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Express Tribune
4 days ago
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- Express Tribune
BD share tentative dates with PCB
Pakistan team in action against Bangladesh in the three-match T20I series at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Photo: AFP The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has drafted the initial schedule and shared it with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). The T20I series will begin on July 20, with the second and third matches scheduled for July 22 and 24, respectively. All three matches are set to be hosted at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur, Dhaka. Pakistan's tour of Bangladesh is not part of the Future Tours Program (FTP). This series was agreed upon during discussions between senior officials of the PCB and BCB on the sidelines of the ICC Champions Trophy, which is scheduled to be hosted by Pakistan. After the conclusion of the T20 series against Bangladesh, the Pakistan team will depart for the West Indies. There, they will face the Caribbean side in a three-match T20I series beginning on July 31 in the United States. This will be followed by a One Day International (ODI) series against the West Indies as well. Meanwhile, the third T20I between Pakistan and Bangladesh will be played on Sunday at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Shoriful Islam injured Bangladesh fast bowler Shoriful Islam has been ruled out of the third and final T20I against Pakistan, scheduled for Sunday at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium, after suffering a groin injury. In his absence, pacer Khaled Ahmed is likely to be included in the playing XI for the third match. Additionally, Najmul Hossain Shanto may also be given a chance in the Bangladesh lineup. Pakistan holds an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match T20I series, having thoroughly outclassed the visitors in both earlier games. Meanwhile, Pakistan defeated Bangladesh by 37 runs in the first T20I here at Gaddafi Stadium Lahore on May 28. Chasing a target of 202, the Bangladeshi side was bowled out for 164 in 19.2 overs. The second T20I also saw a dominant Pakistani performance. Batting first, the hosts posted 201/6 in their allotted 20 overs. In response, Bangladesh was bundled out for 144 in 19 overs. Pakistan delivered a clinical performance to defeat Bangladesh by 57 runs in the second T20I, securing an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. Meanwhile, Pakistan are expected to make one change to their playing XI for the third and final T20I against Bangladesh, scheduled for Sunday at the Gaddafi Stadium. Pacer Haris Rauf is likely to be rested due to his poor form, with either Abbas Afridi or Naseem Shah set to replace him in the lineup. Rauf has struggled in the ongoing series, claiming just one wicket while conceding 59 runs in five overs at an economy rate of 11.80. Despite Saim Ayub's disappointing form — scoring a duck in the first T20I and four runs in the second — the opening pair of Saim and Sahibzada Farhan is expected to be retained. In the second T20I, the hosts delivered a dominant performance, defeating Bangladesh by 57 runs. After electing to bat, Pakistan posted a commanding 201/6 in 20 overs. Despite an early setback with the dismissal of Saim Ayub, wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Haris (41 off 25) and Sahibzada Farhan (74 off 41) stitched together a blistering 103-run stand for the second wicket. Farhan's knock featured four boundaries and six towering sixes. Following their departure, captain Salman Ali Agha (19 off 12) and Hasan Nawaz added 45 runs for the fourth wicket, maintaining the tempo. Hasan finished unbeaten on 51 off 26 balls, striking two fours and three sixes. In response, Bangladesh got off to a flying start, reaching 38/0 in just three overs with Tanzid Hasan scoring a quickfire 33. However, a middle-order collapse, sparked by Haris Rauf and Faheem Ashraf, reduced them to 77/7 by the 10th over. Tanzim Hasan Sakib showed some resistance with a valiant 50 off 31 deliveries, including five sixes, but received little support from the other end. Bangladesh were eventually bowled out for 144 in 19 overs. Pakistan's bowling effort was well-rounded, with Abrar Ahmed leading the way with figures of 3/19 in four overs. Hasan Ali, Haris Rauf, Faheem Ashraf, Shadab Khan, Khushdil Shah and Saim Ayub each claimed a wicket to complete a dominant team performance.
Express Tribune
4 days ago
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Pakistan choose to field first in final T20I against Bangladesh
Pakistan won the toss and elected to field first in the third and final T20 International against Bangladesh at Gaddafi Stadium on Sunday. Pakistan made one change to their playing XI, with Abbas Afridi replacing Haris Rauf, while Bangladesh handed a debut to Khaled Ahmed, who came in for Shoriful Islam. Pakistan will be eyeing a clean sweep after already clinching the three-match series with wins in the first two games. They hold an unassailable 2-0 lead heading into the final fixture. Pakistan XI: Salman Ali Agha (Captain), Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Mohammad Haris (wk), Hasan Nawaz, Shadab Khan, Khushdil Shah, Faheem Ashraf, Hassan Ali, Abbas Afridi, Abrar Ahmed. Bangladesh XI: Litton Das (Captain and wk), Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Tawhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali Anik, Shamim Hossain Patwary, Mehidy Hassan Miraz, Rishad Hossain, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Hasan Mahmud, Khaled Ahmed.
