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<p>Former Indian skipper Virat Kohli wore a look of astonishment and disbelief in equal measures after Bangladesh captain Litton Das took a stunning catch to spoil the former's return to competitive cricket after a short break.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Coming in to bat at no.3 Virat Kohli looked in decent touch and appeared to be shouldering the rebuilding duties after the dismissal of opener Shikar Dhawan. However, in the eleventh over of the match, left-arm orthodox Shakib Al Hasan was brought into the attack.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The left-armer drifted one gently in front of Kohli's bat who was drawn into the shot, failing to read the flight properly. Kohli's one hand came off the handle and he ended up miscuing the drive to the extra cover region.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/INDvsBAN?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#INDvsBAN</a> what a catch bu L DAS <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ViratKohli%F0%93%83%B5?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ViratKohli𓃵</a> gets dismissed early <a href="https://t.co/5V2oWFrNJT">pic.twitter.com/5V2oWFrNJT</a></p>
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<p>Litton Das stationed in the region dived to his right rather acrobatically and pulled out a one-hand stunner, much to the delight of Bangladeshi players who swarmed him in no time. Meanwhile, a stunned Kohli stood on the crease for a moment before trudging back to the pavilion, slowly.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ban-vs-ind-2022-1st-odi-rishabh-pant-released-from-odi-squad-to-join-team-ahead-of-tests-539880"><strong>Read more:&nbsp;BAN vs IND 2022, 1st ODI: Rishabh Pant released from ODI squad, to join team ahead of Tests</strong></a></p>

<p>Bangladesh won the toss at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium and put the visitors to bat first. India were off to a shaky start as Dhawan departed on the lowly score of seven after being bowled by Mehidy Hasan Miraz.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Prior to Kohli's dismissal, Shakib had castled skipper Rohit Sharma (27 off 31) as well. Unlike Kohli, Sharma was beaten by the arm ball which held its line and went through Sharma's defence and clattered into middle and legstump.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Playing XIs for the match:&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p><strong>India:&nbsp;</strong>Rohit Sharma (c), Shikhar Dhawan, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (w), Washington Sundar, Shahbaz Ahmed, Shardul Thakur, Deepak Chahar, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Sen&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Bangladesh:</strong>&nbsp;Litton Das (c), Anamul Haque, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim (w), Mahmudullah, Afif Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Hasan Mahmud, Mustafizur Rahman, Ebadot Hossain</p>

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Former Indian skipper Virat Kohli wore a look of astonishment and disbelief in equal measures after Bangladesh captain Litton Das took a stunning catch to spoil the former's return to competitive cricket after a short break.

Former Indian skipper Virat Kohli wore a look of astonishment and disbelief in equal measures after Bangladesh captain Litton Das took a stunning catch to spoil the former's return to competitive cricket after a short break. Coming in to bat at no.3 Virat Kohli looked in decent touch and appeared to be shouldering the rebuilding duties after the dismissal of opener Shikar Dhawan. However, in the eleventh over of the match, left-arm orthodox Shakib Al Hasan was brought into the attack. The left-armer drifted one gently in front of Kohli's bat who was drawn into the shot, failing to read the flight properly. Kohli's one hand came off the handle and he ended up miscuing the drive to the extra cover region. #INDvsBAN what a catch bu L DAS #ViratKohli𓃵 gets dismissed early pic.twitter.com/5V2oWFrNJT — Ehsan ul haq (@theehsanulhaq01) December 4, 2022 × Litton Das stationed in the region dived to his right rather acrobatically and pulled out a one-hand stunner, much to the delight of Bangladeshi players who swarmed him in no time. Meanwhile, a stunned Kohli stood on the crease for a moment before trudging back to the pavilion, slowly. Read more: BAN vs IND 2022, 1st ODI: Rishabh Pant released from ODI squad, to join team ahead of Tests Bangladesh won the toss at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium and put the visitors to bat first. India were off to a shaky start as Dhawan departed on the lowly score of seven after being bowled by Mehidy Hasan Miraz. Prior to Kohli's dismissal, Shakib had castled skipper Rohit Sharma (27 off 31) as well. Unlike Kohli, Sharma was beaten by the arm ball which held its line and went through Sharma's defence and clattered into middle and legstump. Playing XIs for the match: India: Rohit Sharma (c), Shikhar Dhawan, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (w), Washington Sundar, Shahbaz Ahmed, Shardul Thakur, Deepak Chahar, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Sen Bangladesh: Litton Das (c), Anamul Haque, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim (w), Mahmudullah, Afif Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Hasan Mahmud, Mustafizur Rahman, Ebadot Hossain WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

WATCH | Stunned Virat Kohli walks off after Bangladesh skipper Litton Das takes a brilliant catch

<p>India and Bangladesh were involved in a close battle in a crucial Super 12 clash in the T20 World Cup at the Adelaide Oval, Adelaide on Wednesday (November 02).&nbsp; Being asked to bat first, Rohit Sharma-led India posted 184 for 6 thanks to KL Rahul's 50 and Virat Kohli's unbeaten 66. In reply, Bangladesh opener Litton Das hammered the Indian bowlers to all parts of the ground and took his side to 66 for no loss in seven overs before a rain break.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After play resumed, the revised target was 151 in 16 overs with the Bangla Tigers still ahead courtesy of Litton's presence. Nonetheless, he was sent back by a bullet throw from Rahul, from deep mid-wicket, in the 8th over as the momentum shifted in India's favour.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Here's the video:&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">KL on a role today 🔥😎❤️‍🔥.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/T20WorldCup?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#T20WorldCup</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/INDvBAN?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#INDvBAN</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/klrahul?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@klrahul</a> <a href="https://t.co/AJt6UEjNpX">pic.twitter.com/AJt6UEjNpX</a></p>
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<p>Post Litton's dismissal, who made a rapid 27-ball 60, Bangladesh lost the plot and kept losing wickets at regular intervals to only manage 146-5 and lose by five runs (DLS method). At the post-match presentation, Rohit stated, "I was calm and nervous at the&nbsp;same time. It was important for us as a group to stay calm and execute our plans. With 10 wickets in hand it could've gone either way but after the break we did well.&nbsp;Our fielding was brilliant, some of the catches we took was great to watch. It's a high-pressure game, to take those catches shows the ability of our guys and honestly I never had any doubts about our fielding."</p>

<p>India will now take on Zimbabwe, at the MCG Melbourne, on November 06 in their last group stage clash after having almost secured a semi-final berth post the Bangladesh win. Shakib Al Hasan's Bangla Tigers are not out of the semi-final race and they will face Pakistan on the same day, at the Adelaide Oval, Adelaide.</p>


India and Bangladesh were involved in a close battle in a crucial Super 12 clash in the T20 World Cup at the Adelaide Oval, Adelaide on Wednesday (November 02). Being asked to bat first, Rohit Sharma-led India posted 184 for 6 thanks to KL Rahul's 50 and Virat Kohli's unbeaten 66.

India and Bangladesh were involved in a close battle in a crucial Super 12 clash in the T20 World Cup at the Adelaide Oval, Adelaide on Wednesday (November 02). Being asked to bat first, Rohit Sharma-led India posted 184 for 6 thanks to KL Rahul's 50 and Virat Kohli's unbeaten 66. In reply, Bangladesh opener Litton Das hammered the Indian bowlers to all parts of the ground and took his side to 66 for no loss in seven overs before a rain break. After play resumed, the revised target was 151 in 16 overs with the Bangla Tigers still ahead courtesy of Litton's presence. Nonetheless, he was sent back by a bullet throw from Rahul, from deep mid-wicket, in the 8th over as the momentum shifted in India's favour. Here's the video: View this post on Instagram A post shared by ICC (@icc) × KL on a role today 🔥😎❤️‍🔥.#T20WorldCup #INDvBAN @klrahul pic.twitter.com/AJt6UEjNpX — Ganthi ᴹᴬˢᵀᴱᴿ (@itz_Ganthi) November 2, 2022 × ALSO READ | T20 WC: Controversy erupts! Bangladesh's Nurul Hasan accuses Virat Kohli of fake fielding in Adelaide thriller Post Litton's dismissal, who made a rapid 27-ball 60, Bangladesh lost the plot and kept losing wickets at regular intervals to only manage 146-5 and lose by five runs (DLS method). At the post-match presentation, Rohit stated, "I was calm and nervous at the same time. It was important for us as a group to stay calm and execute our plans. With 10 wickets in hand it could've gone either way but after the break we did well. Our fielding was brilliant, some of the catches we took was great to watch. It's a high-pressure game, to take those catches shows the ability of our guys and honestly I never had any doubts about our fielding." India will now take on Zimbabwe, at the MCG Melbourne, on November 06 in their last group stage clash after having almost secured a semi-final berth post the Bangladesh win. Shakib Al Hasan's Bangla Tigers are not out of the semi-final race and they will face Pakistan on the same day, at the Adelaide Oval, Adelaide.

KL Rahul's splendid throw sends Litton Das back to the pavillion in IND-BAN T20 WC tie - Watch

<p>India and Bangladesh squared off in a rain-affected T20 World Cup 2022 encounter at the Adelaide Oval, Adelaide. In what was a crucial Super 12 clash, Team India beat a spirited Bangla Tigers by five runs (DLS method) to win their third game of the mega event in Australia and top their group, with one more game to play. Despite Rohit Sharma &amp; Co.'s third win of the showpiece event Down Under, the one-time winners have still not qualified for the semi-finals.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The race for the semi-finals continues to remain intense and it is getting a bit more complicated in both the groups. Talking about the qualification scenario in Group 2, India sit at the top spot after their win over Bangladesh, with six points under their belt. South Africa and Bangladesh follow suit with Pakistan and Netherlands occupying the bottom-two spots, respectively. <strong>Here's the qualification scenario for all the teams still alive in the race for the semis from Group 2:</strong></p>

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<p>With Netherlands and Zimbabwe out of contention, let us dwell upon the chances of India, South Africa, Bangladesh and Pakistan.</p>

<p><strong>Bangladesh:</strong> The Bangla Tigers have one game left. They play Pakistan in their remaining league stage encounter&nbsp;at the Adelaide Oval, Adelaide. If they win by an improbable margin, they can even challenge India, in terms of NRR, in the top two. South Africa's NRR at present is +2.772 which is certainly out of reach for Shakib Al Hasan &amp; Co.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Pakistan: </strong>The Babar Azam-led Men in Green won against South Africa on Thursday (November 03) and will play Bangladesh in their last league stage face-off and have to beat their Asian neighbours. If Pakistan reach six points and India lose to Zimbabwe, they can even edge past their arch-rivals as their NRR is slightly better than India.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>South Africa:&nbsp;</strong>Temba Bavuma &amp; Co. are in a very good position; and were unbeaten in the tournament till losing to Pakistan. With two wins and one no-result, the Proteas have five points. Even if they lose one of their remaining two games, SA should go ahead but their final positioning can change.</p>

<p><strong>India: </strong>Rohit &amp; Co. currently occupy the top spot in Group 2. The Men in Blue are also in a good position to reach the top four, however, they still need to win their last league stage encounter versus Zimbabwe. A win will confirm them a place in the knockouts.&nbsp;</p>


India and Bangladesh squared off in a rain-affected T20 World Cup 2022 encounter at the Adelaide Oval, Adelaide. In what was a crucial Super 12 clash, Team India beat a spirited Bangla Tigers by five runs (DLS method) to win their third game of the mega event in Australia and top their group, with one more game to play.

India and Bangladesh squared off in a rain-affected T20 World Cup 2022 encounter at the Adelaide Oval, Adelaide. In what was a crucial Super 12 clash, Team India beat a spirited Bangla Tigers by five runs (DLS method) to win their third game of the mega event in Australia and top their group, with one more game to play. Despite Rohit Sharma & Co.'s third win of the showpiece event Down Under, the one-time winners have still not qualified for the semi-finals. The race for the semi-finals continues to remain intense and it is getting a bit more complicated in both the groups. Talking about the qualification scenario in Group 2, India sit at the top spot after their win over Bangladesh, with six points under their belt. South Africa and Bangladesh follow suit with Pakistan and Netherlands occupying the bottom-two spots, respectively. Here's the qualification scenario for all the teams still alive in the race for the semis from Group 2: ALSO READ | Reporter asks Shakib Al Hasan to reveal chat details with umpires in India tie, all-rounder reacts - WATCH With Netherlands and Zimbabwe out of contention, let us dwell upon the chances of India, South Africa, Bangladesh and Pakistan. Bangladesh: The Bangla Tigers have one game left. They play Pakistan in their remaining league stage encounter at the Adelaide Oval, Adelaide. If they win by an improbable margin, they can even challenge India, in terms of NRR, in the top two. South Africa's NRR at present is +2.772 which is certainly out of reach for Shakib Al Hasan & Co. Pakistan: The Babar Azam-led Men in Green won against South Africa on Thursday (November 03) and will play Bangladesh in their last league stage face-off and have to beat their Asian neighbours. If Pakistan reach six points and India lose to Zimbabwe, they can even edge past their arch-rivals as their NRR is slightly better than India. South Africa: Temba Bavuma & Co. are in a very good position; and were unbeaten in the tournament till losing to Pakistan. With two wins and one no-result, the Proteas have five points. Even if they lose one of their remaining two games, SA should go ahead but their final positioning can change. India: Rohit & Co. currently occupy the top spot in Group 2. The Men in Blue are also in a good position to reach the top four, however, they still need to win their last league stage encounter versus Zimbabwe. A win will confirm them a place in the knockouts.

T20 World Cup 2022: EXPLAINED! Qualification scenario for Group 2 teams after India beat Bangladesh

<p>Bangladesh put up a spirited fight versus India in a thrilling Super 12 clash in the&nbsp;T20 World Cup 2022, on Wednesday (November 02). Opting to bowl first, Bangladesh bowlers tried their best but rode on half-centuries from KL Rahul (50) and Virat Kohli (64 not out), India posted a competitive 184 for 6. In reply, Litton Das came out all guns blazing and his quickfire fifty took the Bangla Tigers to 66 for no loss in seven overs before rain interrupted proceedings and sucked the momentum out of Bangladesh's run-chase.&nbsp;</p>

<p>During the break, there was a brief discussion between both the captains, Shakib Al Hasan and Rohit Sharma, and the on-field umpires. While the details of it aren't out, it had something to do about the revised target and playing conditions amid wet outfield. After the close contest, where Bangla Tigers fell short by five runs on DLS method, captain Shakib was asked to reveal details of the conversation by a reporter in the post-match press conference.</p>

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<p><strong><u>Here's how the whole conversation panned out:</u></strong></p>

<p><strong>Journalist:</strong>&nbsp;"Bad luck Shakib, did you not try and play after the rain? What was the discussion that was going through?"</p>

<p><strong>Shakib:</strong>&nbsp;"Did we have any option?"</p>

<p><strong>Journo:</strong>&nbsp;"No option, but did you try and convince them?" the journalist continued.</p>

<p><strong>Shakib:</strong>&nbsp;"Convince whom?" Shakib replied.</p>

<p><strong>Journo:</strong>&nbsp;"Umpires and, of course, Rohit Sharma!"</p>

<p><strong>Shakib:</strong>&nbsp;"Do I have the ability to convince the umpires?"</p>

<p><strong>Journo:</strong>&nbsp;“Accha. Then you were discussing the rivers of Bangladesh? What were you talking to the umpires?"</p>

<p><strong>Shakib:</strong>&nbsp;"Now you are asking the right questions. Umpires called us and told us about the revised target, the playing rules, the number of overs we would play."</p>

<p><strong>Journo:&nbsp;</strong>"And you all accepted it?"</p>

<p><strong>Shakib:&nbsp;</strong>"Yes (acting a little amused)."</p>

<p><strong>Journo:</strong>&nbsp;“Beautiful, thank you!"</p>

<p>Despite a 21-ball fifty from Litton, who departed for a 27-ball 60, Bangladesh lost the plot after his dismissal once play resumed post the rain break. They were given a target of 151 runs in 16 overs and, thus, continued the run-chase with 85 more needed off the last 54 balls. While they had the momentum, they lost wickets at regular intervals and panicked whereas Indian bowlers -- led by twin scalps each from Arshdeep Singh and Hardik Pandya -- and fielders rose to the occasion to take India to a thrilling five-run win and move closer to a semi-final berth.</p>

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Bangladesh put up a spirited fight versus India in a thrilling Super 12 clash in the T20 World Cup 2022, on Wednesday (November 02). Opting to bowl first, Bangladesh bowlers tried their best but rode on half-centuries from KL Rahul (50) and Virat Kohli (64 not out), India posted a competitive 184 for 6.

