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Asia Cup Archery: Bangladesh earn one silver, three bronze medals in Compound Division
Bangladesh earned one silver and three bronze medals in the compound division of the Asia Cup World Ranking Archery Tournament, Stage-2 on the 4th day of the meet held in Sulaymaniyah of Iraq on Tuesday.
Bangladesh Men's team comprises Mohammad Ashiquzzaman, Newaz Ahmed Rakib and Mithu Rahman clinched the silver medal of the compound men's team event losing to India by 218-224 score in the final.
In the compound women's singles, Shymoly Roy of Bangladesh clinched the bronze medal beating her compatriot Suma Biswas of Bangladesh by 140 -134 score in the 3rd place deciding match on Tuesday.
In the compound women's team event, Shymoly Roy, Bonnya Akter and Suma Biswas of Bangladesh took the bronze medal beating Iraq by 190-177 score.
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In the compound mixed team event, Bangladesh pair Mohammad Ashiquzzaman and Shymoly Roy clinched the bronze medal defeating their Iraqi rivals by 152-141 score.
Bangladesh will compete in three gold medal deciding matches---recurve men's team, recurve women's team, recurve men's singles--all against India, on Wednesday, the last day of the meet.
Country's celebrated archer Mohammad Ruman Shana will face Chauhan Mrinal of India in the recurve men's singles gold medal deciding match.
Rain interrupts Sri Lanka’s preparation for Bangladesh Tests
Ahead of the two-match Test series against Bangladesh, Sri Lanka got a two-day practice match at BKSP. But the most part of the first day of this match was washed away due to persistent rain.
The umpires called off the day after 8.3 overs. Sri Lanka were batting at 14 for one Asitha Fernando and Kusal Mendis were at the crease for 7 and 5 respectively.
Mukidul Islam bagged the only wicket that Sri Lanka have lost so far.
According to the Met office forecast, the rain will continue on Wednesday and it’s unlikely for Sri Lanka to have an ideal practice match.
The first Test of the series is scheduled to begin on May 15 in Chattogram. The Bangladesh team is already in the port city and they are gearing up for the series.
The second Test of the series will be played in Dhaka from May 23.
Both of these matches are parts of the ongoing cycle of the ICC World Test Championship.
Bangladesh played six matches in this event so far and won only a match against New Zealand earlier this year. However, they failed to continue on a good run in South Africa, where they suffered two big defeats to the hosts despite showing some decent cricket in the ODI series.
Critics say that Bangladesh’s win over New Zealand early this year was a fluke affair. The onus is now on the Tigers to prove them wrong in the upcoming series against a familiar opponent.
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While Bangladesh lost their last series to South Africa, Sri Lanka lost their last to India. So the upcoming series is a great chance for both teams to regain their confidence and get back to the winning streak.
Upon their arrival, Sri Lanka’s assistant coach Naveed Nawaz said that this series is going to be a tough one for them. But he also said that his team is upbeat to pose a strong challenge to the hosts as a few members of their team have recently played in Dhaka which will surely help them to perform well.
Meanwhile, Bangladesh’s biggest concern is the form of the batters like Mominul Haque and Mushfiuqr Rahim.
Mominul failed to reach a double-digit total in his last five Test innings while Mushfiqur, one of the mainstays of Bangladesh in all formats of the international cricket, scored only a fifty in his last eight innings with a duck and four single-digit scores.
Bangladesh will miss the service of Taskin Ahmed and Mehidy Hasan Miraz in the first Test as both of them are suffering from different injuries. To replace Taskin, BCB called up two uncapped pacers and to replace Mehidy, Nayeem Hasan got a recall.
Bangladesh qualify for Asian Games Hockey beating Sri Lanka
Bangladesh team qualified for the Asian Games Hockey, 2022 beating Sri Lanka by 3-1 goal in their 2nd Pool B match of the nine-nation Men's Asian Games Hockey Qualifier at Queen Sirkit Commemorative Stadium in Pathumthani of Thai capital Bangkok on Tuesday.
