Bangladesh&rsquo;s veteran all-rounder <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/mahmudullah">Mahmudullah</a> has announced his retirement from international cricket, bringing an end to a remarkable career spanning over 17 years. The 39-year-old made the announcement on social media, expressing gratitude to his teammates, coaches, and fans who supported him throughout his journey.
&ldquo;I have decided to retire from international cricket,&rdquo; Mahmudullah posted on Facebook. &ldquo;I would like to thank all of my teammates, coaches &amp; especially my fans who have always supported me. A big thank you to my parents, my in-laws&mdash;especially my father-in-law&mdash;and most importantly, my brother Emdad Ullah, who has been my coach and mentor since childhood.&rdquo;
He also acknowledged his wife and children, calling them his 'support system through thick &amp; thin'. In a heartfelt message, he mentioned his son Raeid, who will miss seeing him in Bangladesh&rsquo;s red and green jersey.
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Mahmudullah&rsquo;s decision was not entirely unexpected. He had previously informed the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) that he would not seek a central contract beyond February 2025. His retirement follows that of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/mushfiqur-rahim" rel="dofollow">Mushfiqur Rahim</a>, as both cricketers faced scrutiny over their places in the national team after Bangladesh&rsquo;s qualification for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy.
<h2>A stellar career</h2>
A stalwart of Bangladesh cricket, Mahmudullah was a dependable middle-order batter and a handy off-spinner. He played 239 ODIs, 50 Tests, and 141 T20Is, playing crucial roles in numerous victories. He remains Bangladesh&rsquo;s fourth-highest run-getter in ODIs, amassing 5,689 runs at an average of 36.46, including four centuries&mdash;all in ICC tournaments.
Mahmudullah made history as Bangladesh&rsquo;s only cricketer to score three centuries in ODI World Cups. His back-to-back tons in the 2015 edition against England and New Zealand helped Bangladesh secure a historic quarterfinal spot. He added another century in the 2017 Champions Trophy against New Zealand and a fourth in the 2023 ODI World Cup against South Africa, further solidifying his legacy on the grandest stage.
His international journey began in 2007 as a lower-order all-rounder. A turning point came in the 2011 World Cup when he played a crucial role in Bangladesh&rsquo;s famous win over England. Over the years, he transformed into a key middle-order batter, producing memorable knocks, including his 223-run stand with <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/shakib-al-hasan">Shakib Al Hasan</a> against New Zealand in the 2017 Champions Trophy.
Mahmudullah retired from Test cricket in 2021 and T20Is in 2024. His departure marks the end of Bangladesh&rsquo;s golden generation, which included Tamim Iqbal, Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim, and Mashrafe Mortaza.
(With inputs from agencies)

Cricket, Sports: The 39-year-old made the announcement on social media, expressing gratitude to his teammates, coaches, and fans who supported him throughout his journey

Bangladesh’s veteran all-rounder Mahmudullah has announced his retirement from international cricket, bringing an end to a remarkable career spanning over 17 years. The 39-year-old made the announcement on social media, expressing gratitude to his teammates, coaches, and fans who supported him throughout his journey. “I have decided to retire from international cricket,” Mahmudullah posted on Facebook. “I would like to thank all of my teammates, coaches & especially my fans who have always supported me. A big thank you to my parents, my in-laws—especially my father-in-law—and most importantly, my brother Emdad Ullah, who has been my coach and mentor since childhood.” He also acknowledged his wife and children, calling them his 'support system through thick & thin'. In a heartfelt message, he mentioned his son Raeid, who will miss seeing him in Bangladesh’s red and green jersey. Also Read: PCB slashes 75% of player's match fee for National T20 Cup Mahmudullah’s decision was not entirely unexpected. He had previously informed the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) that he would not seek a central contract beyond February 2025. His retirement follows that of Mushfiqur Rahim, as both cricketers faced scrutiny over their places in the national team after Bangladesh’s qualification for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. A stellar career A stalwart of Bangladesh cricket, Mahmudullah was a dependable middle-order batter and a handy off-spinner. He played 239 ODIs, 50 Tests, and 141 T20Is, playing crucial roles in numerous victories. He remains Bangladesh’s fourth-highest run-getter in ODIs, amassing 5,689 runs at an average of 36.46, including four centuries—all in ICC tournaments. Mahmudullah made history as Bangladesh’s only cricketer to score three centuries in ODI World Cups. His back-to-back tons in the 2015 edition against England and New Zealand helped Bangladesh secure a historic quarterfinal spot. He added another century in the 2017 Champions Trophy against New Zealand and a fourth in the 2023 ODI World Cup against South Africa, further solidifying his legacy on the grandest stage. His international journey began in 2007 as a lower-order all-rounder. A turning point came in the 2011 World Cup when he played a crucial role in Bangladesh’s famous win over England. Over the years, he transformed into a key middle-order batter, producing memorable knocks, including his 223-run stand with Shakib Al Hasan against New Zealand in the 2017 Champions Trophy. Mahmudullah retired from Test cricket in 2021 and T20Is in 2024. His departure marks the end of Bangladesh’s golden generation, which included Tamim Iqbal, Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim, and Mashrafe Mortaza. (With inputs from agencies)

Veteran Bangladesh all-rounder Mahmudullah announces retirement from international cricket

Bangladesh cricket team were on the wrong end in yet another low-scoring thriller in the T20 World Cup on Monday (June 11) evening after they lost by four runs to South Africa. The result which sees Bangladesh’s Super Eight qualification hopes hang in the balance had a controversial point that could have seen the result go either way. An International Cricket Council (ICC) umpiring protocol was the main reason for it which has now put South Africa on the brink of reaching the next stage.