Bangladesh put up a spirited fight versus India in a thrilling Super 12 clash in the T20 World Cup 2022, on Wednesday (November 02). Opting to bowl first, Bangladesh bowlers tried their best but rode on half-centuries from KL Rahul (50) and Virat Kohli (64 not out), India posted a competitive 184 for 6. In reply, Litton Das came out all guns blazing and his quickfire fifty took the Bangla Tigers to 66 for no loss in seven overs before rain interrupted proceedings and sucked the momentum out of Bangladesh's run-chase. During the break, there was a brief discussion between both the captains, Shakib Al Hasan and Rohit Sharma, and the on-field umpires. While the details of it aren't out, it had something to do about the revised target and playing conditions amid wet outfield. After the close contest, where Bangla Tigers fell short by five runs on DLS method, captain Shakib was asked to reveal details of the conversation by a reporter in the post-match press conference. × ALSO READ | T20 WC: Controversy erupts! Bangladesh's Nurul Hasan accuses Virat Kohli of fake fielding in Adelaide thriller Here's how the whole conversation panned out: Journalist: "Bad luck Shakib, did you not try and play after the rain? What was the discussion that was going through?" Shakib: "Did we have any option?" Journo: "No option, but did you try and convince them?" the journalist continued. Shakib: "Convince whom?" Shakib replied. Journo: "Umpires and, of course, Rohit Sharma!" Shakib: "Do I have the ability to convince the umpires?" Journo: “Accha. Then you were discussing the rivers of Bangladesh? What were you talking to the umpires?" Shakib: "Now you are asking the right questions. Umpires called us and told us about the revised target, the playing rules, the number of overs we would play." Journo: "And you all accepted it?" Shakib: "Yes (acting a little amused)." Journo: “Beautiful, thank you!" Despite a 21-ball fifty from Litton, who departed for a 27-ball 60, Bangladesh lost the plot after his dismissal once play resumed post the rain break. They were given a target of 151 runs in 16 overs and, thus, continued the run-chase with 85 more needed off the last 54 balls. While they had the momentum, they lost wickets at regular intervals and panicked whereas Indian bowlers -- led by twin scalps each from Arshdeep Singh and Hardik Pandya -- and fielders rose to the occasion to take India to a thrilling five-run win and move closer to a semi-final berth. ×

Reporter asks Shakib Al Hasan to reveal chat details with umpires in India tie, all-rounder reacts - WATCH

<p>Arshdeep Singh bowled exceptionally well and held his nerves in the final over to help India beat Bangladesh by 5 runs in a ran-affected thriller at the Adelaide Oval in Adelaide on Wednesday (November 02). It was a nail-biter between the two teams as the Indian bowlers staged an incredible comeback after a flying start from Bangladesh in their run-chase.</p>

<p>India rode on half-centuries from Virat Kohli and KL Rahul to post a strong total of 184 runs on the board after being asked to bat first. While many were expecting the Men in Blue to dominate with the ball after their superb effort with the bat, Litton Das decided to go after the Indian bowlers from the word go and turn the game in Bangladesh's favour.</p>

<p>The opening batter looked in sensational touch as he slammed a quickfire 60 off just 27 balls laced with seven fours and three sixes and got his team off to an amazing start. Courtesy of his hitting prowess, Bangladesh found themselves comfortably ahead of the DLS score when rain halted play during the seventh over.</p>

<p>Bangladesh were 66/0 after seven overs, 17 ahead of the DLS par score of 49. As the rain got heavier, India's chances appeared to be diminishing but the game eventually resumed after a short delay with the target getting revised to 151 off 16 overs.</p>

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<p>India sensed an opportunity to make a comeback in the game and the bowlers didn't disappoint as Bangladesh kept losing wickets at regular intervals.&nbsp;Litton was run-out on 60 in the very first over post-resumption before Mohammed Shami struck to get rid of his opening partner Najmul Hossain Shanto on 21 after he started looking dangerous.</p>

<p>Arshdeep Singh and Hardik Pandya then combined to get India back into the game with two wickets apiece. With 20 needed off the final over, Arshdeep managed to hold his nerves against Taskin Ahmed and Nurul Hussain to seal a thrilling 5-run victory for India.</p>

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<p>The win has all but confirmed India's spot in the semi-finals of the tournament as the Men in Blue have now regained the top spot on the points table in Group 2 pipping South Africa.</p>

<p>Earlier during India's innings, Kohli continued his purple patch as he notched up his third half-century in the tournament. The Indian batting maestro looked in sublime touch as he smashed an unbeaten 64 off 44 balls to surpass Mahela Jayawardene as the leading run-getter in the history of the T20 World Cup.</p>

<p>India will now look to end their Super 12 campaign on a high and bag their fourth win when they lock horns in their final fifth game against Zimbabwe on Sunday. A win against Zimbabwe might see India finish on top in their group if Zimbabwe stutter.</p>

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Arshdeep Singh bowled exceptionally well and held his nerves in the final over to help India beat Bangladesh by 5 runs in a ran-affected thriller at the Adelaide Oval in Adelaide on Wednesday (November 02).

Arshdeep Singh bowled exceptionally well and held his nerves in the final over to help India beat Bangladesh by 5 runs in a ran-affected thriller at the Adelaide Oval in Adelaide on Wednesday (November 02). It was a nail-biter between the two teams as the Indian bowlers staged an incredible comeback after a flying start from Bangladesh in their run-chase. India rode on half-centuries from Virat Kohli and KL Rahul to post a strong total of 184 runs on the board after being asked to bat first. While many were expecting the Men in Blue to dominate with the ball after their superb effort with the bat, Litton Das decided to go after the Indian bowlers from the word go and turn the game in Bangladesh's favour. The opening batter looked in sensational touch as he slammed a quickfire 60 off just 27 balls laced with seven fours and three sixes and got his team off to an amazing start. Courtesy of his hitting prowess, Bangladesh found themselves comfortably ahead of the DLS score when rain halted play during the seventh over. Bangladesh were 66/0 after seven overs, 17 ahead of the DLS par score of 49. As the rain got heavier, India's chances appeared to be diminishing but the game eventually resumed after a short delay with the target getting revised to 151 off 16 overs. Also Read: 'You have always been a warrior': Mahela Jayawardene reacts as Virat Kohli breaks his T20 World Cup record India sensed an opportunity to make a comeback in the game and the bowlers didn't disappoint as Bangladesh kept losing wickets at regular intervals. Litton was run-out on 60 in the very first over post-resumption before Mohammed Shami struck to get rid of his opening partner Najmul Hossain Shanto on 21 after he started looking dangerous. Arshdeep Singh and Hardik Pandya then combined to get India back into the game with two wickets apiece. With 20 needed off the final over, Arshdeep managed to hold his nerves against Taskin Ahmed and Nurul Hussain to seal a thrilling 5-run victory for India. View this post on Instagram A post shared by ICC (@icc) × Also Read: Virat Kohli is a freak, his consistency in T20 World Cups is ridiculous: Shane Watson The win has all but confirmed India's spot in the semi-finals of the tournament as the Men in Blue have now regained the top spot on the points table in Group 2 pipping South Africa. Earlier during India's innings, Kohli continued his purple patch as he notched up his third half-century in the tournament. The Indian batting maestro looked in sublime touch as he smashed an unbeaten 64 off 44 balls to surpass Mahela Jayawardene as the leading run-getter in the history of the T20 World Cup. India will now look to end their Super 12 campaign on a high and bag their fourth win when they lock horns in their final fifth game against Zimbabwe on Sunday. A win against Zimbabwe might see India finish on top in their group if Zimbabwe stutter. ×

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<p>Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan believes India are one of the favourites to win the T20 World Cup title this year and his team will look to stage an upset when they take on the Men in Blue in their next Super 12 clash on Wednesday (November 02). Both Bangladesh and India have enjoyed great form in the tournament so far with two wins each in their first three matches.</p>

<p>However, Shakib believes Bangladesh are not one of the major contenders to win the T20 World Cup title this year.&nbsp;The star all-rounder said they are far from favourites but will aim to beat India and cause an upset in Group 2.</p>

<p>Bangladesh were thrashed by South Africa in their opener but bounced back to win their next two games against Netherlands and Zimbabwe to remain in the fray for a spot in the semi-finals.</p>

<p>"Well, as I said earlier in one of the Bangla question, India is one of the favourites. They came here to win the World Cup. We are not favourite and we didn’t come here to win the World Cup. You can understand the situation. If we win against India, it will be called an upset and we will try to play our best cricket and try to make an upset," Shakib said in the pre-match press conference on Tuesday.</p>

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<p>Bangladesh and India have so far played 11 T20Is against each other with India managing 10 wins. However, the two sides haven't met in the last three years which makes the upcoming clash an interesting one. Both teams will be looking to give their all in trying to remain alive in the race for the semi-finals.</p>

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<p>While Bangladesh will look to continue their winning streak after a thrilling last-ball win against Zimbabwe in their last game, India will be aiming to bounce back from their five-wicket loss against South Africa on Sunday. India's batting disappointed against a quality Proteas pace attack as they suffered their first defeat in the tournament.</p>

<p>The two teams will lock horns at the Adelaide Oval on Wednesday. While there are chances of light showers in the morning, the weather is likely to be clear by the time the game gets underway in the evening.</p>

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Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan believes India are one of the favourites to win the T20 World Cup title this year and his team will look to stage an upset when they take on the Men in Blue in their next Super 12 clash on Wednesday (November 02).

Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan believes India are one of the favourites to win the T20 World Cup title this year and his team will look to stage an upset when they take on the Men in Blue in their next Super 12 clash on Wednesday (November 02). Both Bangladesh and India have enjoyed great form in the tournament so far with two wins each in their first three matches. However, Shakib believes Bangladesh are not one of the major contenders to win the T20 World Cup title this year. The star all-rounder said they are far from favourites but will aim to beat India and cause an upset in Group 2. Bangladesh were thrashed by South Africa in their opener but bounced back to win their next two games against Netherlands and Zimbabwe to remain in the fray for a spot in the semi-finals. "Well, as I said earlier in one of the Bangla question, India is one of the favourites. They came here to win the World Cup. We are not favourite and we didn’t come here to win the World Cup. You can understand the situation. If we win against India, it will be called an upset and we will try to play our best cricket and try to make an upset," Shakib said in the pre-match press conference on Tuesday. Also Read: Sourav Ganguly backs Rohit Sharma-led India to reach T20 World Cup 2022 final Bangladesh and India have so far played 11 T20Is against each other with India managing 10 wins. However, the two sides haven't met in the last three years which makes the upcoming clash an interesting one. Both teams will be looking to give their all in trying to remain alive in the race for the semi-finals. Also Read: Chetan Sharma opines on Rohit, Kohli's future for 2024 T20 WC, reveals where they went wrong with Bumrah While Bangladesh will look to continue their winning streak after a thrilling last-ball win against Zimbabwe in their last game, India will be aiming to bounce back from their five-wicket loss against South Africa on Sunday. India's batting disappointed against a quality Proteas pace attack as they suffered their first defeat in the tournament. The two teams will lock horns at the Adelaide Oval on Wednesday. While there are chances of light showers in the morning, the weather is likely to be clear by the time the game gets underway in the evening. ×

We are not here to win the World Cup, will try to upset 'favourites' India: Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan

<p>Team India will face Bangladesh in a crucial Super 12 clash in the T20 World Cup 2022 on Wednesday (November 02). After two successive wins, Rohit Sharma &amp; Co. lost a close game to South Africa at Perth Stadium, Perth on Sunday (October 30). While India's destiny remain in their own hands to reach the semi-finals, they will hope to beat the Bangla Tigers -- who also remain in contention to reach the final four -- and strengthen their chances of progressing ahead.</p>

<p>The last time India and Bangladesh squared off in the T20 WC was in the 2016 edition, held in India. Playing at the M Chinnaswammy Stadium, Bengaluru, the then MS Dhoni-led Men in Blue only managed a modest 146/7 after being asked to bat first. In reply, Bangla Tigers were cruising towards a win, with two needed off the last three balls, before they lost the plot to be restricted to 145/9; losing by a run courtesy of Dhoni's famous run-out.</p>

<p>So far, India and Bangladesh have faced each other thrice in the T20 WC. The one-time winners have won on all occasions. Will the script remain the same this time around as well?&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>Here's everything you need to know&nbsp;about the live-streaming details of the match:&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p><strong>Where will India vs Bangladesh&nbsp;T20 World Cup match take place?&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>India vs Bangladesh T20 World Cup 2022 match will be held at The Adelaide Oval, Adelaide.</p>

<p><strong>At what time will&nbsp;India vs Bangladesh T20 World Cup match commence?</strong></p>

<p>India vs Bangladesh T20 World Cup 2022 face-off will get underway at 1:30 PM IST.</p>

<p><strong>Which TV channels will broadcast India vs Bangladesh T20 World Cup in India?</strong></p>

<p>India vs Bangladesh T20 World Cup 2022 match's live telecast will be available on Star Sports.</p>

<p><strong>Where can one watch the live streaming of India vs Bangladesh T20 World Cup match in India?</strong></p>

<p>India vs Bangladesh T20 World Cup 2022 match's live streaming will be on Disney+Hotstar.&nbsp;</p>


Team India will face Bangladesh in a crucial Super 12 clash in the T20 World Cup 2022 on Wednesday (November 02). After two successive wins, Rohit Sharma & Co. lost a close game to South Africa at Perth Stadium, Perth on Sunday (October 30).

Team India will face Bangladesh in a crucial Super 12 clash in the T20 World Cup 2022 on Wednesday (November 02). After two successive wins, Rohit Sharma & Co. lost a close game to South Africa at Perth Stadium, Perth on Sunday (October 30). While India's destiny remain in their own hands to reach the semi-finals, they will hope to beat the Bangla Tigers -- who also remain in contention to reach the final four -- and strengthen their chances of progressing ahead. The last time India and Bangladesh squared off in the T20 WC was in the 2016 edition, held in India. Playing at the M Chinnaswammy Stadium, Bengaluru, the then MS Dhoni-led Men in Blue only managed a modest 146/7 after being asked to bat first. In reply, Bangla Tigers were cruising towards a win, with two needed off the last three balls, before they lost the plot to be restricted to 145/9; losing by a run courtesy of Dhoni's famous run-out. So far, India and Bangladesh have faced each other thrice in the T20 WC. The one-time winners have won on all occasions. Will the script remain the same this time around as well? ALSO READ | T20 World Cup, India vs Bangladesh weather report: Can rain impact Rohit Sharma & Co.'s semi-final chances? Here's everything you need to know about the live-streaming details of the match: Where will India vs Bangladesh T20 World Cup match take place? India vs Bangladesh T20 World Cup 2022 match will be held at The Adelaide Oval, Adelaide. At what time will India vs Bangladesh T20 World Cup match commence? India vs Bangladesh T20 World Cup 2022 face-off will get underway at 1:30 PM IST. Which TV channels will broadcast India vs Bangladesh T20 World Cup in India? India vs Bangladesh T20 World Cup 2022 match's live telecast will be available on Star Sports. Where can one watch the live streaming of India vs Bangladesh T20 World Cup match in India? India vs Bangladesh T20 World Cup 2022 match's live streaming will be on Disney+Hotstar.

T20 WC 2022, India vs Bangladesh, live cricket streaming: When and where to watch crucial Super 12 tie?

