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With only 23 days left for this year's T20 Asia Cup, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is yet to name a captain for the national team. BCB President Nazmul Hasan said they will announce a new captain for the Asia Cup within the next few days. "We have a few names to consider and also have Mahmudullah Riyad on our list," Nazmul told the media after a board meeting Thursday. Nazmul hinted that they have four names on their list: Shakib Al Hasan, Riyad, Nurul Hasan Sohan and Liton Das. Read: Asia Cup 2022 Schedule: Groups, full fixtures, venues Ahead of the three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe, Bangladesh named wicketkeeper-batter Nurul Hasan Sohan as their T20I captain. He led Bangladesh in the first two matches of the series. During the second match of the series, he took a blow to his finger and was ruled out of the series. Sohan is not a part of the Bangladesh team that will play a three-match ODI series against Zimbabwe, starting Friday. The Asia Cup will begin on August 27 in the UAE. Bangladesh will play their first match against Afghanistan on August 30 and their second match on September 1 against Sri Lanka

Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal said they will try to play their best cricket against Zimbabwe in the three-match ODI series, starting Friday at the Harare Sports Club. Ahead of the ODI series, Bangladesh played a T20I series against the hosts and lost it 2-1. "Zimbabwe are a tough team to beat on their home soil," Tamim said Thursday. "However, we are a bit ahead of them. But the team that plays better cricket on the match day wins it." "They won the T20I series because they played better cricket. We will have to play our best cricket if we want to beat them in the ODIs." Bangladesh's last ODI defeat against Zimbabwe came in 2013. The Tigers have won 19 ODIs in a row against Zimbabwe. Before the Zimbabwe series, Bangladesh played their last ODI series in South Africa and registered their first-ever ODI series win there. Under the captaincy of Tamim, Bangladesh won six of their last seven ODI series. Read: Is there any potential suitor to replace Tamim Iqbal in T20I cricket? "We have to do what we have been doing for a long time," Tamim said. "Also, we need to rectify the mistakes that we made before." The first match of the series will start Friday at 1:15pm (Bangladesh time). The other two matches will be played on August 7 and 10 at the same time. All the matches of this series will take place at the same venue.

Will the Twenty20 International series loss to Zimbabwe hamper Bangladesh’s performance in the ODI series? By looking at Bangladesh’s recent one-day international series results, Zimbabwe shouldn’t have any chance in the 3-match 50-overs series. The BAN vs ZIM 1st ODI 2022 will be held on Friday (August 5) at the Harare Sports Club in Harare. The Tamim Iqbal-led Tigers are eyeing a dominant performance over the Zimbabwean side, who have only one ODI win so far in the year 2022. The first ODI preview of 2022 Bangladesh and Zimbabwe ODI Series is discussed in this article. Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe 2022: First ODI match preview  The statistics from January 2021 show that Bangladesh have an impressive record in the ODI format despite their struggles in the Test and T20 formats. It demonstrates how at ease Bangladesh's players are playing 50-over cricket. Captain Tamim Iqbal has done well and he is on the verge of setting a new record of winning the most consecutive ODI series for Bangladesh. On the other hand, Zimbabwe have a solitary ODI win this year and that victory came against Sri Lanka in January.  The hosts have to come up with a better plan to discard the visiting side’s game plan and take control of the game. The edge goes to Team Tigers since they have more victories over the Chevrons in one-day internationals played in Zimbabwe. However, Zimbabwe have an advantage over Bangladesh in head-to-head records at the Harare Sports Club ground, where all of the series' matches will be played. The BAN vs ZIM 1st ODI 2022 will kick off at 1.15 p.m. (Bangladesh Standard Time) on Friday. Read England to play 7 T20s in Pakistan next month Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe h2h ODI stats at Harare Sports Club (as on August 4, 2022) Match Bangladesh Win Zimbabwe Win 20 9 11    Source: https://www.espncricinfo.com/ Bangladesh In the one-day format, Zimbabwe is not a strong opponent for Bangladesh. They haven’t lost an ODI against Zimbabwe since 2014, winning 19 consecutive matches. They are expected to continue this unbeaten streak in this series as well. The team management should trust the fringe players and give them an opportunity to showcase their ability on the international stage. However, captain Tamim may not want to take any risk and is likely to field his best eleven in the first match. Any kind of experiment may come later if Bangladesh can seal the series with a game in hand. Predicted playing XI Top-Order: Tamim Iqbal (captain), Litton Das, Najmul Hossain Shanto,  Middle-Order: Mushfiqur Rahim (wicket-keeper), Mahmudullah Riyad, Afif Hossain, Mosaddeck Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz,  Lower-Order: Taijul Islam, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam.   Read Zimbabwe clinch maiden T20I series win over Bangladesh Zimbabwe The Zimbabwean national ODI team has a horrendous ODI record against Bangladesh in the past eight years. What better opportunity than the BAN versus ZIM 1st ODI 2022 for Zimbabwe to end Bangladesh's winning streak in the series? The Zimbabwe one-day team is expecting to carry on their T20I series momentum in the 50-over contest and stun the Tigers. The visiting side will be under huge pressure in the remainder of the series if the hosts pull off a memorable victory in the first ODI. Predicted playing XI (based on their most recent ODI match) Top-Order: Innocent Kaia, Wessley Madhevere, Craig Ervine (captain),  Middle-Order: Dion Myers, Sikandar Raza, Regis Chakabva (wicket-keeper), Ryan Burl, Milton Shumba,  Lower-Order: Tendai Chatara, Blessing Muzarabani, Tanaka Chivanga. Read Asia Cup 2022 Schedule: Groups, full fixtures, venues Aftermath   Bangladesh's main targets in the series against Zimbabwe will be to win a record six consecutive ODI series, attain a few personal milestones, and test the skill level of the fringe players to find the proper balance for the ODI team. Bangladesh have a strong chance of achieving all of them, and they can psychologically put pressure on the hosts by putting on an authoritative display in the BAN vs ZIM 1st ODI 2022 on August 5. In contrast, Zimbabwe can take some inspiration from their 2-1 T20I series victory over Bangladesh. They should have faith that they can win the first match, which would add spice to the series. 