<h2>What was the incident?</h2>

On the second ball of the 17th over bowled by South Africa’s Ottneil Baartman to Mahmudullah in Bangladesh innings, the batter was adjudged LBW out by the standing umpire. In the meantime, the ball ran away for four while no South African player attempted to stop the ball. Considering the batter was already given out, the next phase of play which was the ball running out for four runs was considered void and the runs were not counted.

Mahmudullah then took a Decision Review System (DRS) and challenged the on-field call. Upon review by the third umpire, it was confirmed that Mahmudullah was not out and was allowed to continue to bat.

However, ICC’s umpiring rules state that as soon as a decision is made during an LBW shout, the next phase is considered void even if a batter is adjudged not out by the third umpire. As a result, despite being given not out for the original appeal, the four runs were not counted&nbsp;due to the loophole in ICC’s rules.

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<h2>What would have happened if the original decision was not out?</h2>

In the above case, since the umpire had given out and made his decision, the next phase was considered void. However, if the original decision was not out, then the umpire would have been obliged to give Bangladesh four leg bye runs and therefore they would have needed fewer runs than originally required. Had South Africa challenged the call and asked for the DRS, the original decision would have been retained in favour of Bangladesh and four runs would have been awarded to Shakib Al Hasan’s side.

Bangladesh&nbsp;later went on to lose the match in the final over by four runs which has now sparked anger amongst their supporters. They are next in action on Thursday against the Netherlands before taking on Nepal in their final group match on Sunday.

Bangladesh cricket team were on the wrong end in yet another low-scoring thriller in the T20 World Cup on Monday (June 11) evening after they lost by four runs to South Africa.

Bangladesh cricket team were on the wrong end in yet another low-scoring thriller in the T20 World Cup on Monday (June 11) evening after they lost by four runs to South Africa. The result which sees Bangladesh’s Super Eight qualification hopes hang in the balance had a controversial point that could have seen the result go either way. An International Cricket Council (ICC) umpiring protocol was the main reason for it which has now put South Africa on the brink of reaching the next stage. What was the incident? On the second ball of the 17th over bowled by South Africa’s Ottneil Baartman to Mahmudullah in Bangladesh innings, the batter was adjudged LBW out by the standing umpire. In the meantime, the ball ran away for four while no South African player attempted to stop the ball. Considering the batter was already given out, the next phase of play which was the ball running out for four runs was considered void and the runs were not counted. Mahmudullah then took a Decision Review System (DRS) and challenged the on-field call. Upon review by the third umpire, it was confirmed that Mahmudullah was not out and was allowed to continue to bat. However, ICC’s umpiring rules state that as soon as a decision is made during an LBW shout, the next phase is considered void even if a batter is adjudged not out by the third umpire. As a result, despite being given not out for the original appeal, the four runs were not counted due to the loophole in ICC’s rules. ALSO READ | T20 World Cup: How Pakistan can still qualify for Super 8 after loss against India What would have happened if the original decision was not out? In the above case, since the umpire had given out and made his decision, the next phase was considered void. However, if the original decision was not out, then the umpire would have been obliged to give Bangladesh four leg bye runs and therefore they would have needed fewer runs than originally required. Had South Africa challenged the call and asked for the DRS, the original decision would have been retained in favour of Bangladesh and four runs would have been awarded to Shakib Al Hasan’s side. Bangladesh later went on to lose the match in the final over by four runs which has now sparked anger amongst their supporters. They are next in action on Thursday against the Netherlands before taking on Nepal in their final group match on Sunday.

Explained: Why Bangladesh were denied four runs in 17th over resulting in narrow T20 World Cup defeat to SA

Towhid Hridoy and Mahmudullah starred in a close win for Bangladesh over Sri Lanka in the ongoing 2024 T20 World Cup in the Americas. Dallas in Texas witnessed another close tie in this competition as Bangladesh walked away with crucial two points in their tournament opener with a two-wicket win. During the first innings, seamer Mustafizur Rahman and leg spinner Rishad Hossain picked three wickets each, reducing Sri Lanka to a below-par score.

Bangladesh won the toss and sent Sri Lanka into batting first. Keeper-batter Kusal Mendis and Kamindu Mendis departed early inside the Powerplay. Pathum Nissanka kept the run rate intact with a stunning show, scoring 47 off 28 balls with seven fours and a six.&nbsp;

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At least until the middle stage, Sri Lanka looked like posting a decent total on the board, but newcomer Rishad spoiled their plans with three quick wickets, reducing them to 109 for six inside 17 overs. That, however, was enough for Bangladesh to pull the momentum to their side as they restricted Sri Lanka to 124 for nine in 20 overs.