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With the day's feat, Bangladesh team not only confirmed their berth in the Asian Games Hockey but also reached the semifinal of the Men's Asian Games Field Hockey qualifier with one match to spare against lowly Singapore.
By virtue of the 2nd successive victory, the men in red and green Bangladesh comfortably took a solo lead in the Pool B of the qualifying round with all-win record securing full six points from straight two matches.
Bangladesh team, which was placed in four-team Pool B of the Asian Games Qualifier with Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Singapore, will play lowly Singapore on May 12 in their remaining group match.
In the day's match, Ashraful Islam put Bangladesh ahead in the 3rd minute of the 2nd quarter by a penalty corner after goalless in first quarter (1-0).
Bangladesh sounded their margin in the 8th minute of the same quarter from a penalty stroke (2-0).
Sri Lanka pulled the margin one back in the last minute of the 3rd quarter after spoiling five consecutive penalty corners (2-1).
Roman Sarkar sealed the fate of the match scoring the 3rd goal for Bangladesh in the 8th minute of the 4th and final quarter (3-1).
Sri Lanka managed a penalty corner just 28 seconds before the match over but failed to score.
Earlier on Saturday, Bangladesh team made a good start in the nine-nation Asian Games Qualifier beating Indonesia by 3-1 goal with medio Sarwar Hossain, forward Pushkar Khisha Mimo and midfielder Fazle Hossain Rabbi scoring one field goal each for Bangladesh.
Sri Lanka also made a flying start in the Asian Games qualifier outplaying Singapore by 5-2 goal in their first match last Saturday.
On completion of the Asian Games qualifier, Bangladesh team led by new captain Khorshedur Rahman will travel to Indonesia directly from Thailand to compete in the Men's Asia Cup Hockey to be held in Jakarta from May 23 to June 1.
Also read: Asian Games hockey qualifiers: Bangladesh beat Indonesia 3-1
In the eight- nation Hero Men's Asia Cup Hockey, Bangladesh team also has been placed in Pool B with Malaysia, Korea and Oman.
Bangladesh will face Korea on May 23, Oman on May 24 and Malaysia on May 26.
Earlier, Bangladesh qualified for the Hero Men’s Asia Cup Hockey by clinching the Men's AHF Cup Hockey title for the fourth consecutive times in Jakarta last March.
Erling Haaland Transfer: Five Interesting Facts About Manchester City's New Signing
There was a lot of buzz regarding Borussia Dortmund’s star striker, Erling Haaland’s transfer throughout the season. The 21-year-old Haaland’s magnificent goal-scoring ability has set him apart from other talented young players in the world. Understandably, there was no shortage of suitors for this Norwegian forward as he was linked to many European giants. Real Madrid, Barcelona, Bayern Munich, and Manchester City all wanted his services. Eventually, Man City eventually managed to entice him to join them. Let’s have a look at five interesting facts about Erling Haaland.
Five Fascinating Facts About Man City’s New Summer Signing Erling Haaland
Born on July 21st, 2000 in Leeds, England to Norwegian parents, Erling Haaland showed his true potential from boyhood. His father represented Norway and played for Manchester City for three seasons. Many believe his father's connection to Man City has led Haaland to pick the Citizens for his new professional destination. Manchester City, on the other hand, was convinced that Haaland was the perfect fit for their No.9 position. Multiple sources confirmed that Borussia Dortmund had agreed to a £63m transfer for the 21-year-old Norwegian striker. Here are five fascinating reasons why Man City have picked the powerful striker.
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Haaland comes from a family of sports
Erling Haaland comes from a sporting family. His father, Alfie Haaland played professional football as a midfielder. Alfie played 34 times for the Norwegian national team. He spent some time in England during his career. He played for Nottingham Forest, Leeds United, and Manchester City between 1993 and 2003. Alife scored 19 goals In his 239 club appearances.