<p>Bangladesh survived a dramatic final over to pull off a narrow three-run win against Zimbabwe in T20 World Cup, where the officials, in a rare incident, called the players back from dugout to complete the contest after realising that Nurul Hasan's stumping in the final ball was not clean, here Sunday.</p>

<p>Bangladeshi players were celebrating after Zimbabwe's Blessing Muzarabani, who was required to his a six in the final ball for a famous win, missed the ball and was stumped by Nurul Hasan.</p>

<p>However TV replays showed that Hasan had collected the ball in front of the wicket, which is against the rules, hence Zimbabwe were awarded a free hit and all the players were called back for final action. Zimbabwe now needed four runs to win.</p>

<p>The nonplussed players, who had walked off the field after shaking hands, thinking that Bangladesh had won, assembled again. Zimbabwe could not cash in on the chance and no further drama followed as Muzarabani again missed the ball again and finally Bangladesh rejoiced the victory.</p>

<p>Zimbabwe were chasing 151 and fell short by three runs. It was opener Najmul Hossain Shanto who smashed seven fours and one maximum in his 55-ball 71-run knock and single-handedly powered Bangladesh to a competitive 150 for 7.</p>

<p>In reply, Zimbabwe lost too many wickets to find themselves in the dumps at 35 for 4 in the sixth over but Sean Williams conjured up a magnificent 42-ball 64-run innings to revive the chase.</p>

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<p>He was dismissed in the 19th over, leaving Zimbabwe to get 16 in the last six balls. Hossain then bowled the most important over of his career as he dismissed Brad Evans (2) in the second ball but Richard Ngarava slammed him for a four and a six in the next two balls to keep them in the hunt.</p>

<p>Hossain, however, had Ngarava stumped in the next ball as Zimbabwe needed five off the last ball. The unprecedented scenes followed after that but eventually, Bangladesh survived. It was Bangladesh's second win in the tournament following their 104-run loss to South Africa, while Zimbabwe suffered their first loss in the super 12 stage.</p>

<p>Bangladesh (4) are now in the second spot in the points table with two more games to go, while Zimbabwe (3) find themselves in the fourth position. Earlier, pacer Muzarabani dismissed Soumya Sarkar (0) and Litton Das (14 off 12) in his opening spell to give Zimbabwe a great start.</p>

<p>Shanto, who had a hamstring trouble in the initial stage and also survived a run-out scare, forged a 54-run stand with skipper Shakib Al Hasan (23 off 20) before adding 36 runs with Afif Hossain (29 off 19). The duo punished the bowlers whenever they bowled short or too full and Zimbabwe fielders also looked sloppy as Bangladesh managed to find the boundaries easily.</p>

<p>Zimbabwe had an awful day on the field as they were guilty of miss-fielding, missing run-out chances and dropping catches. They took a gamble by introducing left-arm spinner Sean Williams into the attack and it paid off as he got rid of Shakib, who top-edged a slog-sweep and was caught by a diving Muzarabani.</p>

<p>Shanto, however, continued to dominate as he completed his maiden fifty in T20 format in the 13th over with a single.<br />
He sent Evans for a leather hunt, clobbering him over long-on for the first six of the innings, before picking up two more fours to accumulate 17 runs in the 16th over.</p>

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<p>It was Sikandar Raza, who got rid off Shanto with skipper Craig Ervine taking the catch. While Richard Ngarava bowled a tight next over, Afif was dropped by Evans at deep mid-wicket in the 19th over off Sikandar Raza and the batter made good use of the chance, producing a big slog-sweep for a six as 12 runs came of the over.</p>

<p>In the last over, Bangladesh lost three wickets. In total, Bangladesh scored 87 runs in the last 10 overs. Defending the total, Taskin Ahmed (3/19) and Mustafizur Rahman (2/15) did most of the damage early on before Hossain picked up two wickets in the final over.</p>


Bangladesh survived a dramatic final over to pull off a narrow three-run win against Zimbabwe in T20 World Cup, where the officials, in a rare incident, called the players back from dugout to complete the contest after realising that Nurul Hasan's stumping in the final ball was not clean, here Sunday.

Bangladesh survived a dramatic final over to pull off a narrow three-run win against Zimbabwe in T20 World Cup, where the officials, in a rare incident, called the players back from dugout to complete the contest after realising that Nurul Hasan's stumping in the final ball was not clean, here Sunday. Bangladeshi players were celebrating after Zimbabwe's Blessing Muzarabani, who was required to his a six in the final ball for a famous win, missed the ball and was stumped by Nurul Hasan. However TV replays showed that Hasan had collected the ball in front of the wicket, which is against the rules, hence Zimbabwe were awarded a free hit and all the players were called back for final action. Zimbabwe now needed four runs to win. The nonplussed players, who had walked off the field after shaking hands, thinking that Bangladesh had won, assembled again. Zimbabwe could not cash in on the chance and no further drama followed as Muzarabani again missed the ball again and finally Bangladesh rejoiced the victory. Zimbabwe were chasing 151 and fell short by three runs. It was opener Najmul Hossain Shanto who smashed seven fours and one maximum in his 55-ball 71-run knock and single-handedly powered Bangladesh to a competitive 150 for 7. In reply, Zimbabwe lost too many wickets to find themselves in the dumps at 35 for 4 in the sixth over but Sean Williams conjured up a magnificent 42-ball 64-run innings to revive the chase. Also Read: Virat Kohli on cusp of breaking elusive T20 World Cup record in India's clash against South Africa He was dismissed in the 19th over, leaving Zimbabwe to get 16 in the last six balls. Hossain then bowled the most important over of his career as he dismissed Brad Evans (2) in the second ball but Richard Ngarava slammed him for a four and a six in the next two balls to keep them in the hunt. Hossain, however, had Ngarava stumped in the next ball as Zimbabwe needed five off the last ball. The unprecedented scenes followed after that but eventually, Bangladesh survived. It was Bangladesh's second win in the tournament following their 104-run loss to South Africa, while Zimbabwe suffered their first loss in the super 12 stage. Bangladesh (4) are now in the second spot in the points table with two more games to go, while Zimbabwe (3) find themselves in the fourth position. Earlier, pacer Muzarabani dismissed Soumya Sarkar (0) and Litton Das (14 off 12) in his opening spell to give Zimbabwe a great start. Shanto, who had a hamstring trouble in the initial stage and also survived a run-out scare, forged a 54-run stand with skipper Shakib Al Hasan (23 off 20) before adding 36 runs with Afif Hossain (29 off 19). The duo punished the bowlers whenever they bowled short or too full and Zimbabwe fielders also looked sloppy as Bangladesh managed to find the boundaries easily. Zimbabwe had an awful day on the field as they were guilty of miss-fielding, missing run-out chances and dropping catches. They took a gamble by introducing left-arm spinner Sean Williams into the attack and it paid off as he got rid of Shakib, who top-edged a slog-sweep and was caught by a diving Muzarabani. Shanto, however, continued to dominate as he completed his maiden fifty in T20 format in the 13th over with a single. He sent Evans for a leather hunt, clobbering him over long-on for the first six of the innings, before picking up two more fours to accumulate 17 runs in the 16th over. Also Read: Team would look complete: Kapil Dev urges India to play Rishabh Pant over Dinesh Karthik vs South Africa It was Sikandar Raza, who got rid off Shanto with skipper Craig Ervine taking the catch. While Richard Ngarava bowled a tight next over, Afif was dropped by Evans at deep mid-wicket in the 19th over off Sikandar Raza and the batter made good use of the chance, producing a big slog-sweep for a six as 12 runs came of the over. In the last over, Bangladesh lost three wickets. In total, Bangladesh scored 87 runs in the last 10 overs. Defending the total, Taskin Ahmed (3/19) and Mustafizur Rahman (2/15) did most of the damage early on before Hossain picked up two wickets in the final over.

T20 World Cup 2022: Bangladesh edge past Zimbabwe by 3 runs after surviving dramatic last over

<p>Bangladesh wicketkeeper Mushfiqur Rahim on Sunday announced his retirement from T20Is to focus on the longer formats.</p>

<p>The 35-year-old former Bangladesh captain, however, intends to continue playing franchise cricket "when the opportunity arrives".</p>

<p>"I would like to announce my retirement from T20 INTERNATIONALS and focus on Test and ODI formats of the game," Mushfiqur wrote on his Twitter.</p>

<p>"I will be available to play franchise leagues when the opportunity arrives. Looking forward to proudly represent my nation in the two formats," he added.</p>

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<p>The announcement comes a few days after Bangladesh were knocked out of the Asia Cup after failing to win a single match in the tournament.</p>

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<p>Mushfiqur has been going through a rough patch in the shortest format with only three double digit scores in the last 10 T20Is.</p>

<p>In the Asia Cup, he could manage only five runs in two matches.</p>

<p>The right hander has represented Bangladesh in 102 T20Is, scoring 1500 runs at a strike rate of 115.03.</p>


Bangladesh wicketkeeper Mushfiqur Rahim on Sunday announced his retirement from T20Is to focus on the longer formats. The 35-year-old former Bangladesh captain, however, intends to continue playing franchise cricket "when the opportunity arrives".

Bangladesh wicketkeeper Mushfiqur Rahim on Sunday announced his retirement from T20Is to focus on the longer formats. The 35-year-old former Bangladesh captain, however, intends to continue playing franchise cricket "when the opportunity arrives". "I would like to announce my retirement from T20 INTERNATIONALS and focus on Test and ODI formats of the game," Mushfiqur wrote on his Twitter. "I will be available to play franchise leagues when the opportunity arrives. Looking forward to proudly represent my nation in the two formats," he added. I would like to announce my retirement from T20 INTERNATIONALS and focus on Test and ODI formats of the game. I will be available to play franchise leagues when the opportunity arrives. Looking forward to proudly represent my nation in the two formats-MR15 — Mushfiqur Rahim (@mushfiqur15) September 4, 2022 × The announcement comes a few days after Bangladesh were knocked out of the Asia Cup after failing to win a single match in the tournament. Also Read: WATCH: Rahul Dravid hilariously avoids 'four-letter word that starts with s' in presser ahead of Pakistan game Mushfiqur has been going through a rough patch in the shortest format with only three double digit scores in the last 10 T20Is. In the Asia Cup, he could manage only five runs in two matches. The right hander has represented Bangladesh in 102 T20Is, scoring 1500 runs at a strike rate of 115.03.

Bangladesh wicket-keeper Mushfiqur Rahim retires from T20Is to focus on ODI and Tests

<p>Sri Lanka batter Bhanuka Rajapaksa has compared his team's rivalry with Bangladesh in cricket to that of arch-rivals India and Pakistan. Sri Lanka defeated Bangladesh by two wickets in a thrilling encounter in the ongoing Asia Cup 2022 on Thursday to knock them out of the tournament.</p>

<p>India and Pakistan share one of the greatest rivalries in the history of cricket. It is a blockbuster affair when the two teams meet irrespective of the competition. Rajapaksa believes the rivalry between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh has also intensified over the years and brings the fans on the edge of their seats.</p>

<p>There were several heated moments between the two teams as they locked horns in the Asia Cup on Thursday. They were also involved in war of words off the pitch and Sri Lankan all-rounder Chamika Karunaratne added fuel to the fire by pulling off the 'Naagin dance' (snake dance) in the dugout&nbsp;after his team's 2-wicket win in Dubai.</p>

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<p>Speaking about the rivalry between the two teams, Rajapaksa said it is like when India and Pakistan play each other. "It's like India-Pakistan playing. Bangladesh and Sri Lanka are rivals. But we are really good friends off the field," the Sri Lankan batter said in the post-match presser.</p>

<p>It was a valiant effort from Sri Lanka as they didn't head into the game as favourites. They even ended up conceding 183 runs after winning the toss and opting to bowl first. However, a brilliant knock of 60 runs from wicket-keeper batter Kusal Mendis and captain Dasun Shanaka's 33-ball 45 helped them chase down the target of 184 runs with four balls to spare.</p>

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<p>Rajapaksa believes the win will serve as a huge confidence booster for the Sri Lankan players ahead of the Super Four stage. Explaining the secret behind their good show against Bangladesh, the batter said playing together in the last few months has brought the team closer.</p>

<p>"We are happy because after winning a game, it's quite thrilling and what we need is winning games. We came here to justify ourselves to the UAE. This tournament was supposed to be held in Sri Lanka, but unfortunately, with the situation back home, we couldn't keep it in Sri Lanka," said Rajapaksa.</p>

<p>"But with all the experience that the players have gained playing together in the last maybe 12 or 15 months, it has brought us much closer as a team," he added.</p>


Sri Lanka batter Bhanuka Rajapaksa has compared his team's rivalry with Bangladesh in cricket to that of arch-rivals India and Pakistan. Sri Lanka defeated Bangladesh by two wickets in a thrilling encounter in the ongoing Asia Cup 2022 on Thursday to knock them out of the tournament.

Sri Lanka batter Bhanuka Rajapaksa has compared his team's rivalry with Bangladesh in cricket to that of arch-rivals India and Pakistan. Sri Lanka defeated Bangladesh by two wickets in a thrilling encounter in the ongoing Asia Cup 2022 on Thursday to knock them out of the tournament. India and Pakistan share one of the greatest rivalries in the history of cricket. It is a blockbuster affair when the two teams meet irrespective of the competition. Rajapaksa believes the rivalry between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh has also intensified over the years and brings the fans on the edge of their seats. There were several heated moments between the two teams as they locked horns in the Asia Cup on Thursday. They were also involved in war of words off the pitch and Sri Lankan all-rounder Chamika Karunaratne added fuel to the fire by pulling off the 'Naagin dance' (snake dance) in the dugout after his team's 2-wicket win in Dubai. Also Read: Ravindra Jadeja ruled out of Asia Cup 2022, Axar Patel named replacement Speaking about the rivalry between the two teams, Rajapaksa said it is like when India and Pakistan play each other. "It's like India-Pakistan playing. Bangladesh and Sri Lanka are rivals. But we are really good friends off the field," the Sri Lankan batter said in the post-match presser. It was a valiant effort from Sri Lanka as they didn't head into the game as favourites. They even ended up conceding 183 runs after winning the toss and opting to bowl first. However, a brilliant knock of 60 runs from wicket-keeper batter Kusal Mendis and captain Dasun Shanaka's 33-ball 45 helped them chase down the target of 184 runs with four balls to spare. Also Read: WATCH - Sri Lankan player does bizarre dance to mock Bangladesh after knocking them out of Asia Cup 2022 Rajapaksa believes the win will serve as a huge confidence booster for the Sri Lankan players ahead of the Super Four stage. Explaining the secret behind their good show against Bangladesh, the batter said playing together in the last few months has brought the team closer. "We are happy because after winning a game, it's quite thrilling and what we need is winning games. We came here to justify ourselves to the UAE. This tournament was supposed to be held in Sri Lanka, but unfortunately, with the situation back home, we couldn't keep it in Sri Lanka," said Rajapaksa. "But with all the experience that the players have gained playing together in the last maybe 12 or 15 months, it has brought us much closer as a team," he added.

Asia Cup 2022: Bangladesh-Sri Lanka rivalry is like India vs Pakistan, says Lankan batter Bhanuka Rajapaksa

<p>United Arab Emirates will replace Sri Lanka as the venue for the Asia Cup, starting next month, due to the ongoing political and economic crisis in the island nation, the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) said. Sri Lanka will, however, remain hosts for the nine-team tournament, which will be played between Aug. 27-Sept&nbsp;11 and serve as preparation for the Asian sides in the leadup to the Twenty20 World Cup later this year.</p>

<p>The country of 22 million people has been crippled by an economic crisis, with shortages of fuel, food and other necessities. The Sri Lankan parliament on Wednesday approved the extension of a state of emergency for a month. Shammi Silva, the president of Sri Lanka`s cricket board (SLC) said they "fully stand by the ACC`s decision" to relocate the tournament.</p>

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<p>"Every effort was made to host the Asia Cup in Sri Lanka and the decision to shift the venue to the UAE was taken after much deliberation," ACC president Jay Shah said in a statement. "The UAE will be the new venue while Sri Lanka will continue to retain hosting rights. This edition of the Asia Cup is extremely important as it will help Asian nations prepare for the ICC World Cup."</p>


United Arab Emirates will replace Sri Lanka as the venue for the Asia Cup, starting next month, due to the ongoing political and economic crisis in the island nation, the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) said.