<h2>Thushara shines but Sri Lanka falters</h2>

Bangladesh got off to the worst possible start, losing three wickets up front, including both openers and Captain Najmul Shanto. Seasoned campaigner Litton Das and batter Hridoy bailed the team out of trouble with a 63-run stand for the fourth wicket, putting Bangladesh back in line for the run chase.&nbsp;

Later, a flurry of wickets during the middle overs brought Sri Lanka back into the reckoning, but that didn't help the cause, as the experience of all-rounder Mahmudullah worked wonders for the Tigers.&nbsp;

Even after losing eight wickets, Mahmudullah kept his cool and played smart cricket to see his team home in this Clash of the Asians in the USA.&nbsp;

While Bangladesh got off to a flyer in this competition, with two losses in two matches, Sri Lanka’s campaign in the Americas looks to end sooner than expected.&nbsp;

In Group D, South Africa leads (with two points and better NRR than others), and Sri Lanka sits at the bottom with zero points thus far.

To qualify for the Super Eight, the Island Nation must win their remaining two matches against the Netherlands and Nepal, hoping for the Proteas to win their remaining games and other results to fall in their favour.&nbsp;

Towhid Hridoy and Mahmudullah starred in a close win for Bangladesh over Sri Lanka in the ongoing 2024 T20 World Cup in the Americas. Dallas in Texas witnessed another close tie in this competition as Bangladesh walked away with crucial two points in their tournament opener with a two-wicket win.

Towhid Hridoy and Mahmudullah starred in a close win for Bangladesh over Sri Lanka in the ongoing 2024 T20 World Cup in the Americas. Dallas in Texas witnessed another close tie in this competition as Bangladesh walked away with crucial two points in their tournament opener with a two-wicket win. During the first innings, seamer Mustafizur Rahman and leg spinner Rishad Hossain picked three wickets each, reducing Sri Lanka to a below-par score. Bangladesh won the toss and sent Sri Lanka into batting first. Keeper-batter Kusal Mendis and Kamindu Mendis departed early inside the Powerplay. Pathum Nissanka kept the run rate intact with a stunning show, scoring 47 off 28 balls with seven fours and a six. ALSO READ: T20 World Cup: Gurbaz, bowlers star in historic win for Afghanistan over New Zealand At least until the middle stage, Sri Lanka looked like posting a decent total on the board, but newcomer Rishad spoiled their plans with three quick wickets, reducing them to 109 for six inside 17 overs. That, however, was enough for Bangladesh to pull the momentum to their side as they restricted Sri Lanka to 124 for nine in 20 overs. Thushara shines but Sri Lanka falters Bangladesh got off to the worst possible start, losing three wickets up front, including both openers and Captain Najmul Shanto. Seasoned campaigner Litton Das and batter Hridoy bailed the team out of trouble with a 63-run stand for the fourth wicket, putting Bangladesh back in line for the run chase. Later, a flurry of wickets during the middle overs brought Sri Lanka back into the reckoning, but that didn't help the cause, as the experience of all-rounder Mahmudullah worked wonders for the Tigers. Even after losing eight wickets, Mahmudullah kept his cool and played smart cricket to see his team home in this Clash of the Asians in the USA. While Bangladesh got off to a flyer in this competition, with two losses in two matches, Sri Lanka’s campaign in the Americas looks to end sooner than expected. In Group D, South Africa leads (with two points and better NRR than others), and Sri Lanka sits at the bottom with zero points thus far. To qualify for the Super Eight, the Island Nation must win their remaining two matches against the Netherlands and Nepal, hoping for the Proteas to win their remaining games and other results to fall in their favour.

Hridoy, Mahmudullah keep cool to see Bangladesh through in close win over Sri Lanka in T20 World Cup

Bangladesh have recalled senior players Tamim Iqbal and Mahmudullah for the first two ODIs of the upcoming three-match series against New Zealand. The decision comes as the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) decided to rest several kay players from the Asia Cup 2023 squad ahead of the ODI World Cup next month.

Among the players who have been rested for the New Zealand series are Shakib Al Hasan, Taskin Ahmed, Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Mushfiqur Rahim. Bangladesh crashed out of the Super Four stage in the regional tournament but managed a consolation win against India.

In Shakib's absence, Litton Das will be leading the side. Apart from Tamim and Mahmudullah, Soumya Sarkar and Nurul Hasan have also returned to the side along with three uncapped players - Zakir Hasan, Rishad Hossain and Khaled Ahmed - making the cut as well.

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"The decision to rest players was taken in consideration of the World Cup in India, which will be a long tournament, and ensuring the mental and physical fitness of the cricketers will be very important," chief selector Minhajul Abedin said. "The series against New Zealand provides us an opportunity to take a look at some other players as well ahead of this major event.

"The squad is a blend of experience and youth, and only Zakir, Khaled and Rishad have not featured in ODIs yet. Zakir was very close to playing against Ireland in March before he suffered an unfortunate injury. Khaled has done well in his List A career, and Rishad offers a different dimension to our bowling attack."

The series against New Zealand will kickoff on September 21 in Mirpur with next two matches scheduled on September 23 and 26 on the same venue. The teams then fly to India for the ICC ODI World Cup which starts on October 5.

Bangladesh squad: Litton Das (capt), Tamim Iqbal, Soumya Sarkar, Anamul Haque, Tawhid Hridoy, Mahmudullah, Nurul Hasan, Mahedi Hasan, Nasum Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Zakir Hasan, Rishad Hossain and Syed Khaled Ahmed

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Bangladesh have recalled senior players Tamim Iqbal and Mahmudullah for the first two ODIs of the upcoming three-match series against New Zealand. The decision comes as the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) decided to rest several kay players from the Asia Cup 2023 squad ahead of the ODI World Cup next month.