He scored nine goals in one game
Haaland scored nine goals in a 2019 U-20 World Cup encounter against Honduras, setting the record for most goals scored in a single match. His team defeated Honduras 12-0, making it Norway's best victory in football history.
He set a world record at five
At the age of five, Haaland set a world record. he set a new world record with a leap of 1.63 meters in 2006, which he still holds today.
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The Fastest 20 Goals in UCL History
Erling Haaland is a prolific goalscorer, and he always proves that with his tremendous ability. Haaland became the fastest to score 20 Champions League goals in the 2021–2022 season. He had to play only 14 games to achieve the feat.
Haaland is lightning fast
Haaland is super tall and has a flexible body, which helps him to perform well at the highest level. He can run super-fast as well. During a match against French club PSG, Haaland ran at 36 km/h (22 mph). This kind of speed would automatically qualify him for the 60-meter sprint final at the 2018 World Athletics Championships. So, the Citizens have certainly acquired a sensational striker, possibly for the next five years.
Bottom Line
There was no shortage of football gossip regarding Erling Haaland's transfer throughout the season. He was one of the most talked-about names in transfer gossip, and Manchester City eventually won the race to secure his services. He is expected to earn the same amount of money as Kevin de Bruyne at Man City.
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Some of Haaland's facts indicate that he is a special talent and is destined to create history at Etihad. He is considered one of the lethal strikers among the upcoming stars who will rule the football world next decade. Haaland can break many records in England if he remains injury-free and keeps himself fit.
BAN vs SL Test Series 2022: Five Crucial Players for Bangladesh
The BAN vs SL Test series 2022 is anticipated to be exciting, as both teams are confident in their ability to compete. Sri Lanka are under pressure to make a strong comeback in the forthcoming series following their previous series loss to India. On the other side, Bangladesh are hoping to win a Test series against Sri Lanka for the first time. However, the hosts will find it difficult to win a longer-version series. They need key players to step up during the competition. Let’s look at the five players who might be crucial for Bangladesh in the upcoming Test series.
Five Key Bangladesh Players for BAN vs SL Test Series 2022
Both the squads have some genuine talented cricketers who have the ability to change the scenario of a game. However, team tigers should feel confident in that perspective as on home soil, anyone can burst into the scene and do the job for the hosts. Let's have a glance at five Bangladesh players’ Test statistics who can be a difference-maker.
Mominul Haque
Test Inn: 95 | Runs: 3,514 | HS: 181 | Ave: 39.48 | 100s: 11
Test skipper Mominul Haque was recently heavily criticized for not showing enough leadership aptitude during the South Africa series. One of the criticisms was that the seniors' influence heavily on his decision-making. Mominul must demonstrate to everyone that he possesses leadership qualities and can guide the Test side with a clear vision.
Apart from his captaincy role, Mominul will be crucial for Bangladesh’s middle order. Thankfully, the left-hander has a brilliant record at home and there is an expectation that Mominul will find his rhythm during the series.
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Tamim Iqbal
Test Inn: 125 | Runs: 4,848 | HS: 206 | Ave: 39.41 | 100s: 9
The veteran Tamim Iqbal will be vital for Bangladesh to strengthen the top order. He has to anchor the innings in order to give Bangladesh a great platform. If Tamim plays to his full potential, Bangladesh will surely find a good position in their innings.
Litton Das
Test Inn: 53 | Runs: 1,730 | HS: 114 | Ave: 33.26 | 100s: 2
Consistency is one of Litton Das's biggest problems. However, he has been in great form in the Test format over the past year. Litton has 871 runs in 19 innings with an average of 45.84 since January 2021. He will most likely bat in the middle order, with the responsibility of guiding Bangladesh's innings to a competitive total.
