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Mushfiqur Rahim retires from T20Is
Bangladesh wicketkeeper-batter Mushfiuqr Rahim announced retirement from T20 Internationals. He announced his retirement through his social media page where he also said he would continue playing ODIs and Tests for Bangladesh and T20s at the domestic level.
The decision came after Bangladesh’s shocking exit from the Asia Cup T20 where the Tigers failed to win any match and subsequently were out of the event right from the first round losing to Afghanistan and Sri Lanka.
Mushfiqur batted in both matches and failed to impress. He managed to score 1 against Afghanistan and 4 against Sri Lanka. His failure cost the matches for Bangladesh.
“I have been grateful to have you all beside me throughout my long career. Your support has been my inspiration during my highs and lows,” Mushfiqur wrote on his social media. “Today, I am announcing my retirement from T20 Internationals. I will proudly continue to represent Bangladesh in Test and ODI formats. I am hopeful that I can bring success for our nation in these two formats.”
Mushfiqur got his T20I cap in 2006 against Zimbabwe. The match was the first-ever T20I for both Bangladesh and Zimbabwe. Since then, Mushfiqur played 102 T20Is for Bangladesh and scored 1500 runs with six fifties. He was among only the three players who have played at least 100 T20Is for Bangladesh.
Read: Mushfiqur Rahim completes 15 years in international cricket
With Mushfiqur now retired, Shakib Al Hasan is now the only Bangladeshi player from Bangladesh’s maiden T20I who is still active in the format at the international level.
The right-handed batter has some wonderful innings in T20Is, but he was never as consistent in T20Is as he is in ODIs and Tests. His best innings in T20Is is an unbeaten 72 off 35 balls against Sri Lanka in Colombo. At the same venue, he scored another unbeaten 72 off 55 balls against India. Both the innings were notched up in 2018.
“I will continue to take part in Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) and other franchise tournaments. Alhamdulillah. Thank you all. Allah Hafez,” Mushfiuqr added in this retirement announcement.
Mushfiqur also led Bangladesh in 23 T20Is and won eight of them. He was Bangladesh’s captain in two T20 World Cups— in 2012 and in 2014 with the latter was host by Bangladesh.
Sri Lanka beats Afghans to open Asia Cup's Super 4 stage
Sri Lanka outsmarted Afghanistan to win the opening match of the Super 4 stage by four wickets at the Asia Cup on Saturday.
Danushka Gunathilaka (33) and Bhanuka Rajapaksa (31) profited from dropped catches to carry Sri Lanka to a winning 179-6 with five balls to spare and avenge a heavy loss to the Afghans in the group stage.
Afghanistan, which was put in to bat, rode on opening batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz’s fabulous 84 off 45 balls before Sri Lanka pulled them back in the death overs to restrict them to 175-6.
“We believe we can chase anything on these kinds of wickets,” Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka said after his team’s second successive big chase.
“There was a plan coming into this game … partnerships was the key.”
Gurbaz was on 8 when Gunathilaka had him caught at the long-on boundary but video clearly showed the fielder pushed the boundary cushion with his back heel.
The lapse cost Sri Lanka as Gurbaz notched his half-century off just 22 balls in a second-wicket stand of 93 with Ibrahim Zadran, who made a nearly run-a-ball 40.
Read: Bangladesh bow out of Asia Cup, lose to Sri Lanka
But Sri Lanka made a grand recovery in the death overs through fast bowler Asitha Fernando, who made his T20 debut against Bangladesh on Thursday, and offspinner Maheesh Theekshana.
Fernando broke through in the 16th over when Gurbaz holed out at midwicket while looking for his seventh six of the innings, and Theekshana had Nabi caught off his own bowling in the penultimate over.
Sri Lanka’s aggressive approach in the run chase paid dividends as Kusal Mendis (36) and Pathum Nissanka (35) provided a whirlwind start of 62 off 39 balls. Mendis hit two sixes against Rashid Khan in the powerplay as Afghanistan had to bring in its key spinner inside the first six overs.
