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Arab News
11 hours ago
- General
- Arab News
Farhan and Abrar star as resurgent Pakistan win Bangladesh series
LAHORE: Opener Sahibzada Farhan notched his maiden half century and spinner Abrar Ahmed grabbed three wickets to guide Pakistan to another convincing 57-run win over Bangladesh in Lahore on Friday. Farhan smashed a 41-ball 74 and Hasan Nawaz unbeaten 51 off 26 balls to help the home team post 201-6 before Abrar grabbed 3-19 to keep Bangladesh to 144-9 in 19 overs, with the last man Shoriful Islama unable to bat due to injury. Pakistan, who won the first match by 37 runs at the same venue, take an unassailable 2-0 lead with the final match on Sunday, also in Lahore. The win also gives a kickstart to Pakistan's new white-ball head coach Mike Hesson appointed earlier this month to stem a slide which saw them win just three of their last 13 T20s before this series. Bangladesh raced to 32 in the first two overs but openers Parvez Hossain (eight) and Tanzid Hasan (19-ball 33 with five boundaries and a six) fell within two runs of each other. From 46-2, Bangladesh slumped to 56-5 with Abrar dismissing Tohid Hridoy (five) and Jaker Ali (nought) off successive deliveries while pacer Hasan Ali had skipper Litton Das for six. Tanzim Hasan, who topscored with a career best 31-ball 50, and Mehidy Hasan Miraz, 23 off 17 balls, added 33 for the eighth wicket but it was too late, too little. Pakistan's first T20 home series win since December 2021 delighted skipper Salman Agha. 'It feels good, I didn't know it was three and a half years ago that we won a series at home,' said Agha of Pakistan's last win over the West Indies at home. 'This is what I want, we should always have players who can come in and replace anyone, any captain would love that,' said Agha, praising the new coach. 'It's been a few days and we are loving the environment, credit to Hesson. He has managed to gel the team really well and built a nice environment, he has done that very quickly.' Bangladesh skipper Litton Das rued loss of wickets in cluster. 'There were back-to-back wickets and in cricket you have to follow basics, sometimes you don't follow the basics that cost you,' said Das. 'We still have a game to comeback strongly.' Earlier, Pakistan posted a consecutive 200-plus total with Farhan and Nawaz ably supported by Mohammad Haris whose 41 came off 25 balls after the home team won the toss and batted. After losing fellow opener Saim Ayub to a run out for four, Farhan put the innings on a solid footing with a 103-run second wicket stand of 54 balls with Haris. The Farhan-Haris duo smashed Bangladesh bowlers to all corners, with Farhan hitting six sixes and four boundaries while Haris's knock had two sixes and four boundaries. Farhan was finally caught by Litton Das off leg-spinner Rishad Hossain in the 12th over. His previous best of 39 was against Australia in Dubai in 2018. Nawaz gave a final polish to the innings by hitting three sixes and two boundaries as Pakistan added 40 in the last five overs. Agha fell for 19 and Shadab Khan made seven. For Bangladesh Tanzim finished with 2-36 and Hasan Mahmud took 2-47.