Bangladesh have recalled senior players Tamim Iqbal and Mahmudullah for the first two ODIs of the upcoming three-match series against New Zealand. The decision comes as the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) decided to rest several kay players from the Asia Cup 2023 squad ahead of the ODI World Cup next month. Among the players who have been rested for the New Zealand series are Shakib Al Hasan, Taskin Ahmed, Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Mushfiqur Rahim. Bangladesh crashed out of the Super Four stage in the regional tournament but managed a consolation win against India. In Shakib's absence, Litton Das will be leading the side. Apart from Tamim and Mahmudullah, Soumya Sarkar and Nurul Hasan have also returned to the side along with three uncapped players - Zakir Hasan, Rishad Hossain and Khaled Ahmed - making the cut as well. Also Read: 'No unity,' says former Pakistan keeper Moin Khan amid reports of rift between Babar Azam and players "The decision to rest players was taken in consideration of the World Cup in India, which will be a long tournament, and ensuring the mental and physical fitness of the cricketers will be very important," chief selector Minhajul Abedin said. "The series against New Zealand provides us an opportunity to take a look at some other players as well ahead of this major event. "The squad is a blend of experience and youth, and only Zakir, Khaled and Rishad have not featured in ODIs yet. Zakir was very close to playing against Ireland in March before he suffered an unfortunate injury. Khaled has done well in his List A career, and Rishad offers a different dimension to our bowling attack." The series against New Zealand will kickoff on September 21 in Mirpur with next two matches scheduled on September 23 and 26 on the same venue. The teams then fly to India for the ICC ODI World Cup which starts on October 5. Bangladesh squad: Litton Das (capt), Tamim Iqbal, Soumya Sarkar, Anamul Haque, Tawhid Hridoy, Mahmudullah, Nurul Hasan, Mahedi Hasan, Nasum Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Zakir Hasan, Rishad Hossain and Syed Khaled Ahmed WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Tamim Iqbal, Mahmudullah back in Bangladesh side for New Zealand ODIs; Litton Das to lead in Shakib's absence

Bangladesh has named a strong 17-man squad for the Asia Cup 2023, starting August 30 in Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Veteran all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan will lead the side&nbsp;as announced on Friday, while Mahmudullah got dropped. In the absence of seasoned opener Tamim Iqbal, who is recovering from a back injury, Bangladesh included uncapped Tanzid Hasan as his backup at the top of the order.

The 22-year-old young batter is one of the two openers picked, while chief selector Minhajul Abedin also roped in Shamim Hossain, Mahedi Hasan and Nasum Ahmed to strengthen the squad.&nbsp;

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Opener Naim and Shamim got picked on the back of their performances against Afghanistan in the bilateral series earlier, whereas Minhajul brought Mahedi to increase depth in the bowling department.

A familiar-looking Bangladesh side includes seamers like Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam and Ebadot Hossain. Mushfiqur Rahman and Litton Das' inclusion in the batting provides stability, while attacking batters like Towhid Hridoy and Shanto are in the squad to up the ante.

<h2>Absence of Mahmudullah raises questions</h2>

Veteran all-rounder at the lower order, Mahmudullah was expected to get picked for the six-team tournament given his experience, but his absence has now raised a few questions. The right-arm cricketer last played a ODI game against England in March this year and has been away since then, with selectors citing reason as ‘rested’.&nbsp;

Neither did he feature in the Ireland ODIs nor got picked for the Afghanistan series in July. As the BCB had earlier stated, the Asia Cup squad will more likely be the World Cup squad (with one or two changes to the max), it looks unlikely that Mahmudullah will return to contention for the mega event in India.

Tamim Iqbal, who in July, reverted his retirement call, was left out as he continues to recover from the back injury. The left-handed batter is said to be fit for the home New Zealand ODIs and will be on the flight to India for World Cup starting October 5.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, at the Asia Cup 2023, Bangladesh will play their first match against Sri Lanka in Pallekele on August 31.

<h3>Bangladesh’s full squad for Asia Cup 2023 -</h3>

Shakib Al Hasan (c), Litton Das, Tanzid Tamim, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Hasan Mahmud, Sheikh Mahedi, Nasum Ahmed, Shamim Hossain, Afif Hossain, Shoriful Islam, Ebadot Hossain, Mohammad Naim

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Bangladesh has named a strong 17-man squad for the Asia Cup 2023, starting August 30 in Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Veteran all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan will lead the side as announced on Friday, while Mahmudullah got dropped.