Rashid had a rare off day in a Twenty20; the legspinner conceded 39 runs off his four overs before clean bowling Gunathilaka in his last over.
Both Sri Lanka openers perished in the space of three overs, but Gunathilaka and Rajapaksa continued to dominate.
Afghanistan could have got Gunathilaka early but didn’t go for a television referral against Rashid’s sharp delivery before the left-hander was dropped at fine leg in Nabi’s next over.
Rajapaksa was also let off when Samiullah Shinwari, playing his first T20 in 2 1/2 years, missed a sitter at deep cover after the batter hit fast bowler Naveen-ul-Haq for two fours and a six in the 16th over.
“We were about 20-25 runs short, and also we didn’t field well or bowl in the right areas,” Nabi said. “It’s a better pitch today than the one we played on against Bangladesh … we dropped some catches which, if we took, the game would have been different.”
India and Pakistan play their Super 4 opener on Sunday.
Dahani ruled out of Pakistan match against India in Super 4
Fast bowler Shahnawaz Dahani was ruled out of Pakistan’s opening Super 4 game in the Asia Cup against India on Sunday because of a suspected side strain.
Dahani is the third Pakistan paceman sidelined with injury after ace fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi missed the Asia Cup because of a knee problem and Mohammad Wasim Junior because of a side strain.
Dahani was 0-29 in Pakistan’s five-wicket loss to India in the group stage before both teams qualified for the Super 4.
The Pakistan Cricket Board said Saturday that Dahani picked up the injury during Pakistan’s 155-run win over Hong Kong at Sharjah on Friday after the fast bowler took 1-7 off his two overs.
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“The medical team will monitor Dahani for the next 48-72 hours, following which they will make decisions, including carrying out a scan and further participation in the tournament,” the cricket board said in a statement.
Pakistan could bring in either Mohammad Hasnain or Hasan Ali in the playing XI on Sunday. Both Hasnain and Hasan have not yet played a game in the Asia Cup and were drafted in the squad after injuries to Afridi and Wasim.
Asia Cup 2022: Pakistan eye revenge, India seek to continue unbeaten run
India and Pakistan will kick off their Super Four Round of the Asia Cup 2022 on Sunday (September 4) with another blockbuster contest at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. All the matches in this phase are expected to be difficult. The meeting will thus be even more crucial this time for both sides in their pursuit of the final berth. Let’s have a look at the India vs Pakistan Super Four Round match preview.
Who have a better record in the T20 format Asia Cup between India and Pakistan?
India are the reigning twenty20 format Asia Cup champions. They won the inaugural edition of the T20 format event in 2016 in Bangladesh. India is the only team to remain unbeaten in the Twenty20 format of the Asian Cup cricket competition. On the other hand, Pakistan finished third in the group stage of the first edition of the T20 Asia Cup. Pakistan have lost fifty percent of their matches in the tournament's shortest format.
Read Asia Cup 2022: Super 4 fixtures, favourites to advance to the final
Twenty20 format Asia Cup records for both India and Pakistan (as on September 3, 2022)
Team
Match
Win
Loss
India
7
7
0
Pakistan
6
3
3
Source: https://www.espncricinfo.com/
India and Pakistan’s T20I records at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium
Both India and Pakistan have played plenty of T20 matches at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Both teams have a decent record at the venue. Pakistan is more equipped for the conditions since they used to have their home matches in the UAE a few years back.
Read Asia Cup 2022: Bangladesh, Sri Lanka seek solutions to their top-order batting woes
The Dubai Cricket Ground's Twenty20 format records for Pakistan and India
Team
Match
Win
Loss
India
6
4
2
Pakistan
29
16
12
Source: https://www.espncricinfo.com/
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India vs Pakistan Super Four Match Preview
India and Pakistan have faced each other twice at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, with each winning one. Who will come out on top in the third meeting at this venue? India will start as the slight favourite thanks to their recent form. The match will start at 8 p.m. (Bangladesh Standard Time).
