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West Indies A beat Bangladesh in 1st one-day
In the first unofficial one-day, the West Indies A beat Bangladesh A by four wickets on Tuesday at Gros Islet.
Bangladesh suffered a heavy batting collapse, dismissed just for 80 runs while batting first. Only three batters were able to reach a double-digit score, and the highest individual total was 25 scored by Jaker Ali.
Mohammad Naim, Saif Hassan, Mahmudul Hasan Joy and Sabbir Rahman failed to impress with the bat on a track with some grasses on it.
Read:Bangladesh to take on all ICC full members in next FTP
Right-arm medium pacer Justin Greaves bagged four wickets for the hosts while Anderson Phillip and Shermon Lewis took two wickets each.
In reply, West Indian batters also had a tough time on the crease. They lost six wickets to chase down a below-par total of 80 runs.
Bangladesh A’s pace-bowling duo, Mukidul Islam and Mrittunjoy Chowdhury, bagged two wickets each.
The remaining matches of the one-dayers will be played on August 18 and 20. All the matches will take place at the same venue.
Bangladesh to take on all ICC full members in next FTP
In the next cycle of the ICC Men’s Future Tour Programme (FTP), Bangladesh will take on all full members of the ICC, the new FTP published by the ICC revealed.
The next FTP will start in 2023 and end in 2027.
The announcement of the FTP, a result of a collective effort of the members with ICC’s support, ensures the certainty of cricket fixtures with the confirmation of all bilateral series across the three formats.
However, the exact dates of the series that Bangladesh would play will be finalised by the involving boards.
Bangladesh will make a tour of Ireland in June 2023, which will be followed by a home series of two Tests, three ODIs and three T20Is against Afghanistan in June. They also have a busy calendar in 2024 during which they will host Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe from February to April and then will play Afghanistan, Pakistan and India in away Tests mid-year.
Read:Unofficial Test between Bangladesh A, West Indies A ends in draw
A home Test series against South Africa and an away full tour of the West Indies (two Tests, three ODIS and three T20Is) are part of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 while the 2025-27 WTC finishes off for them with a challenging home series against England and an away series in Australia.
Bangladesh play New Zealand, South Africa and Sri Lanka at home in the 2023-25 WTC while touring India, Pakistan and the West Indies. In the 2025-27 cycle, they play England, Pakistan and the West Indies at home and have away series scheduled in Australia, South Africa and Sri Lanka. All of these series are part of the WTC.
Before the announcement of the men’s FTP, the ICC announced the first-ever women’s FTP was announced.
“I’d like to thank our Members for the effort that has gone into creating this FTP for the next four years. We are incredibly lucky to have three vibrant formats of the game, with an outstanding programme of ICC global events and strong bilateral and domestic cricket and this FTP is designed to allow all cricket to flourish,” ICC GM of Cricket Wasim Khan said in a press release published by the ICC.
“The 2023-2027 FTP is very pleasing for Bangladesh,” BCB Chief Executive Nizam Uddin Chowdhury said. “We have received a healthy share of matches against members across formats. This FTP is also a credit to the efforts of the ICC scheduling team and the member Boards and the cooperation between the stakeholders.”
Bangladesh are currently busy preparing for the Asia Cup 2022 starting on August 27 in the UAE. The BCB has already announced a squad for the Asia Cup with Shakib Al Hasan being the captain.
Anderson doubts many more test cricketers will play at 40
England pacer James Anderson believes cricketers playing test matches in their 40s will soon be a thing of the past because of the changing nature of the sport.
Anderson, who turned 40 last month, made his test debut against Zimbabwe in May 2003 and has gone on to claim 657 wickets in 172 matches. He is still going strong and is set to lead the England attack in the first test of the three-match series against South Africa, starting Wednesday at Lord's.
Graham Gooch, an opening batter, was the last men's test player to play for England in their forties, making his final appearance at the age of 41 in November 1994. The last seamer to represent England in that age bracket was Les Jackson, who made the last of his two test appearances at the age of 40 — 12 years after his debut — in 1961.
Anderson said long-time teammate Stuart Broad, who is 36, might go on to be a 40-year-old test cricketer but doubts anyone else will.
"No one will be stupid enough,” Anderson said.