Bangladesh has named a strong 17-man squad for the Asia Cup 2023, starting August 30 in Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Veteran all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan will lead the side as announced on Friday, while Mahmudullah got dropped. In the absence of seasoned opener Tamim Iqbal, who is recovering from a back injury, Bangladesh included uncapped Tanzid Hasan as his backup at the top of the order. The 22-year-old young batter is one of the two openers picked, while chief selector Minhajul Abedin also roped in Shamim Hossain, Mahedi Hasan and Nasum Ahmed to strengthen the squad. ALSO READ: Bangladesh reappoint Shakib Al Hasan as captain for Asia Cup and World Cup 2023 Opener Naim and Shamim got picked on the back of their performances against Afghanistan in the bilateral series earlier, whereas Minhajul brought Mahedi to increase depth in the bowling department. A familiar-looking Bangladesh side includes seamers like Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam and Ebadot Hossain. Mushfiqur Rahman and Litton Das' inclusion in the batting provides stability, while attacking batters like Towhid Hridoy and Shanto are in the squad to up the ante. Absence of Mahmudullah raises questions Veteran all-rounder at the lower order, Mahmudullah was expected to get picked for the six-team tournament given his experience, but his absence has now raised a few questions. The right-arm cricketer last played a ODI game against England in March this year and has been away since then, with selectors citing reason as ‘rested’. Neither did he feature in the Ireland ODIs nor got picked for the Afghanistan series in July. As the BCB had earlier stated, the Asia Cup squad will more likely be the World Cup squad (with one or two changes to the max), it looks unlikely that Mahmudullah will return to contention for the mega event in India. Tamim Iqbal, who in July, reverted his retirement call, was left out as he continues to recover from the back injury. The left-handed batter is said to be fit for the home New Zealand ODIs and will be on the flight to India for World Cup starting October 5. Meanwhile, at the Asia Cup 2023, Bangladesh will play their first match against Sri Lanka in Pallekele on August 31. Bangladesh’s full squad for Asia Cup 2023 - Shakib Al Hasan (c), Litton Das, Tanzid Tamim, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Hasan Mahmud, Sheikh Mahedi, Nasum Ahmed, Shamim Hossain, Afif Hossain, Shoriful Islam, Ebadot Hossain, Mohammad Naim WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Mahmudullah dropped as Bangladesh name 17-man squad for Asia Cup 2023

A courageous knock from skipper Rohit Sharma was not enough for India to salvage a comeback in the ongoing ODI series as Bangladesh gained an&nbsp;unassailable 2-0 lead.

India needed 20 runs in the final over to even the honours with Sharma on strike. The responsibility to deliver the last six deliveries lay on the shoulders of Bangladesh's trusted death-over specialist Mustafizur Rahman.&nbsp;While the left-arm pacer was carted for three boundaries, he managed to hold his own as Bangladesh pulled off a historic five-run victory.

However, the match may not have gone that deep if it wasn't for Sharma's spirited call to return to the middle despite being in pain. Having sat down the majority of the match after suffering a split webbing during Bangladesh's inning, Sharma marched out when the Indian scoreboard wore a sorry look at 207 for seven.&nbsp;

It was from there that Sharma launched a rearguard action and managed to make a game out of nothing. The grimaces on Sharma's face after the big shots gave away that he was in pain, however, he&nbsp;

Batting first, Bangladesh were off to the worst possible start as they lost six wickets in under 19 overs with only 69 runs on board. Just when it looked like the Bangla Tigers will fold rather meekly, Mahmuduulah and previous match hero Mehidy Hasan Miraz joined forces.&nbsp;

Together, the duo managed to stitch a 148-runs partnership in 165 balls with Miraz hitting a breezy century in 83 deliveries. Meanwhile, Mahmudullah signed off after playing a brilliant anchor inning of 77 runs.&nbsp;

In the end, Bangladesh ended up more than a competitive total of 271 on board. On a sluggish Sher-e-Bangla pitch, anything above 250 would have taken proper application from the batters.

However, much like the first ODI, Indian batters capitulated, bar Shreyas Iyer and Axar Patel. The former played another masterful (82 off 102 balls) knock while Patel (56 off 56) stuck by as an ideal foil.

When it appeared that India were in cruise control and will reach the victory shores,&nbsp;Mehidy Hasan Miraz struck again and managed to send Iyer back to the hut. from there, it was always going to be difficult for India to mount a comeback as asking rate continued to creep up.&nbsp;

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Reflecting upon the match, Sharma in the post-match presentation admitted India had allowed the hosts to come back into the game.&nbsp;

"We allowed Bangladesh to get back into the game but the start was great, the middle overs and backend is hurting us, something that we need to realize quickly, time is not in our hands, not taking anything away from Mehidy and Mahmudullah, it was a brilliant partnership."

This was Bangladesh's second bilateral ODI series victory against India . The first came in 2015 when MS Dhoni's men were beaten by a 2-1 margin.&nbsp;

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A courageous knock from skipper Rohit Sharma was not enough for India to salvage a comeback in the ongoing ODI series as Bangladesh gained an unassailable 2-0 lead.