India
Virat Kohli and Suryakumar Yadav had strong outings in the last match against Hong Kong. They have got the necessary confidence heading into this big contest. Hardik Pandya was simply magnificent in the group stage match against Pakistan. He will be motivated to put in an even better performance in this match as well.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Yuzvendra Chahal have shown consistency with the ball. But India will miss Ravindra Jadeja, who was out of the tournament due to an injury. Axar Patel will likely replace Jadeja in the playing XI.
Predicted Playing XI
Top-Order: Rohit Sharma (Captain), KL Rahul, Virat Kohli,
Middle-Order: Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Dinesh Karthik (Wicket-Keeper), Axar Patel,
Lower-Order: Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yuzvendra Chahal, Avesh Khan, Arshdeep Singh.
Read India hold their nerve to edge Pakistan in Asia Cup thriller
Pakistan
Captain Babar Azam failed to score in both the group stage matches, which is a major concern for the Pakistan campaign. However, it’s just a matter of time for Babar to get back to his usual form. Babar’s opening partner, Mohammad Rizwan, has been good with the bat.
Besides, Fakhar Zaman and Khushdil Shah played two good knocks in the last match against Hong Kong. They will be more confident in playing better against India. Pakistan bowlers have been doing well, especially Naseem Shah, Shadab Khan and Mohammad Nawaz. They will be Pakistan’s main bowling weapons in the match against India.
Predicted Playing XI
Top-Order: Mohammad Rizwan, Babar Azam (Captain), Fakhar Zaman,
Middle-Order: Iftikhar Ahmed, Khushdil Shah, Shadab Khan, Asif Ali, Mohammad Nawaz,
Lower-Order: Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah, Shahnawaz Dahani.
Read Greatest cricket rivalry: India meet Pakistan at Asia Cup
Pakistan vs India Super Four Match: Toss prediction and weather report
The fielding first team has triumphed 15 times in the last 17 games at the Dubai Cricket Stadium. The India vs Pakistan match's toss-winning captain will surely want to bat first at this venue. The temperature is forecast to reach 41 degrees Celsius on Sunday, which means it will be an extremely hot day.
Verdict
Pakistan will seek revenge, while India will strive to continue their winning streak in their Super Four Round matchup at the Asia Cup 2022. The Pakistani team is brimming with confidence following their thrashing of Hong Kong in their last group stage match. The Pakistani team is anticipated to play more aggressively against India on Sunday. Oppositely, the Indian team is in a strong position to win two straight games against their arch-rival.
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Empty-handed Bangladesh cricket team returns home
Bangladesh national cricket team returned home on Saturday after their disastrous performance in the Asia Cup T20 in the UAE.
Bangladesh played two matches in the event in Group B and lost both matches against Afghanistan and Sri Lanka. Batters failed in the match against Afghanistan while bowlers failed to defend a total of more than 180 against Sri Lanka.
Nearly all the senior players of the Bangladesh team failed to prove their mettle. Mahmudullah Riyad and Mushfiqur Rahim were like their shadows in the Asia Cup.
In contrast, Afif Hossain, Mosaddek Hossain Saikat, and Mehidy Hasan Miraz have done well in their respective roles, but that was not enough to conceal Bangladesh’s inefficiency in the T20 format.
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Bangladesh’s next assignment is to play in the ICC T20 World Cup in Australia. Before the World Cup, the Tigers will have a chance to prepare well in New Zealand where they are scheduled to play a tri-series involving the hosts New Zealand and one more team.
The Bangladesh T20 World Cup team will start their preparation at home on September 12 in Dhaka.
The T20 World Cup will begin on October 16 with the matches of the initial round between Sri Lanka and Namibia, and the United Arab Emirates and the Netherlands.
Bangladesh will play directly at the Super 12s stage. The first match for Bangladesh is on October 24 against the runners-up of the Group A of the initial round.
