wickets with one ball to spare. It was also the UAE's first international victory against Bangladesh, and they completed a historic T20I series win on Wednesday night (May 21) by claiming a seven-wicket victory. The UAE skipper Muhammad Waseem won the Player of the Series award after finishing as the leading run-scorer in the series with 145 runs in three innings. 

It was the second time that the UAE won an international cricket series against a Test-playing nation (ICC Full Member). In October 2021, the UAE secured a 2-1 home T20I series win against Ireland.

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<![CDATA[Dynamic wicket keeper batter selected to lead Bangladesh team]]> https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/dynamic-wicket-keeper-batter-selected-to-lead-bangladesh-team/ https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/dynamic-wicket-keeper-batter-selected-to-lead-bangladesh-team/ Sat, 10 May 2025 16:19:33 GMT

Bangladesh cricket starts afresh as wicketkeeper-batter Litton Das has been appointed the T20I captain. The Bangladesh Cricket Board communicated this on 4 May 2025, and Litton will lead the side through the 2026 T20 World Cup. After 2024 being a roller coaster season, this appointment represents a change in gear for Bangladesh cricket, with the objective of reinvigorating the T20 setup and developing a more robust squad that will be able to consistently get results in the future.

Litton Das has been appointed after former T20I captain Najmul Hossain Shanto made it clear a few weeks ago that he no longer wanted to captain in a T20I format due to work overload. Litton has aggressive bat skills and superb glovework, so he will be a great asset as captain in T20s. In addition, Litton has captain experience of leading Bangladesh in four T20Is prior to this assignment. Off-spinning all-rounder Mahedi Hasan has been appointed as vice-captain for the upcoming series against UAE and Pakistan. This appointment will be temporary, and the board will be grooming captains in the long-vectored future.

Bangladesh needed to make this decision at a critical stage, as it had been obvious for many years now that they have struggled in the shortest format of the game, especially since being such a successful ODI team over the last 10 years. There will be seven T20Is versus UAE and Pakistan in May/June 2025; Das will have an immediate chance to stamp his authority. His first task will be leading a 16-member squad featuring the return of key players like Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, and Mustafizur Rahman, all aiming to turn around Bangladesh’s T20 fortunes.

A Focus on Experience for the Future

Bangladesh Cricket Operations Chair Najmul Abedin elaborated, “Litton Das will lead the side until the T20 World Cup next year. For Litton, experience has been an important factor. We don’t have many experienced players in the current setup.” So the board does plan to incorporate Das' maturity while trying to deal with a new squad, following the loss of several established white-ball players.

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Das' tenure starts with two T20Is against UAE in Sharjah on May 17 and 19, and the five-match tour of Pakistan, which begins May 25. With Mahedi Hasan as the deputy for these tours, Das will have to incorporate experience with the up-and-coming cricketers to develop a squad for the 2026 men's T20 World Cup. There seems to be excitement amongst the fanbase - could this be the dawn of something special for Bangladesh cricket?

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<![CDATA[Bangladesh's Mahmudullah has announced his retirement from international cricket.]]> https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/bangladesh-s-mahmudullah-has-announced-his-retirement-from-international-cricket/ https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/bangladesh-s-mahmudullah-has-announced-his-retirement-from-international-cricket/ Wed, 12 Mar 2025 23:39:29 GMT

Bangladeshi cricketer Mahmudullah has announced his retirement from international cricket, ending a remarkable 17-year journey. Mahmudullah shared the news on social media on Wednesday, thanking his teammates, coaches, family, and fans for their support.  

"I have decided to retire from international cricket," Mahmudullah wrote. "I want to thank all my teammates, coaches, and especially my fans who have always been there for me. A big thank you to my parents, my in-laws especially my father-in-law and my brother Emdad Ullah, who has guided me as a coach and mentor since childhood."  

He also expressed his gratitude to his wife and children. "And finally, a special thanks to my wife and kids, who have always stood by me. I know Raeid will miss seeing me in the red and green jersey. Not everything ends perfectly, but life goes on. PEACE… Wishing the best for my team and Bangladesh cricket," he concluded.

Mahmudullah’s retirement is the end of an era for Bangladeshi cricket. He played 239 ODIs, 50 Tests, and 141 T20Is, earning a name as one of the team’s most reliable and hardworking players for Bangladesh. He is also the only Bangladeshi cricketer to score three centuries in ODI World Cups two in 2015 and one in 2023.  