Read: ENG vs IND 2022: Bumrah breaks record as India dominate 5th Test
“Everything that has gone in the world with franchise cricket, the Hundred, short forms of the game, I can’t see anyone wanting to play test cricket for this long.”
Anderson was dropped for the tour of the West Indies in March before returning to the team this summer for the series against New Zealand and then the one-off test with India, where he claimed a 32nd five-wicket haul of his remarkable career.
Anderson said his passion for the game remains.
“I feel proud I’ve got to where I have. I feel fortunate as well that I’ve still got the love for the game and the desire to get better and still do the training and the nets and whatever else that comes with it,” he said.
“Because with a lot of people that’s the first thing that goes and that’s when you start slowing down and winding down. But for me, I feel like that passion is still there. So I feel fortunate for that. I feel fortunate that my body’s still functioning properly and allowing me to do the job that I love.”
Anderson has contemplated retirement, however.
“Probably (I thought about it) the last three tours of Australia,” he said, laughing.
“The biggest one is when you get an injury — the only time I’d ever think, ‘Can I be bothered going through the whole rehab process?’ A few years ago, I had quite a few calf issues. That’s when you’ve got to think about whether you want to do it or not."
Shakib Al Hasan: Expectations from Bangladesh’s T20 captain in Asia Cup 2022
After several days of hype surrounding the appointment of a new captain for Bangladesh national men's Twenty20 team, the BCB finally confirmed on Saturday (August 13) that Shakib will captain the team for the upcoming three international series, which include the Asia Cup 2022 in the UAE and the T20 World Cup 2022 in Australia. It may have been a risky move for the Cricket Board to choose a new captain at a time when two crucial events are approaching. The fact that the name is Shakib creates an air of hope. The expectations from the ace all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan and his record as Bangladesh's national male cricket team's T20 captain are discussed in this article.
Shakib’s record as Twenty20 captain of the Bangladesh national team
All-rounder Shakib Al Hasan was first appointed as captain when regular skipper Mashrafe Mortaza suffered a knee injury during the first Test of the West Indies tour in 2009. Shakib acted as captain for the remainder of the tour, which included a lone T20I as well. Under his captaincy, Bangladesh won all of their fixtures on the 2009 Caribbean tour. Shakib then captained Bangladesh in the 2010 ICC World Twenty20 and lost both of their group phase fixtures against Pakistan and Australia, respectively.
The BCB later scrapped Shakib from the captaincy and appointed Mushfiqur Rahim to lead the national side. Seven years later, in 2017, Shakib was re-appointed, but his second stint as T20 captain didn’t come out as expected. Bangladesh only won one series out of six under his captaincy from 2017 to 2019. In terms of stats, Shakib is the second-worst Twenty20 captain in Bangladesh.
Read Asia Cup 2022: SWOT Analysis of Bangladesh National Men’s T20 Cricket Squad
Bangladesh’s T20 captaincy record (at least 10 matches)
Player
Matches
Win
Loss
Percentage (%)
Mahmudullah Riyad
43
16
26
38.09
Mashrafe Mortaza
28
10
17
37.03
Mushfiqur Rahim
23
8
14
36.36
Shakib Al Hasan
21
7
14
33.33
Mohammad Ashraful
11
2
9
18.18
Source: https://www.espncricinfo.com/
Read Asia Cup 2022: Who are favourites to lift the trophy?
How will Shakib fare as Bangladesh’s T20 captain in 2022 Asia Cup?
Shakib has come a long way since making his international debut in 2006. He has seen many highs and lows in his 16 illustrious years of international cricket. At 35, he is nearing the end of his career and probably has a good two to three years left before hanging up his boots. Despite the fact that Shakib hasn’t achieved noteworthy successes as captain in T20Is, one can’t rule out the possibility that he will be a success in his third term as skipper. He has all the qualities and experience to lead the Bangladesh Twenty20 side. Here are some of his captaincy qualities that could make a difference for Bangladesh during the upcoming 2022 Asia Cup event.
Leadership Quality
Perhaps the most important element to being a captain is to have leadership qualities. Shakib is well respected and idolized by the young players in the Bangladesh squad. He has a strong influence in the dressing room in terms of making decisions. Therefore, there is no doubt about Shakib’s leadership capability.