United Arab Emirates will replace Sri Lanka as the venue for the Asia Cup, starting next month, due to the ongoing political and economic crisis in the island nation, the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) said. Sri Lanka will, however, remain hosts for the nine-team tournament, which will be played between Aug. 27-Sept 11 and serve as preparation for the Asian sides in the leadup to the Twenty20 World Cup later this year. The country of 22 million people has been crippled by an economic crisis, with shortages of fuel, food and other necessities. The Sri Lankan parliament on Wednesday approved the extension of a state of emergency for a month. Shammi Silva, the president of Sri Lanka`s cricket board (SLC) said they "fully stand by the ACC`s decision" to relocate the tournament. ALSO READ | WATCH: Dhawan leads IND's celebrations after Dravid's winning speech as Men in Blue whitewash WI in ODIs "Every effort was made to host the Asia Cup in Sri Lanka and the decision to shift the venue to the UAE was taken after much deliberation," ACC president Jay Shah said in a statement. "The UAE will be the new venue while Sri Lanka will continue to retain hosting rights. This edition of the Asia Cup is extremely important as it will help Asian nations prepare for the ICC World Cup."

Asia Cup 2022 edition shifted out of Sri Lanka, to be held in UAE

<p>West Indies and Bangladesh will lock horns with each other in the second and final Test on Friday evening (June 24). After the first Test was a one-sided affair, the Shakib Al Hasan-led visitors will aim for a 1-1 scoreline whereas Kraigg Brathwaite &amp; Co. will look to continue from where they left in the series opener and inflict a whitewash over the Bangla Tigers.</p>

<p>Talking about the series opener, in&nbsp;Antigua, Bangladesh folded for 103 after six&nbsp;batters failed to open their accounts. In reply, Brathwaite's 94 and&nbsp;Jermaine Blackwood’s 63 ensured hosts' a daunting 162-run lead before Kemar Roach's five-fer dismissed Shakib &amp; Co. for 245 before Windies chased down a paltry 84-run target with seven wickets in hand.</p>

<p>Will Windies continue their dominance over Bangladesh or will the visitors stage a&nbsp;comeback and level the series in the final Test?</p>

<p><strong>Here is everything you need to know about the 2nd Test - date, IST, streaming details, etc.&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p><strong>When is West Indies vs Bangladesh 2nd Test&nbsp;being played?</strong></p>

<p>The West Indies vs Bangladesh 2nd Test&nbsp;is scheduled to commence on June 24, 2022 (Friday).&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Where is West Indies vs Bangladesh 2nd Test match&nbsp;taking place?</strong></p>

<p>The West Indies vs Bangladesh 2nd Test&nbsp;will be held at&nbsp;the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in Gros Islet, St Lucia.</p>

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<p><strong>At what time is West Indies vs Bangladesh 2nd Test&nbsp;match taking place?</strong></p>

<p>West Indies vs Bangladesh 2nd Test&nbsp;will kick-off at 7:30 PM IST (10:00 AM local time). The toss will take place half an hour prior to that.</p>

<p><strong>How to watch West Indies vs Bangladesh 2nd Test live on TV?</strong></p>

<p>There will be no telecast of the West Indies vs Bangladesh 2nd Test&nbsp;in India.</p>

<p><strong>How to watch West Indies vs Bangladesh 2nd Test&nbsp;live streaming?</strong></p>

<p>The West Indies vs Bangladesh final Test&nbsp;will be available&nbsp;on the Fancode app and website.</p>


West Indies and Bangladesh will lock horns with each other in the second and final Test on Friday evening (June 24). After the first Test was a one-sided affair, the Shakib Al Hasan-led visitors will aim for a 1-1 scoreline whereas Kraigg Brathwaite & Co.

West Indies and Bangladesh will lock horns with each other in the second and final Test on Friday evening (June 24). After the first Test was a one-sided affair, the Shakib Al Hasan-led visitors will aim for a 1-1 scoreline whereas Kraigg Brathwaite & Co. will look to continue from where they left in the series opener and inflict a whitewash over the Bangla Tigers. Talking about the series opener, in Antigua, Bangladesh folded for 103 after six batters failed to open their accounts. In reply, Brathwaite's 94 and Jermaine Blackwood’s 63 ensured hosts' a daunting 162-run lead before Kemar Roach's five-fer dismissed Shakib & Co. for 245 before Windies chased down a paltry 84-run target with seven wickets in hand. Will Windies continue their dominance over Bangladesh or will the visitors stage a comeback and level the series in the final Test? Here is everything you need to know about the 2nd Test - date, IST, streaming details, etc. When is West Indies vs Bangladesh 2nd Test being played? The West Indies vs Bangladesh 2nd Test is scheduled to commence on June 24, 2022 (Friday). Where is West Indies vs Bangladesh 2nd Test match taking place? The West Indies vs Bangladesh 2nd Test will be held at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in Gros Islet, St Lucia. ALSO READ | India vs Leicestershire: Rohit Sharma cops a nasty blow on the box off Jasprit Bumrah - WATCH At what time is West Indies vs Bangladesh 2nd Test match taking place? West Indies vs Bangladesh 2nd Test will kick-off at 7:30 PM IST (10:00 AM local time). The toss will take place half an hour prior to that. How to watch West Indies vs Bangladesh 2nd Test live on TV? There will be no telecast of the West Indies vs Bangladesh 2nd Test in India. How to watch West Indies vs Bangladesh 2nd Test live streaming? The West Indies vs Bangladesh final Test will be available on the Fancode app and website.

WI vs Ban: When and where to watch West Indies vs Bangladesh 2nd Test - IST time and streaming details

<p>Bangladesh appointed all-rounder&nbsp;Shakib&nbsp;Al Hasan as Test captain for a third time on Thursday after Mominul Haque quit following a poor run of form. Bangladesh Cricket Board also named batsman Liton Das the new vice-captain ahead of a two-Test series in the West Indies later this month.</p>

<p>"They will be in the positions until a further decision is made," BCB president Nazmul Hassan told a press conference. Mominul stepped down as Test captain on Tuesday. The 30-year-old left-hander has scored 162 runs in six Test matches in 2022, averaging 16.20.</p>

<p>In the recent series against Sri Lanka, which Bangladesh lost 1-0, he made 11 runs in three innings. This will be the 35-year-old&nbsp;Shakib's third term as Test captain.&nbsp; Appointed in 2009 he was dismissed from the post in 2011 after a series loss in Zimbabwe, and given the job for a second time in 2017.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>He held the position until he was banned by the International Cricket Council (ICC) in 2019 for his failure to report corrupt approaches. During his previous stints as skipper,&nbsp;Shakib&nbsp;led Bangladesh in 14 matches, with three victories and 11 defeats.</p>

<p>The team will leave for the West Indies on June 5. Bangladesh will also play three Twenty20 internationals and three one-day internationals during the tour. Batsmen Mahmudullah Riyad and Tamim Iqbal will lead Bangladesh’s T20 and ODI sides respectively.</p>


Bangladesh appointed all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan as Test captain for a third time on Thursday after Mominul Haque quit following a poor run of form. Bangladesh Cricket Board also named batsman Liton Das the new vice-captain ahead of a two-Test series in the West Indies later this month.

Bangladesh appointed all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan as Test captain for a third time on Thursday after Mominul Haque quit following a poor run of form. Bangladesh Cricket Board also named batsman Liton Das the new vice-captain ahead of a two-Test series in the West Indies later this month. "They will be in the positions until a further decision is made," BCB president Nazmul Hassan told a press conference. Mominul stepped down as Test captain on Tuesday. The 30-year-old left-hander has scored 162 runs in six Test matches in 2022, averaging 16.20. In the recent series against Sri Lanka, which Bangladesh lost 1-0, he made 11 runs in three innings. This will be the 35-year-old Shakib's third term as Test captain. Appointed in 2009 he was dismissed from the post in 2011 after a series loss in Zimbabwe, and given the job for a second time in 2017. ALSO READ | Ajinkya Rahane recalls conversation with umpires after Md Siraj was racially abused in SCG Test He held the position until he was banned by the International Cricket Council (ICC) in 2019 for his failure to report corrupt approaches. During his previous stints as skipper, Shakib led Bangladesh in 14 matches, with three victories and 11 defeats. The team will leave for the West Indies on June 5. Bangladesh will also play three Twenty20 internationals and three one-day internationals during the tour. Batsmen Mahmudullah Riyad and Tamim Iqbal will lead Bangladesh’s T20 and ODI sides respectively.

Bangladesh appoint star all-rounder Shakib Test captain for third time

<p>Niroshan Dickwella`s defiant rearguard with Dinesh Chandimal frustrated Bangladesh and helped Sri Lanka eke out a draw in the opening test in Chattogram on Thursday. Having conceded a 68-run first-innings lead, Sri Lanka began the final day on 39-2 and looked in a spot at 161-6 at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium.</p>

<p>Dickwella and Chandimal forged a 99-run partnership for the unbroken seventh wicket to snuff out Bangladesh`s hopes of a victory. Dickwella made 61 not out while Chandimal was unbeaten on 39 as Sri Lanka reached 260-6 when a draw was agreed on.</p>

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<p>Skipper Dimuth Karunaratne made 52, while Kusal Mendis (48) and Dhananjaya de Silva (33) also contributed with the bat for the tourists. "If you take first innings, we could have done much better," Karunaratne said at the presentation ceremony. As a side we should have put up a big score, unfortunately, we couldn`t do that."</p>

<p>Sri Lanka`s Angelo Mathews was adjudged man-of-the-match for his 199 in the first innings. Left-arm spinner Taijul Islam claimed 4-82 but Bangladesh were denied the service of pace bowler Shoriful Islam who has been ruled out of the series with a hand injury sustained while batting.</p>

<p>"We missed Shoriful for sure, but we managed to cover for him," Bangladesh captain Mominul Haque said. "Taijul knows his role...and he was excellent. We have to keep improving, we have to keep getting better."<br />
Mushfiqur Rahim became the first batsman from Bangladesh to score 5000 test runs during his knock of 105. The second and final test begins in Mirpur on Monday.</p>


Niroshan Dickwella`s defiant rearguard with Dinesh Chandimal frustrated Bangladesh and helped Sri Lanka eke out a draw in the opening test in Chattogram on Thursday.

Niroshan Dickwella`s defiant rearguard with Dinesh Chandimal frustrated Bangladesh and helped Sri Lanka eke out a draw in the opening test in Chattogram on Thursday. Having conceded a 68-run first-innings lead, Sri Lanka began the final day on 39-2 and looked in a spot at 161-6 at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium. Dickwella and Chandimal forged a 99-run partnership for the unbroken seventh wicket to snuff out Bangladesh`s hopes of a victory. Dickwella made 61 not out while Chandimal was unbeaten on 39 as Sri Lanka reached 260-6 when a draw was agreed on. ALSO READ | Huge blow! Jofra Archer ruled out of 2022 English summer after suffering back stress fracture Skipper Dimuth Karunaratne made 52, while Kusal Mendis (48) and Dhananjaya de Silva (33) also contributed with the bat for the tourists. "If you take first innings, we could have done much better," Karunaratne said at the presentation ceremony. As a side we should have put up a big score, unfortunately, we couldn`t do that." Sri Lanka`s Angelo Mathews was adjudged man-of-the-match for his 199 in the first innings. Left-arm spinner Taijul Islam claimed 4-82 but Bangladesh were denied the service of pace bowler Shoriful Islam who has been ruled out of the series with a hand injury sustained while batting. "We missed Shoriful for sure, but we managed to cover for him," Bangladesh captain Mominul Haque said. "Taijul knows his role...and he was excellent. We have to keep improving, we have to keep getting better." Mushfiqur Rahim became the first batsman from Bangladesh to score 5000 test runs during his knock of 105. The second and final test begins in Mirpur on Monday.

1st Test: Sri Lanka secure draw in Bangladesh after Niroshan Dickwella's fighting half-century

<p>Left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj took seven wickets as South Africa made light work of bowling Bangladesh out for 53 in 19 overs in their second innings to claim a 220-run victory in the first Test at Kingsmead on Monday. It was the lowest test innings total at Kingsmead, less than the 66 India managed in 1996.</p>

<p>Bangladesh had been set a target of 274 for the win but resumed on the fifth morning on 11 for three and were bowled out inside 55 minutes. Maharaj took 7-32 and fellow spinner Simon Harmer 3-21 to complete a dominant performance for the home side.</p>

<p>It will be a memorable victory for the South Africans, who are missing five first team regulars that have opted to play in the Indian Premier League, including their entire frontline pace attack. South Africa’s lack of bowling options had in part forced them to play two spinners at a venue that has traditionally been known to favour the seamers.</p>

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<p>Maharaj’s effort was all the more impressive after he bowled with a finger injury on the fourth and fifth days, but the guile and accuracy with which he and Harmer attacked the Bangladeshis was impressively relentless. Maharaj trapped Mushfiqur Rahim (0) leg before wicket in the opening over of the day and from then on it was a procession of batsmen back to the pavilion. He had the dangerous Litton Das (2) caught by Harmer at mid-on, and then bowler Yasir Ali (5) with a delivery that pitched on middle stump and hit off.<br />
Harmer removed Mehidy Hasan Miraz (0) and innings top-scorer Najmul Hossain Shanto (26), the latter stumped by wicketkeeper Kyle Verreynne, before Maharaj claimed the final two wickets.</p>

<p>The second test begins in Gqeberha, formerly known as Port Elizabeth, on Thursday.</p>


Left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj took seven wickets as South Africa made light work of bowling Bangladesh out for 53 in 19 overs in their second innings to claim a 220-run victory in the first Test at Kingsmead on Monday.

Left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj took seven wickets as South Africa made light work of bowling Bangladesh out for 53 in 19 overs in their second innings to claim a 220-run victory in the first Test at Kingsmead on Monday. It was the lowest test innings total at Kingsmead, less than the 66 India managed in 1996. Bangladesh had been set a target of 274 for the win but resumed on the fifth morning on 11 for three and were bowled out inside 55 minutes. Maharaj took 7-32 and fellow spinner Simon Harmer 3-21 to complete a dominant performance for the home side. It will be a memorable victory for the South Africans, who are missing five first team regulars that have opted to play in the Indian Premier League, including their entire frontline pace attack. South Africa’s lack of bowling options had in part forced them to play two spinners at a venue that has traditionally been known to favour the seamers. ALSO READ | Maharaj's late strike put South Africa in command as Bangladesh end Day 4 of 1st Test on 11-3 chasing 274 Maharaj’s effort was all the more impressive after he bowled with a finger injury on the fourth and fifth days, but the guile and accuracy with which he and Harmer attacked the Bangladeshis was impressively relentless. Maharaj trapped Mushfiqur Rahim (0) leg before wicket in the opening over of the day and from then on it was a procession of batsmen back to the pavilion. He had the dangerous Litton Das (2) caught by Harmer at mid-on, and then bowler Yasir Ali (5) with a delivery that pitched on middle stump and hit off. Harmer removed Mehidy Hasan Miraz (0) and innings top-scorer Najmul Hossain Shanto (26), the latter stumped by wicketkeeper Kyle Verreynne, before Maharaj claimed the final two wickets. The second test begins in Gqeberha, formerly known as Port Elizabeth, on Thursday.

