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Int'l Cricket Council
20-05-2025
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- Int'l Cricket Council
Waseem reflects on historic UAE triumph over Bangladesh
After challenging Bangladesh in the first T20I of the three-game series, UAE went one better and stunned the Tigers in the second encounter by two wickets, thus tying the series 1-1. This was their first win over Bangladesh across formats, and ensures that all will be at stake in the third T20I in Sharjah on May 21. Skipper Muhammad Waseem led the Emirati effort during a stiff chase with a blazing 82 off 42, and was ecstatic at the outcome. 'I have no words. I am very happy we beat Bangladesh. Very happy with the performance. I was giving hope to everyone that we can chase this score because we know the conditions (in Sharjah),' Waseem said after the game. Like the first T20I, UAE elected to bowl first, but Bangladesh batters led by Tanzid Hasan (59 from 33) and Tawhid Hridoy (45 from 24) ensured that the tourists got to 205/5 from their 20 overs. Tawhid Hridoy goes big and into the stands Tawhid Hridoy goes big and into the stands with a massive six Waseem took charge early in the chase, unleashing a flurry of attacking strokes to help UAE cross the 100-run mark in the 10th over. He finished with nine fours and five sixes during his time at the crease, and by the time Shoriful Islam got the better of him, UAE were just 58 away with seven wickets in hand. 'We were hoping to chase it, and I tried to play my natural game,' Waseem described his batting effort during UAE's first successful chase over 200 runs in T20Is. Muhammad Waseem sets up UAE for historic feat | Namibia v UAE | T20WC 2022 The losing captain, Litton Das believed the side were let down by their effort in the middle overs of the chase. 'Any loss is hard, but we still batted well on this wicket. Wicket was pretty good, when they batted, they had the favour of dew. We missed a bit in the fielding and the middle-overs bowling," he said. The game was also a trying debut for speedster Nahid Rana, who gave away 18 runs in his very first over, and despite his two wickets was taken for 50 runs across his spell. The seamer, however, did make a comeback of sorts in his final over, giving away just six runs and picking a wicket to ensure Bangladesh got back in the contest briefly but Dhruv Parasher and Haider Ali managed to see the hosts through the line. 'When you play on this type of ground, which is small and with dew a factor, you have to calculate and plan,' Litton empathised with his bowling group. 'What Rana did before,' The Bangladesh skipper added. 'We were expecting more from him. You can have good days and bad days. We will sit and talk and come back.'
Int'l Cricket Council
26-03-2025
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- Int'l Cricket Council
Bangladesh back head coach with extension until 2027 World Cup
Phil Simmons will continue on as Bangladesh head coach until the end of 2027, as confirmed today by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB). The 61-year-old began his first term as Bangladesh's head coach in October 2024 and was under contract until the end of Champions Trophy 2025. During this time, he guided the team through a series of high-profile matches, including those against South Africa, Afghanistan, West Indies and the ICC Champions Trophy. WATCH: Najmul Shanto's resilience steers Bangladesh against New Zealand | Champions Trophy 2025 Najmul Shanto's resilient knock steers Bangladesh | BAN v NZ | Champions Trophy 2025 Simmons' coaching career spans various nations, starting with Zimbabwe in 2004, followed by a successful stint with Ireland from 2007 to 2015. He later became the Head Coach of the West Indies, leading the team to victory in the ICC World T20 in 2016, followed by a short stint with Afghanistan from 2018 to 2019 before joining up with Bangladesh. His leadership has been instrumental in shaping the team's progress so far and with many stalwarts of the Bangladesh white-ball side now gone, he has a rebuild job on his hands heading into the 2027 World Cup. WATCH: Tawhid Hridoy's gutsy century against India | Champions Trophy 2025 Tawhid Hridoy's resilient hundred | BAN v IND | Champions Trophy 2025 Talking about his extension, Simmons said, "I am delighted to be given the opportunity to work with Bangladesh cricket on a long-term basis. The talent within this team is undeniable, and I believe we have the potential to achieve great things together. I am looking forward to the journey ahead.' "My time with the Bangladesh team over the past few months has been incredibly rewarding. The energy, commitment, and ability within this group have been nothing short of impressive. I'm excited to continue helping these players reach their full potential," he added. In their first challenge after the Champions Trophy, Bangladesh will take on Zimbabwe in a two-match Test series at home, starting 20 April.