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Earlier, Mahmudullah told the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) that he did not want to be part of the central contract after February 2025, showing that he was thinking about his future in cricket. His retirement comes soon after Mushfiqur Rahim, who recently quit ODIs following criticism after the Champions Trophy.

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<![CDATA[Team India's strong Playing XI in champions Trophy 1st match VS Bangaldesh]]> https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/team-india-s-strong-playing-xi-in-champions-trophy-1st-match-vs-bangaldesh/ https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/team-india-s-strong-playing-xi-in-champions-trophy-1st-match-vs-bangaldesh/ Mon, 17 Feb 2025 15:28:12 GMT

Team India is all set for the Champions Trophy 2025 after a series win against England at home. The Indian team shows all-round performance, showing their strength in both batting and bowling. Shubman Gill was the top scorer with 259 runs, while Shreyas Iyer, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Axar Patel also played important innings before Champions Trophy for their form with the bat. In the bowling, Ravindra Jadeja took six wickets in two matches, and young player Harshit Rana  also took six wickets as well. 

Team India's strong Playing xi in champions Trophy 1st match VS Bangaldesh

  1. Rohit Sharma (Captain) 
  2. Shubman Gill( Vice Captain) 
  3. Virat Kohli 
  4. Shreyas Iyer 
  5. Axar Patel 
  6. KL Rahul (Wicketkeeper) 
  7. Hardik Pandya 
  8. Ravindra Jadeja
  9. Kuldeep Yadav
  10. Arshdeep Singh 
  11. Mohammed Shami 

ALSO READ: Why Mumbai Indians Can Win IPL 2025

Batting Statistics

PlayerMatchesRunsAvg
Opener   
Rohit Sharma179895858.18
Shubman Gill45232161.07
Virat Kohli 2301184260.72
Shreyas Iyer36157852.60
KL Rahul 31129956.47
Axar Patel 517744.25
Hardik Pandya 89180533.42
Ravindra Jadeja 199277932.69

Bowling Statistics

PlayerMatchesWicketsAvgEconomy
Hardik Pandya898735.495.59
Ravindra Jadeja19922635.384.86
Kuldeep Yadav10817426.225.0
Mohammed Shami102 19723.965.57
Arshdeep Singh1423.005.17

 

 

 

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<![CDATA[Shanto Confident as Bangladesh Dreams of Historic Champions Trophy Win]]> https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/shanto-confident-as-bangladesh-dreams-of-historic-champions-trophy-win/ https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/shanto-confident-as-bangladesh-dreams-of-historic-champions-trophy-win/ Thu, 13 Feb 2025 16:40:32 GMT

Bangladesh captain Nazmul Hossain Shanto is full of confidence before ICC Champions Trophy, believing his team will win their first ever ICC title. In the 2023 World Cup they have tough time, where they won only two matches, and just one ODI series victory against Sri Lanka since then, Shanto feels his squad is ready to win the first title for his team. The ICC Champions Trophy, which will be held in Pakistan and the UAE from February 19, sees Bangladesh placed in Group A alongside India, New Zealand, and Pakistan.  

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Nazmul Hossain Shanto Captain of Bangladesh Team said that "We are going to the Champions Trophy to win,". "All eight teams have a chance, and we are not different. We trust in our abilities, and there’s no extra pressure." With former captain Shakib Al Hasan missing from the squad, Shanto is still confident in the team’s balance. He highlighted the improvements in Bangladesh’s fast bowling and spin attack, which were once weaknesses.  

"Our pace bowling has gotten much stronger, and now we even have quality wrist spinners," he said. "If every player performs their role well, we can beat any team on any day." Bangladesh will start their campaign against India in Dubai on February 20, followed by matches against New Zealand in Rawalpindi on February 24 and Pakistan on February 27, as they aim for a place in the knockout rounds.

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<![CDATA[ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Probable Complete Squads]]> https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/icc-champions-trophy-2025-probable-complete-squads/ https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/icc-champions-trophy-2025-probable-complete-squads/ Fri, 10 Jan 2025 00:34:15 GMT

The ICC Champions Trophy is set to return as Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates will host the ninth edition of the tournament in 2025. The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will run between February 19 and March 9. 

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Eight teams will participate

Eight teams will participate in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. These teams are Pakistan, India, New Zealand, Bangladesh, Australia, South Africa, Afghanistan, and England. While the first four teams are in Group A, the other four teams are in Group B. Pakistan are the hosts and defending champions of the tournament. 