Dean Elgar-led South Africa claim big victory as Keshav Maharaj, Simon Harmer put Bangladesh in a spin

<p>Lucknow Super Giants were looking to sign Bangladesh pacer Taskin Ahmed as a replacement for injured Mark Wood ahead of the start of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. However, the franchise will not be able to rope in the fast bowler as the Bangladesh Cricket Board has refused to grant him a No-Objection Certificate to take part in the tournament.</p>

<p>Lucknow Super Giants had approached Taskin with an offer to play in the IPL 2022 given that he is available for the franchise throughout the season and will miss the two-match Test series against South Africa which is all set to get underway from March 31. Bangladesh are currently touring South Africa and Taskin is with the squad on the tour.</p>

<p>Lucknow Super Giants had contacted the Bangladesh Cricket Board to explore the possibility of signing Taskin as Wood's replacement. However, the board is not ready to provide a NOC to the fast bowler. A BCB official confirmed the same on Monday (March 21) and said Taskin has already informed the Lucknow franchise that he is declining the offer due to international commitments.</p>

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<p>''Since we have two important series like the ongoing home tour of South Africa and the home series against India, we feel it won't be right for him to take part in the IPL,'' BCB cricket operations chairman Jalal Yunus told reporters on Monday.</p>

<p>''We have spoken with Taskin and he has understood the whole situation. He informed the franchise that he is not playing the IPL and will be available for the South Africa tour and later will return back home," he added.</p>

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<p>Lucknow Super Giants had shelled out a whopping Rs 7.5 crore at the IPL 2022 mega auction last month to rope in England pacer Mark Wood ahead of the new season. However, Wood has been ruled out of the tournament due to an injury, leaving Lucknow panicking for a replacement as the tournament approaches.</p>

<p>Lucknow Super Giants will open their IPL 2022 campaign against fellow debutants Gujarat Titans on March 28 before taking on Chennai Super Kings in their next game on March 31.</p>


Lucknow Super Giants were looking to sign Bangladesh pacer Taskin Ahmed as a replacement for injured Mark Wood ahead of the start of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022.

Lucknow Super Giants were looking to sign Bangladesh pacer Taskin Ahmed as a replacement for injured Mark Wood ahead of the start of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. However, the franchise will not be able to rope in the fast bowler as the Bangladesh Cricket Board has refused to grant him a No-Objection Certificate to take part in the tournament. Lucknow Super Giants had approached Taskin with an offer to play in the IPL 2022 given that he is available for the franchise throughout the season and will miss the two-match Test series against South Africa which is all set to get underway from March 31. Bangladesh are currently touring South Africa and Taskin is with the squad on the tour. Lucknow Super Giants had contacted the Bangladesh Cricket Board to explore the possibility of signing Taskin as Wood's replacement. However, the board is not ready to provide a NOC to the fast bowler. A BCB official confirmed the same on Monday (March 21) and said Taskin has already informed the Lucknow franchise that he is declining the offer due to international commitments. Also Read: 'It was a tough call': KL Rahul explains why he decided to leave Punjab Kings ahead of IPL 2022 ''Since we have two important series like the ongoing home tour of South Africa and the home series against India, we feel it won't be right for him to take part in the IPL,'' BCB cricket operations chairman Jalal Yunus told reporters on Monday. ''We have spoken with Taskin and he has understood the whole situation. He informed the franchise that he is not playing the IPL and will be available for the South Africa tour and later will return back home," he added. Also Read: Won't be surprised if Delhi Capitals don't make it to playoffs in IPL 2022: Aakash Chopra Lucknow Super Giants had shelled out a whopping Rs 7.5 crore at the IPL 2022 mega auction last month to rope in England pacer Mark Wood ahead of the new season. However, Wood has been ruled out of the tournament due to an injury, leaving Lucknow panicking for a replacement as the tournament approaches. Lucknow Super Giants will open their IPL 2022 campaign against fellow debutants Gujarat Titans on March 28 before taking on Chennai Super Kings in their next game on March 31.

Taskin Ahmed declines offer to play for Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2022 after BCB refuses NOC

<p>Bangladesh are in a strong position in the ongoing first Test against New Zealand at Mount Maunganui. Bangladesh batted brilliantly in their first innings to post a strong total of 458 runs on the board in their first innings before bundling out the Kiwis for 328 runs in their first innings.</p>

<p>Bangladesh bowlers continued their impressive show on Day 4 of the Test match as they pegged the New Zealand batters back in their second innings as well. New Zealand ended Day 4 at 147/5 with a slender lead of just 17 runs as Bangladesh look favourites to clinch a win in the series-opener.</p>

<p>While they were fabulous with the ball on Day 4, the visitors had a&nbsp;whimsical moment on the field during New Zealand's second innings. Bangladesh skipper Mominul Haque was left red-faced after opting for a bizarre review against veteran Kiwi batter Ross Taylor.</p>

<p>The incident happened in the 37th over of New Zealand's second innings when Taskin bowled a full-length delivery which was blocked well by Taylor. The bowler and Bangladesh fielders instantly went for an appeal, however, the on-filed umpire ruled the Kiwi batter not out. It was quite evident that there was a clear connection between the bat and the ball and there were no pads involved.</p>

<p>However, to everyone's shock, Bangladesh skipper Mominul Haque went for a review and was left embarrassed later as the replays showed that the ball had come off the middle of Taylor's bat. Indian cricketer Dinesh Karthik cheekily trolled Bangladesh for their bizarre review with a tweet.</p>

<p>"Review for Bat Before Wicket?" - Karthik wrote while retweeting a video of the incident.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Nonetheless, Bangladesh are the favourites to win their first ever Test match in New Zealand after a terrific spell from Ebadot Hossain on Day 4. The fast bowler picked up a four-wicket haul to run through the New Zealand top-order and set up a thrilling final day of action between the two teams.</p>

<p>Bangladesh will be looking to get New Zealand skittled out cheaply and chase down the target without losing much time on Day 5 as they stand on the verge of a historic Test win.</p>


Bangladesh are in a strong position in the ongoing first Test against New Zealand at Mount Maunganui. Bangladesh batted brilliantly in their first innings to post a strong total of 458 runs on the board in their first innings before bundling out the Kiwis for 328 runs in their first innings.

Bangladesh are in a strong position in the ongoing first Test against New Zealand at Mount Maunganui. Bangladesh batted brilliantly in their first innings to post a strong total of 458 runs on the board in their first innings before bundling out the Kiwis for 328 runs in their first innings. Bangladesh bowlers continued their impressive show on Day 4 of the Test match as they pegged the New Zealand batters back in their second innings as well. New Zealand ended Day 4 at 147/5 with a slender lead of just 17 runs as Bangladesh look favourites to clinch a win in the series-opener. While they were fabulous with the ball on Day 4, the visitors had a whimsical moment on the field during New Zealand's second innings. Bangladesh skipper Mominul Haque was left red-faced after opting for a bizarre review against veteran Kiwi batter Ross Taylor. The incident happened in the 37th over of New Zealand's second innings when Taskin bowled a full-length delivery which was blocked well by Taylor. The bowler and Bangladesh fielders instantly went for an appeal, however, the on-filed umpire ruled the Kiwi batter not out. It was quite evident that there was a clear connection between the bat and the ball and there were no pads involved. However, to everyone's shock, Bangladesh skipper Mominul Haque went for a review and was left embarrassed later as the replays showed that the ball had come off the middle of Taylor's bat. Indian cricketer Dinesh Karthik cheekily trolled Bangladesh for their bizarre review with a tweet. "Review for Bat Before Wicket?" - Karthik wrote while retweeting a video of the incident. Review for Bat Before Wicket? https://t.co/IOnk8TZ20L — DK (@DineshKarthik) January 4, 2022 × Also Read: 'One of the two have to...' - Karthik makes bold claim, predicts who could miss out on Virat Kohli's return Nonetheless, Bangladesh are the favourites to win their first ever Test match in New Zealand after a terrific spell from Ebadot Hossain on Day 4. The fast bowler picked up a four-wicket haul to run through the New Zealand top-order and set up a thrilling final day of action between the two teams. Bangladesh will be looking to get New Zealand skittled out cheaply and chase down the target without losing much time on Day 5 as they stand on the verge of a historic Test win.

Review for bat before wicket? Dinesh Karthik trolls Bangladesh for 'worst' DRS call against NZ - WATCH

<p>Despite no play being possible in the final session on Day 1, only 6.2 overs being bowled on Day 2, no play on the third day and a delayed start to the penultimate day, Pakistan thrashed Bangladesh by an innings and 8 runs to win the second and final Test, at Dhaka, and complete a series whitewash over the hapless Bangla Tigers.</p>

<p>Opting to bat first, Pakistan rode on fifties from Azhar Ali, Captain Babar Azam and Fawad Alam to declare at 300/4 with time running out in the contest. However, Bangladesh folded for a paltry 87 in their first innings on Day 4 and fell for 205, following-on, in the second essay to lose the rain-affected clash on the final day.</p>

<p>While inexperienced spinner Sajid Khan stood tall with the ball for Pakistan, returning with 12 scalps in the match, Babar Azam also made heads turn by bowling in both the innings. Though he didn't manage to take a wicket in the home side's first innings, he trapped Mehidy Hasan (14) lbw to achieve his maiden international wicket on Day 5. <strong>Here's the video of the dismissal:</strong></p>

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<p>Babar, who is currently Pakistan's best batter with 20 centuries across formats, thus, made a mark by rolling his arms in the series finale versus the Bangladeshi unit.</p>

<p>At the post-match presentation, Babar said, "I felt that I needed to bowl at that stage and really happy I got that wicket (Mehidy). Our batsmen and especially openers gave us good start and our mindset was just to dominate despite the bad weather and Sajid's spell gave us momentum and confidence to win this game. Credit to groundstaff, they have done a really great job with all the rain around in the last few days. This series win gives us a lot of confidence and some crucial WTC points."</p>

<p>While Bangladesh will now head to New Zealand for two Tests, Pakistan will get ready to play West Indies in a white-ball series at home.</p>


Despite no play being possible in the final session on Day 1, only 6.2 overs being bowled on Day 2, no play on the third day and a delayed start to the penultimate day, Pakistan thrashed Bangladesh by an innings and 8 runs to win the second and final Test, at Dhaka, and complete a series whitewash over the hapless Bangla Tigers.

Despite no play being possible in the final session on Day 1, only 6.2 overs being bowled on Day 2, no play on the third day and a delayed start to the penultimate day, Pakistan thrashed Bangladesh by an innings and 8 runs to win the second and final Test, at Dhaka, and complete a series whitewash over the hapless Bangla Tigers. Opting to bat first, Pakistan rode on fifties from Azhar Ali, Captain Babar Azam and Fawad Alam to declare at 300/4 with time running out in the contest. However, Bangladesh folded for a paltry 87 in their first innings on Day 4 and fell for 205, following-on, in the second essay to lose the rain-affected clash on the final day. While inexperienced spinner Sajid Khan stood tall with the ball for Pakistan, returning with 12 scalps in the match, Babar Azam also made heads turn by bowling in both the innings. Though he didn't manage to take a wicket in the home side's first innings, he trapped Mehidy Hasan (14) lbw to achieve his maiden international wicket on Day 5. Here's the video of the dismissal: ALSO READ | WATCH: Babar Azam bowls for the first time in international cricket, nearly gets his maiden wicket @babarazam258 first test wicket #BabarAzam #BANvPAK #Cricket pic.twitter.com/zqw1MyQ42q — Hassan S.N (@hassanshaqkhan) December 8, 2021 × ALSO READ | ICC Test Rankings: Mayank sees massive jump, R Ashwin narrows gap with No. 1 bowler Pat Cummins Babar, who is currently Pakistan's best batter with 20 centuries across formats, thus, made a mark by rolling his arms in the series finale versus the Bangladeshi unit. At the post-match presentation, Babar said, "I felt that I needed to bowl at that stage and really happy I got that wicket (Mehidy). Our batsmen and especially openers gave us good start and our mindset was just to dominate despite the bad weather and Sajid's spell gave us momentum and confidence to win this game. Credit to groundstaff, they have done a really great job with all the rain around in the last few days. This series win gives us a lot of confidence and some crucial WTC points." While Bangladesh will now head to New Zealand for two Tests, Pakistan will get ready to play West Indies in a white-ball series at home.

Pak vs Ban, 2nd Test: Babar Azam gets his maiden international scalp on Day 5 of series finale - Watch

<p>Bangladesh slipped to 76/7 at stumps on Day 4 of the second Test after Pakistan declared at 300/4 in their first innings, here on Tuesday. Bangladesh had a horror-filled Day Four in Dhaka as Sajid Khan, the young Pakistani spinner, ripped through the hosts` batting order and bagged six wickets.<br />
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After rain played spoilsport on two consecutive days, the start of day four also got delayed due to light showers and a wet outfield. However, the match resumed after almost an hour and a half`s wait with Pakistan on 188/2, and Babar Azam and Azhar Ali were on 71 not out and 52 not out respectively.<br />
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On the first ball he faced, Azhar struck a four. But two balls later, he threw away his wicket, getting caught behind after scoring 56. Shortly after, Azam followed suit, falling for 76.<br />
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Thereafter, the two new batters -- Fawad Alam and Mohammad Rizwan combined for a steady stand and made sure there were not any more hiccups in the session. They batted with caution and kept the scoreboard ticking with regular boundaries. They took their side to Lunch at 242/4, with their stand worth 45 runs at the time.<br />
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The two batters kept finding the ropes after the break and soon got to their respective fifties before Azam decided to declare the innings at 300/4 in an attempt to force a result in the four sessions remaining.</p>

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<p>One over into Bangladesh`s innings, Pakistan had to bring on their spinners due to the dwindling light in Mirpur. The forced move proved to work out well as Sajid Khan dismissed debutant Mahmudul Hasan Joy for a duck. Sajid picked up his second wicket as Bangladesh lost their other opener, Shadman Islam, to a soft dismissal.<br />
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It went from bad to worse for the hosts when they lost their skipper Mominul Haque to a run-out. Trying to steal a quick single, Haque was short of his crease after Hasan Ali hit the stumps directly at the non-striker`s end as Bangladesh went into Tea at 22/3.<br />
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In the third session, Sajid struck for the third time as Mushfiqur Rahim went for a wild slog but failed to connect as the ball traveled only to short mid-wicket. In their bid to be aggressive, Bangladesh lost another wicket with Liton Das charging down the track and straight into the hands of Sajid Khan who completed a good reflex return catch.<br />
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Despite having lost half their side, Shakib Al Hasan and Najmul Hossain Shanto continued to show intent and lived dangerously. The pair smashed three boundaries in a space of seven deliveries before Sajid trapped Shanto to register his maiden Test five-for.</p>

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<p>Mehidy Hasan Miraz was the seventh batter to make the long walk back, with Sajid cleaning him up for an eight-ball duck. With the light fading, the umpires decided to call stumps early with Bangladesh at 76/7, still 25 runs away from avoiding the follow-on.<br />
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<strong>Brief scores: Pakistan</strong> 300/4 decl in 1st innings (Babar Azam 76, Azhar Ali 56; Taijul Islam 2-73) lead <strong>Bangladesh </strong>76/7 in 1st innings (Sajid Khan 6-35) by 224 runs.</p>


Bangladesh slipped to 76/7 at stumps on Day 4 of the second Test after Pakistan declared at 300/4 in their first innings, here on Tuesday. Bangladesh had a horror-filled Day Four in Dhaka as Sajid Khan, the young Pakistani spinner, ripped through the hosts` batting order and bagged six wickets.