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Taijul Islam
Test Match: 36 | Wickets: 153 | BBI: 8/39 | Ave: 32.01 | 5Ws: 10
Left-arm orthodox spinner, Taijul’s home record has been excellent, with 115 wickets in 23 matches. Facing him in Bangladesh’s conditions is a nightmare for the opposition batters. The Lankan batting line-up will surely face an uphill task against Taijul Islam, especially on days 4 and 5.
Shakib Al Hasan
Test Match: 59 | Runs: 4,029 | HS: 217 | Ave: 39.50 | 100s: 5 | Wickets: 215 | BBI: 7/36 | Ave: 31.30 | 5Ws: 18
Tigers' biggest weapon in the series will be Shakib Al Hasan. He will lead the hosts' spin attack and could play a key role in the middle order. Shakib in his finest form is capable of putting the Lankan team under pressure and taking the game away from them.
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Aftermath
At home, anyone from Bangladesh's team can fire up against Sri Lanka. However, the five key Bangladeshi players named above are more likely to step up for the hosts. Captain Mominul bears the main responsibility for bringing the team together, which is essential for team success. The efficient spin of Taijul Islam, the all-round contribution of Shakib Al Hasan, the anchor role of Tamim Iqbal as an opener, and Litton Das' recent Test form can all help Bangladesh win the BAN vs SL Test Series 2022.
Carty is first St Maarten cricketer picked for West Indies
Keacy Carty has become the first player from St. Maarten to be picked for the West Indies.
The 25-year-old Carty and fast bowlers Jayden Seales and Shermon Lewis were chosen for their first West Indies limited-overs international squad on Monday for short tours of the Netherlands and Pakistan. Seales and Lewis, however, have played at test level.
Not considered for selection were former captain Jason Holder and top-order batters Shimron Hetmyer and Evin Lewis. Holder is being rested to manage his workload, Hetmyer is home for the birth of his first child, and Lewis didn’t meet fitness criteria.
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The 25-year-old Carty scored 57 and 49 against England in March in a test warmup game for the CWI President’s XI.
“We were impressed with Carty and the way he goes about his innings,” head selector Desmond Haynes said of the uncapped batter. “We saw several glimpses of his ability the way he played against England. We hope that giving him this opportunity he will recognize the importance of representing West Indies. We think he is a young batsman with great promise, and this is the kind of tour he can show he fits in.”
The West Indies and the Netherlands meet for their first time in an ODI series in Amstelveen, with matches on May 31, June 2 and 4. Rawalpindi will host the Pakistan ODIs on June 8, 10 and 12.
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“We have a very good group of young fast bowlers who have demonstrated their ability and we want to use these two tours to give them opportunities in the 50-over format,” Haynes said. “We have a week in The Netherlands and another week in Pakistan and this should provide them with quality opposition to bowl against as we build towards the Cricket World Cup in 2023.”
Political dissonance won’t hurt cricket, hopes Sri Lankan coach
Naveed Nawaz, the assistant coach of the Sri Lanka national cricket team, said the political dissonance in Sri Lanka at present won’t hurt the spirit of their team that is currently in Bangladesh to play a two-match Test series against the Tigers starting from May 15 in Chattogram.
The South Asian island nation has been reeling under economic crisis and political turmoil for months which eventually prompted the Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa to resign on Monday.
“So far I don’t think it has affected us,” Naveed said to reporters on Monday in Dhaka. “Most of the cricketers are continuing to do their hard work. Their training has been ongoing for a couple of months. I didn’t see an instance which affected the players.”
Sri Lanka held their first practice session on Monday at the academy ground in Mirpur.
Sri Lanka is currently in a nationwide curfew which was imposed by the police after the opponents of Rajapaksa broke into the clashes across the nation, mostly in Colombo, the capital.
“You can’t see many positives at the moment. It will be very good for us to take some positives back home. We want to keep inspiring the young generation of the country,” Naveed added.
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The upcoming series is Sri Lanka’s first Bangladesh tour in four years. They last toured Bangladesh in 2018. But Bangladesh is a familiar destination for many Sri Lankan cricketers.
