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Express Tribune
4 days ago
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- Express Tribune
Saim makes huge leap in ICC rankings
Pakistan cricketers have made remarkable progress in the latest ICC T20I rankings following their impressive performances in the recently concluded three-match T20I series against the West Indies. Middle-order batter Hassan Nawaz made a notable leap, climbing 24 spots to 30th place after scoring 79 runs in the series, earning 569 rating points. Top-order batter Saim Ayub, who emerged as the leading run-scorer with 130 runs including two half-centuries, soared 25 places to 37th position with 559 points. Fellow opener Sahibzada Farhan, who scored 91 runs in the series, surged 34 spots to claim the 63rd spot with 484 rating points. Captain Salman Ali Agha and experienced batter Fakhar Zaman also saw improvements in their rankings, moving up 15 and three places to 76th and 78th positions, respectively. However, seasoned players Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan, who have been inactive in T20Is since 2024, experienced a drop in rankings. Babar now sits at 17th, and Rizwan at 19th, both slipping three places. Wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Haris, who struggled during the Caribbean tour, dropped 21 places to 86th with 413 points. India's Abhishek Sharma retained the top position among T20I batters, followed by Australia's Travis Head and India's Tilak Varma in second and third, respectively. In the bowling rankings, no Pakistani bowler features in the top 20. Fast bowler Haris Rauf maintained his 26th position with 575 points, while young pacer Abbas Afridi dropped three spots to 27th. Left-arm spinner Sufiyan Muqeem made a stunning jump of 69 places to reach 34th with 542 points. Meanwhile, Shaheen Afridi slipped one position to 36th, and Mohammad Nawaz climbed 51 places to 56th with 489 points. Abrar Ahmed dropped nine spots to 60th, and T20I vice-captain Shadab Khan fell five places to 72nd. New Zealand's Jacob Duffy continued to top the bowling rankings, followed by England's Adil Rashid, while West Indies' Akeal Hosein moved up to third, replacing India's Varun Chakaravarthy. In the all-rounders category, Shadab Khan dropped two spots to 19th. Rising star Saim Ayub made a massive leap, climbing 70 places to 24th with 119 rating points. Mohammad Nawaz jumped 13 places to 36th, while Abbas Afridi dropped four places to 56th. Iftikhar Ahmed fell six places to 70th, and Faheem Ashraf moved up five spots to 77th with 58 points. India's Hardik Pandya remains the number one T20I all-rounder, followed by Nepal's Dipendra Singh Airee and Afghanistan's Mohammad Nabi in second and third, respectively. India's Siraj shines India pacers Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna achieved their career-best ratings of 674 points and 368 points respectively after their memorable performances in The Oval Test against England. While Player of the Match in the fifth Test Siraj climbed 12 places to grab 15th spot in the latest ICC Men's Test Bowler Rankings, fellow pacer Krishna moved 25 places to rank 59th in the list after picking up eight wickets in the deciding Test which India won by six runs. This is both Siraj and Krishna highest ever position in the Test ranking, after churning out match winning spells in the final Test against England.
The Hindu
24-07-2025
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- The Hindu
BAN vs PAK Live Streaming Info, 3rd T20I: Bangladesh eyes series sweep against Pakistan; match details, full squads
Bangladesh took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match T20I series against Pakistan on Tuesday, and will look to complete a historic whitewash when the two teams face off in the third match at Shere Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur on Thursday. The Tigers clinched a thrilling eight-run win in the second T20I after Pakistan collapsed while chasing a modest target of 134. The visitor was reduced to 15 for six with the top six batters in the lineup falling for single-digit scores. A 41-run partnership between Faheem Ashraf (51) and Abbas Afridi (19) for the eighth wicket gave Pakistan some hope, but Bangladesh had the last laugh. Pakistan's batting came up a cropper in the series opener too, with the Salman Agha-led side bundled out for 110 before Bangladesh chased down the target with ease. BAN vs PAK 3rd T20I - Match Details When will the third T20I between Bangladesh and Pakistan take place? The third T20I between Bangladesh and Pakistan will be played on Thursday, July 24. Where will the third T20I between Bangladesh and Pakistan be held? The third T20I between Bangladesh and Pakistan will take place at Shere Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur. At what time will the third T20I between Bangladesh and Pakistan start? The third T20I between Bangladesh and Pakistan will begin at 5:30 PM IST. At what time will the toss take place for the third T20I between Bangladesh and Pakistan? The toss for the third T20I between Bangladesh and Pakistan will take place at 5 PM IST. Where to watch the live telecast of the third T20I between Bangladesh and Pakistan in India? The third T20I between Bangladesh and Pakistan will not be televised live on any TV channel in India. Where to watch the live stream of the third T20I between Bangladesh and Pakistan in India? The third T20I between Bangladesh and Pakistan will be available for live streaming on the FanCode app and website in India. The squads Bangladesh: Litton Das (c) (wk), Tanzid Hasan, Parvez Hossain Emon, Mohammad Naim, Towhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali Anik, Shamim Hossain Patwary, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Rishad Hossain, Shak Mahedi Hasan, Nasum Ahmed, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Mohammad Saifuddin. Pakistan: Salman Ali Agha (c), Abrar Ahmed, Ahmed Daniyal, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Hassan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Khushdil Shah, Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Haris (wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Salman Mirza, Sufyan Moqim. Related Topics Bangladesh / Pakistan