Also read: Asia Cup 2022: Super 4 fixtures, favourites to advance to the final
While the top eight teams of the T20 Ranking will directly play at the Super 12s, eight other teams will fight in the initial round to qualify for the Super 12s.
Along with Test playing nations— Sri Lanka, West Indies and Zimbabwe and Ireland, Namibia, Netherlands, United Arab Emirates and Scotland will take part in the initial round of the T20 World Cup. Four teams from this round will qualify for the Super 12s.
Bangladesh are in the Group 2 of the Super 12s where they have India, Pakistan and South Africa along with two teams from the initial round. In Group 1, Afghanistan, Australia, England and New Zealand will take on each other along with two other teams from the first phase.
Zimbabwe register historic win vs Australia
Riding on the five-wicket haul of leg spinner Ryan Burl, which is also his career-best bowling in ODIs, Zimbabwe beat Australia by three wickets on Saturday in the third one-day cricket international.
It was Zimbabwe’s first ODI victory over Australia in Australia — 30 years after the team’s first appearance Down Under.
Australia won the first two matches by five and eight wickets, respectively, after winning the toss and sending Zimbabwe in to bat.
But Zimbabwe captain Regis Chakabva won the coin flip on Saturday and the story was a much different one as the visitors took three wickets inside the first 10 overs and bowled Australia out for 141 runs.
In reply, Zimbabwe reached its victory target with 66 balls to spare. Chakabva top-scored with 37 runs and Tadiwanashe Marumani added 35 on its way to a winning total of 142-7.
Josh Hazlewood led the Australian bowlers with three wickets. Burl was named man of the match.
“Coming into the last game, there’s always the thought of going through the motions,” Chakabva said. “But it was a brilliant morning from the bowlers, they showed a lot of fight and to get them out for that total is a testament to their fight. We head home now, some fitness for the first week and then training before we come back for the T20 World Cup.”
Read: Australia beat Zimbabwe by 5 wickets in 1st ODI
Veteran Australian opener David Warner came within just six runs of ending his century drought. Warner hit 94 off 96 balls to add a degree of respectability to the total.
Left-arm seamer Richard Ngarava got skipper Aaron Finch for the third time in three ODIs. From the other end, Victor Nyauchi trapped Steve Smith leg before for one, the Australian unable to get the call reversed in a review.
Alex Carey was next to fall, caught behind after an erratic shot that left Australia 31-3 off nine overs. Marcus Stoinis and Cameron Green swiftly followed as Warner kept the scoreboard ticking from the other end.
Warner’s pull shot shortly after was gathered on the boundary to deprive him of a much-needed century. He hit 14 fours and two sixers at a strike rate of 97.9.
It’s been 54 innings across all formats since Warner’s last century with Saturday’s total the fourth time he’s been dismissed in the 90s.
“Zimbabwe bowled very well in the morning and we can’t take anything for granted in international cricket, you can get beaten on any given day,” Australia captain Aaron Finch said. ”We had a chance with the ball but it wasn’t to be.”
The series was played in northern Queensland state as part of the International Cricket Council’s Super League competition for ODIs. Both teams are preparing for the Twenty20 Cricket World Cup which starts in Australia on Oct. 16, although Zimbabwe still needs to go through qualifying to reach the main tournament.
Asia Cup 2022: Super 4 fixtures, favourites to advance to the final
After a thrilling group phase in the ongoing Asia Cup 2022, four teams have secured a place in the Super Four round. The teams that have qualified for the next round are: India, Pakistan from group A and Afghanistan, and Sri Lanka from group B. The complete fixtures of the Super four phase and which teams are in the best shape to advance to the championship match are discussed in this article.
The Complete Super Four Fixtures for the Asia Cup 2022
The organizer didn't include any days off after the group stage when making the tournament schedule. Therefore, the thrilling Super Four phase of the Asia Cup 2022 is scheduled to begin on Saturday (September 3). Every Super Four game will start at 8 p.m. (Bangladesh Standard Time).