Sri Lankan cricketers Dhananjaya De Silva and Kusal Mendis took part in the recently concluded Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League which is a List-A domestic competition.
Naveed believes the familiarity of Bangladesh might help Sri Lanka to do well in Bangladesh.
“We have both young and experienced players in our squad. Some of them played recently in Bangladesh. So we are waiting for a great series of cricket. I think it’s going to be a tough series for both teams,” Naveed added.
Sri Lanka will take part in a two-day practice match on May 10 and 11 in BKSP against the BCB XI.
The first Test of the series will be played in Chattogram from May 15 while the second and final Test of the series will take place in Dhaka from May 23. This series is a part of the ICC Test Championship. So far, Bangladesh won a match in this event.
Asia Cup Archery: Ruman Shana reaches recurve men's singles final
Bangladesh's celebrated archer Mohammad Ruman Shana has advanced to the recurve men's singles final of the Asia Cup World Ranking Archery Tournament (Stage-3).
He beat Sadikov Amirkhan of Uzbekistan by 6-0 sets in the semifinal in Iraq Monday.
Ruman Shana will face Chauhan Mrinal of India in the gold medal match Wednesday.
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On the way to the final, Ruman Shana beat Alrashidi Faisal of Kuwait 6-0, Magzhanov Vladislav of Kazakhstan by 6-2 sets and his compatriot Hakim Ahmed Rubel by 6-2 in the quarterfinal.
In the compound women's singles, Shymoly Roy and Suma Biswas of Bangladesh were eliminated from the semifinal today.
The archers will meet each other in the bronze medal match Tuesday.
Naveed sees a bright future for Shoriful, Mahmudul
Former head coach of Bangladesh U-19 national cricket team, Naveed Nawaz, sees a great future for the youngsters like Shoriful Islam and Mahmudul Hasan Joy. Both of them played in the ICC U-19 World Cup under Naveed in 2020 when Bangladesh won the title in South Africa.
Naveed left Bangladesh’s job after coaching the U-19 team in two world cups. He joined the Sri Lankan cricket board as the assistant coach of the national team.
The Sri Lanka national team arrived in Dhaka on Sunday to play a two-match Test series against the Tigers in Chattogram and Dhaka with the first match scheduled to begin on May 15 in Chattogram.
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“They have a great future,” Naveed said when he was asked about his former pupils. “Now I’m in the dressing room of their opponent, but it doesn't matter. They already proved their mettle, and they will play for Bangladesh for a longer period of time.”
Naveed will meet them in Chattogram when the Sri Lankan team travels there for the first match.
“They have the prospect to become the legends for Bangladesh. I think they will be happy to see me on Chattogram,” Naveed added.
Both Shoriful and Mahmudul spent a lot of time with Naveed during their early days of professional cricket, both have got their international caps too. Shoriful played three Tests, 10 ODIs and 19 T20Is so far while Mahmudul played four Tests.
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Mahmudul recorded his maiden Test ton during the last away series of Bangladesh in South Africa.
While the first Test of the upcoming series will begin on May 15, the second and final Test will be played in Dhaka from May 23. This series is a part of the ongoing cycle of the ICC Test Championship.
South Asian TT: Bangladesh beat Pakistan, Maldives
Bangladesh earned convincing wins against Pakistan and the Maldives on the first day of the South Asian Junior and Cadet Table Tennis Championship that began on Monday (May 9) in the Maldives capital Male.
In a league basis competition, Bangladesh beat Pakistan by straight 3-0 sets in the first match and defeated hosts Maldives by 3-1 sets in the day's 2nd match.
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In the next two matches, Bangladesh will play Sri Lanka and Nepal, informed vice president of Bangladesh Table Tennis Federation Khondakar Hasan Munir from Male.
After the day's matches, Sports Minister of the Maldives congratulated the Bangladesh team for their feat.
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