Associated Press
11 hours ago
- Business
- Associated Press
Pakistan thumps Bangladesh by 57 runs to clinch T20 series
LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistan clinched the Twenty20 series against Bangladesh after winning the second match by a comfortable 57 runs on Friday. The Pakistan top order set up a 201 total for the second straight time and seven of the eight bowlers took wickets to dismiss Bangladesh for 144 in 19 overs. Pakistan won the first match by 37 runs on Wednesday and will look for a clean sweep in the final game at the same Lahore venue on Sunday. Bangladesh slips after fiery start Tanzid Hasan scored all 32 runs in the first two overs of the chase but was out for 33 to a stunning reflex catch at short fine leg by Abrar Ahmed. By the end of the powerplay, Bangladesh was 54-3 and reeling from some splendid catches. Abrar trapped Towhid Hridoy and Jaker Ali leg before wicket off successive sharp googlies. At the halfway mark, Bangladesh was 78-7 and the inevitable was delayed only by No. 9 batter Tanzim Hasan Sakib, whose 50 off 31 was his maiden T20 half-century. He was the last man out as fast bowler Shoriful Islam couldn't bat after pulling up with a groin injury in his first over. Farhan returns with a bang Sahibzada Farhan starred with the bat in only his 10th T20 since his debut six years ago. He smashed 74 off 41 balls. Farhan lost the selectors' favor after four consecutive single-digit scores against Australia last year in the T20 series. But he forced his way back by topping the batting chart in the recent Pakistan Super League. He got an opportunity after first-choice opener Fakhar Zaman was rested for Friday's game. Luck favored Farhan when he was dropped off the third ball of the match before he scored. Saim Ayub was run out in the second over after Farhan refused the third run. Farhan then added 103 runs off 54 balls with Mohammad Haris (41) as both batted with a new licence to be aggressive under new coach Mike Hesson. Farhan got a second life after his half- century when Mehidy Hasan Miraz could not hold onto a sharp catch in the covers. Haris was caught at backward point in the 11th over, and Farhan was caught in the next over by Bangladesh captain Litton Das behind the stumps. Pakistan's middle order didn't hold back, and its latest T20 batting sensation, Hasan Nawaz, blistered 51 off 25 balls with three sixes and two fours. But Pakistan scored only 40 runs in the final five overs with an excellent comeback by fast bowler Hasan Mahmud, 2-47. ___ AP cricket:
The Hindu
16 hours ago
- Sport
- The Hindu
PAK vs BAN, LIVE score, 2nd T20I: Pakistan wins toss and elects to bat
Hello and welcome to Sportstar's LIVE updates of the second T20I between Pakistan and Bangladesh in Lahore on May 30. Pakistan will take on Bangladesh in the second T20I at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, with the home team winning the first one by 37 runs. Pakistan and Bangladesh are building towards next year's T20 World Cup with a three-match T20I series in Lahore. Both sides are coming off tough series defeats in the shortest format. While Pakistan lost to New Zealand away 1-4 in March, Bangladesh was stunned by the UAE 1-2 earlier this month. This series provides both the teams the opportunity to give their new-look squads a chance in the absence of veterans. TOSS Pakistan has won the toss and elects to bat. DATE AND TIME The second T20I between Pakistan and Bangladesh will begin at 8:30 PM IST. THE SQUADS Pakistan squad: Salman Ali Agha (c), Shadab Khan (vc), Abrar Ahmed, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Hassan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Haris, Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Naseem Shah, Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub. Bangladesh squad: Litton Das (c), Tanzid Hasan, Parvez Hossain Emon, Soumya Sarkar, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Shamim Hossain, Towhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali, Rishad Hossain, Mahedi Hasan, Tanvir Islam, Mustafizur Rahman, Hasan Mahmud, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Nahid Rana, Shoriful Islam. LIVE STREAMING INFO The T20I series between Pakistan and Bangladesh will not be streamed or televised in India. The first T20I will begin at 8:30 PM IST. Related Topics Pakistan / Bangladesh
Associated Press
16 hours ago
- Business
- Associated Press
Asia Agent Launches Tiered Monthly Support Packages to Help Brands Take Control of Their Supply Chain in Asia