Express Tribune
21-07-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Emon stars as BD stun Pakistan
Bangladesh's Parvez Hossain Emon celebrates after scoring a half-century during the first Twenty20 international cricket match against Pakistan at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka on July 20. PHOTO: AFP Bangladesh secured a commanding seven-wicket victory over Pakistan in the first T20I of the three-match series at the Shere Bangla National Stadium on Sunday, thanks to a match-winning half-century from Parvez Hossain Emon. Chasing a modest target of 111, the hosts suffered early setbacks as debutant Salman Mirza struck twice in his opening spell. He removed Tanzid Hasan for just one run in the first over and followed it up with the wicket of Bangladesh skipper Litton Das — also for one — in his second over, leaving the home side struggling at 7-2 in 2.2 overs. Parvez Hossain and Towhid Hridoy then steadied the innings with a crucial 73-run partnership for the third wicket, rebuilding Bangladesh's chase after the early collapse. The stand was eventually broken by Abbas Afridi, who dismissed Hridoy for 36 off 37 balls, with Bangladesh at 80-3 in 12.3 overs. Emon continued his fine form, anchoring the chase with a composed knock. He brought up his second T20I fifty and remained unbeaten on 56, guiding Bangladesh to victory in 15.3 overs. Jaker Ali chipped in with 15 off 10 deliveries to help Bangladesh take a 1-0 lead in the series. For Pakistan, Salman Mirza impressed on debut with figures of 2/23 in 3.3 overs, while Abbas Afridi picked up one wicket. Batting first, Pakistan showed early promise through openers Fakhar Zaman and Saim Ayub, who found boundaries to keep the scoreboard ticking. However, the momentum quickly faded. Saim was dismissed for six by Taskin Ahmed in the second over, and Mohammad Haris followed soon after, hitting a boundary off Mahedi Hasan before being bowled on the next ball. Skipper Agha Salman struggled to get going and fell to Tanzim Hasan Sakib for just three. The pressure mounted as Mustafizur Rahman removed Hassan Nawaz for a duck, reducing Pakistan to 41-4. Mohammad Nawaz's run-out due to a miscommunication further dented Pakistan's hopes, leaving them at 46-5 in 7.4 overs. Fakhar Zaman was the standout performer, scoring a resilient 44 off 34 balls. However, his innings was cut short following another mix-up, this time with Khushdil Shah, resulting in a run-out at 70-6. Abbas Afridi offered some late resistance, smashing three sixes, while Khushdil tried to stabilise the innings. Their 33-run stand was broken when Mustafizur dismissed Khushdil for 17, leaving Pakistan at 103-7 in 16.2 overs. Taskin Ahmed returned to dismantle the lower order, dismissing Faheem Ashraf (5), running out debutant Salman Mirza for a duck, and eventually removing Afridi for 22 to wrap up the innings. Pakistan were bowled out for 110 in 19.5 oversmarking their lowest T20I total against Bangladesh. Taskin Ahmed led the bowling charge with figures of 3 for 24, while Mustafizur Rahman claimed 2 for 29. Mahedi Hasan and Tanzim Hasan Sakib chipped in with a wicket apiece. It is pertinent to mention that the second T20I of the series will be played at the same venue on Tuesday.
Indian Express
08-07-2025
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- Indian Express
Injured Rauf and Shadab to miss Pakistan's T20 series in Bangladesh
Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf and allrounder Shadab Khan were injured and will miss the Twenty20 series in Bangladesh this month. Rauf injured a hamstring in Major League Cricket in the United States last week, and Shadab recently underwent shoulder surgery. Uncapped fast bowlers Ahmed Danial and Salman Mirza were picked in a 15-man squad on Tuesday to supplement Abbas Afridi and fast bowling allrounder Faheem Ashraf. Left-arm spinner Sufiyan Muqeem was also recalled after he was overlooked for the last home series against Bangladesh. Spin allrounder Mohammad Nawaz has also made his way back into the national squad since last appearing in January 2024 against New Zealand, after impressive performance in the Pakistan Super League. The three-match T20 series will be played in Mirpur from July 20-24. Pakistan: Salman Agha (captain), Abrar Ahmed, Ahmed Daniyal, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Hassan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Khushdil Shah, Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Haris, Mohammad Nawaz, Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Salman Mirza, Sufiyan Muqeem.
Fox Sports
08-07-2025
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Injured Rauf and Shadab to miss Pakistan's T20 series in Bangladesh
Associated Press ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf and allrounder Shadab Khan were injured and will miss the Twenty20 series in Bangladesh this month. Rauf injured a hamstring in Major League Cricket in the United States last week, and Shadab recently underwent shoulder surgery. Uncapped fast bowlers Ahmed Danial and Salman Mirza were picked in a 15-man squad on Tuesday to supplement Abbas Afridi and fast bowling allrounder Faheem Ashraf. Left-arm spinner Sufiyan Muqeem was also recalled after he was overlooked for the last home series against Bangladesh. Spin allrounder Mohammad Nawaz has also made his way back into the national squad since last appearing in January 2024 against New Zealand, after impressive performance in the Pakistan Super League. The three-match T20 series will be played in Mirpur from July 20-24. ___ Pakistan: Salman Agha (captain), Abrar Ahmed, Ahmed Daniyal, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Hassan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Khushdil Shah, Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Haris, Mohammad Nawaz, Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Salman Mirza, Sufiyan Muqeem. ___ AP cricket: recommended Item 1 of 2 in this topic