Bangladesh slipped to 76/7 at stumps on Day 4 of the second Test after Pakistan declared at 300/4 in their first innings, here on Tuesday. Bangladesh had a horror-filled Day Four in Dhaka as Sajid Khan, the young Pakistani spinner, ripped through the hosts` batting order and bagged six wickets. After rain played spoilsport on two consecutive days, the start of day four also got delayed due to light showers and a wet outfield. However, the match resumed after almost an hour and a half`s wait with Pakistan on 188/2, and Babar Azam and Azhar Ali were on 71 not out and 52 not out respectively. On the first ball he faced, Azhar struck a four. But two balls later, he threw away his wicket, getting caught behind after scoring 56. Shortly after, Azam followed suit, falling for 76. Thereafter, the two new batters -- Fawad Alam and Mohammad Rizwan combined for a steady stand and made sure there were not any more hiccups in the session. They batted with caution and kept the scoreboard ticking with regular boundaries. They took their side to Lunch at 242/4, with their stand worth 45 runs at the time. The two batters kept finding the ropes after the break and soon got to their respective fifties before Azam decided to declare the innings at 300/4 in an attempt to force a result in the four sessions remaining. ALSO READ | India let the game drift because one man can get some runs: Ex pacer slams Virat Kohli & Co.'s tactics vs NZ One over into Bangladesh`s innings, Pakistan had to bring on their spinners due to the dwindling light in Mirpur. The forced move proved to work out well as Sajid Khan dismissed debutant Mahmudul Hasan Joy for a duck. Sajid picked up his second wicket as Bangladesh lost their other opener, Shadman Islam, to a soft dismissal. It went from bad to worse for the hosts when they lost their skipper Mominul Haque to a run-out. Trying to steal a quick single, Haque was short of his crease after Hasan Ali hit the stumps directly at the non-striker`s end as Bangladesh went into Tea at 22/3. In the third session, Sajid struck for the third time as Mushfiqur Rahim went for a wild slog but failed to connect as the ball traveled only to short mid-wicket. In their bid to be aggressive, Bangladesh lost another wicket with Liton Das charging down the track and straight into the hands of Sajid Khan who completed a good reflex return catch. Despite having lost half their side, Shakib Al Hasan and Najmul Hossain Shanto continued to show intent and lived dangerously. The pair smashed three boundaries in a space of seven deliveries before Sajid trapped Shanto to register his maiden Test five-for. ALSO READ | WATCH: Babar Azam bowls for the first time in international cricket, nearly gets his maiden wicket Mehidy Hasan Miraz was the seventh batter to make the long walk back, with Sajid cleaning him up for an eight-ball duck. With the light fading, the umpires decided to call stumps early with Bangladesh at 76/7, still 25 runs away from avoiding the follow-on. Brief scores: Pakistan 300/4 decl in 1st innings (Babar Azam 76, Azhar Ali 56; Taijul Islam 2-73) lead Bangladesh 76/7 in 1st innings (Sajid Khan 6-35) by 224 runs.

2nd Test, Day 4: Bangladesh reeling at 76/7 after Pakistan declare first innings at 300 for 4

<p>Bangladesh all-rounder Mahmudullah has retired from Test cricket, confirmed Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Wednesday. As a result, the all-rounder`s 12-year career in the longest format has come to an end."I had always thought of going on a high and I believe this is the right time to end my Test career. I want to extend my gratitude to the BCB president for supporting me when I returned to the Test team," Mahmudullah stated in a release issued by Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), as reported by ESPNcricinfo.</p>

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<p>"I thank my teammates and the support staff for always encouraging me and believing in my ability. It has been an absolute honour and privilege to play Test cricket for Bangladesh and I will cherish the many memories," he added.Mahmudullah however confirmed that he will continue to play white-ball cricket for his country. "Although I am retiring from Tests, I will still be playing ODIs and T20 internationals and really looking forward to continue giving my best for my country in white-ball cricket," said Mahmudullah. The 35-year-old played 50 Tests for Bangladesh, managing to score 2,914 runs at an average of 33.49. He also managed to scalp 43 wickets in his career with his best figures being 5/51.&nbsp;</p>


Bangladesh all-rounder Mahmudullah has retired from Test cricket, confirmed Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Wednesday. As a result, the all-rounder`s 12-year career in the longest format has come to an end.

Bangladesh all-rounder Mahmudullah has retired from Test cricket, confirmed Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Wednesday. As a result, the all-rounder`s 12-year career in the longest format has come to an end."I had always thought of going on a high and I believe this is the right time to end my Test career. I want to extend my gratitude to the BCB president for supporting me when I returned to the Test team," Mahmudullah stated in a release issued by Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), as reported by ESPNcricinfo. ALSO READ | IND v NZ, 1st Test: Going to be different challenge to what we get back home, says Kyle Jamieson "I thank my teammates and the support staff for always encouraging me and believing in my ability. It has been an absolute honour and privilege to play Test cricket for Bangladesh and I will cherish the many memories," he added.Mahmudullah however confirmed that he will continue to play white-ball cricket for his country. "Although I am retiring from Tests, I will still be playing ODIs and T20 internationals and really looking forward to continue giving my best for my country in white-ball cricket," said Mahmudullah. The 35-year-old played 50 Tests for Bangladesh, managing to score 2,914 runs at an average of 33.49. He also managed to scalp 43 wickets in his career with his best figures being 5/51.

Mahmudullah announces retirement from longest format ahead of Bangladesh's home series vs Pakistan

<p>Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi was left furious as Pakistan and Bangladesh produced another low-scoring thriller in the third T20I of the three-match series between the two sides in Dhaka on Monday (November 22). Afridi slammed Bangladesh over the poor quality of the pitches in the country and advised them to do some soul searching.</p>

<p>The track at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka remained sluggish throughout the three-match series with batters facing difficulty in scoring runs. All three T20Is were low-scoring affairs with visitors Pakistan claiming the three-match rubber 3-0.</p>

<p>“Bangladesh really need to do some soul searching, do they want to win on such pitches and give ordinary performances abroad and in World Cups? They have great talent and passion for the game but desperately need better pitches if they want to progress," Afridi wrote in a tweet after Pakistan defeated Bangladesh by 5 wickets in the third T20I on Monday.</p>

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<p>Pakistan registered back-to-back wins in the first two T20Is to clinch the series and headed into the dead-rubber on Monday with an aim to clean sweep the hosts. Bangladesh won the toss and got off to a poor start as they lost opener Najmul Hossain Shanto cheaply on 5 before Mohammad Naim's 47 off 50 balls and Shamim Hossain's 22 helped the hosts post a low-key total of 124 runs on the board.</p>

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<p>Pakistan bowlers once again produced a disciplined effort with the ball as Mohammad Wasim Jr and Usman Qadir picked up two wickets apiece. In reply, Babar Azam (19) and Mohammad Rizwan (40) got Pakistan off to a great start with an opening stand of 32 runs. Haider Ali then played a crucial knock of 45 runs to set up the stage for a comfortable win.</p>

<p>However, Pakistan lost the plot in the middle-order and were in a tricky situation with the match going down the wire. Mohammad Nawaz took them over the line on the final ball of the match with a four to help Pakistan clinch the series 3-0.</p>


Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi was left furious as Pakistan and Bangladesh produced another low-scoring thriller in the third T20I of the three-match series between the two sides in Dhaka on Monday (November 22).

Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi was left furious as Pakistan and Bangladesh produced another low-scoring thriller in the third T20I of the three-match series between the two sides in Dhaka on Monday (November 22). Afridi slammed Bangladesh over the poor quality of the pitches in the country and advised them to do some soul searching. The track at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka remained sluggish throughout the three-match series with batters facing difficulty in scoring runs. All three T20Is were low-scoring affairs with visitors Pakistan claiming the three-match rubber 3-0. “Bangladesh really need to do some soul searching, do they want to win on such pitches and give ordinary performances abroad and in World Cups? They have great talent and passion for the game but desperately need better pitches if they want to progress," Afridi wrote in a tweet after Pakistan defeated Bangladesh by 5 wickets in the third T20I on Monday. Bangladesh really need to do some soul searching, do they want to win on such pitches and give ordinary performances abroad and in World Cups? They have great talent and passion for the game but desperately need better pitches if they want to progress. https://t.co/RFJymfZkiE — Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) November 22, 2021 × Pakistan registered back-to-back wins in the first two T20Is to clinch the series and headed into the dead-rubber on Monday with an aim to clean sweep the hosts. Bangladesh won the toss and got off to a poor start as they lost opener Najmul Hossain Shanto cheaply on 5 before Mohammad Naim's 47 off 50 balls and Shamim Hossain's 22 helped the hosts post a low-key total of 124 runs on the board. Also Read: Will be a challenging issue: ICC chairman on India travelling to Pakistan for Champions Trophy in 2025 Pakistan bowlers once again produced a disciplined effort with the ball as Mohammad Wasim Jr and Usman Qadir picked up two wickets apiece. In reply, Babar Azam (19) and Mohammad Rizwan (40) got Pakistan off to a great start with an opening stand of 32 runs. Haider Ali then played a crucial knock of 45 runs to set up the stage for a comfortable win. However, Pakistan lost the plot in the middle-order and were in a tricky situation with the match going down the wire. Mohammad Nawaz took them over the line on the final ball of the match with a four to help Pakistan clinch the series 3-0.

Furious Shahid Afridi slams Bangladesh over poor pitches, asks if they want to make progress

<p>There were moments of joy and heartbreaks throughout as the T20 World Cup 2021 spectacle came to a fitting end with Australia getting crowned as the deserving new champions on Sunday (November 14). Australia got the better of their Trans-Tasman rivals New Zealand in the blockbuster final to lift their maiden T20 World Cup trophy.</p>

<p>It was an enthralling tournament in the UAE and Oman this year that concluded with Australia thrashing New Zealand in a one-sided final in Dubai to script a historic triumph. While the Aussies went on to shun their critics with a memorable campaign after being written off at the start of the tournament, some of the favourites struggled to make it count.</p>

<p>A number of teams rose above the expectations and performed exceptionally well to earn praise from all corners but there were those which significantly underperformed in the tournament and endured a forgetful campaign. Here is a look at three teams who flopped at the T20 World Cup 2021 -</p>

<p><strong>1) India (6 points, 3 wins, 2 defeats)</strong></p>

<p>Let's begin with the most obvious one. Team India had everything going their way in the run-up to the T20 World Cup 2021. With an incredible squad depth and the entire second leg of the IPL 2021 in the UAE to get acquainted with the conditions ahead of the World Cup, India were one of the firm favourites to end their ICC trophy drought and lift their second T20 World Cup title.</p>

<p>However, they got off to the worst possible start as Pakistan thrashed the Men in Blue by ten wickets in their opening game to end their winless streak against India in World Cups. The ten-wicket defeat at the hands of the arch-rivals saw India's campaign derail early in the tournament as they lost against New Zealand by eight wickets in their next game.</p>

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<p>With back-to-back defeats in the first two Super 12 matches, India were on the brink of an early elimination from the tournament but they managed to stay in the fray till the end with three wins on the trot. However, six points were not enough as the favourites were dumped out from the group stages after finishing third in Group 2 behind table-toppers Pakistan and New Zealand.</p>

<p><strong>2) West Indies (2 points, 1 win, 4 defeats)</strong></p>

<p>No more the underdogs in the shortest format, West Indies headed into the T20 World Cup this year as one of the firm favourites. The two-time champions boasted of some exceptional all-rounders and brilliant batters in their star-studded squad. With a captain of Kieron Pollard's experience and calibre, not many wrote off a successful title defence for West Indies in the UAE.</p>

<p>However, the two-time champions had a forgetful campaign to forget as they managed only a solitary win in five matches in the Super 12 stage to finish fifth&nbsp;in Group 1. Nothing seemed to be going their way as the batters failed to fire as a unit while big-name all-rounders failed to make an impact&nbsp;with their performances.</p>

<p>England thrashed West Indies by six wickets in their opener before Pollard's men lost against South Africa by eight wickets. They pulled off a close win against Bangladesh by 3 runs in their next game which turned out to be their only win in the tournament as they lost their next two matches on the trot against Sri Lanka and Australia.</p>

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<p><strong>3) Bangladesh (0 points, 0 wins, 5 defeats)</strong></p>

<p>Once considered minnows in world cricket, Bangladesh have shunned the tag a long way back and have established themselves&nbsp;as one of the most competitive teams in white-ball cricket. The expectations were not too high from the Mahmudullah-led side but not many would have expected Bangladesh to end their T20 World Cup 2021 campaign winless.</p>

<p>Bangladesh failed to even open their win account in the tournament as they lost all five of their Super 12 matches in a row to finish at the bottom of the table in Group 1 with zero points. Despite having the likes of Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim and Mustafizur Rahman among others in their squad, Bangladesh flopped massively in the showpiece event.</p>

<p>Bangladesh's campaign got underway with a five-wicket defeat against Sri Lanka before they slumped to a heavy loss against England by 8 wickets. Bangladesh ended up losing their next three matches straight to finish last in what was a woeful campaign for them.</p>

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There were moments of joy and heartbreaks throughout as the T20 World Cup 2021 spectacle came to a fitting end with Australia getting crowned as the deserving new champions on Sunday (November 14).

There were moments of joy and heartbreaks throughout as the T20 World Cup 2021 spectacle came to a fitting end with Australia getting crowned as the deserving new champions on Sunday (November 14). Australia got the better of their Trans-Tasman rivals New Zealand in the blockbuster final to lift their maiden T20 World Cup trophy. It was an enthralling tournament in the UAE and Oman this year that concluded with Australia thrashing New Zealand in a one-sided final in Dubai to script a historic triumph. While the Aussies went on to shun their critics with a memorable campaign after being written off at the start of the tournament, some of the favourites struggled to make it count. A number of teams rose above the expectations and performed exceptionally well to earn praise from all corners but there were those which significantly underperformed in the tournament and endured a forgetful campaign. Here is a look at three teams who flopped at the T20 World Cup 2021 - 1) India (6 points, 3 wins, 2 defeats) Let's begin with the most obvious one. Team India had everything going their way in the run-up to the T20 World Cup 2021. With an incredible squad depth and the entire second leg of the IPL 2021 in the UAE to get acquainted with the conditions ahead of the World Cup, India were one of the firm favourites to end their ICC trophy drought and lift their second T20 World Cup title. However, they got off to the worst possible start as Pakistan thrashed the Men in Blue by ten wickets in their opening game to end their winless streak against India in World Cups. The ten-wicket defeat at the hands of the arch-rivals saw India's campaign derail early in the tournament as they lost against New Zealand by eight wickets in their next game. Also Read: Wade, Stoinis drink from shoe as Aussies celebrate T20 World Cup triumph - WATCH With back-to-back defeats in the first two Super 12 matches, India were on the brink of an early elimination from the tournament but they managed to stay in the fray till the end with three wins on the trot. However, six points were not enough as the favourites were dumped out from the group stages after finishing third in Group 2 behind table-toppers Pakistan and New Zealand. 2) West Indies (2 points, 1 win, 4 defeats) No more the underdogs in the shortest format, West Indies headed into the T20 World Cup this year as one of the firm favourites. The two-time champions boasted of some exceptional all-rounders and brilliant batters in their star-studded squad. With a captain of Kieron Pollard's experience and calibre, not many wrote off a successful title defence for West Indies in the UAE. However, the two-time champions had a forgetful campaign to forget as they managed only a solitary win in five matches in the Super 12 stage to finish fifth in Group 1. Nothing seemed to be going their way as the batters failed to fire as a unit while big-name all-rounders failed to make an impact with their performances. England thrashed West Indies by six wickets in their opener before Pollard's men lost against South Africa by eight wickets. They pulled off a close win against Bangladesh by 3 runs in their next game which turned out to be their only win in the tournament as they lost their next two matches on the trot against Sri Lanka and Australia. Also Read: 'I was not dropped in 4 years': India star says he was down for 2-3 days after T20 WC snub 3) Bangladesh (0 points, 0 wins, 5 defeats) Once considered minnows in world cricket, Bangladesh have shunned the tag a long way back and have established themselves as one of the most competitive teams in white-ball cricket. The expectations were not too high from the Mahmudullah-led side but not many would have expected Bangladesh to end their T20 World Cup 2021 campaign winless. Bangladesh failed to even open their win account in the tournament as they lost all five of their Super 12 matches in a row to finish at the bottom of the table in Group 1 with zero points. Despite having the likes of Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim and Mustafizur Rahman among others in their squad, Bangladesh flopped massively in the showpiece event. Bangladesh's campaign got underway with a five-wicket defeat against Sri Lanka before they slumped to a heavy loss against England by 8 wickets. Bangladesh ended up losing their next three matches straight to finish last in what was a woeful campaign for them.