India finished first in group A after winning both of their fixtures against Pakistan and Hong Kong, respectively. Pakistan finished second in group A with a thumping 155-run victory over Hong Kong in Sharjah on Friday (September 2).
Read Jadeja out of Asia Cup for India with knee injury
In group B, Afghanistan finished top with two dominating victories over Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, respectively. Sri Lanka managed to finish second in the group with a 2-wicket win over Bangladesh on Thursday in Dubai.
The 2022 Asia Cup Cricket Super Four Round Fixtures
Date
Match
Venue
September 3 (Saturday)
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan
Sharjah Cricket Stadium
September 4 (Sunday)
India vs Pakistan
Dubai International Cricket Stadium
September 6 (Tuesday)
India vs Sri Lanka
Dubai International Cricket Stadium
September 7 (Wednesday)
Afghanistan vs Pakistan
Sharjah Cricket Stadium
September 8 (Thursday)
India vs Afghanistan
Dubai International Cricket Stadium
September 9 (Friday)
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka
Dubai International Cricket Stadium
September 11 (Sunday)
Final
Dubai International Cricket Stadium
Source: https://www.espncricinfo.com/
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Who are the favourites to reach the 2022 Asia Cup cricket final?
The Afghanistan national men’s T20 cricket team has shown real promise in the ongoing event by overcoming Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in their group B fixtures. India, on the other hand, breezed through their group A matches. Let’s take a look at which teams have the best chance to secure a place in the final.
India
India is the best team in the tournament given their overall strength in the squad. The team is in the best shape at the moment, especially after two satisfying performances. The Indian Twenty20 reserve side is as strong as the main team. Besides, they have a firm T20 head-to-head record over their next round opponents. India will likely dominate the Super four round fixtures in their quest for a final berth.
India’s H2H records (T20I) over Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Afghanistan (as on September 3, 2022)
Opposition
Matches
Win
Loss
Pakistan
10
7
2
Sri Lanka
25
17
7
Afghanistan
3
3
0
Source: https://www.espncricinfo.com/
Read Bangladesh bow out of Asia Cup, lose to Sri Lanka
Pakistan
Pakistan’s group stage match against India was a tight one, which they lost by 5 wickets in the final over. However, Pakistan made a strong comeback in their second fixture of the tournament against Hong Kong. They beat the Hong Kong side by 155 runs, which is the second biggest margin of victory among the ICC full members. Pakistan’s performance in the Super Four round is expected to be even better. They will be second favourites to qualify for the final.
Afghanistan
The Afghan side has stunned everyone with their commanding display in the competition. The team seems to have the right balance to upset big teams on any given day. Afghanistan’s bowling department is one of the best in the world. It’s not just their spinners who have put the opposition under pressure; their fast bowlers are equally up to the task at the moment.
Their batters are aggressive in nature. They have the ability to shift gears at any moment of the game, as witnessed in the contest against Bangladesh. If any team other than India and Pakistan deserves to play the final, it would be Afghanistan.
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Sri Lanka
The Sri Lankan team fought hard against a wounded Bangladesh side to secure their place in the next round. This Lankan T20 side is young and inexperienced, so playing against stronger opponents will be a valuable learning experience for them. Sri Lanka’s primary aim will be to beat Afghanistan in the Super Four phase. Besides, they will try to upset India and Pakistan, but given their current form, it would be a hard task.
Verdict
As per Super 4 fixtures of the Asia Cup 2022, Sharjah Cricket Ground will host two matches in this phase, while Dubai will host the remaining matches, including the final on September 11. This round will begin with a match between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan on Saturday. India and Pakistan will start the Super Four phase as favourites to qualify for the championship match. However, Afghanistan and Sri Lanka will not give the two Asian heavyweights an easy time without putting up a good fight.
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Jadeja out of Asia Cup for India with knee injury
India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja was ruled out of the remainder of the Asia Cup because of a knee injury, the Board of Control for Cricket in India said Friday.
Left-arm spinner Axar Patel will replace Jadeja, who played a crucial role in India’s five-wicket victory over archrival Pakistan with a knock of 35 off 29 balls.