Clear Vision
Shakib Al Hasan has a clear vision of what he demands from his players. He knows the players very well, their strengths and weaknesses. Shakib will consider a player’s playing ability in a particular role when making a game plan. It remains to be seen whether the player can fulfill his role during the game and how much of an impact he can have on the team. Shakib’s strong will as a leader will help Bangladesh's team to produce good performances in the forthcoming two big events.
Read Asia Cup 2022: What could Bangladesh’s squad look like?
Game Awareness
The ability to make sensible judgments is one of a competent captain's most crucial qualities. A captain must pay close attention to three crucial decisions during a match: field selection, bowling substitutions, and batting order rearrangement. Shakib's talent as a cricketer and intelligence are widely recognized. Shakib is far savvier than the former skipper, Mahmudullah Riyad, when it comes to knowing what to do in different match situations.
Way Forward
It is clear that Shakib's track record as the Bangladesh national team's T20 captain is not the best. The Bangladesh Cricket Board now has no better candidate than Shakib to replace Mahmudullah Riyad as T20 captain. The talented all-rounder is perhaps Bangladesh's finest player to date, having played Twenty20 cricket in different parts of the cricketing world. Shakib is the best candidate to captain the team since he can inspire the players and bring forth their best performances in the Asian Cup Cricket tournament.
In addition, he has an in-depth understanding of what it takes to overcome tougher opponents and unfamiliar conditions. Though only time will tell whether Shakib Al Hasan can meet the expectations as Bangladesh T20 captain in the Asia Cup 2022.
Read Asia Cup 2022 Schedule: Groups, full fixtures, venues
2nd four-day match between Bangladesh A & West Indies A team ends in draw
The 2nd unofficial four-day test match between touring Bangladesh A team and hosts West Indies A team ended in a draw on the 4th and final day at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium , Gros Islet in St Lucia on Saturday.After the match, the two-match first class series between the two teams ended in 0-0 draw.Sent into bat first, the 2nd string Bangladesh team, riding on a century by Saif Hasan, declared the first innings scoring 300 runs for 9 against hosts West Indies on the 3rd day (Friday).
Also read: Unofficial Test: Bangladesh A team declare 1st Innings for 300/9 against West Indies ABangladesh team reached three hundred marks featuring 146 runs by one down batsman Saif Hasan, who furnished his 348 balls innings with13 fours and four sixes. Besides, wicket keeper Jaker Ali (33), Shadman Islam (25), Mahmudual Hasan Joy (17), Zakir Hasan (15), Fazle Mahmud (14), captain Mohammad Mithun (14) and Mrittunjoy Chowdhury (14) were the other notable batsmen of Bangladesh reaching double figureColin Archibald and Anderson Phillip claimed three Bangladesh wickets each conceding 48 and 72 runs respectively. .In reply, West Indies A team, which was on batting with 43 for 2 in 18 overs on the 3rd day (Friday), scored 277 runs for the loss of five wickets in 115.1 overs when the bails were drawn for the 4th and final day (Saturday). Opener Tagenarine Chanderpaul hammed a century scoring 109 runs off 337 balls with the help of nine boundaries before he was retired hurt. Lower order Alick Athanaze contributed a polished 82 runs off 121 balls featuring seven boundaries to carry the home side in a respectable total.
Also read: Asia Cup 2022: SWOT Analysis of Bangladesh National Men’s T20 Cricket SquadNayeem Hasan captured three Caribbean wickets conceding 69 runs in his 42.1 overs spell while Mrittunjoy Chowdhury took two wickets for 38 runs.The three-match one-day series between two teams will be held on August 16, 18 and 20 at the same venue in Jamaica.
Asia Cup 2022: SWOT Analysis of Bangladesh National Men’s T20 Cricket Squad
The BCB named a 17-member squad for the upcoming Asia Cup 2022, which is to start on August 27 in the UAE. The ace all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has been selected as captain of Bangladesh for the tournament as well as for the forthcoming New Zealand tri-nation series and T20 World Cup in Australia. There have been a few surprises in the team Tigers squad. The SWOT analysis of the Bangladesh twenty20 team is discussed in this article.
SWOT Study of Bangladesh T20 Team for the 2022 Asia Cup Cricket
The BCB made some important decisions when picking players for the upcoming Asia Cup 2022 tournament. One of the key decisions was selecting a new captain for the game's shortest format.
Shakib Al Hasan's selection as Twenty20 skipper seemed all but assured after Bangladesh's series defeat to the West Indies in July. However, Shakib's appointment as captain had become complicated due to the player's commercial involvement with a betting site - BetWinner.
Read Asia Cup 2022: Who are favourites to lift the trophy?
The Bangladesh Cricket Board has taken a firm stance that to get a chance in the national squad, Shakib has to revoke his deal with the betting company. The ace all-rounder eventually agreed with the BCB’s proposal and, subsequently, he was announced as the new T20 captain of Bangladesh for the next three series—the Asia Cup, Tri-Nation series in New Zealand and the Twenty20 World Cup in Australia on Saturday (August 13).
The selectors picked 17 players for the tournament. Sabbir Rahman, Mohammad Saifuddin, and Mushfiqur Rahim were recalled in the Twenty20 setup, while pacer Ebadot Hossain was included in place of Shoriful Islam.
Sabbir Rahman’s inclusion was a major surprise as he last featured for Bangladesh in a T20I match against Afghanistan back in September 2019. Sabbir’s inclusion was mainly due to his reputation as being an aggressive-minded batter. He is likely to play the role of power-hitter in the death overs.
All-rounder Mohammad Saifuddin hasn't played for Bangladesh in a T20 match this year due to injury. Saifuddin has reportedly made enough progress to be taken into consideration for the Asia Cup team.
Najmul Hossain Shanto, Munim Shahriar, and Shoriful Islam were not selected, and Litton Das was excluded because of a hamstring injury.
Bangladesh Squad for the 2022 Asia Cup
Shakib Al Hasan (captain), Anamul Haque, Parvez Hossain Emon, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mahmudullah Riyad, Afif Hossain, Mosaddek Hossain, Sabbir Rahman, Nurul Hasan, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mahedi Hasan, Mohammad Saifuddin, Hasan Mahmud, Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed, Ebadot Hossain, Nasum Ahmed
Let’s analyze the Bangladesh Asia Cup 2022 squad’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.
Read Shakib captain for Asia Cup, T20 World Cup
Strengths: The return of experienced players and the diversified bowling attack
The statistics make it clear that Bangladesh's performance has declined after the 2021 World Cup. As a result, the Tigers' expectations for the Asia Cup are relatively low this time. However, Bangladesh can manage to put up a strong show during the main event if the players overcome their shortcomings and make a proper strategy based on the opponents.
The return of Shakib Al Hasan and Mushfiqur Rahim to the T20 squad will bolster confidence among the players. Both missed the last bilateral Twenty20 International series against Zimbabwe, which the Tigers lost 2-1. Shakib’s vast experience in the Twenty20 format and Mushfiqur Rahim’s solid presence in the middle-order will be key for Bangladesh during the tournament. Besides, former captain Mahmudullah Riyad could be a game-changing player if he finds his tune with the bat in the event.
The top three run scorers for Bangladesh against Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Afghanistan are Shakib, Mushfiqur, and Mahmudullah. Sabbir Rahman, who scored the most runs for Bangladesh against India, is also in the team.
Read Shakib cancels contract with Betwinner News after BCB warning
Most runs scorers in the T20 format by a Bangladeshi player against ICC full members from Asia (as on August 2, 2022)
Player
Opposition
Innings
Runs
HS
Ave
SR
50s
Sabbir Rahman
India
6
236
77
47.20
134.85
1
Shakib Al Hasan
Pakistan
9
292
84
41.71
127.51
3
Mushfiqur Rahim
Sri Lanka
10
296
72*
42.28
149.49
3
Mahmudullah Riyad
Afghanistan
7
169
45
24.14
121.58
0
Source: https://www.espncricinfo.com/
Read: Shakib captain for Asia Cup, T20 World Cup
Bangladesh’s bowling line-up has versatility and diversity, which is another important strength that can be effective during the tournament. They have five pacers, two left-arm orthodox spinners, two off-spinners, and three part-timers who have the ability to give a breakthrough when needed. All the players are well capable of putting up a strong display, especially in Asian conditions. They need to be fit and well-prepared in order to show their true potential in the main event.
Weaknesses: Shaky opening combination and lack of reliable power hitters
The BCB is in desperate need of a reliable opening pair after Tamim Iqbal decided not to play Twenty20 cricket last year. Since January 2021, the selectors have tried 10 players for the opening batter positions, but none of them have been able to permanently secure their spot on the team as opening batters. Therefore, Bangladesh’s main weakness in the tournament would be not having a solid opening pair.
Only two genuine openers have been picked for the upcoming tournament and they are Anamul Haque Bijoy and Parvez Hossain Emon. Anamul failed miserably in the Twenty20 format series against Zimbabwe, while Parvez played only one T20I match. Huge responsibilities will be on their shoulders as it seems both the players will open the innings for Bangladesh in all the matches. Will they be able to live up to the Tigers' high expectations?
Read Sri Lanka to host Asia Cup in UAE, ACC confirms
Another major weakness for Bangladesh is that they don’t have any genuine power hitters in the squad. The veteran Mahmudullah Riyad is arguably the best hitter in the squad, but he is currently out of form. That is why the selectors have picked Sabbir Rahman to play the power hitting role in the death overs. Sabbir has a reputation for making big shots and can be an asset to the Tigers. Besides, Mosaddek Hossain, Afif Hossain, Nurul Hasan, and Mahedi Hasan can all play big shots but have failed to show their true potential on the international stage.
Bangladesh’s middle-order batting performance (between 4 and 8) in the T20 format since January 2022 (Top five)
Player
Innings
Runs
HS
Ave
SR
50s
Afif Hossain
8
195
50
32.50
119.63
1
Mahmudullah Riyad
6
99
27
16.50
112.50
0
Nurul Hasan
4
76
42*
38.00
133.33
0
Najmul Hossain
3
72
37
36.00
109.09
0
Mosaddek Hossain
4
38
15
12.66
135.71
0
Source: https://www.espncricinfo.com/
Read Asia Cup 2022 Schedule: Groups, full fixtures, venues
Opportunities: Captain Shakib Al Hasan, two openers, Sabbir Rahman and Hasan Mahmud
The Asia Cup 2022 will be a great opportunity for newly appointed Captain Shakib Al Hasan to prove that he is the ideal person to lead the Bangladesh Twenty20 team. Shakib is a vastly experienced cricketer and knows what to do, especially in crisis moments. The ace all-rounder is expected to showcase his true potential as a leader in the main event.
The upcoming Asian Cup cricket competition is also important for the openers – Anamul Haque Bijoy and Parvez Hossain Emon. They will likely play all the games, and showing good performances with the bat will guarantee spots in the Twenty20 World Cup 2022. Therefore, both the top-order batters will be eager to display strong performances with the bat.
The competition is also important for middle-order batter Sabbir Rahman and right-arm pacer Hasan Mahmud. Sabbir will try to capitalize on his return to the Bangladesh national side after three years of absence, while Hasan Mahmud needs to display a strong performance with the ball in order to cement his place in the T20 setup. He had a nice international comeback in the series against Zimbabwe, picking up 3 wickets in two matches with a strike rate of 6.75.
Read Asia Cup 2022: What could Bangladesh’s squad look like?
Threats: Lack of form for Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman and Mahmudullah Riyad
Even though Taskin Ahmed and Mustafizur Rahman’s performances in the ODI format have been quite impressive this year, they haven’t been able to show the same form in Twenty20 cricket. Mustafizur Rahman has featured in all T20I matches for Bangladesh in the year 2022 but picked only 5 wickets with an economy rate of 8.25.
Taskin, on the other hand, has only played two matches. The right-handed bowler has an extremely high economy rate of 12.57 and no wickets to his credit. They are the front-line pace bowlers for Bangladesh and need to be in their best form in the tournament. Otherwise, the Tigers will be in danger of conceding too many runs, which potentially will lead to defeat.
Mahmudullah Riyad has received harsh criticism for not performing to the best of his ability in the recent international bilateral series. Riyad is a reliable batter, and his performance may aid Bangladesh in winning important games. No matter how viciously others may criticize him, experience is something you cannot buy. Therefore, Mahmudullah Riyad's inconsistent batting might pose yet another serious threat to the Tigers.
Read: Twenty20 World Cup 2022: 5 issues Bangladesh team should address
Aftermath
Bangladesh's recent performance in the Twenty20 format has been abysmal; they have won only two games out of eight so far this year. The Tigers' most recent Twenty20 International series loss to Zimbabwe raises questions about their ability in the game's shortest format.
Bangladesh's primary aim in the Asia Cup 2022 cricket competition is to reach the Super Four round. Will they be able to compete well in Group B against Sri Lanka and Afghanistan to qualify for the Super Four? The SWOT analysis of the Bangladesh twenty20 team predicts that Bangladesh are capable of winning their group and advancing to the next phase if the players carry out the game plan as planned on the field.
Unofficial Test: Bangladesh A team declare 1st Innings for 300/9 against West Indies A
Touring Bangladesh A team, riding on a Saif Hasan century, declared the first innings scoring 300 runs for 9 in the first innings of the 2nd unofficial test against hosts West Indies on the 3rd day of the four-day affairs at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium , Gros Islet in St Lucia on Friday. Sent into bat first, Bangladesh reached three hundred marks featuring 146 runs by one down batsman Saif Hasan, who furnished his 348 balls innings with13 fours and four sixes.
Read: Mahedi aims to take a bigger role in Bangladesh teamBesides, wicket keeper Jaker Ali (33) and opener Shadman Islam (25) were the other notable batsmen for Bangladesh.In reply, West Indies A team lost two wicket scoring 43 runs in 18 overs on the day.
New Zealand beats Windies by 90 runs, leads T20 series 2-0
Glenn Phillips struck a half century from 33 balls to propel New Zealand to a 90-run win over the West Indies in the second Twenty20 international on Friday, clinching the three-match series with a 2-0 lead.
After reaching his fifth T20 half century, Phillips went on to 76 from 40 balls and led New Zealand to 215-5 as it batted after winning the toss, exceeding the 185-5 that was a winning total in the first match of the series. His innings included six sixes and four fours.
The West Indies managed only 125-9 in reply, lacking the partnerships that underpinned a New Zealand total which was the highest by a visiting team against the West Indies in a T20 in the Caribbean.
Phillips put on 71 for the third wicket with Devon Conway who made 42 from 34 balls and 83 with Daryl Mitchell who made 48 from 20.
The West Indies’ best were stands of 35 for the seventh wicket between Romario Shepherd and Rovman Powell which began when the home team was 40-6 and the match probably was already lost. Hayden Walsh (10) and Obed McCoy (23) put on 38 in an unbroken stand for the last wicket.
Phillips put to good use his knowledge of conditions at Sabina Park, which is his home ground in the Caribbean Premier League.
“Coming back to Sabina Park is amazing. I’ve got great memories here,” Phillips said in a television interview. “Being able to get a 50 for my country over here in front of a crowd which I really love is definitely very special for me.
“Credit to the West Indies for the way they bowled up front with the new ball which was really, really good in terms of taking the pace off the ball when it was new and harder. As it got older the pitch became a bit nicer to bat on.”
Seven West Indies wickets fell to spin bowlers, including the first four of the innings.
Read: West Indies Suffer Innings Defeat; New Zealand Win Series Against England
Mitchell Santner, who was Man of the Match for his 3-19 in the first match, took a wicket with his first ball and two wickets in his opening over to set back the West Indies’ run chase.
Off spinner Michael Bracewell, who replaced fast bowler Lockie Ferguson in the New Zealand lineup, also took a wicket with his first delivery, dismissing captain Nicholas Pooran (1) as the West Indies slumped to 12-3 at the start of the fourth over.
Santner and Bracewell both finished with 3-15 while Ish Sodhi took 1-36. Tim Southee took the only wicket which fell to a fast bowler, removing Odean Smith at the tail and returning 1-34.
Shimron Hetmeyer was the first batsman not to fall to a spin bowler, run out by a direct hit at the bowlers end by New Zealand captain Kane Williamson. The West Indies were 28-5 at that point and couldn’t recover.
“We just didn’t show up today,” Pooran said. “They batted us out of it and we couldn’t see our way with the bat. We had to stay in the game. It just didn’t start well for us. We are struggling but the more cricket we play our performance will grow.”
The final T20 will be played on Sunday at the same venue, followed by three one-day internationals.
Shakib captain for Asia Cup, T20 World Cup
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) Saturday named Shakib Al Hasan as the Bangladesh T20 team captain.
The all-rounder will now lead the Bangladesh team in the Asia Cup, starting on August 27 in the UAE, the T20I tri-series in New Zealand, starting on October 7, and the T20 World Cup later this year in Australia, Jalal Yunus, chairman of the cricket operations of the BCB, said Saturday.
Shakib met with BCB President Nazmul Hasan Saturday afternoon.
"Shakib has been named captain of the Bangladesh T20I team till the T20 World Cup," Jalal said. "Before making the decision, we discussed it with the board president, members, and selectors."
Shakib recently signed a business contract with a news website called Betwinner News owned by a betting company.
Read: BCB to Shakib: Quit Betwinner News or get out of national team
According to the BCB's regulation, no cricketer can work for any organisation that is involved in betting-related activities.
Also, every player needs to take the permission of the board before partnering with any organisation as an ambassador. But Shakib did not do so while teaming up with Betwinner News.
"Shakib understood his mistake. He thinks he had been misguided to sign a contract with that kind of company," Jalal said.
The BCB's decision to appoint Shakib, who had made the same kind of mistakes before, as the T20 captain of Bangladesh came as a surprise to many. Shakib is the captain of the Bangladesh Test team as well.
The International Cricket Council banned the all-rounder in 2018 for "failing to report corrupt approaches." He accepted three charges relating to requests for "inside information for betting purposes."
"It's not right to make a compromise with a player who broke disciplines," Jalal added. "But since he said he would not make the same mistake again, we appointed him as the captain for the sake of the team."
The BCB also announced the squad for the Asia Cup. Right-handed batter Sabbir Rahman made a comeback to the national team. He played his last international match in 2019. Also, Mohammad Saifuddin and Nurul Hasan Sohan were added to the team.
Both Saifuddin and Nurul were suffering from injuries. While Saifuddin was out of action for a long time, Nurul played his last match during Bangladesh's recent Zimbabwe tour. However, Nurul's inclusion is subject to a full recovery from injury.
Left-handed batter Parvez Hossain Emon was added to the team too. He made his T20 debut during the Zimbabwe tour.
Liton Das, one of Bangladesh's best batters in every format of the game, was left out of the team due to a hamstring injury. His injury paved the way for Sabbir who was once considered Bangladesh's best T20 batter.
Bangladesh squad for T20 Asia Cup
Shakib Al Hasan (captain), Anamul Haque Bijoy, Mushfiqur Rahim, Afif Hossain, Mosaddek Hossain, Mahmudullah Riyad, Sheikh Mahedi Hasan, Mohammad Saifuddin, Hasan Mahmud, Mustafizur Rahman, Nasum Ahmed, Sabbir Rahman, Mehdi Hasan Miraj, Ebadot Hossain, Parvez Hossain, Nurul Hasan and Taskin Ahmed.
Read: Shakib cancels contract with Betwinner News after BCB warning
Shakib cancels contract with Betwinner News after BCB warning
All-rounder Shakib Al Hasan cancelled his contract with Betwinner News after the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) took a stern position against his contract with the betting company brand.
"Shakib sent us a letter confirming the cancellation of his contract with that company," BCB CEO Nizamuddin Chowdhury told UNB Thursday.
According to BCB's regulation, no cricketer can work for any organisation that is involved in betting-related activities.
Also, every player needs to take the permission of the board before partnering with any organisation as an ambassador. But Shakib did not do so while teaming up with Betwinner News.
Read: BCB to Shakib: Quit Betwinner News or get out of national team
"We have a zero-tolerance policy against betting and betting-related activities," BCB President Nazmul Hassan Papon told the media earlier in the day. "If Shakib continues his contract with the betting organisation, we will not consider him for the national team."
Meanwhile, the BCB is yet to announce the Bangladesh squad for the Asia Cup due to its issue with Shakib.
Nazmul said the board will announce the squad by Saturday.