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<p>West Indies and Bangladesh will lock horns with each other in match 23 of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2021 edition, being held in the UAE. This will be the first match of the day, with Pakistan-Afghanistan face-off to follow suit.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Defending champions Windies have had a torrid run in the showpiece event. The Kieron Pollard-led side not only lost their warm-up games, but also conceded their first two games in Super 12 round in Pool A. Their margin of defeats, by 6 and 8 wickets respectively, is also hurting them and the Men in Maroon need a revamp at the earliest.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Bangladesh, on the other hand, is also desperate to get off the mark in the Super 12. While they did compete well versus Sri Lanka, only to lose by 5 wickets, they were humbled by England by 8 wickets at Dubai.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In head-to-head, Windies lead Bangladesh by a slender margin of 6-5. Who among the two will get off the mark in the points table and which will be the side to remain winless?</p>

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<p><strong>Let's take a look at the means on how to live stream or view the match:</strong></p>

<p><strong>Where is the T20 World Cup match between Bangladesh vs West Indies taking place?</strong></p>

<p>The T20 World Cup match between Bangladesh vs West Indies will take place at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah.</p>

<p><strong>What time does the T20 World Cup match between Bangladesh vs West Indies begin?</strong></p>

<p>The T20 World Cup match between Bangladesh vs West Indies begins at 3:30 PM IST on Friday.</p>

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<p><strong>Where and how to watch live coverage of the T20 World Cup match between Bangladesh vs West Indies?</strong></p>

<p>The T20 World Cup match between Bangladesh vs West Indies will be aired live on Star Sports channels - Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2, Star Sports 3, Star Sports 3 HD. The online streaming of the T20 World Cup match between ENG vs WI will be available on Hotstar. The T20 World Cup matches will be shown on Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2, Star Sports 3, Star Sports HD, and DD Sports</p>


West Indies and Bangladesh will lock horns with each other in match 23 of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2021 edition, being held in the UAE. This will be the first match of the day, with Pakistan-Afghanistan face-off to follow suit.

West Indies and Bangladesh will lock horns with each other in match 23 of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2021 edition, being held in the UAE. This will be the first match of the day, with Pakistan-Afghanistan face-off to follow suit. Defending champions Windies have had a torrid run in the showpiece event. The Kieron Pollard-led side not only lost their warm-up games, but also conceded their first two games in Super 12 round in Pool A. Their margin of defeats, by 6 and 8 wickets respectively, is also hurting them and the Men in Maroon need a revamp at the earliest. Bangladesh, on the other hand, is also desperate to get off the mark in the Super 12. While they did compete well versus Sri Lanka, only to lose by 5 wickets, they were humbled by England by 8 wickets at Dubai. In head-to-head, Windies lead Bangladesh by a slender margin of 6-5. Who among the two will get off the mark in the points table and which will be the side to remain winless? ALSO READ | T20 World Cup: Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer's reactions to Virat Kohli's 'brilliance' in nets go viral -Watch Let's take a look at the means on how to live stream or view the match: Where is the T20 World Cup match between Bangladesh vs West Indies taking place? The T20 World Cup match between Bangladesh vs West Indies will take place at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah. What time does the T20 World Cup match between Bangladesh vs West Indies begin? The T20 World Cup match between Bangladesh vs West Indies begins at 3:30 PM IST on Friday. ALSO READ | Stand in unity behind racism: Former South Africa star on Quinton de Kock's knee snub Where and how to watch live coverage of the T20 World Cup match between Bangladesh vs West Indies? The T20 World Cup match between Bangladesh vs West Indies will be aired live on Star Sports channels - Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2, Star Sports 3, Star Sports 3 HD. The online streaming of the T20 World Cup match between ENG vs WI will be available on Hotstar. The T20 World Cup matches will be shown on Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2, Star Sports 3, Star Sports HD, and DD Sports

T20 World Cup, BAN vs WI live streaming: When and where to watch Bangladesh vs West Indies match?

<p>England cannot afford to make mistakes in their Twenty20 World Cup campaign with a potentially tricky clash against Bangladesh in Super 12 stage, wicketkeeper-batter Jos Buttler said on Tuesday ahead of the first T20 meeting between the two sides.</p>

<p>England, top of Group I, are looking to build on their victory over defending champions West Indies in the opener, while Bangladesh are second-bottom after losing to Sri Lanka. "Winning momentum is vital. The way the tournament is set out, there`s not much room for mistakes," Buttler told reporters. "We can take lots of confidence from the first game, it`s fantastic to get a win on the board.</p>

<p>"Bangladesh are a strong team... they`re a dangerous side. They have some really experienced players in the team and we`re expecting a tough challenge. Obviously we try and plan for the opposition but at the same time we`re focusing on ourselves and get our level of intensity to the place it needs to be. We feel confident as a group when we get that right and... that`s going to give us the best chance for success."</p>

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<p>Bangladesh fast bowling coach Ottis Gibson said the team remain calm and bring their A game against a "very powerful" England side for Wednesday`s match in Dubai. Gibson, who previously worked with England from 2007-10 and 2015-17, said Bangladesh had a tough qualification route but they are confident of beating strong teams at the world showpiece event.</p>

<p>"We know that England have a very powerful lineup and we know that we have to be on our A game if we`re going to really challenge them and ultimately win the game," Gibson said. "I've spoken to our bowlers and our batsmen... The message is not to panic, understand that you are going to get hit. You might bowl a good ball and get hit because that`s their mentality, but they also give you opportunities to take wickets. We must try and execute our skills plans. And when those opportunities come, we must take those opportunities."</p>


England cannot afford to make mistakes in their Twenty20 World Cup campaign with a potentially tricky clash against Bangladesh in Super 12 stage, wicketkeeper-batter Jos Buttler said on Tuesday ahead of the first T20 meeting between the two sides.

England cannot afford to make mistakes in their Twenty20 World Cup campaign with a potentially tricky clash against Bangladesh in Super 12 stage, wicketkeeper-batter Jos Buttler said on Tuesday ahead of the first T20 meeting between the two sides. England, top of Group I, are looking to build on their victory over defending champions West Indies in the opener, while Bangladesh are second-bottom after losing to Sri Lanka. "Winning momentum is vital. The way the tournament is set out, there`s not much room for mistakes," Buttler told reporters. "We can take lots of confidence from the first game, it`s fantastic to get a win on the board. "Bangladesh are a strong team... they`re a dangerous side. They have some really experienced players in the team and we`re expecting a tough challenge. Obviously we try and plan for the opposition but at the same time we`re focusing on ourselves and get our level of intensity to the place it needs to be. We feel confident as a group when we get that right and... that`s going to give us the best chance for success." ALSO READ | Shots fired! Waqar Younis makes heads turn with SHOCKING remark after Indo-Pak T20 WC tie Bangladesh fast bowling coach Ottis Gibson said the team remain calm and bring their A game against a "very powerful" England side for Wednesday`s match in Dubai. Gibson, who previously worked with England from 2007-10 and 2015-17, said Bangladesh had a tough qualification route but they are confident of beating strong teams at the world showpiece event. "We know that England have a very powerful lineup and we know that we have to be on our A game if we`re going to really challenge them and ultimately win the game," Gibson said. "I've spoken to our bowlers and our batsmen... The message is not to panic, understand that you are going to get hit. You might bowl a good ball and get hit because that`s their mentality, but they also give you opportunities to take wickets. We must try and execute our skills plans. And when those opportunities come, we must take those opportunities."

T20 WC: Jos Buttler hopeful of England to maintain momentum in Bangladesh face-off

<p>Bangladesh will lock horns with Dasun Shanaka-led Sri Lanka in the third match of the Super 12 of the T20 World Cup 2021 on Sunday afternoon (October 24). The two Asian sides are coming into the main draw of the competition after playing the qualifiers.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the qualifying round, the Islanders were at their very best as they returned with three back-to-back wins. On the other hand, the Mahmudullah-led Bangla Tigers started with a shocking defeat at the hands of Scotland in their opening clash in the T20 WC before winning two on the trot to enter the Super 12. The tricky surface of the Shajarh Cricket Ground, Sharjah is best suited for both sides, comprising wily medium pacers and spinners.</p>

<p>In head-to-head tally, Sri Lanka lead Bangladesh 7-4 whereas the Lankans lead the Bangla Tigers 1-0 in the T20 WC history.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Let's take a look at the means on how to live stream or view the match:</strong></p>

<p><strong>Where is the T20 World Cup match between Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh taking place?</strong></p>

<p>The T20 World Cup match between Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh will take place at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>What time does the T20 World Cup match between Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh begin?</strong></p>

<p>The T20 World Cup match between Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh begins at 3:30 PM IST on Sunday.</p>

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<p><strong>Where and how to watch live coverage of the T20 World Cup match between Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh?</strong></p>

<p>The T20 World Cup match between Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh will be aired live on Star Sports channels - Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2, Star Sports 3, Star Sports 3 HD. The online streaming of the T20 World Cup match between ENG vs WI will be available on Hotstar. The T20 World Cup matches will be shown on Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2, Star Sports 3, Star Sports HD, and DD Sports.</p>


Bangladesh will lock horns with Dasun Shanaka-led Sri Lanka in the third match of the Super 12 of the T20 World Cup 2021 on Sunday afternoon (October 24). The two Asian sides are coming into the main draw of the competition after playing the qualifiers.

Bangladesh will lock horns with Dasun Shanaka-led Sri Lanka in the third match of the Super 12 of the T20 World Cup 2021 on Sunday afternoon (October 24). The two Asian sides are coming into the main draw of the competition after playing the qualifiers. In the qualifying round, the Islanders were at their very best as they returned with three back-to-back wins. On the other hand, the Mahmudullah-led Bangla Tigers started with a shocking defeat at the hands of Scotland in their opening clash in the T20 WC before winning two on the trot to enter the Super 12. The tricky surface of the Shajarh Cricket Ground, Sharjah is best suited for both sides, comprising wily medium pacers and spinners. In head-to-head tally, Sri Lanka lead Bangladesh 7-4 whereas the Lankans lead the Bangla Tigers 1-0 in the T20 WC history. Let's take a look at the means on how to live stream or view the match: Where is the T20 World Cup match between Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh taking place? The T20 World Cup match between Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh will take place at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah What time does the T20 World Cup match between Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh begin? The T20 World Cup match between Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh begins at 3:30 PM IST on Sunday. ALSO READ | T20 World Cup, IND vs PAK live streaming: When and where to watch India vs Pakistan match? Where and how to watch live coverage of the T20 World Cup match between Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh? The T20 World Cup match between Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh will be aired live on Star Sports channels - Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2, Star Sports 3, Star Sports 3 HD. The online streaming of the T20 World Cup match between ENG vs WI will be available on Hotstar. The T20 World Cup matches will be shown on Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2, Star Sports 3, Star Sports HD, and DD Sports.

T20 World Cup, SL vs BAN live streaming: When and where to watch Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh match?

<p>Sri Lanka have already made their mark in the Twenty20 World Cup with commanding wins in the preliminary round and will go into their Super 12 contest against Bangladesh with a slight edge, the team`s captain Dasun Shanaka said on Saturday.</p>

<p>The island nation, who won the 2014 edition of the tournament, stamped their authority over the game`s minnows in the United Arab Emirates with their versatile bowling attack helping them register big wins in all three matches.</p>

<p>Sri Lanka bundled out their opponents in all of their matches - Namibia for 96, Ireland for 101 and Netherlands for 44 - to breeze into Group One of the Super 12 stage.</p>

<p>"T20 is a very short game, and on our day, everyone saw how good we are," Shanaka told reporters on the eve of Sunday`s match at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium.</p>

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<p>"The boys have done well, and they have shown their skills, and they have shown what they really can do in this tournament. They have made their mark in this tournament already."</p>

<p>Bangladesh had a more arduous path to the Super 12s.</p>

<p>Mahmudullah`s men lost their opening contest against Scotland and needed to up their game against Oman and Papua New Guinea to advance.</p>

<p>"After winning those qualifiers, they have the momentum. It`s good for them, but still, we`ve got a better side, I think. We have a slightly better chance," said Shanaka.</p>

<p>There was doubt over the availability of Sri Lanka off-spinner Maheesh Theekshana, who took eight wickets in three matches but left the field against the Dutch with a side strain after picking up two wickets in one over.</p>

<p>Bangladesh are known to be very passionate about the sport and the players faced lot of criticism back home after their defeat against Scotland.</p>

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<p>The team's coach Russell Domingo said they had spoken "long and hard" about it and the players are firmly focussed on their cricket and not the criticism.</p>

<p>"I think we`ve got a well-balanced side. We`ve got some seriously skilful bowlers and some dangerous batters," Domingo said.</p>

<p>"Obviously these type of conditions can suit us.</p>

<p>"Sharjah, I suppose, is a little bit more similar to what wickets in Dhaka are like. Hopefully that can assist us in tomorrow`s game."<br />
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Sri Lanka have already made their mark in the Twenty20 World Cup with commanding wins in the preliminary round and will go into their Super 12 contest against Bangladesh with a slight edge, the team`s captain Dasun Shanaka said on Saturday.

Sri Lanka have already made their mark in the Twenty20 World Cup with commanding wins in the preliminary round and will go into their Super 12 contest against Bangladesh with a slight edge, the team`s captain Dasun Shanaka said on Saturday. The island nation, who won the 2014 edition of the tournament, stamped their authority over the game`s minnows in the United Arab Emirates with their versatile bowling attack helping them register big wins in all three matches. Sri Lanka bundled out their opponents in all of their matches - Namibia for 96, Ireland for 101 and Netherlands for 44 - to breeze into Group One of the Super 12 stage. "T20 is a very short game, and on our day, everyone saw how good we are," Shanaka told reporters on the eve of Sunday`s match at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. ALSO READ | T20 World Cup: Mohammad Kaif weighs in on Virat Kohli vs Babar Azam debate ahead of Indo-Pak clash "The boys have done well, and they have shown their skills, and they have shown what they really can do in this tournament. They have made their mark in this tournament already." Bangladesh had a more arduous path to the Super 12s. Mahmudullah`s men lost their opening contest against Scotland and needed to up their game against Oman and Papua New Guinea to advance. "After winning those qualifiers, they have the momentum. It`s good for them, but still, we`ve got a better side, I think. We have a slightly better chance," said Shanaka. There was doubt over the availability of Sri Lanka off-spinner Maheesh Theekshana, who took eight wickets in three matches but left the field against the Dutch with a side strain after picking up two wickets in one over. Bangladesh are known to be very passionate about the sport and the players faced lot of criticism back home after their defeat against Scotland. IN PICS | Mentor MS Dhoni and Billion Cheers Jersey: Why India's T20 World Cup 2021 campaign will be remembered forever The team's coach Russell Domingo said they had spoken "long and hard" about it and the players are firmly focussed on their cricket and not the criticism. "I think we`ve got a well-balanced side. We`ve got some seriously skilful bowlers and some dangerous batters," Domingo said. "Obviously these type of conditions can suit us. "Sharjah, I suppose, is a little bit more similar to what wickets in Dhaka are like. Hopefully that can assist us in tomorrow`s game."

T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka are a better side than Bangladesh, says captain Dasun Shanaka

<p>Bangladesh beat Oman by 26 runs in their Group B match of the T20 World Cup here on Tuesday. Opener Mohammad Naim struck a fine half-century before co-hosts Oman bowled out Bangladesh for 153. In response, Oman could only manage 127 for nine in 20 overs. Opting to bat in a must game win, Bangladesh, who lost their tournament opener to Scotland, struggled to 29 for the loss of two wickets in the powerplay.</p>

<p>Naim, who hit 64 of 51 deliveries, and star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan (42 off 29) shared an 81-run stand to give their side the much-needed momentum. Pacers Fayyaz Butt (3/30), Kaleemullah (2/30) and Bilal Khan (3/18) shared eight wickets while left-arm spinner Zeeshan Maqsood (1/17) accounted for one.</p>

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<p>Brief Scores: Bangladesh: 153 all out in 20 overs (Mohammad Naim 64, Shakib Al Hasan 42; Fayyaz Butt (3/30), Bilal Khan (3/18). Oman 127/9 in 20 overs (Jatinder Singh 40; Mustafizur Raham 4/36).</p>


Bangladesh beat Oman by 26 runs in their Group B match of the T20 World Cup here on Tuesday. Opener Mohammad Naim struck a fine half-century before co-hosts Oman bowled out Bangladesh for 153.