The BCCI didn’t reveal when Jadeja injured his right knee but said he’s “currently under the supervision of (the) BCCI medical team” in the United Arab Emirates.
India has already qualified for the Super 4 stage of the tournament and will face either Pakistan or Hong Kong on Sunday. Afghanistan and Sri Lanka have also reached the next round.
Read: Jadeja breaks South Africa's resistance after Hamza's 62
When Sachin Tendulkar tweets 'cricket'
Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar is the latest public figure to join the 'one-word tweet' bandwagon, a trend started by US train service provider Amtrak.
"Cricket," tweeted the 49-year-old former Indian skipper on Friday morning.
Sachin retired from international cricket in October 2013 after playing his 200th Test match against the West Indies at Wankhede Stadium in his hometown of Mumbai.
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It was a 24-year-long stint since his Test debut in November 1989 against Pakistan in Karachi at the age of 16.
The former Indian batsman, who captained India twice during his career, is the highest scorer of all time in international cricket, having more than 30,000 runs in his kitty.
Sachin is also the only cricketer in the world to play 200 Tests and score as many as 100 international hundreds. He has amassed 18,426 runs from 463 ODIs at an average of 44.83 and 15,921 runs from 200 Tests.
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He was also conferred India's highest civilian award, the Bharat Ratna, in 2014 by then President Pranab Mukherjee. In 2010, Time magazine included Sachin in its annual Time 100 list as one of the 'Most Influential People in the World.
Since his retirement, 'The God of Cricket' has garnered fans in the startup community also -- playing the role of an ideal mentor to the young minds of India.
Bangladesh bow out of Asia Cup, lose to Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka won a thriller chasing 184 and knocked Bangladesh out of the ongoing Asia Cup Thursday night in the UAE.
Put in to bat first, Bangladesh scored 183 and Sri Lanka chased it down with three balls to play and two wickets to spare.
Kusal Mendis (60 off 37) and captain Dasun Shanaka (45 off 33) led the Lankans to the next phase of the tournament.
In the last four overs, Sri Lanka needed 43 runs with Shanaka and Karunaratne at the crease. Mustafizur Rahman gave away 9 runs in the 17th over, and Mahedi Hasan also conceded as many runs in the 18th.
Eabadot Hossain, who bagged three wickets in the match, conceded 17 runs in the 19th over. In the last over, Mahedi failed to defend eight runs.
Earlier, Bangladesh scored 183-7. Afif Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Mosaddek Hossain helped the Tigers post a total that they could defend.
Bangladesh changed their opening pair in the match, dropping Anamul Haque Bijoy and Mohammad Naim and paving the way for Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Sabbir Rahman.
The plan worked for the Tigers. However, Sabbir failed to impress despite hitting a four off the first ball he faced in international cricket after a break of three years.
Mehidy scored 38 off 26 balls with two sixes and two fours and Bangladesh scored 55-1 – the highest powerplay total in the ongoing Asia Cup so far.
After Sabbir fell, Mushfiqur Rahim failed once again (4 off 5).
Shakib scored 21 off 22 with three fours and completed 6,000 runs in T20s – both international and domestic.
In the first 10 overs, Bangladesh scored 85-3. In the next five overs, their score stood at 123-4.
Afif anchored Bangladesh during the middle overs. Before falling prey to Dilshan Madushanka, he scored 39 off 22 balls with four fours and two sixes. In the fifth wicket stand, Afif and Mahmudullah Riyad added 57 runs off 37 balls.
In the last five overs, Bangladesh scored 60 runs. Mosaddek scored 29 off 9 balls with four fours. Taskin Ahmed scored 11 off six balls with a six.
For Sri Lanka, Hasaranga and Chamika Karunaratne scalped two wickets each.
With this win, Sri Lanka qualified for the next phase of the Asia Cup as the second team after Afghanistan from Group B.
Bangladesh ended their Asia Cup campaign without a win.
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