Desk Report: Was the target of 136 runs too big to win? Not at all. But the restlessness shown by the Bangladesh batsmen from the beginning in this medium-quality chase, and the sacrifices they made while chasing balls outside the stumps, made those who watched the match realize that this team still has a lot to learn! Despite losing 5 wickets for 49 runs, Pakistan turned around and scored 135 runs. But despite scoring 63 runs for 5 wickets in the medium-quality chase, Bangladesh was trapped for 124 runs and…
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Sangakkara returns to his old role
Desk Report: Kumar Sangakkara was previously the head coach of Rajasthan Royals. The legendary Sri Lankan cricketer is returning to his old role in the IPL franchise. This was reported by Indian cricket-based media ESPNCricinfo. Sangakkara was the head coach of Rajasthan as well as the director of cricket from 2021 to 2024. Under him, Rajasthan played the final of the 2022 IPL. Although they lost to Gujarat Titans and became runners-up. It was Rajasthan’s second final in the history of the tournament. In 2008, i.e. the first season of…
Read MoreWhy is Tamim afraid of his councilorship being revoked?
Desk Report: According to the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) election schedule, the Election Commissioner heard about 30 objections submitted on the draft voters’ list at the BCB office from 10 am to 5 pm today. Former national team captain Tamim Iqbal appeared in one of them. Tamim has been nominated as a councilor from Old DOHS Club. Although there were no major questions publicly about his candidacy, an objection letter was submitted yesterday with an anonymous signature challenging Tamim’s involvement with the club. Tamim expressed surprise over the matter. Tamim…
Read MoreIt doesn’t matter if you lose, but don’t do anything dirty: Tamim
Desk Report: The BCB election heat is increasing due to allegations and counter-allegations. According to the revised schedule, about 30 objections were submitted to the Election Commission yesterday. There were objections against Tamim Iqbal’s councilship as well. Tamim came to the BCB today to participate in the appeal hearing. Tamim has already announced the BCB election. He is entering the fight with all his might. However, he claims that a party is trying to corrupt the BCB election. He will not suffer any harm if he loses the election, but…
Read MoreJadeja becomes vice-captain for the first time in Tests
Desk Report: India will play a two-match Test series against the West Indies at home next month. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a 15-member squad for the white-clad series with Shubman Gill as the captain, as usual. Ravindra Jadeja has been named as the vice-captain. Rishabh Pant was Gill’s deputy in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. The wicketkeeper-batsman was ruled out of the fourth Test due to an injury. He will not be able to play in the West Indies tour. Therefore, in Pant’s absence, Jadeja…
Read MoreJust hitting sixes is not enough, says Zaker
Desk Report: After losing to India, Bangladesh’s path to the final has become difficult for them. Bangladesh will play Pakistan in Dubai today in less than 24 hours. Acting captain Zaker Ali Anik has identified where the team needs to improve before entering the unwritten semi-finals. Bangladesh was on the verge of winning against India last night in Dubai. Chasing a target of 169 runs, Bangladesh, led by Zaker, were 57 for 2 after 9 overs. At the moment when more than 10 runs per over were to be scored,…
Read MoreIndia enters the final after Saif’s fight is thwarted
Desk Report: The target was tough, but it was not beyond Bangladesh’s reach. Chasing the target of 169 runs, Saif Hasan played with one end in front. But Saif’s fight alone was not enough to win against the world’s best Indian team. Saif played an innings of 69 runs off 51 balls, but Bangladesh was all out for 127 runs and lost the match by 41 runs. India has reached the final first with this victory. Even if they lose, Bangladesh is in the final equation. If Bangladesh beats Pakistan…
Read MoreWho is TIGER?, Shaheen Afridi on Bangladesh
Desk Report: Pakistan was in a situation where their backs were against the wall after losing to India by 4 wickets in the Super Four. However, Pakistan led by Salman Ali Agha raised hopes last night. Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka by 5 wickets in Abu Dhabi. Pakistan now has to win against Bangladesh as well to reach the final. The Bangladesh-Pakistan match will start at 8:30 pm Bangladesh time tomorrow in Dubai. Shaheen Shah Afridi has come to the press conference as Pakistan’s representative before the ‘life-or-death’ match. When the…
Read MoreBangladesh captain Zakir to miss India match if Liton is not available
Desk Report: The worries that Bangladesh had about Liton Das before the India match in Dubai did not go away even 6 hours before the match. In the end, if Liton is not available, the Bangladesh team management has considered an alternative. Team management sources say that if regular captain Liton cannot play today, Zaker Ali Anik will lead the team. Zaker is playing as the team’s vice-captain, the source said. Liton looked quite cheerful at the start of practice at the ICC Academy ground the day before yesterday. The…
Read MoreBangladesh in big trouble after Pakistan’s win
Desk Report: If you scroll through the scorecards of Cricinfo and Cricbuzz, you will see that Sri Lanka and Pakistan played yesterday at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. But that does not tell the whole story of the match. Because Bangladesh was also involved in this match. If Pakistan lost to the Sri Lankans, Bangladesh would have benefited more. If Pakistan had lost to Sri Lanka last night, then Bangladesh, India and Sri Lanka would have had 2 points each. Pakistan would have had 0 points. Even chasing…
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