Bangladesh beat Oman by 26 runs in their Group B match of the T20 World Cup here on Tuesday. Opener Mohammad Naim struck a fine half-century before co-hosts Oman bowled out Bangladesh for 153. In response, Oman could only manage 127 for nine in 20 overs. Opting to bat in a must game win, Bangladesh, who lost their tournament opener to Scotland, struggled to 29 for the loss of two wickets in the powerplay. Naim, who hit 64 of 51 deliveries, and star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan (42 off 29) shared an 81-run stand to give their side the much-needed momentum. Pacers Fayyaz Butt (3/30), Kaleemullah (2/30) and Bilal Khan (3/18) shared eight wickets while left-arm spinner Zeeshan Maqsood (1/17) accounted for one. ALSO READ | T20 WC: Shahid Afridi issues stern warning, says 'Pakistan can surprise anyone, rule them out at own peril' Brief Scores: Bangladesh: 153 all out in 20 overs (Mohammad Naim 64, Shakib Al Hasan 42; Fayyaz Butt (3/30), Bilal Khan (3/18). Oman 127/9 in 20 overs (Jatinder Singh 40; Mustafizur Raham 4/36).

T20 WC, qualifiers: Shakib Al Hasan, Mustafizur Rahman keep Bangladesh's hopes alive with Oman win

<p>The T20 World Cup 2021 has commenced in the UAE. While the main draw of the showpiece event will kickoff from October 23, there is already plenty happening as the qualifiers have already started where the lowly-ranked sides are giving their all to enter the Super 12.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the second game of the big-ticket tournament, Bangladesh faced Scotland and were expected to emerge on top. Being the more experienced team, Mahmudullah-led Asian side lost the clash by 6 runs at the&nbsp;Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 1), Al Amerat.</p>

<p>Speaking at the post-match press conference, Bangladesh skipper Mahmudullah blamed the batting unit and opined,&nbsp;"I am very much frustrate Our batting is a concern. We have to bat better. We have to play aggressive cricket, regardless of the situation. We have a deep batting line-up, with Mohammad Saifuddin at No. 9. We may need to think over some changes tomorrow."</p>

<p>"We didn't deliberately bat slowly. We couldn't hit those boundaries. We have to bat better next time. A lot of things will come up since we lost the game. I think we didn't play well today, but we are a good T20 team. We have the capability. When we play our best cricket, we can win games," he added.</p>

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<p>However, Bangladesh skipper's presser was interrupted for a few seconds due to Scotland's berserk celebrations (in the background). As a result, the 35-year-old stopped for a bit, maintained his composure, waited patiently for the noise to go down and then resumed answering the reporter's question. <strong>Here's what happened at Mahmudullah's presser:</strong></p>

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<p>Opting to bowl first, Bangladesh had Scotland in all sorts of trouble at 54-6. However,&nbsp;Chris Greaves' 45 and Mark Watt's 28 propelled the team's total to 140-8. In reply, Bangladesh senior pros in the form of Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mahmudullah, etc. got starts but none of them carried for long to take their side past the finish line. The Bangla Tigers were restricted for 134-7 in 20 overs.</p>

<p>Bradley Wheal's 3-fer and Greaves' two-wicket haul led Scotland to a memorable win. Bangladesh will now play Oman on October 19 to keep their qualification hopes alive.</p>


The T20 World Cup 2021 has commenced in the UAE. While the main draw of the showpiece event will kickoff from October 23, there is already plenty happening as the qualifiers have already started where the lowly-ranked sides are giving their all to enter the Super 12.

The T20 World Cup 2021 has commenced in the UAE. While the main draw of the showpiece event will kickoff from October 23, there is already plenty happening as the qualifiers have already started where the lowly-ranked sides are giving their all to enter the Super 12. In the second game of the big-ticket tournament, Bangladesh faced Scotland and were expected to emerge on top. Being the more experienced team, Mahmudullah-led Asian side lost the clash by 6 runs at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 1), Al Amerat. Speaking at the post-match press conference, Bangladesh skipper Mahmudullah blamed the batting unit and opined, "I am very much frustrate Our batting is a concern. We have to bat better. We have to play aggressive cricket, regardless of the situation. We have a deep batting line-up, with Mohammad Saifuddin at No. 9. We may need to think over some changes tomorrow." "We didn't deliberately bat slowly. We couldn't hit those boundaries. We have to bat better next time. A lot of things will come up since we lost the game. I think we didn't play well today, but we are a good T20 team. We have the capability. When we play our best cricket, we can win games," he added. ALSO READ | Ireland's Curtis Campher becomes first bowler to take four wickets in four balls in T20 World Cup However, Bangladesh skipper's presser was interrupted for a few seconds due to Scotland's berserk celebrations (in the background). As a result, the 35-year-old stopped for a bit, maintained his composure, waited patiently for the noise to go down and then resumed answering the reporter's question. Here's what happened at Mahmudullah's presser: Sorry we will keep it down next time pic.twitter.com/WRPQF9fK7W — Cricket Scotland (@CricketScotland) October 18, 2021 × ALSO READ | Chris Greaves stars as Scotland stun Bangladesh in T20 World Cup Opting to bowl first, Bangladesh had Scotland in all sorts of trouble at 54-6. However, Chris Greaves' 45 and Mark Watt's 28 propelled the team's total to 140-8. In reply, Bangladesh senior pros in the form of Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mahmudullah, etc. got starts but none of them carried for long to take their side past the finish line. The Bangla Tigers were restricted for 134-7 in 20 overs. Bradley Wheal's 3-fer and Greaves' two-wicket haul led Scotland to a memorable win. Bangladesh will now play Oman on October 19 to keep their qualification hopes alive.

WATCH: Scotland's celebrations interrupt Mahmudullah's presser post Bangladesh's embarrassing T20 WC loss

<p>Ace Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has been provided armed bodyguards by security agencies, a day after Bangladesh Police arrested a man for allegedly issuing Islamist threats to Shakib for taking part attending a Hindu festival in India. Shakib was present in a Kali Puja pandal in Kolkata, India after which <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/after-receiving-islamist-threats-bangladeshs-shakib-al-hasan-apologises-for-attending-hindu-ceremony-in-india-343654">he received a death threat in an online forum</a>.</p>

<p>The Bangladesh all-rounder had issued an apology for hurting sentiments following his visit to West Bengal for the inaugural ceremony of a Kali Puja pandal. A joint team of elite anti-crime Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) and police reportedly arrested Mohsin Talukdar for allegedly issuing an online death threat to Shakib after he attended the Hindu ceremony.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) chief executive Nizamuddin Chowdhury has opined that the death threat is of a real concern while adding the nation’s apex board has opted to take immediate action. He further said that the BCB has also informed security agencies about the incident.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As per a report, Shakib was accompanied by the armed bodyguard during a training session in Dhaka.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Speaking to News18, the Bangladesh Home Minister asserted that threatening Shakib or anyone else is not a part of the nation's culture. “Expression of opinion is fine but not by threatening someone like this. I personally believe that anyone has the freedom to speak his heart. Anyone has the freedom to express his views but that does not mean someone will go against the law and treat someone like this," he said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We all have the liberty to express our opinion but not the way the man (accused) has expressed it. I felt that it is an attack on someone’s freedom of speech and expression and we have a law to deal with it,” the minister added<br />
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Ace Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has been provided armed bodyguards by security agencies, a day after Bangladesh Police arrested a man for allegedly issuing Islamist threats to Shakib for taking part attending a Hindu festival in India.

Ace Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has been provided armed bodyguards by security agencies, a day after Bangladesh Police arrested a man for allegedly issuing Islamist threats to Shakib for taking part attending a Hindu festival in India. Shakib was present in a Kali Puja pandal in Kolkata, India after which he received a death threat in an online forum. The Bangladesh all-rounder had issued an apology for hurting sentiments following his visit to West Bengal for the inaugural ceremony of a Kali Puja pandal. A joint team of elite anti-crime Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) and police reportedly arrested Mohsin Talukdar for allegedly issuing an online death threat to Shakib after he attended the Hindu ceremony. ALSO READ: After receiving Islamist threats, Bangladesh's Shakib Al Hasan apologises for attending Hindu ceremony in India Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) chief executive Nizamuddin Chowdhury has opined that the death threat is of a real concern while adding the nation’s apex board has opted to take immediate action. He further said that the BCB has also informed security agencies about the incident. As per a report, Shakib was accompanied by the armed bodyguard during a training session in Dhaka. Speaking to News18, the Bangladesh Home Minister asserted that threatening Shakib or anyone else is not a part of the nation's culture. “Expression of opinion is fine but not by threatening someone like this. I personally believe that anyone has the freedom to speak his heart. Anyone has the freedom to express his views but that does not mean someone will go against the law and treat someone like this," he said. "We all have the liberty to express our opinion but not the way the man (accused) has expressed it. I felt that it is an attack on someone’s freedom of speech and expression and we have a law to deal with it,” the minister added

Shakib Al Hasan death threat case: Cricketer gets armed bodyguard as Bangladesh Home Minister promises strong action

<p>After the ICC World Cup final clash between the under-19 teams of India and Bangladesh, a brawl erupted on the field during the post-match celebrations, reports said.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Bangladesh&nbsp;was overjoyed by the victory as this was their maiden ICC trophy across all age groups. The teammates&nbsp;ran towards the team after Rakibul Hassan hit the winning runs. However, things turned ugly when a Bangladesh player passed a provocative comment, which the Indian players did not take lightly, according to reports.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After the&nbsp;comment, players were seen pushing each other. Umpires had to interfere before things could escalate. Former South African cricketer JP Duminy managed to capture it&nbsp;in the video as he tweeted.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>After the match, newswire PTI quoted Indian U-19 skipper, Priyam Garg, saying: "We were easy. We think it's part and parcel of the game - you win some and you lose some. But their reaction was dirty. I think it shouldn't have happened. But it's okay." &nbsp;</p>

<p>Bangladesh&nbsp;skipper Akbar Ali, who played a match-winning knock of 43 runs was quoted by PTI saying: "What happened, it should not [have] happened. I don't know what exactly happened. I didn't ask what was going on. But, you know, in the final, emotion can come out, and sometimes the boys were getting pumped, and emotions were coming through."&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Akbar&nbsp;also apologised for the turn of events that took place after the match ended.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Bangladesh skipper: "As a youngster, it shouldn't happen. In any position, in any manner, we have to show respect to the opponent, we should have respect for the game. Cricket is known for being a gentleman's game. So I'll say, I'll be sorry for my team."</p>

<p>Bangladesh's Under-19 team lifted&nbsp;the ICC U-19 World Cup for the first time on Sunday after beating India by 3 wickets.</p>


After the ICC World Cup final clash between the under-19 teams of India and Bangladesh, a brawl erupted on the field during the post-match celebrations, reports said.

After the ICC World Cup final clash between the under-19 teams of India and Bangladesh, a brawl erupted on the field during the post-match celebrations, reports said. Also read: It's like a dream come true, Bangladesh U-19 captain Akbar Ali after winning World Cup Bangladesh was overjoyed by the victory as this was their maiden ICC trophy across all age groups. The teammates ran towards the team after Rakibul Hassan hit the winning runs. However, things turned ugly when a Bangladesh player passed a provocative comment, which the Indian players did not take lightly, according to reports. After the comment, players were seen pushing each other. Umpires had to interfere before things could escalate. Former South African cricketer JP Duminy managed to capture it in the video as he tweeted. Amazing scenes here in Potchefstroom as Bangladesh pull off a miraculous victory and are the u/19 world champions.. well fought india.. standard of cricket today and throughout this tournament has been world class.. congrats Bangladesh #U19WorldCup #FutureStars pic.twitter.com/JD7re0KLo2 — JP Duminy (@jpduminy21) February 9, 2020 × After the match, newswire PTI quoted Indian U-19 skipper, Priyam Garg, saying: "We were easy. We think it's part and parcel of the game - you win some and you lose some. But their reaction was dirty. I think it shouldn't have happened. But it's okay." Bangladesh skipper Akbar Ali, who played a match-winning knock of 43 runs was quoted by PTI saying: "What happened, it should not [have] happened. I don't know what exactly happened. I didn't ask what was going on. But, you know, in the final, emotion can come out, and sometimes the boys were getting pumped, and emotions were coming through." Incredible scenes as Bangladesh celebrate their first ever U19 World Cup title!!#U19CWC | #INDvBAN | #FutureStars pic.twitter.com/OI2PXU7Eqw — Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) February 9, 2020 × Akbar also apologised for the turn of events that took place after the match ended. The Bangladesh skipper: "As a youngster, it shouldn't happen. In any position, in any manner, we have to show respect to the opponent, we should have respect for the game. Cricket is known for being a gentleman's game. So I'll say, I'll be sorry for my team." Bangladesh's Under-19 team lifted the ICC U-19 World Cup for the first time on Sunday after beating India by 3 wickets.

ICC U-19 World Cup: Post-match brawl breaks out between India, Bangladesh players

<p>The first T20 International match is taking place in Lahore with hosts Pakistan taking on <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/bangladesh-cricket-board-gets-government-clearance-only-for-t20i-series-in-pakistan-no-chance-of-test-cricket-273996">Bangladesh</a>. Pakistan captain Babar Azam lost the toss to <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/bangladesh-cricket-board-to-decide-on-test-tour-in-pakistan-today-273214">Bangladesh </a>captain Mahmudullah Riyad as the visitors chose to bat first.</p>

<p>Azam has vehemently defended his decision to recall veterans ​Mohammad Hafeez and Shoaib Malik, stating that the mere presence of the experienced duo should help the team in their pursuit of winning the T20 series.<br />
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<p><strong>Also Read</strong>:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/pakistan-recall-hafeez-and-malik-for-bangladesh-t20-series-274695">Pakistan recall Hafeez and Malik for Bangladesh T20 series</a></p>

<p dir="ltr"><img alt="Bangladesh's Liton Das (R) plays a shot as Pakistan's wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan looks on " data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="35a237a8-38e2-4759-b181-995ff45a3b33" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Untitled%20design%20-%202020-01-24T165012.593.jpg" /><br />
<em>[&nbsp;Bangladesh's Liton Das (R);&nbsp;Pakistan's wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan (L) (Courtesy: AFP) ]</em></p>

<p>"I felt that we needed these two (Malik, Hafeez) seniors. They were part of the number one team last year," he said. "I gave my opinion to the selectors and they heard me. Their presence will help me and the team. I will learn from them on captaincy as well," Babar added.</p>

<p>The remaining two matches are also set to be played in Lahore.</p>


The first T20 International match is taking place in Lahore with hosts Pakistan taking on Bangladesh. Pakistan captain Babar Azam lost the toss to Bangladesh captain Mahmudullah Riyad as the visitors chose to bat first.

The first T20 International match is taking place in Lahore with hosts Pakistan taking on Bangladesh. Pakistan captain Babar Azam lost the toss to Bangladesh captain Mahmudullah Riyad as the visitors chose to bat first. Azam has vehemently defended his decision to recall veterans Mohammad Hafeez and Shoaib Malik, stating that the mere presence of the experienced duo should help the team in their pursuit of winning the T20 series. Also Read: Pakistan recall Hafeez and Malik for Bangladesh T20 series [ Bangladesh's Liton Das (R); Pakistan's wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan (L) (Courtesy: AFP) ] "I felt that we needed these two (Malik, Hafeez) seniors. They were part of the number one team last year," he said. "I gave my opinion to the selectors and they heard me. Their presence will help me and the team. I will learn from them on captaincy as well," Babar added. The remaining two matches are also set to be played in Lahore.

Bangladesh wins toss, set to bat first in first T20I against Pakistan