A courageous knock from skipper Rohit Sharma was not enough for India to salvage a comeback in the ongoing ODI series as Bangladesh gained an unassailable 2-0 lead. India needed 20 runs in the final over to even the honours with Sharma on strike. The responsibility to deliver the last six deliveries lay on the shoulders of Bangladesh's trusted death-over specialist Mustafizur Rahman. While the left-arm pacer was carted for three boundaries, he managed to hold his own as Bangladesh pulled off a historic five-run victory. However, the match may not have gone that deep if it wasn't for Sharma's spirited call to return to the middle despite being in pain. Having sat down the majority of the match after suffering a split webbing during Bangladesh's inning, Sharma marched out when the Indian scoreboard wore a sorry look at 207 for seven. It was from there that Sharma launched a rearguard action and managed to make a game out of nothing. The grimaces on Sharma's face after the big shots gave away that he was in pain, however, he Batting first, Bangladesh were off to the worst possible start as they lost six wickets in under 19 overs with only 69 runs on board. Just when it looked like the Bangla Tigers will fold rather meekly, Mahmuduulah and previous match hero Mehidy Hasan Miraz joined forces. Together, the duo managed to stitch a 148-runs partnership in 165 balls with Miraz hitting a breezy century in 83 deliveries. Meanwhile, Mahmudullah signed off after playing a brilliant anchor inning of 77 runs. In the end, Bangladesh ended up more than a competitive total of 271 on board. On a sluggish Sher-e-Bangla pitch, anything above 250 would have taken proper application from the batters. However, much like the first ODI, Indian batters capitulated, bar Shreyas Iyer and Axar Patel. The former played another masterful (82 off 102 balls) knock while Patel (56 off 56) stuck by as an ideal foil. When it appeared that India were in cruise control and will reach the victory shores, Mehidy Hasan Miraz struck again and managed to send Iyer back to the hut. from there, it was always going to be difficult for India to mount a comeback as asking rate continued to creep up. WATCH: 2nd ODI: Makeshift opener Virat Kohli goes for cheap in India's must-win clash vs Bangladesh Reflecting upon the match, Sharma in the post-match presentation admitted India had allowed the hosts to come back into the game. "We allowed Bangladesh to get back into the game but the start was great, the middle overs and backend is hurting us, something that we need to realize quickly, time is not in our hands, not taking anything away from Mehidy and Mahmudullah, it was a brilliant partnership." This was Bangladesh's second bilateral ODI series victory against India . The first came in 2015 when MS Dhoni's men were beaten by a 2-1 margin. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Bangladesh edge out India to win the ODI series despite Sharma's late heroics

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.

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"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;

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

Australia and Bangladesh will square off with each other in match 34 of the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, being held in the UAE, on Thursday (November 4). This will be the first game of the day, with West Indies set to face Sri Lanka in the evening encounter. The Australia-Bangladesh tie will be held at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai.

Talking about both sides' campaigns so far, the Aaron Finch-led Australia started with back-to-back wins as they edged past South Africa in their tournament-opener before thrashing Sri Lanka by 7 wickets. However, they had their litmus test versus the Eoin Morgan-led England side, against whom they fell like nine pins to lose by 8 wickets. Given that England already have one foot in the semi-finals and South Africa are now on a roll, the Aussies cannot afford any slip-ups and will like to win by a big margin to improve their NRR (which can be decisive eventually).

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On the other hand, Bangladesh have once again surrendered meekly in another T20 WC. They lost an intense game versus the Sri Lankans before losing to England convincingly and against West Indies by a whisker. They are coming into this game on the back of a 6-wicket loss versus South Africa, where they were bundled out for a paltry 84.

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Match prediction: A day will ensure that dew doesn't play a big role. Hence, teams might not be necessarily looking to chase, which has been the norm in the tournament. Moreover, teams batting first have now won the last three encounters as well. While spin does play a role, the batters too have a lot to extract from the surface in Dubai (as witnessed in the NZ vs Scotland game). Expect the contest between Bangla Tigers' top-order versus the Aussie pacers to determine the outcome of the contest.

An Australia win on the cards, given Bangladesh's poor run?

Australia and Bangladesh will square off with each other in match 34 of the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, being held in the UAE, on Thursday (November 4). This will be the first game of the day, with West Indies set to face Sri Lanka in the evening encounter.

Australia and Bangladesh will square off with each other in match 34 of the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, being held in the UAE, on Thursday (November 4). This will be the first game of the day, with West Indies set to face Sri Lanka in the evening encounter. The Australia-Bangladesh tie will be held at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. Talking about both sides' campaigns so far, the Aaron Finch-led Australia started with back-to-back wins as they edged past South Africa in their tournament-opener before thrashing Sri Lanka by 7 wickets. However, they had their litmus test versus the Eoin Morgan-led England side, against whom they fell like nine pins to lose by 8 wickets. Given that England already have one foot in the semi-finals and South Africa are now on a roll, the Aussies cannot afford any slip-ups and will like to win by a big margin to improve their NRR (which can be decisive eventually). ALSO READ | EPIC! Aakash Chopra reacts as Pakistani actor accuses BCCI of 'fixing' India vs Afghanistan T20 WC clash On the other hand, Bangladesh have once again surrendered meekly in another T20 WC. They lost an intense game versus the Sri Lankans before losing to England convincingly and against West Indies by a whisker. They are coming into this game on the back of a 6-wicket loss versus South Africa, where they were bundled out for a paltry 84. ALSO READ | T20 World Cup: Can India still make it to the semi-final? Here are the possible permutations Match prediction: A day will ensure that dew doesn't play a big role. Hence, teams might not be necessarily looking to chase, which has been the norm in the tournament. Moreover, teams batting first have now won the last three encounters as well. While spin does play a role, the batters too have a lot to extract from the surface in Dubai (as witnessed in the NZ vs Scotland game). Expect the contest between Bangla Tigers' top-order versus the Aussie pacers to determine the outcome of the contest. An Australia win on the cards, given Bangladesh's poor run?

AUS vs BAN, T20 World Cup 2021 prediction: Who will win today's match between Australia and Bangladesh?

