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NDTV
21-05-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
Pakistan vs Bangladesh T20I Series Trimmed To 3 Matches From 5
Pakistan and Bangladesh will now play a three-match T20I series at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium, beginning May 28. The series, initially designed to include three One-Day Internationals and three T20Is, was first restructured into five T20Is across Lahore and Faisalabad, but has now been truncated to just three T20 Internationals, all taking place in Lahore, due to logistical adjustments and preparation timelines ahead of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed the final schedule, with the opening match scheduled for Wednesday, May 28, followed by the second T20I on Friday, May 20, and the final game on Sunday, June 1. All three games will be hosted under lights at the iconic Gaddafi Stadium, marking the return of international white-ball action to Lahore and providing fans with a short but significant series featuring two teams looking to fine-tune their squads ahead of a major global tournament. This series also marks the beginning of a new chapter for Pakistan cricket, with Salman Ali Agha named as captain for the series and former New Zealand coach Mike Hesson taking charge of the team in his first international assignment with Pakistan. The squad for the series was announced earlier, reflecting a blend of regulars and emerging talent who will be eager to impress in the build-up to the T20 World Cup set for next year in India and Sri Lanka. For Bangladesh, the tour carries equal importance. The team, captained by Litton Das, is expected to land in Lahore on 25 May, with their first training session scheduled the following day. The visitors are currently in the UAE playing a T20I series, which has served as a preparatory platform leading into the Pakistan tour. With the reduction in matches and the consolidation of venues, both boards are looking to ensure quality preparation and minimize travel-related fatigue. The SLC and PCB have also cited the need to prioritize player workload management in a packed calendar year. Series Schedule: First T20I: Wednesday, May 28 - Gaddafi Stadium Second T20I: Friday, May 30 - Gaddafi Stadium Third T20I: Sunday, June 1 - Gaddafi Stadium 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.
United News of India
19-05-2025
- Sport
- United News of India
Thailand & Nepal progress to ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Global Qualifier
Bangkok, May 19 (UNI) Thailand and Nepal finished in first and second place, respectively, at the Super Three competition of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Asia Qualifier to progress to the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Qualifier. The tournament which took place here, saw nine teams compete for the top two spots that would take them to the final phase of qualification for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 to be held in England and Wales. Nepal, Thailand and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) were in the final three of the tournament, where Thailand beat the UAE by 54 runs on Sunday, followed by Nepal who emerged victorious by five wickets in their fixture against UAE today to finish in the top two and claim their place in the Qualifier. In Thailand's match against the UAE, Nattaya Boochatham and Natthakan Chatham contributed scores of 49 and 46, respectively, to get their side to 144 for five after they elected to bat. In reply, the UAE were restricted to 90 for five, thanks to miserly bowling by Thailand, led by left-arm spinner Thipatcha Putthawong, who took two for 27. Against Nepal, the UAE once again struggled with the bat as left-arm seam bowler Manisha Upadhayay grabbed four for 20 to restrict the UAE to 114 for seven. Nepal's captain Indu Barma steered her side to victory after early trouble saw them slip to 38 for three in the ninth over. Her 28-ball 30 helped her side reach their target with three deliveries to spare. Nepal and Thailand will join eight other teams to contest for one of four places to the main event. The ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Qualifier dates will be announced in due course. UNI BM
Int'l Cricket Council
19-05-2025
- Sport
- Int'l Cricket Council
Thailand and Nepal progress to ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Global Qualifier
Thailand and Nepal progress from the Super Three of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Asia Qualifier for a shot at the main event in England and Wales Thailand and Nepal finished in first and second place, respectively, at the Super Three competition of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Asia Qualifier to progress to the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Qualifier. The tournament which took place in Bangkok, saw nine teams compete for the top two spots that would take them to the final phase of qualification for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 to be held in England and Wales. Nepal, Thailand and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) were in the final three of the tournament, where Thailand beat the UAE by 54 runs on Sunday, followed by Nepal who emerged victorious by five wickets in their fixture against UAE today to finish in the top two and claim their place in the Qualifier. In Thailand's match against the UAE, Nattaya Boochatham and Natthakan Chatham contributed scores of 49 and 46, respectively, to get their side to 144 for five after they elected to bat. In reply, the UAE were restricted to 90 for five, thanks to miserly bowling by Thailand, led by left-arm spinner Thipatcha Putthawong, who took two for 27. Against Nepal, the UAE once again struggled with the bat as left-arm seam bowler Manisha Upadhayay grabbed four for 20 to restrict the UAE to 114 for seven. Nepal's captain Indu Barma steered her side to victory after early trouble saw them slip to 38 for three in the ninth over. Her 28-ball 30 helped her side reach their target with three deliveries to spare. Nepal and Thailand will join eight other teams to contest for one of four places to the main event. The ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Qualifier dates will be announced in due course.