At the end of the Group Stage, the top two teams from each group will advance to the Semi-finals of the tournament. On March 9, the two Semi-finals winners will face each other in the Final.

Here we are checking the probable complete squads for each ICC Champions Trophy 2025 team.

See Also: ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Complete Fixtures Announced

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Probable squads

Pakistan: Saim Ayub, Abdullah Shafique, Babar Azam, Salman Ali Agha, Mohammad Rizwan (Captain & wk), Fakhar Zaman/Irfan Khan, Tayyab Tahir, Usman Khan, Kamran Ghulam, Mohammad Hasnain, Sufiyan Muqeem, Haris Rauf, Usama Mir, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi

India: Rohit Sharma (Captain), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant (wk), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh, Shivam Dube/Harshit Rana/Khaleel Ahmed

New Zealand: Rachin Ravindra, Devon Conway, Will Young, Mitchell Hay (wk), Mark Chapman, Tom Latham (wk), Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (Captain), Nathan Smith, Jacob Duffy, Matt Henry, Will O’Rourke, Lockie Ferguson

Bangladesh: Najmul Hossain Shanto (Captain), Towhid Hridoy, Tamim Iqbal/Soumya Sarkar, Litton Das (wk), Mahmudullah, Shakib Al Hasan/Jaker Ali (wk), Mushfiqur Rahman (wk), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Hasan Mahmud, Taskin Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam.

Australia: Steve Smith (Captain), Travis Head, Alex Carey (wk), Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis (wk), Mitchell Marsh, Sean Abbott, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Adam Zampa, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Jhye Richardson, Spencer Johnson, Cooper Connolly

Sri Lanka: Avishka Fernando, Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Nishan Madushka (wk), Charith Asalanka (Captain), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamidu Wickramasinghe, Kamindu Mendis, Lahiru Kumara, Maheesh Theekshana, Eshan Malinga, Dilshan Madushanka, Mohamed Shiraz/Matheesha Pathirana, Dunith Wellalage

Afghanistan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (Captain), Sediqullah Atal, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Noor Ahmad, AM Ghazanfar, Fareed Ahmad, Ikram Alikhil, Naveed Zadran.

England: Ben Duckett, Phil Salt (wk), Jos Buttler (Captain & wk), Harry Brook, Joe Root, Jamie Smith (wk), Liam Livingstone, Jacob Bethell, Jamie Overton, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Mark Wood, Adil Rashid, Gus Atkinson, Saqib Mahmood

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<![CDATA[Bangladesh ODI squad announced for West Indies tour without major senior names]]> https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/bangladesh-odi-squad-announced-for-west-indies-tour-without-major-senior-names/ https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/bangladesh-odi-squad-announced-for-west-indies-tour-without-major-senior-names/ Mon, 02 Dec 2024 22:55:18 GMT

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced the 15-member men’s ODI squad for the upcoming away ODI series against the hosts West Indies. The ODI series will begin after the end of the ongoing Test series in West Indies. 

St Kitts in Basseterre will host all three ODIs between West Indies and Bangladesh. These three ODIs will be played on December 8, 10, and 12. After this three-match ODI series, West Indies will also host a three-match T20I series against Bangladesh, as Kingstown will organise these matches on December 16, 18, and 20. 

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Bangladesh ODI squad: Captaincy

In the absence of regular skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mehidy Hasan Miraz will continue his leadership role in the upcoming ODI series. While Shanto is absent from the ongoing Test series in the West Indies due to his groin injury, Mehidy is leading Bangladesh in the Test series. After losing the first Test match of the series by 201 runs, Bangladesh are fighting in the ongoing second Test.

Shakib Al Hasan's status

Shakib Al Hasan hasn’t played an international match since completing the India tour last October. While the senior all-rounder is missing from the latest ODI squad for the West Indies tour, BCB president Faruque Ahmed has come up with the latest update on him. The president has claimed that Shakib isn’t in a mental state to play for the country. 

Recently, Shakib led the Bangla Tigers in the Abu Dhabi T10. In seven matches, the left-handed batter scored 63 runs, and the left-arm spinner picked up five wickets. 

BCB president Faruque Ahmed has claimed that Shakib is still on the selection list for the ODI format. However, he further added that the all-rounder needed proper preparation and activeness with the team to represent the nation in the ODI format. 

Other key names joining and missing

While the experienced cricketer Litton Das has joined the ODI squad after missing the last ODI series against Afghanistan in Sharjah, where Afghanistan won the ODI series by 2-1, the middle-order batter Towhid Hridoy will miss the upcoming ODI series due to his groin injury. Recently, Hridoy was injured while playing football. While Mustafizur Rahman will miss the forthcoming ODI series due to personal reasons, Mushfiqur Rahim is recovering from a finger injury.

Bangladesh ODI squad for West Indies tour

Mehidy Hasan Miraz (Captain), Litton Das (wk), Tanzid Hasan, Soumya Sarkar, Parvez Hossain, Mahmudullah, Jaker Ali, Afif Hossain, Rishad Hossain, Nasum Ahmed, Taskin Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud, Shoriful Islam, Tanzim Hasan, Nahid Rana.

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<![CDATA[BAN vs SA : Player Analysis : Tony de Zorzi Powers South Africa's Steady March Toward the WTC Finals]]> https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-analysis/ban-vs-sa-player-analysis-tony-de-zorzi-powers-south-africas-steady-march-toward-the-wtc-finals/ https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-analysis/ban-vs-sa-player-analysis-tony-de-zorzi-powers-south-africas-steady-march-toward-the-wtc-finals/ Thu, 31 Oct 2024 19:53:26 GMT

South Africa started strong in Chattogram, with their batters taking full advantage of favorable conditions after winning the toss and choosing to bat. Although Aiden Markram fell early, chipping a length ball to Mominul Haque at mid-on, Tristan Stubbs and Tony de Zorzi formed a steady partnership to bring stability to the innings. By lunch, they had guided the Proteas to a comfortable 109/1, showcasing patience and skill against Bangladesh's bowlers. Both players went on to score centuries, with de Zorzi showing resilience despite struggling with cramps and Stubbs reaching his ton before getting out shortly afterward. 

David Bedingham stepped in to replace Stubbs and immediately went after the Bangladeshi spinners, striking several big shots to keep the scoreboard ticking. de Zorzi, inspired by his partner’s aggression, joined in with reverse sweeps and lofted shots, adding pressure on the hosts. Taijul Islam managed to take both of South Africa's wickets, but the day largely belonged to the Proteas. With 81 overs completed and the scoreboard reading over 300 runs for just two wickets, the umpires eventually called off the day due to poor light, concluding a dominant day for South Africa’s batters.

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Tony de Zorzi's 177 run mark breakdown against Bangladesh bowlers

Tony de Zorzi displayed an exceptional performance in his recent innings, scoring a remarkable 177 runs. His century was a mix of patience and calculated aggression, with the South African batter showcasing his adaptability against each bowler. Bangladesh's bowling attack tried various tactics, but de Zorzi’s concentration and shot selection stood out. His control over the innings was evident as he tackled both pace and spin, finding the right moments to rotate the strike and push for boundaries.

Against Hasan Mahmud, de Zorzi displayed caution, scoring 24 runs off 42 balls with a strike rate of 57.1. Despite Mahmud's efforts to keep the pressure on with a dot-ball percentage of 66.7, de Zorzi managed to pick two boundaries in this matchup, choosing to play it safe rather than take unnecessary risks. His approach against Mahmud highlighted his willingness to spend time at the crease, wearing down the bowler before accelerating later in the innings.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz posed a greater challenge, but de Zorzi’s form remained strong. Scoring 53 runs off 72 balls, de Zorzi maintained a strike rate of 73.6 and brought up a half-century in the process. Miraz tried to vary his line and length, but de Zorzi responded with controlled aggression, hitting six boundaries and a six to disrupt the spinner's rhythm. His approach against Miraz underscored his comfort against spin and his ability to find gaps, even against accurate bowlers.

Nahid Rana and Mominul Haque were met with a more reserved approach from de Zorzi. Facing 40 balls against Rana, he scored 16 runs, showing patience and caution as Rana’s dot-ball percentage was high at 62.5. Against Mominul Haque, de Zorzi faced only 11 balls and scored 7 runs, striking at 63.6. These segments of his innings showed that he was willing to bide his time, picking up singles and focusing on strike rotation without trying to force boundaries.

Taijul Islam, the only bowler who managed to dismiss de Zorzi, faced the most resistance. De Zorzi scored 77 runs off 104 balls against him, hitting four boundaries and three sixes at a strike rate of 74. His approach against Taijul balanced caution and aggression, eventually leading to his dismissal, but not before significantly contributing to the team’s total. Overall, de Zorzi’s innings was a masterclass in adaptability, as he paced his innings perfectly, ensuring a solid score against a diverse bowling attack.

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