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;

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;

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;

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?

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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.

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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

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?

In match 20 of the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, being held in the UAE, the 2016 runners-up Eoin Morgan-led England will face the Mahmudullah-led Bangladesh cricket team in what promises to be another rollicking encounter in the Super 12 round.

England are coming into this encounter on the back of a solid opening match, where they mauled Kieron Pollard-led West Indies by 6 wickets after Adil Rashid's 4 for 2 bundled out the defending champions for a paltry 55 all-out; third-lowest total in T20 WC history. While England were 39-4, they managed to end the game with 6 wickets in hand and have a favourable NRR at the moment as well.

On the other hand, Bangladesh did post a challenging 171-4 versus Dasun Shanaka-led Sri Lanka at Sharjah on Sunday (October 24). Nonetheless, their bowlers couldn't lead them to a win by conceding too many boundary-balls as the Lankans won by 5 wickets, despite being on the back foot at 79-4 at one stage.&nbsp;

It is advantage England but Bangla Tigers cannot be taken lightly at any cost.

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Where is the T20 World Cup match between England vs Bangladesh&nbsp;taking place?

The T20 World Cup match between England vs Bangladesh will take place at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi.

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What time does the T20 World Cup match between England vs Bangladesh begin?

The T20 World Cup match between England vs Bangladesh begins at 3:30 PM IST on Wednesday.

Where and how to watch live coverage of the T20 World Cup match between England vs Bangladesh?

The T20 World Cup match between England 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.

In match 20 of the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, being held in the UAE, the 2016 runners-up Eoin Morgan-led England will face the Mahmudullah-led Bangladesh cricket team in what promises to be another rollicking encounter in the Super 12 round.

In match 20 of the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, being held in the UAE, the 2016 runners-up Eoin Morgan-led England will face the Mahmudullah-led Bangladesh cricket team in what promises to be another rollicking encounter in the Super 12 round. England are coming into this encounter on the back of a solid opening match, where they mauled Kieron Pollard-led West Indies by 6 wickets after Adil Rashid's 4 for 2 bundled out the defending champions for a paltry 55 all-out; third-lowest total in T20 WC history. While England were 39-4, they managed to end the game with 6 wickets in hand and have a favourable NRR at the moment as well. On the other hand, Bangladesh did post a challenging 171-4 versus Dasun Shanaka-led Sri Lanka at Sharjah on Sunday (October 24). Nonetheless, their bowlers couldn't lead them to a win by conceding too many boundary-balls as the Lankans won by 5 wickets, despite being on the back foot at 79-4 at one stage. It is advantage England but Bangla Tigers cannot be taken lightly at any cost. ALSO READ | T20 WC: Shoaib Akhtar walks out of TV show as anchor labels him 'rude', issues statement on Twitter - 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 England vs Bangladesh taking place? The T20 World Cup match between England vs Bangladesh will take place at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi. ALSO READ | T20 WC: Jos Buttler hopeful of England to maintain momentum in Bangladesh face-off What time does the T20 World Cup match between England vs Bangladesh begin? The T20 World Cup match between England vs Bangladesh begins at 3:30 PM IST on Wednesday. Where and how to watch live coverage of the T20 World Cup match between England vs Bangladesh? The T20 World Cup match between England 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, ENG vs BAN live streaming: When and where to watch England vs Bangladesh match?

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;

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.

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."

"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.

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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:

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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.

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.

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

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.

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. 
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"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.

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

Bangladesh will meet India in Sunday&#39;s final of the Twenty20 tri-series after Mahmudullah blasted 43 not out off 18 balls to secure their thrilling two-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in an ill-tempered match on Friday.

High drama unfolded in the virtual semi-final at the R Premadasa Stadium with Bangladesh needing 12 runs off the last over bowled by Isuru Udana and Mahmudullah smashed a six off the penultimate delivery to seal an emotional victory for his team.

Play had been briefly halted as Bangladesh players remonstrated about two shoulder-high balls in the final over and members of both teams had to be restrained.

Earlier, Sri Lanka slumped to 41-5 in the ninth over after being put into bat before fighting half-centuries from Kusal Perera and captain Thisara Perera helped them to a respectable total of 159-7.

Playing his first match of the tournament following a finger injury, Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan triggered a spectacular top-order collapse by dismissing Sri Lanka opener Danushka Gunathilaka in the third over.

Kusal Perera made 61 and Thisara Perera contributed 58 to arrest the slide and help Sri Lanka past the 150-mark.

Opener Tamim Iqbal led Bangladesh&#39;s reply with a fluent 50 but they lost wickets in quick succession until Mahmudullah took responsibility to get them over the line.

Kept off strike for the first two balls of the final over from Udana, Mahmudullah hit the third for four, took two off the next and flicked the fifth over the square leg boundary for six to trigger wild celebration by his team mates.

