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India Gazette
27-05-2025
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- India Gazette
Injury-hit Bangladesh look to young pacers ahead of T20I series against Pakistan
Lahore [Pakistan], May 27 (ANI): With senior seamers Mustafizur Rahman and Taskin Ahmed sidelined due to injuries, Bangladesh head coach Phil Simmons is banking on the rest of the pace attack to step up for the upcoming T20I series against Pakistan, starting Wednesday in Lahore, as per ESPNcricinfo. Taskin remains out with a lingering ankle injury that has kept him away from competitive cricket for two months, while Mustafizur sustained a thumb injury during his final Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 appearance for Delhi Capitals (DC) last week. 'You miss your senior seamers,' Simmons said, as quoted from ESPNcricinfo. 'As we saw, how Fizz (Mustafizur) was bowling in the IPL then. We will miss him. It is also a chance for somebody to take his place in this series. Let's hope one of the bowlers decide that he wants to fill in for Fizz in this series. Our bowling is usually our stronger suit in this format. But having two senior bowlers, Taskin and Fizz, out, then it balances off,' he added. In Mustafizur's absence, the selectors have drafted in Khaled Ahmed. However, they have opted not to name a replacement for Nahid Rana, who withdrew from the tour citing personal reasons. Alongside Khaled, the pace unit includes Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Hasan Mahmud, and Shoriful Islam. All-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz has also been brought in to replace the injured Soumya Sarkar, for strengthening their bowling attack. Despite a 2-1 series loss to the UAE, Simmons remains optimistic. He said the team is in good spirits and eager to bounce back with a strong showing in Lahore. 'It was difficult to lose the series in UAE, but then sometimes that lifts you up. Our morale has been great, so we are hopeful (the result in UAE) will lift us up,' he said, as quoted from ESPNcricinfo. 'I think there's always a great chance of winning the series. People keep saying Pakistan are not playing well. Again, it is about what happens on the day. We have a good chance of winning the series here. We are working hard very hard to try to improve in all aspects. Hopefully we get better in this series,' he added. The series will also mark the beginning of a new chapter for Bangladesh's fast-bowling department, with Shaun Tait joining the coaching staff for his first assignment as pace bowling coach on a two-year contract. Simmons noted that Tait, along with spin bowling coach Mushtaq Ahmed, both of whom were involved in the recent Pakistan Super League with Karachi Kings and Peshawar Zalmi--will bring valuable insights into the opposition's strengths. 'I think he (Tait) will be brilliant not just for the bowlers, but for the team in general. We will assess the situation here. Mushy was in the PSL right through so we will get information from him and make our decisions,' Simmons noted. With experienced names missing, the responsibility now falls on the young seamers to deliver. Shoriful Islam, the most experienced among them, will be expected to lead from the front. Bangladesh will face Pakistan itheir three T20Is at Gaddafi Stadium, scheduled for May 28, May 30, and June 1. (ANI)
Express Tribune
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Injured Mustafizur out of Pak-BD T20s
Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman has been ruled out of Bangladesh's upcoming T20I series against Pakistan after injuring his left thumb during his final Indian Premier League (IPL) match. The left-arm pacer sustained a clip fracture, which will sideline him for at least two to three weeks. According to team physio Delowar Hossain Siva, Mustafizur needs rest and rehabilitation. "He suffered a clip fracture on his left thumb and won't be available for selection for the next two to three weeks," he said. "We will conduct a follow-up evaluation after two weeks to monitor his recovery progress," he added. In Mustafizur's absence, fast bowler Khaled Ahmed has been called up to the squad as his replacement. Meanwhile, the three-match T20I series, originally set to begin on May 27, will now start on May 28 and run through June 1. All matches will be held at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium, with an 8:00 PM start time. The change in schedule comes after the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) requested a slight delay to help the players settle and train before the series. The arrived in Lahore on May 25 and will have two practice sessions on May 26 and 27. This tour is also significant for Pakistan, as it marks the first assignment under new white-ball head coach Mike Hesson. Despite some big names missing from Pakistan's squadincluding Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, and Shaheen Afridithe selectors have opted for a blend of youth and experience based on recent performances in the HBL PSL. Notable inclusions are Hasan Ali, Hussain Talat, and Sahibzada Farhan. Saim Ayub and Fakhar Zaman also return after recovering from injuries. The series was initially planned as a five-match contest, with games in both Lahore and Faisalabad. However, concerns within the Bangladesh camp led to the series being reduced to three games, all to be held in Lahore. Players gather in Lahore The third and final group of Bangladesh cricket team members, consisting of four players and support staff, arrived in Lahore on Monday ahead of the upcoming three-match T20I series against Pakistan. This group of players includes Litton Das, Shoriful Islam, Najmul Hossain Shanto and Towhid Hridoy, along with members of the support staff. The Bangladesh squad arrived in Pakistan in three separate groups for the series. Earlier, on Sunday, a 10-member contingent arrived in Lahore as part of the first phase. This group featured players such as Hasan Mahmud, Tanvir Islam, Parvez Hossain Emon, and Tanzim Hasan Sakib. Originally, Bangladesh were scheduled to arrive on May 21 in two groups for a five-match T20I series, with the opening match planned for May 25 in Faisalabad. However, due to logistical challenges and evolving security considerations, the tour was revised to a three-match series. The decision to revise the schedule was finalized after a productive meeting between Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi and Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) officials, including chairman Nazmul Abedeen and President Farooq Ahmed. Both boards reached a mutual agreement to proceed with the series under the revised plan. According to the updated schedule, all three T20 Internationals will be played at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, on May 28, May 30, and June 1. 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, Mustafizur Rahman, Hasan Mahmud, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Shoriful Islam.