Asia Agent Logo – Direct Manufacturing Support Across Vietnam, India, Bangladesh, Indonesia, and China. Your Team on the Ground. Asia Agent introduces new monthly service tiers—Quarter-Time, Part-Time, and Full-Time—giving international brands direct access to factory support, quality control, legal assistance, and boots-on-the-ground teams in Asia's top sourcing hubs. Singapore - May 30, 2025 - Asia Agent, the go-to partner for direct, transparent manufacturing across Asia, has announced the launch of its new tiered monthly support packages—designed to give international brands full control over their production in Vietnam, India, Indonesia, Bangladesh, and China. The new model offers three service tiers — Quarter-Time ($595), Part-Time ($995), and Full-Time ($1,795) — enabling companies of any size to afford real, boots-on-the-ground support in the region's top manufacturing hubs. 'We've seen too many brands fly blind — working through middlemen, getting stuck in trading companies, and losing money through poor communication, slow production, and bad quality,' said Eldad Shashua, Chief Strategy Officer at Asia Agent. 'This is about giving brands back their control. No commissions, no hidden fees. Just your own team on the ground.' Why It Matters Now With tariffs, supply chain instability, and rising China costs, many brands are scrambling to transition out of China — but doing it without local support is a gamble. These monthly packages give clients the power to: Every package includes access to local project managers, quality control officers, legal support, and Asia Agent's full operational infrastructure. One Flat Monthly Fee, Full Transparency Asia Agent's monthly plans are intentionally simple: clients pay a flat monthly rate for a set number of support hours. There are no markups on orders, no fees per container, and no conflicts of interest. The company emphasizes that all services are fully client-aligned: 'We never represent the factory. We only work for you.' Now Supporting All Major Asian Hubs With fully operational teams in Vietnam, India, Indonesia, Bangladesh, and China, the packages offer both stability for current operations and flexibility to expand or shift production. About Asia Agent Asia Agent helps international brands take back control of their supply chain. Through on-the-ground teams, factory-direct relationships, and strict contracting, Asia Agent ensures clients reduce costs, improve quality, and manufacture without middlemen. Media Contact Company Name: Asia Agent Pte Ltd Contact Person: Eldad Shashua Email: Send Email Address:60 PAYA LEBAR ROAD 11-01 PAYA LEBAR SQUARE City: SINGAPORE Country: Singapore Website: Press Release Distributed by To view the original version on ABNewswire visit: Asia Agent Launches Tiered Monthly Support Packages to Help Brands Take Control of Their Supply Chain in Asia
Globe and Mail
16 hours ago
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Asia Agent Launches Tiered Monthly Support Packages to Help Brands Take Control of Their Supply Chain in Asia
"Asia Agent Logo – Direct Manufacturing Support Across Vietnam, India, Bangladesh, Indonesia, and China. Your Team on the Ground." Asia Agent introduces new monthly service tiers—Quarter-Time, Part-Time, and Full-Time—giving international brands direct access to factory support, quality control, legal assistance, and boots-on-the-ground teams in Asia's top sourcing hubs. Singapore - May 30, 2025 - Asia Agent, the go-to partner for direct, transparent manufacturing across Asia, has announced the launch of its new tiered monthly support packages —designed to give international brands full control over their production in Vietnam, India, Indonesia, Bangladesh, and China. The new model offers three service tiers — Quarter-Time ($595), Part-Time ($995), and Full-Time ($1,795) — enabling companies of any size to afford real, boots-on-the-ground support in the region's top manufacturing hubs. 'We've seen too many brands fly blind — working through middlemen, getting stuck in trading companies, and losing money through poor communication, slow production, and bad quality,' said Eldad Shashua, Chief Strategy Officer at Asia Agent. 'This is about giving brands back their control. No commissions, no hidden fees. Just your own team on the ground.' Why It Matters Now With tariffs, supply chain instability, and rising China costs, many brands are scrambling to transition out of China — but doing it without local support is a gamble. These monthly packages give clients the power to: Every package includes access to local project managers, quality control officers, legal support, and Asia Agent's full operational infrastructure. One Flat Monthly Fee, Full Transparency Asia Agent's monthly plans are intentionally simple: clients pay a flat monthly rate for a set number of support hours. There are no markups on orders, no fees per container, and no conflicts of interest. The company emphasizes that all services are fully client-aligned: 'We never represent the factory. We only work for you.' Now Supporting All Major Asian Hubs With fully operational teams in Vietnam, India, Indonesia, Bangladesh, and China, the packages offer both stability for current operations and flexibility to expand or shift production. About Asia Agent Asia Agent helps international brands take back control of their supply chain. Through on-the-ground teams, factory-direct relationships, and strict contracting, Asia Agent ensures clients reduce costs, improve quality, and manufacture without middlemen.