Bangladesh needing 12 runs off the last over bowled by Isuru Udana and Mahmudullah smashed a six off the penultimate delivery to seal an emotional victory for his team

Bangladesh will meet India in Sunday's final of the Twenty20 tri-series after Mahmudullah blasted 43 not out off 18 balls to secure their thrilling two-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in an ill-tempered match on Friday. High drama unfolded in the virtual semi-final at the R Premadasa Stadium with Bangladesh needing 12 runs off the last over bowled by Isuru Udana and Mahmudullah smashed a six off the penultimate delivery to seal an emotional victory for his team. Play had been briefly halted as Bangladesh players remonstrated about two shoulder-high balls in the final over and members of both teams had to be restrained. Earlier, Sri Lanka slumped to 41-5 in the ninth over after being put into bat before fighting half-centuries from Kusal Perera and captain Thisara Perera helped them to a respectable total of 159-7. Playing his first match of the tournament following a finger injury, Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan triggered a spectacular top-order collapse by dismissing Sri Lanka opener Danushka Gunathilaka in the third over. Kusal Perera made 61 and Thisara Perera contributed 58 to arrest the slide and help Sri Lanka past the 150-mark. Opener Tamim Iqbal led Bangladesh's reply with a fluent 50 but they lost wickets in quick succession until Mahmudullah took responsibility to get them over the line. Kept off strike for the first two balls of the final over from Udana, Mahmudullah hit the third for four, took two off the next and flicked the fifth over the square leg boundary for six to trigger wild celebration by his team mates.

Cricket: Mahmudullah blitz takes Bangladesh to tri-series final

Bangladesh skipper Mahmudullah said Tuesday the underdogs, fresh from upsetting Sri Lanka, plan to hone their &quot;brand&quot; of Twenty20 cricket against India in a key tri-series showdown.&nbsp;

The visitors staged a 215-run chase to defeat hosts Sri Lanka in their second match of the tournament, rebounding from a loss in their opener against India.

Bangladesh, 10th in the world T20 rankings behind Afghanistan, will be in strong contention for the tri-series final if they beat table-toppers India on Wednesday.

Mahmudullah, who was named captain after Shakib Al Hasan was ruled out of the tri-series due to injury, said the minnows entered the series wanting &quot;to create a Bangladesh brand of cricket&quot;.

&quot;I think the skills are there. We need to be smart to take that calculated risk,&quot; he told reporters in Colombo, saying his side had to compensate for its lack of power hitters.

&quot;Taking on a particular bowler who we think can be targeted, these sort of things we need to apply when we are playing. These things will give us that Bangladesh brand of T20 cricket.&quot;

The Tigers have beaten top sides in Test and one-day internationals but struggled to find consistency in the shortest format of the sport, having lost nine of their last eleven T20s.

Mahmudullah urged his bowlers to learn from their Indian counterparts, who have utilised the batting-friendly conditions at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.

Rising Indian pacemen like Jaydev Unadkat and Shardul Thakur have been instrumental in elevating India to the top of the table in the series.

Spinners Yuzvendra Chahal and Washington Sundar have also chipped in with disciplined bowling and crucial strikes.

Bangladesh`s left-arm quick Mustafizur Rahman has picked up five wickets in two matches but leaked close to 10 runs an over.

Mahmudullah backed his strike paceman to come good in the remaining matches in conditions he believes are tough for bowlers.

&quot;I think he is a great bowler for our team, he has been doing really well. It`s just the wicket that suits the batsman most,&quot; said Mahmudullah.

&quot;Mustafiz is in great shape and is our strike bowler and I will always back him up.&quot;

Bangladesh has never won a T20 tournament since they started playing the format in 2006.

'I think the skills are there. We need to be smart to take that calculated risk,' he told reporters in Colombo, saying his side had to compensate for its lack of power hitters

Bangladesh skipper Mahmudullah said Tuesday the underdogs, fresh from upsetting Sri Lanka, plan to hone their "brand" of Twenty20 cricket against India in a key tri-series showdown. The visitors staged a 215-run chase to defeat hosts Sri Lanka in their second match of the tournament, rebounding from a loss in their opener against India. Bangladesh, 10th in the world T20 rankings behind Afghanistan, will be in strong contention for the tri-series final if they beat table-toppers India on Wednesday. Mahmudullah, who was named captain after Shakib Al Hasan was ruled out of the tri-series due to injury, said the minnows entered the series wanting "to create a Bangladesh brand of cricket". "I think the skills are there. We need to be smart to take that calculated risk," he told reporters in Colombo, saying his side had to compensate for its lack of power hitters. "Taking on a particular bowler who we think can be targeted, these sort of things we need to apply when we are playing. These things will give us that Bangladesh brand of T20 cricket." The Tigers have beaten top sides in Test and one-day internationals but struggled to find consistency in the shortest format of the sport, having lost nine of their last eleven T20s. Mahmudullah urged his bowlers to learn from their Indian counterparts, who have utilised the batting-friendly conditions at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Rising Indian pacemen like Jaydev Unadkat and Shardul Thakur have been instrumental in elevating India to the top of the table in the series. Spinners Yuzvendra Chahal and Washington Sundar have also chipped in with disciplined bowling and crucial strikes. Bangladesh`s left-arm quick Mustafizur Rahman has picked up five wickets in two matches but leaked close to 10 runs an over. Mahmudullah backed his strike paceman to come good in the remaining matches in conditions he believes are tough for bowlers. "I think he is a great bowler for our team, he has been doing really well. It`s just the wicket that suits the batsman most," said Mahmudullah. "Mustafiz is in great shape and is our strike bowler and I will always back him up." Bangladesh has never won a T20 tournament since they started playing the format in 2006.

Bangladesh wants to create own 'brand' in T20s: Mahmudullah

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