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.
Mint
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Mint
PAK vs BAN: IPL injury rules Mustafizur Rahman out of T20I series against Pakistan; Bangladesh name replacement
Bangladesh were dealt with a heavy blow after Mustafizur Rahman was ruled out of their three-match T20I series against Pakistan following an injury the fast bowler sustained during the Indian Premier League (IPL). Mustafizur, who was picked up by Delhi Capitals as a replacement player for Jake Fraser-McGurk, sustained a left hand injury in the game against Punjab Kings while attempting a return catch off off Josh Inglis. "Mustafizur suffered a clip fracture on his left thumb while playing his last match of the Indian Premier League yesterday," Bangladesh national team physio Delowar Hossain told ESPNCricinfo. The Bangladesh pacer will be out for at least two-three weeks. "This injury requires a period of rest and rehabilitation. We will conduct a follow-up evaluation after two weeks to monitor his recovery progress," added Hossain, when asked how much time it will take to heal. In IPL 2025, Mustafizur played three games, picking up four wickets in total. While he went wicketless against Gujarat Titans, the left-handed fast bowler recorded figures of 1/30 (vs Mumbai Indians) and 3/33 (vs Punjab Kings). Delhi Capitals finished fifth in the points table. Replacing Mustafizur, Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has named Khaled Ahmed. Earlier, Nahid Rana had withdrawn due to personal reasons while an injured Soumya Sarkar was replaced by Mehidy Hasan Miraz. Khaled is coming after a strong show with 20 wickets in the recent Bangladesh Premier League. Bangladesh will play Pakistan in three ODI's in Lahore on May 28, 30 and June 1. The Bangla Tigers are coming after a humiliating 1-2 T20I series loss against lowly-ranked United Arab Emirates. Stay updated on all the action from the IPL 2025. Check the IPL 2025 Schedule, track the latest IPL 2025 Points Table, and follow the top performers with the Orange Cap and Purple Cap.
India Gazette
26-05-2025
- Sport
- India Gazette
Mustafizur Rehman ruled out of Pakistan T20I series after suffering injury during IPL 2025 clash
ANI 26 May 2025, 09:32 GMT+10 New Delhi [India], May 26 (ANI): Bangladesh left-arm seamer Mustafizur Rehman is set to miss the T20I series against Pakistan as he suffered an injury during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 encounter, as per the ICC official website. Mustafizur was hit on his left hand attempting a caught and bowled off Australian Josh Inglis on Saturday during the clash between Delhi Capitals and Sunrisers Hyderabad. ESPNCricinfo reported the news on Sunday, with Bangladesh national team physio Delowar Hossain assessing the damage. 'Mustafizur suffered a clip fracture on his left thumb while playing his last match of the Indian Premier League yesterday,' Hossain said while speaking on ESPNcricinfo as quoted by the ICC official website. 'This injury requires a period of rest and rehabilitation. As per our current assessment, he will be unavailable for selection for the next two to three weeks. We will conduct a follow-up evaluation after two weeks to monitor his recovery progress,' he added. Khaled Ahmed has replaced Mustafizur, who becomes the third player leave the squad for the series that begins on May 28 in Lahore. Nahid Rana earlier withdrew for personal reasons, and Soumya Sarkar has since been ruled out with a back injury, and replaced by Mehidy Hasan Miraz. Khaled comes off a strong domestic season, including a haul of 20 wickets in the recent Bangladesh Premier League. Bangladesh play Pakistan in three T20Is in Lahore on May 28, 30 and June 1, and will be looking to bounce back after losing a T20I series 2-1 to UAE in Sharjah.(ANI)