Express Tribune
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Mustafizur Rahman out of Pakistan vs Bangladesh T20I series with injury
Listen to article Bangladesh's T20I series against Pakistan has been dealt a major blow with the news that fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman will miss the upcoming matches after sustaining a thumb injury during his last appearance in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. The injury occurred on May 24, while Mustafizur was playing for Delhi Capitals against Punjab Kings. The left-arm pacer was struck on his left thumb while attempting a return catch off Josh Inglis, which forced him to leave the field. Subsequent medical scans revealed a clip fracture, ruling him out for at least three weeks. Bangladesh team physiotherapist Delowar Hossain confirmed the setback, stating, "Mustafizur sustained a clip fracture on his left thumb during his last IPL match. He needs time for rest and recovery. A follow-up assessment will be carried out after two weeks to evaluate his progress." With Mustafizur sidelined, Bangladesh have added fast bowler Khaled Ahmed to the squad. Ahmed, who has been in strong form in domestic competitions, took 77 wickets at an average of 21.74 in the 2024–25 season. His performances in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), where he claimed 20 wickets at 21.55, have earned him a spot in the national side. This injury marks the third withdrawal from Bangladesh's original squad for the Pakistan series. Earlier, Nahid Rana withdrew for personal reasons, and Soumya Sarkar was ruled out due to a back injury, with all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz stepping in to replace him. The T20I series against Pakistan is scheduled to begin on May 28 at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, followed by matches on May 30 and June 1. Bangladesh will be hoping to recover from a recent 2-1 loss to the UAE in Sharjah. Squads: Pakistan: Salman Ali Agha (captain), Shadab Khan (vice-captain), Abrar Ahmed, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Hassan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Haris (wicketkeeper), Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Naseem Shah, Sahibzada Farhan (wicketkeeper), Saim Ayub. Bangladesh: Litton Das (captain), Tanzid Hasan, Parvez Hossain Emon, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain, Zakir Ali, Rishad Hossain, Mahedi Hasan (vice-captain), Tanvir Islam, Khaled Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Shoriful Islam.
Al Bawaba
07-05-2025
- Politics
- Al Bawaba
Hamas commander killed in Israel Lebanon strike
Published May 7th, 2025 - 08:42 GMT ALBAWABA - Hamas announced on Wednesday the death of one of its commanders in an Israeli strike on the southern Lebanese city of Sidon, AFP reported. Also Read UNIFIL calls on Israel to withdraw completely from Lebanon Tel Aviv continues to carry out airstrikes on southern Lebanon despite the ceasefire agreement inked last November between Israel and the Hezbollah group. Lebanon's state-run National News Agency (NNA) said the airstrike killed one person who was named by the Palestinian resistance as Khaled Ahmed al-Ahmed. "As we mourn our heroic martyr, we pledge to God Almighty, and then to our people and our nation, to continue on the path of resistance," Hamas said in a statement. The Israeli army, on the other hand, confirmed that targeted Hamas commander Ahmed, adding that he was "the head of operations in Hamas's Western Brigade in Lebanon". © 2000 - 2025 Al Bawaba (
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Hamas says commander killed in Israel Lebanon strike
Hamas said one of its commanders was killed in an Israeli strike on the south Lebanon city of Sidon on Wednesday, the latest attack despite a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. Lebanon's state-run National News Agency said the dawn strike killed one person. Hamas named him as Khaled Ahmed al-Ahmed and said he was on his way to pray. "As we mourn our heroic martyr, we pledge to God Almighty, and then to our people and our nation, to continue on the path of resistance," the Palestinian militant group said in a statement. The Israeli military confirmed that it killed Ahmed, adding that he was "the head of operations in Hamas's Western Brigade in Lebanon". It alleged he had been engaged in weapons smuggling and advancing "numerous" attacks against Israel. Israel has continued to launch regular strikes in Lebanon despite the November 27 truce which sought to halt more than a year of hostilities with Hezbollah including two months of full-blown war. Under the deal, Hezbollah was to pull back its fighters north of Lebanon's Litani River, some 30 kilometres (20 miles) from the Israeli border, and dismantle any remaining military infrastructure to its south. Israel was to withdraw all its forces from Lebanon, but it has kept troops in five positions that it deems "strategic". A Lebanese security source told AFP that Hezbollah had withdrawn fighters from south of the Litani and dismantled most of its military infrastructure in the area. Lebanon says it has respected its commitments and has called on the international community to pressure Israel to end its attacks and withdraw from the five border positions. Last week, Lebanon's top security body the Higher Defence Council warned Hamas against using the country for attacks on Israel. The group has since handed over several Palestinians accused of firing rockets from Lebanon into Israel in March. str-jos/nad/kir