India Gazette
17-05-2025
- Sport
- India Gazette
Litton Das offers a glimpse into Bangladesh's approach in T20Is moving forward
New Delhi [India] May 17 (ANI): A new era is on the horizon for Bangladesh as they lay the groundwork for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, which began with the appointment of Litton Das as T20I captain, according to an official statement from the ICC. Bangladesh will initially participate in two T20Is against the UAE in Sharjah on May 17 and 19. Following that, they will depart for Pakistan to engage in a five-match T20I series that starts on May 25. The series will wrap up on June 3. On May 4, wicketkeeper-batter Litton Das was officially named as Bangladesh's T20I captain, while offspinner Mahedi Hasan has been appointed as his vice-captain for the seven away T20Is against UAE and Pakistan in May-June 2025. Litton takes over from Najmul Hossain Shanto in the position after the 26-year-old stepped down as Bangladesh's T20I captain earlier this year. Ahead of his first assignment, the 30-year-old laid out a clear and pragmatic vision for the team, focused not on a rigid style but on adapting to match situations. 'I am not going to talk about a particular brand of cricket. We might need to chase 180-200 in some games, and 140-145 in other games. The ultimate goal is to win the game,' Litton Das said as quoted by ICC. The new skipper of the Tigers emphasised flexibility and match awareness, stressing the fact that a batter's role could change on a game-to-game basis. 'A batter might need to score 40 off 20 balls in one game, and 15 off 20 in the next game. I want every player to be involved in the game.' 'What the team needs from me is what the players must understand. It is more important for the player to know how to win a game, rather than stick to a brand of cricket.' 'For the Bangladesh team to go ahead, the players have to perform. They have to play their specific roles. I have to communicate well with the players. The more time I get, the more I'll get involved in team matters.' Litton has the full backing as he leads Bangladesh into a new era of T20I cricket. Ahead of the team's departure to the UAE, assistant coach Mohammad Salahuddin was full of praise for the newly appointed skipper. 'I think Litton has all the ingredients of a good captain, ' Salahuddin said. 'He can motivate the players. He is good with strategy. He is trying to take it forward. I think he will do well if allowed to work independently. You can't just make a leader.' 'We must realise that he is the captain of Bangladesh, which for us stands for the whole country. Leading Bangladesh is a very difficult job, although it may seem easy from the outside.' Bangladesh have a busy schedule in the lead-up to the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, with series lined up against the UAE, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and India as they build towards the marquee event. (ANI)
Int'l Cricket Council
13-05-2025
- Business
- Int'l Cricket Council
ITT issued for sports presentation management services at two ICC events
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has issued an Invitation to Tender (ITT) for Sports Presentation Management Services for the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 to be hosted by India and the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 to be hosted by India and Sri Lanka. The ICC requires Sports Presentation Management Services Partner(s) who will be responsible for producing and providing innovative creative proposals, high-quality integrated programmes, management and implementation for the two tournaments. This RFP is intended to attract responses from companies with extensive experience in providing similar services, and with the ability to deliver to a world-class standard. Following the ITT process, companies will be notified if their submission is successful. The ITT is available on the page here. Responses should be emailed to sportainment@ by 9 June, 2025. More information about the ICC can be found on the official website:
