The much-anticipated Bangladesh vs Afghanistan cricket series in 2023 will have a thrilling Test match, which will start on Wednesday (June 14, 2023), and end on Sunday (June 18, 2023). The match will be held at the Sher-E-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur, Dhaka. With a scheduled start time of 10:00 AM local time, cricket fans are eagerly anticipating the fascinating encounter between Bangladesh and Afghanistan teams. Head-to-head Test records: Bangladesh vs. Afghanistan Bangladesh and Afghanistan played only one Test previously. On September 5, 2019, Bangladesh faced Afghanistan in a Test match, resulting in a defeat for Bangladesh by a margin of 224 runs. In terms of Test statistics, Afghanistan currently holds the advantage over Bangladesh. Afghanistan arrived, they fought with determination and emerged victorious. Despite being the same Bangladesh team that triumphed over some of the top Test-playing nations on their home ground, Afghanistan showed its strength. Renowned for their remarkable progress in cricket, Afghans have written a new chapter in the history books, demonstrating their talent. Read more: Litton expresses pride on eve of Test captaincy Afghanistan scored 342 & 260 runs, and Bangladesh scored 205 & 173 runs. Rahmat Shah scored 102 runs in the first innings, which was the biggest score in that match. However, Rashid Khan was the man who defeated Bangladesh alone, as he took 11 wickets in total. Overview of Bangladesh and Afghanistan Test Squads Bangladesh Test Squad Against Afghanistan Litton Das will lead Bangladesh team for the upcoming one-off Test against Afghanistan. Bangladesh Cricket Board has selected two new players for the team, Shahadat Hossain and Musfik Hasan. However, the Tigers will boost their strength with regular players such as Mushfiqur Rahim, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taskin Ahmed, and more. But Shahadat Hossain and Musfik Hasan can play a key role if they are included in the starting squad. Shahadat usually plays as a middle-order batsman. He has displayed an impressive performance by scoring two half-centuries in two unofficial Test matches against West Indies A. Musfik, a promising fast bowler, got attention with a remarkable performance in the 2022-23 National Cricket League. He displayed his talent by claiming an impressive tally of 25 wickets throughout the season, maintaining a remarkable average of 15.92. One of his notable highlights was his exceptional display against Dhaka Division, where he took 8 wickets for 73 runs. Read more: BAN vs AFG Series 2023: Afghanistan Test Squad Analysis Further, Taskin Ahmed will also boost Bangladesh’s bowling side. He was previously left out of the squad for the Ireland Test due to a side strain but has made a comeback and has been included in the team. Furthermore, Zakir Hasan, who missed the Ireland Test in April, has also been included in the squad. Bangladesh will not get Shakib Al Hasan in the Test as he is recovering from a finger injury. So, this can be a weakness for the Bangladesh team. Afghanistan Test Squad Against Bangladesh Hashmatullah Shahidi has been named the captain of the Afghanistan cricket team for the upcoming Test match. The Afghanistan cricket team’s 15-man squad has been boosted by the inclusion of fast bowling duo Ibrahim Abdulrahimzai and Nijat Masoud, along with the young leg-spinner Izharulhaq Naweed. Additionally, Karim Janat, who was impressed with his exceptional all-round performance in the Ahmad Shah Abdali First Class Tournament, has received his first call-up to the national team. The team management has recognized his talent and potential, affording him an opportunity to shine at the highest level. Read more: BAN vs AFG Series 2023: Bangladesh Test Squad Analysis But, Afghanistan will not get their star player Rashid Khan due to injury. Apart from Rashid, some of the experienced players will also miss the Test, such as Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Mohammed Nabi, and Azmatullah Omarzai. Missing out these players can be a weakness for Afghans. BAN vs AFG Test 2023: Key Players Potential Players of Bangladesh Team The Bangladesh team will heavily rely on a few key players, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mushfiqur Rahim, and Mehidy Hasan Miraz, in the upcoming Test match against Afghanistan. Shanto, with his experience of 22 Test matches, has shown glimpses of brilliance, including a memorable innings of 163 runs against Sri Lanka. Despite a relatively quiet performance in the last Test against Ireland, his recent form suggests he has a great opportunity to showcase his skills against Afghanistan. Mushfiqur Rahim, currently in excellent form, played a crucial role in Bangladesh’s recent victory over Ireland. He scored a rapid half-century and emerged as the highest run-scorer for the home team. Read more: Litton to Lead Bangladesh in Afghanistan Test Mehidy Hasan Miraz, known for his all-around abilities, has been a consistent performer with both bat and ball. Despite scoring 55 runs and taking only 2 wickets in the last match against Ireland, Miraz’s batting skills have been commendable throughout his career. Accumulating 1197 runs in 38 matches, including a highest score of 103, he has proven his ability to convert starts into significant innings. Key Players of Afghanistan Team Rahmat Shah, Ibrahim Zadran, and Amir Hamza Hotak can play a vital role for Afghanistan in the upcoming Test. Rahmat Shah, with an appearance in all six Test matches for Afghanistan, has displayed excellent performances and impressive statistics. Accumulating 385 runs in 12 innings, with a highest score of 102, he has shown his ability to excel under pressure. Ibrahim Zadran, a standout player in Afghans Test cricket, has shown exceptional skills. With 356 runs in four matches and eight innings, including a highest score of 87, he has proven his ability to dominate opposing bowling attacks. Read more: BAN vs AFG Series 2023: Fixtures, Schedules, Teams, Head-to-Head Records Amir Hamza Hotak, a skilled left-arm spinner, has made significant contributions to Afghanistan’s Test team. Though he has played only three matches, his 16 wickets in six innings demonstrate his ability to destroy opposition batting line-ups. Who is Favorite to Win the Test Match? Bangladesh is the favorite in the Test match. Tigers have the advantage of playing on their home ground in Mirpur, where they previously lost a Test match against Afghanistan in 2019. They will be eager to balance the head-to-head record this time. Despite the absence of their iconic player, Shakib Al Hasan, Bangladesh has key players such as Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taskin Ahmed, and Shoriful Islam, who has shown good form in recent matches. Shanto has the potential to perform well, having scored a remarkable 163 runs against Sri Lanka in 2021. Mushfiqur and Miraz have also demonstrated their capabilities with the bat and ball, respectively. Taskin Ahmed, though less experienced in Tests, is expected to make an impact with his bowling. Read more: BCB to introduce its own TV channel Final Words Considering the unpredictable nature of cricket and the strengths of both teams, it is challenging to make a definitive prediction for the Bangladesh vs Afghanistan Test match in 2023. However, Bangladesh will likely aim to take revenge after its previous loss, while Afghanistan will seek to replicate its success. It will ultimately come down to the performance of the players and their ability to adapt to the conditions.

Bangladesh is going through a busy schedule in international cricket this year. The tour to Ireland in May is the last series of the ODI Super League cycle. The tour was supposed to take place in 2020. However, it was suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic situation. Bangladesh will fly to play the ODI away series against Ireland in the upcoming May month. However, the Irish will host the series against Bangladesh at Chelmsford of England, instead of hosting in their own field. Let’s explore some details of Ireland vs Bangladesh ODI series 2023. Bangladesh Tour of Ireland 2023 Schedule The first ODI will be held on May 9 at Chelmsford. The second ODI might be a day-night match on May 12 at the same venue. The third and final match, scheduled on May 14 will again be played in daylight.  The Bangladesh team will also play a warm-up match against Ireland in Cambridge on May 5 before the three-match ODI series.  Read More: Saudi Arabia plans to launch 'richest T20 league' Table: Schedule, and venue of IRE vs BAN ODI series 2023 Matches Date Time (Bangladesh Time) Venue Warm-up Match May 5, 2023 4:45 pm Cambridge 1st One Day May 9, 2023 4:45 pm The Cloud County Ground, Chelmsford 2nd One Day May 12, 2023 4:45 pm The Cloud County Ground, Chelmsford 3rd One Day May 14, 2023 4:45 pm The Cloud County Ground, Chelmsford Why does Ireland Choose England as A Venue to Host Bangladesh? This series against Bangladesh is very important for Ireland for the 2023 World Cup. If the Ireland cricket team can beat Bangladesh by 3-0, then they will get a chance to play the ODI World Cup 2023 directly. Otherwise, they will have to win the qualifier against Zimbabwe to participate in the World Cup.  And since it’s the rainy season in Ireland, they don’t want the weather to interrupt the game. According to the Cricinfo report, there is a high risk of rain in Ireland in May, and the “English Summer” has been renowned for rainless seasons for ages. That’s why Ireland wants to play in England so that no games get spoiled due to rain. Besides, the Ireland team may believe that matches played in England are more likely to get good results for them. Read More: Shakib Al Hasan named ICC Men's Player of the Month for March 2023 Ireland is in the 11th position in the Super League with 68 points from 21 matches. Sri Lanka is 10th with 81 points in 24 matches, South Africa is 9th with 98 points in 21 matches, and West Indies is eighth with 88 points in 24 matches. However, West Indies have no more matches left in the Super League. South Africa had 79 points at the end of the England series recently. But in the last ODI, they deducted a point due to their slow-over rate. It opens the door to new possibilities for Ireland.  According to the calculation, if Ireland beats Bangladesh 3-0, they will also have 98 points. Then the team that will be ahead in run rate will get the opportunity to play the World Cup directly. Currently, South Africa (-0.077) is ahead of Ireland (-0.382) in run rate. So, Ireland will surely try their best to fulfill their plan. Read More: Mushfiqur, Shakib see Improvements in ICC Rankings Ireland vs Bangladesh Head-to-Head Records in ODI After finishing the recent ODI series, Bangladesh and Ireland faced 14 times in total. So far, Bangladesh has won 9 matches, and Ireland has won two matches. Ireland’s last win was in 2010, while Bangladesh’s last win was last month in Sylhet. Out of these 14 matches, two matches had no results.  So, in terms of head-to-head record in ODIs, Bangladesh has a dominant 9-2 lead against Ireland. However, Ireland emerged victorious in their first-ever encounter during the 2007 Cricket World Cup. Final Words The upcoming Bangladesh tour of Ireland will be a very important series for Ireland as a 3-0 win may lead them to play the World Cup 2023 directly. The Bangladeshis living in the UK will get a chance to watch Bangladesh’s match live on the field after a long time. Since 2010, Bangladesh has not played any cricket matches in England except for ICC tournaments. Read More: Mrittunjoy earns call-up as BCB announces ODI squad for Ireland ODIs

Bangladesh finished a great series against Ireland. The tigers touched new heights in the first two matches as the team scored the highest total. Bangladesh wanted to demonstrate their power and expertise through its performance in the field by playing an aggressive style of cricket. And the plan worked well as the tigers won the three-match series by 2-0 against the young Ireland team. 2023 BAN vs IRE ODI Series Analysis In the Bangladesh vs Ireland series, Bangladesh won the three-match ODI series by 2-0. The first match was won by Bangladesh with a huge margin of 183 runs. The second match was washed away by rain, and Bangladesh got a 10 wicket victory in the last match. Considering the performance in three matches, Litton Das and Najmul Hossain Shanto have been very consistent. And as a new batter, Towhid Hridoy’s performance was also eye-catching. In addition to that, Shakib’s 93 for 89 in the first match was also remarkable. For the bowling part, Hasan Mahmud and Ebadot Hossian’s performance played a crucial role in winning the first and third matches. Overall, all the Bangladeshi players gave their best on the field. From Ireland, George Dockrell played a brilliant inning of 45 runs off 47 balls, including six fours in the first match. But the rest of the Irish batting lineup failed to perform in both games they batted. If we look at Ireland’s bowling in all three matches, Graham Hume was the only bowler that stopped Bangladeshi batters. Although Hume’s economy rate was quite high, he took 7 wickets in total. Read More: Shakib launches cancer foundation to support underprivileged patients Records and Achievement for Bangladesh We have seen aggressive cricket from both Bangladeshi batters and blowers. And In the eyes of captain Tamim, Bangladesh just completed the perfect series. Let's take a look at the accomplishments of this remarkable series. Biggest Win by Runs Bangladesh achieved a record-breaking victory in their first match, winning by an incredible 183 runs - the largest margin of victory in the nation's ODI history. After winning the toss, Ireland sent Bangladesh to batting, and the Tigers scored 338 runs. In response, the Bangladeshi bowlers stopped them to 155 runs. Shakib’s 7000 Runs Milestone After Tamim Iqbal, Shakib became the second Bangladeshi cricketer to cross 7,000 runs milestone in ODIs. Shakib achieved a remarkable feat with his 93-run score. He entered the field with 24 runs away from 7000 runs, and Shakib achieved the landmark easily. Mushfiqur Rahim’s 7000 Runs Mushfiqur Rahim scored a century in the second ODI, and he also crossed 7000 runs in ODI cricket. Mushfiqur has become the third batsman from Bangladesh to achieve 7000 runs landmark after Tamim and Shakib. He needed 55 runs to reach the milestone but achieved it with the century, and now Mushfiques total ODI runs are 7045. Read More: Analysis of Bangladesh T20 Squad Against Ireland Mushfiqur Rahim set another record in this match. He took five catches as the wicketkeeper in the first match. He has taken the most catches as a wicketkeeper in ODIs for Bangladesh. However, Khaled Masud Pilot had five dismissals with three catches and two stumpings against Kenya in 2006. Mushfiq’s Fastest Century In 2009, during a match in Bulawayo, Shakib achieved an impressive accomplishment by scoring a century in only 63 balls against Zimbabwe. Mushfiqur topped Shakib's 14-year record as he hit a century off just 60 balls in the second ODI. He achieved his ninth century in the last ball of the innings, scoring 14 fours and 2 sixes for a total of 100 runs.

Lionel Messi, often considered one of the greatest football players of all time, has once again been crowned The Best FIFA Men's Player award. This prestigious award, which recognizes the world's top footballer, was presented to Messi at a glitzy ceremony held in Paris. This is the second time that Messi has won the award after it got separated from the Ballon d’Or in 2016. The Argentine forward had an outstanding year, leading Argentina to the World Cup trophy, where he was also named the tournament's best player. A Brief History of The Best FIFA Men's Player Award The Best FIFA Men’s Player Award is an annual award presented by the world governing body of football, FIFA. It was established in 2016 as part of a revamp of the FIFA World Player of the Year prize, which was presented between 1991 to 2015. Initially, the FIFA awards were given to the world's best men's football players, while similar awards for both males and females were presented between 2001 and 2009. In 2010, the men's award was merged into the FIFA Ballon d'Or, while the women's award remained until 2015. After 2015, both men's and women's awards were integrated into The Best FIFA Football Awards. Read More: FIFA World Cup 2022: Messi’s Records, Argentina’s Road to Victory The award is presented to the player deemed to have performed the best in the previous calendar year, as determined by a voting process involving captains and head coaches of international teams, as well as journalists and fans. 25% of the total vote is held by each group. The inaugural winner of The Best FIFA Men's Player Award was Cristiano Ronaldo, who was then playing for Real Madrid. Ronaldo went on to win the award again in 2017, making him the only player to win it twice in the first three years of its existence. In 2018, Luka Modrić broke Ronaldo's streak by winning The Best FIFA Men's Player Award for the first time. After that, Messi won it in 2019. In 2020, Robert Lewandowski was awarded the title after an exceptional year with Bayern Munich. Read More: Messi voted best player at FIFA awards again Overview of Lionel Messi's Career in 2022 Messi passed a magical year in 2022. He appeared in 51 games for clubs and the national team. He scored 35 goals in total and had 35 assists. Among these 35 goals, he scored 17 goals for his club Paris Saint-Germain and 18 goals for Argentina. However, above all, his outstanding performance in the World Cup exceeds all his previous achievements. At the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, Argentina's Lionel Messi had a tournament to remember. In the opening match against Saudi Arabia, Messi scored from the penalty spot in a 2–1 defeat. In the next match against Mexico, Messi scored a low 20-yard strike and recorded an assist on Enzo Fernández's goal in Argentina's 2–0 win. In the last 16 games versus Australia, Messi scored the opening goal of the game on his 1,000th senior career appearance, becoming the most-capped South American (CONMEBOL member) footballer of all time. He also surpassed and equaled several FIFA World Cup and national team records.  Read More: Ronaldo set to face PSG, Messi in first game in Saudi Arabia In the quarter-final against the Netherlands, Messi assisted the first goal for Nahuel Molina with a reverse pass before scoring a penalty as the game ended 2–2 after extra time, and Argentina won 4–3 in the penalty shootout. In the semi-final against Croatia, Messi made a record-equalling 25th World Cup finals appearance, drawing level with Germany's Lothar Matthäus, and scoring the opening goal with a penalty before assisting Julián Álvarez’s goal in a 3–0 win. With his 11th World Cup goal, Messi overtook Gabriel Batistuta to become Argentina's all-time top scorer at the World Cup. Messi then declared the final against France to be his last World Cup appearance. Read More: Argentine foreign minister will visit Dhaka late Feb, asked to bring Messi with him: Momen Lionel Messi Won the Best FIFA Men's Player Prize For 2022 In 2022, Lionel Messi was awarded the Best FIFA Men's Player prize, making him the third individual to receive the honor twice, following in the footsteps of Cristiano Ronaldo (2016, 2017) and Robert Lewandowski (2020, 2021). The last time Messi won The Best award was in 2019. Lionel Messi made history at the 2022 Qatar World Cup, becoming the sixth player to score in every knockout round of the world cup. His impressive performance included 7 goals and 3 assists, with his most impressive contribution coming during the final at Lusail, where he scored a brace. It was a remarkable achievement for Messi, who had never accomplished such a feat in his international career prior to Qatar. Kylian Mbappé was another contender for this award. Mbappé had 44 points, while Messi won The Best with 52 points. Voting for the FIFA The Best men's awards took into account performances from August 2021 to December 2022, with a particular emphasis on the FIFA men's World Cup, which ended in December of the same year. The award ceremony was designed to recognize the efforts of all participants throughout the world cup as well as the club, ensuring that everyone's accomplishments were acknowledged. Following is the resulting breakdown for The Best FIFA Men’s Player 2022. Rank Player Points Coaches Captains Media Fans 1. Lionel Messi (PSG / Argentina) 52 728 717 836 1,345,851 2. Kylian Mbappe (PSG / France) 44 478 395 433 391,676 3. Karim Benzema (Real Madrid / France) 34 230 301 304 200,009 Read More: Bruised Ronaldo scores twice to edge showdown with Messi Final Words Lionel Messi's technical skills, breathtaking goals, and exceptional performances have earned him worldwide acclaim, making him a true legend in the world of football. His remarkable goalscoring record, his ability to lead his team to victory, and his commitment to the game make him a truly deserving recipient of The Best FIFA Men’s Player 2022.

England is visiting Bangladesh in March 2023 for a cricket series. The tour will feature three One Day Internationals (ODIs) and three Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is). This will be England’s first bilateral T20 series against Bangladesh since 2016 when they secured a 2-1 win in the ODIs. The tournament will start with the ODI series on March 1 and end on March 14 with the T20 series. Both teams have a rich history of producing some great games. But when it comes to head-to-head records, who holds the advantage? In this article, we will take a look at some key ODI records between BAN vs ENG and determine which team holds the upper hand. Key ODI Records So Far for England and Bangladesh The England cricket team has a rich history of success and is considered one of the top teams in world cricket. They have been a dominant force in the international cricket scene for many years, with a strong batting line-up and an impressive pace attack. As of January 29, 2023, England has played in a total of 775 ODIs, of which they had won 389, lost 347, tied 9, and experienced 30 no results, giving them an overall winning percentage of 52.81%. The team is also known for its consistent performance, having won several consecutive series against top-ranked teams. With a history of impressive performances, their influence is undeniable, and their place in the sport of cricket is unquestionable. Read More: Bangladesh vs England ODI Series 2023 Preview: Schedule, Fixtures, Team On the other hand, the Bangladesh cricket team has come a long way since its inception and has made significant strides in the international cricket arena. Despite being relatively new to the international cricket scene, Bangladesh has made its presence felt and established itself as a competitive team. In recent years, Bangladesh has shown great improvement in its ODIs, with several memorable victories against top-ranked teams. The team has a talented pool of cricketers who have proven their ability to take on the best in the world and emerge victorious. Despite a slightly lower overall win percentage compared to some of the top-ranked teams, Bangladesh has a number of noteworthy ODI records, including series victories against stronger teams and impressive individual performances. As of January 2023, Bangladesh played 403 one day matches and won 146 matches, giving them an overall winning percentage of 36.23% approximately. read More: BAN vs ENG Series 2023: England Squad Analysis Bangladesh vs England Head-to-Head Records Table: BAN vs England ODI match records so far Winner Margin Venue Match Date England 8 wickets Nairobi (Gym) Oct 5, 2000 England 7 wickets Chattogram Nov 7, 2003 England 7 wickets Dhaka Nov 10, 2003 England 7 wickets Dhaka Nov 12, 2003 England 10 wickets The Oval June 16, 2005 England  168 runs Nottingham June 21, 2005 England 5 wickets Leeds Jun 26, 2005 England 4 wickets Bridgetown Apr 11, 2007 England 6 wickets Mirpur Feb 28, 2010 England 2 wickets Mirpur Mar 2, 2010 England 45 runs Chattogram Mar 5, 2010 England 6 wickets Nottingham Jul 8, 2010 Bangladesh 5 runs Bristol Jul 10, 2010 England 144 runs Birmingham Jul 12, 2010 Bangladesh 2 wickets Chattogram Mar 11, 2011 Bangladesh 15 runs Adelaide Mar 9, 2015 England 21 runs Mirpur Oct 7, 2016 Bangladesh 34 runs Mirpur Oct 9, 2016 England 4 wickets Chattogram Oct 12, 2016 England 8 wickets The Oval Jun 1, 2017 England 106 runs Cardiff Jun 8, 2019 Bangladesh and England have been facing each other in international cricket since 2000, and their ODI head-to-head record is a piece of evidence of the one-sided nature of their contests. Both teams have played 21 ODI matches so far, with England leading the head-to-head record with 17 wins and 4 losses against Bangladesh. Read More: Australia bowled out for 263 on Day 1, India 21-0 at stumps One of the earliest and most memorable matches between these two teams was the 2005 NatWest Series match, where England emerged victorious by ten wickets. In 2010, Bangladesh made their first-ever ODI victory against England in a thrilling match, where England chased down a target of 236.

Pathaan is a highly anticipated Bollywood movie that has recently been released in theaters. The movie features Shah Rukh Khan in the lead role and has been directed by Siddharth Anand. The film has been making headlines for its impressive box office collection, which has been breaking records left and right. In this article, we will take a closer look at the Pathaan movie box office collection and explore the factors that have contributed to its success. Pathaan was released on January 25th, 2023. Since then, the movie has broken several records of recent blockbuster films. The film has received a positive response from audiences and critics alike, and this has translated into impressive box office numbers. According to a report by Box Office India, Pathaan earned Rs. 45.50 crores on its opening day, making it one of the highest opening day collections for a Bollywood film. This impressive start was followed by strong collections over the weekend, with the film earning Rs. 120 crores in its first three days. Read More: Michael Jackson's nephew to star in King of Pop biopic Earnings of Pathaan Film A breakdown of the day-to-day box office collection of Pathaan: Day 1 (Jan 25, 2023): Rs. 45.50 crore Day 2 (Jan 26, 2023): Rs. 50 crore Day 3 (Jan 27, 2023): Rs. 30 crore Day 4 (Jan 28, 2023): Rs. 25 crore Day 5 (Jan 29, 2023): Rs. 20 crore Day 6 (Jan 30, 2023): Rs. 18 crore Day 7 (Jan 31, 2023): Rs. 15 crore Read More: Halum, Tuktuki set to return in new season of Sisimpur

Have you ever imagined a goal feast, intense battles, thrilling 120 minutes, repeated twists and turns, and nerve-racking tiebreakers at the end of the FIFA World Cup 2022 final? Lionel Scaloni’s Argentina won the title with incredible success. Lionel Messi got the adorable golden trophy.  This is called destiny, Lionel Messi will lift the World Cup, but not in the easiest way. Countless dramas with a final test of nerve, perhaps the most incredible drama in the history of the World Cup final has ended with Messi lifting the trophy. Finally, Argentina’s 36-year wait for the world cup has ended. Who knows, maybe this tournament will end the debate about the great footballer of all time. Many people did not want to accept Messi as the best because he did not win the elusive World Cup trophy, and finally, he won that one too. Journey of Champion Argentina in the FIFA World Cup 2022 After many regrets, disappointments, and pains, Lionel Messi and his Argentina finally got hold of the World Cup. Millions of football fans around the world are sure to be very proud and happy. However, the journey was not very smooth, and it was a hell of a ride for Argentina. The 36 trophyless years are finished now. Let’s recap Argentina’s World Cup-winning journey. Dramatic Final After being ahead with two goals until 80 minutes, Argentina could not win in the first 90 minutes. An extra 30 minutes was not enough to bring out the result. Despite Lionel Messi’s double goal, Argentina failed to keep the lead. Kylian Mbappe’s hat trick brought France back into the game. In the end, a tiebreaker decided the outcome. After defeating the French, Messi finally kissed the trophy for new world champion Argentina. Albiceleste has become the world champion for the third time. Read More: FIFA mostly wins big but loses some trust at Qatar World Cup Mbappe equalized with two goals in 97 seconds after Argentina was ahead for 80 minutes in Sunday’s final at Lusail Stadium. Again Mbappe drew level 3-3 with a penalty after Messi’s second goal in extra time as Argentina went ahead again. Then Diego Maradona’s successors beat France by 4-2 goals in the tiebreaker. In the tiebreaker, both teams scored their first shot. After that, goalkeeper Martinez became a wall, blocking Kingsley Coman’s shot. Ahelia Tchouameni hit their third shot wide. Finally, Argentina erupted in joy when Gonzalo Montiel hit the target in Argentina’s fourth shot. And blue-white waves rise in Lusail stadium. The statistics also show how exciting the match was. At the same time, the image of the Argentine power and the turning of the French. Argentina was a little ahead in possession of the ball and a lot in attack. They took 20 shots on goal and 10 on target. France was half in these two places; Five targets out of 10 shots. Further, fouls have also happened; Argentina fouled 26, and France 19. Read More: Benzema posts tweet indicating international retirement

India's COVID-19 tally rose to 43,176,817 on Sunday, as 4,270 new cases were registered during the past 24 hours across the country, showed the federal health ministry's latest data. Besides, 15 deaths from the pandemic registered across the country since Saturday morning took the total death toll to 524,692. READ: India records 2,710 new COVID-19 cases, 14 more deaths There are still 24,052 active COVID-19 cases in the country with an increase of 1,636 active cases during the past 24 hours. So far, 42,628,073 people have been successfully cured and discharged from hospitals, of whom 2,619 were discharged during the past 24 hours.

From July to September 2021, the Bangladesh cricket team won three bilateral T20I series against Zimbabwe, Australia, and New Zealand, giving them a lot of confidence heading into the World Cup. Shakib Al Hasan had a stellar performance and set numerous records during those three series. He is on the verge of breaking two more on the international stage. Shakib can shatter those records during the ICC Twenty20 World Cup 2021 if he can regain his form. Two unique records that Shakib Al Hasan can break during the qualifying round of the upcoming T20 World Cup 2021 are discussed in this article. Two Records that Shakib Can Break in T20 World Cup 2021 Shakib Al Hasan's incredible consistency has propelled him to new heights on the international scene. Shakib may set two more records in the forthcoming T20 World Cup 2021. Let's have a look at these two records. Lasith Malinga’s Most T20I Wickets Record   All-rounder Shakib Al Hasan is two wickets away from being the first Bangladeshi player to take the most wickets in any format of the game. If Shakib takes two more wickets in the tournament he will surpass Sri Lankan great Lasith Malinga for the most T20I wickets. Shakib Al Hasan has 106 T20I wickets at a great average of 20.68 in 87 innings. On the other hand, Lasith Malinga took 107 T20 wickets at an average of 20.79 in 83 innings. Read Hasan Mahmud needs to go abroad for medical examination: BCB chief physician Top five most wicket-takers in T20I  Player Matches Inn Wkts BBI Ave Econ SR 5W Lasith Malinga 84 83 107 5/6 20.79 7.42 16.8 2 Shakib Al Hasan 88 87 106 5/20 20.68 6.73 18.4 1 Tim Southee 83 81 99 5/18 25.17 8.39 18.00 1 Shahid Afridi 99 97 98 4/11 24.44 6.63 22.10 0 Rashid Khan 51 51 95 5/3 12.63 6.21 12.10 2 https://www.espncricinfo.com/ First Player to have 600 Wickets and 12K Runs     Shakib Al Hasan would become the only cricketer in history to have 12,000 runs and 600 wickets on the international circuit if he takes two more wickets in the forthcoming ICC Twenty20 World Cup. Read IPL 2021: Scenarios of Playoffs Qualification for Eight Teams Only Jacques Kallis, Shahid Afridi, and Shakib Al Hasan have scored more than 10,000 runs and taken 500 wickets (across all formats). Shakib Al Hasan holds the record for being the fastest to reach this milestone.  Shakib will also become the first Bangladeshi and the 23rd player in international cricket history to reach the 600-wicket landmark. Among active players, he is currently the fifth-highest wicket-taker. Shakib Al Hasan has claimed 598 international wickets at an average of 28.47 in 397 innings for Bangladesh.   Sri Lankan great Muttiah Muralitharan currently holds the record for most international wickets (1,347). Australia’s Shane Warne is in second place with 1001 wickets, followed by India's Anil Kumble (956). Read Tamim set to fly for Nepal to take part in EPL Top five most international wickets (active players)     Player Matches Inn Wkts BBI Ave Econ SR 5W James Anderson 379 519 919 7/42 27.46 3.30 49.8 33 Stuart Broad 326 450 767 8/15 27.95 3.46 48.4 19 Ravi Ashwin 236 303 615 7/59 26.46 3.40 46.6 30 Tim Southee 305 370 603 7/33 29.70 4.00 44.5 16 Shakib Al Hasan 361 397 598 7/36 28.47 3.87 44.0 22 https://www.espncricinfo.com/ Bottom Line The world's top all-rounder is on the verge of breaking two important records. Therefore, Shakib Al Hasan will be motivated to do well in the forthcoming T20 World Cup 2021. He can set those records in the tournament's qualifying stage. Aside from Shakib, a number of Bangladeshi players will have the opportunity to achieve personal milestones at the mega event. Though the primary objective for Bangladesh Men's Cricket Team would be to finish top in Group B of the qualifying phase and advance to the Super 12 round.  Read IPL 2021: Will Shakib Al Hasan Play in a crucial MI vs. KKR match?

Former President Donald Trump has made no secret of his long list of political enemies. It just wasn’t clear until now how far he would go to try to punish them. Two House Democrats disclosed this week that their smartphone data was secretly obtained by the Trump Justice Department as part of an effort to uncover the source of leaks related to the investigation of Russian-related election interference. It was a stunning revelation that one branch of government was using its power to gather private information on another, a move that carried echoes of President Richard Nixon during Watergate. On Friday, the Justice Department’s internal watchdog announced that it was investigating the records seizure. And Democratic leaders in Congress are demanding that former top Justice officials testify before a Senate committee to explain why the iPhone records of Reps. Adam Schiff and Eric Swalwell, both Democrats, and their family members were secretly subpoenaed in 2018. The records of at least 12 people were eventually shared by Apple. The dispute showed that the rancorous partisan fights that coursed through the Trump presidency continue to play out in new and potentially damaging ways even as the Biden administration has worked to put those turbulent four years in the past. White House spokesman Andrew Bates said the conduct of Trump’s Justice Department was a shocking misuse of authority. “Attorneys general’s only loyalty should be to the rule of law — never to politics,” he said. The disclosure that the records had been seized raised a number of troubling questions. Who else may have been targeted? What was the legal justification to target members of Congress? Why did Apple, a company that prides itself on user privacy, hand over the records? And what end was the Trump Justice Department pursuing? READ: Online speech shield under fire as Trump Facebook ban stays The revelations also are forcing the Biden Justice Department and Attorney General Merrick Garland to wade back into a fight with their predecessors. “The question here is just how did Trump use his political power to go after his enemies — how did he use the government for his political benefit,” said Kathleen Clark, legal ethics scholar at Washington University in St. Louis. The effort to obtain the data came as Trump was publicly and privately fuming over investigations by Congress and then-special counsel Robert Mueller into his 2016 campaign’s ties to Russia. Trump inveighed against leaks throughout his time in office, accusing a “deep state” of working to undermine him by sharing unflattering information. He repeatedly called on his Justice Department and attorneys general to “go after the leakers,” including singling out former FBI Director James Comey and Schiff, now chairman of the House Intelligence Committee. In May of 2018, he tweeted that reports of leaks in his White House were exaggerated, but said that nonetheless, “leakers are traitors and cowards, and we will find out who they are!” Schiff and Swalwell were two of the most visible Democrats on the House Intelligence Committee, then led by Republicans, during the Russia inquiry. Both California lawmakers made frequent appearances on cable news shows. Trump watched those channels closely and seethed over the coverage. There’s no indication that the Justice Department used the records to prosecute anyone. After some of the leaked information was declassified and made public during the later years of the Trump administration, there was concern among some of the prosecutors that even if they could bring a leak case, trying it would be difficult and a conviction would be unlikely, one person told The Associated Press. That person, a committee official and a third person with knowledge of the data seizures were granted anonymity to discuss them. Federal agents questioned at least one former committee staff member in 2020, the person said, and ultimately, prosecutors weren’t able to substantiate a case. For decades, the Justice Department had worked to maintain strict barriers with the White House to avoid being used as a political tool to address a president’s personal grievance. For some, the Trump administration’s effort is more disturbing than Nixon’s actions during Watergate that forced his resignation. Nixon’s were done in secret out of the White House, while the Trump administration moves to take the congressmen’s records were approved by top Justice Department officials and worked on by prosecutors, who obtained secret subpoenas from a federal judge and then gag orders to keep them quiet. “The fate of Richard Nixon had a restraining effect on political corruption in America,” said Timothy Naftali, a Nixon scholar and former director of the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum. “It didn’t last forever, but the Republican Party wanted to cleanse itself of Nixon’s bad apples and bad actors.” The Republican Party is far too aligned with Trump to do that now, but it doesn’t mean Biden should let it go, Naftali said. “The reason to do this is not revenge,” Naftali said. “It’s to send a signal to future American lawyers they will be held accountable.” While the Justice Department routinely conducts investigations of leaked information, including classified intelligence, opening such an investigation into members of Congress is extraordinarily rare. A less rare but still uncommon tool is to secretly seize reporters’ phone records, something the Trump Justice Department also did. Following an outcry from press freedom organizations, Garland announced last week that it would cease the practice of going after journalists’ sourcing information. The subpoenas were issued in 2018, when Jeff Sessions was attorney general, though he had recused himself in the Russia investigation, putting his deputy, Rod Rosenstein, in charge of Russia-related matters. The investigation later picked up momentum again under Attorney General William Barr. Apple informed the committee last month that the records had been shared and that the investigation had been closed, but did not give extensive detail. Also seized were the records of aides, former aides and family members, one of them a minor, according to the committee official. The Justice Department obtained metadata — probably records of calls, texts and locations — but not other content from the devices, like photos, messages or emails, according to one of the people. Another said that Apple complied with the subpoena, providing the information to the Justice Department, and did not immediately notify the members of Congress or the committee about the disclosure. And the people whose records were seized were unable to challenge the Justice Department because the subpoenas went to Apple directly. The gag order was renewed three times before it lapsed and the company informed its customers May 5 what had happened. READ: Facebook suspends Trump for 2 years, then will reassess Apple said in a statement that it couldn’t even challenge the warrants because it had so little information available and “it would have been virtually impossible for Apple to understand the intent of the desired information without digging through users’ accounts.” Patrick Toomey, an attorney with the American Civil Liberties Union, said the seizure of congressional records was part of a series of Trump-era investigations that “raise profound civil liberties concerns and involve spying powers that have no place in our democracy.”