Asia's men’s cricket championship is finally slated to start on August 27 in the United Arab Emirates after being repeatedly postponed due to the COVID-19 epidemic. The full Asia Cup 2022 schedule was released on August 2 by the ACC. The fifteenth edition of the Asia Cup was planned to take place in Pakistan in September 2022. The ACC later revealed that Sri Lanka will host the 2022 Asia Cup while Pakistan will host the 2023 edition. However, Sri Lanka will not be able to host the event in their country due to the political and economic crisis. Instead, the tournament will be held in the United Arab Emirates from August 27 to September 11. Let's look at the 2022 Asia Cup's teams, groups, full fixtures, and venues. Who will play whom in the Asia Cup 2022 group phase? With the Twenty20 World Cup in mind, the fifteenth edition of the Asia Cup will be played in the T20 format. There will be two groups in the forthcoming 2022 Asia Cup. India, Pakistan, and the winner of the qualifier will play in Group A. On the other hand, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan will take on each other in Group B. The final phase of the qualifier competition will be held just before the main event. The teams who will compete in the qualifier are the UAE, Kuwait, Singapore, and Hong Kong. The champion team from the qualifier will advance to the main event of the Asia Cup 2022. Read Sri Lanka to host Asia Cup in UAE, ACC confirms The top two teams in each group will advance to the Super Four round, where each team will play against each other. The top two teams in the points table from the Super Four round will qualify for the final. India and Pakistan are expected to qualify from Group A, while there will be stiff competition between Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Afghanistan in Group B to earn a place in the next phase. Venues for the 2022 Asia Cup After Sri Lanka’s inability to host the Asia Cup 2022, the UAE was the most preferable option for ACC. On July 27, the Asian Cricket Council confirmed that the fifteenth edition of the Men’s Asia Cup competition will be held in the UAE. This is the fourth time the United Arab Emirates will organize a men’s Asia Cup event. Six nations will compete in the main event of the Asia Cup Cricket competition in 2022. There will be a total of 13 matches, including the final. Two venues in the UAE, Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai and Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah, will host the entire tournament. Dubai will host ten matches, while Sharjah will host the rest of the three matches. No matches will be played at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi. Read Zimbabwe clinch maiden T20I series win over Bangladesh Asia Cup 2022 Venues with Notable T20I Stats    Dubai International Cricket Stadium Sharjah Cricket Stadium Capacity 25,000 16,000 International Matches 75 25 Highest Team Totals 211 215 Lowest Team Totals 55 44 Bat First Won 35 15 Field First Won 39 9 Highest Successful Run Chase 183/5 172/5 Average Score Batting First 143 150 Highest Individual Innings 93 (Martin Guptill) 118* (Mohammad Shahzad) Best Bowling Figures (innings) 5/14 (Imad Wasim) 5/13 (Samiullah Shinwari)    Source: https://www.espncricinfo.com/ Read Ryan Burl hits fifty as Zimbabwe post 156 Complete fixtures for the Asia Cup 2022 As per the Asia Cup 2022 schedule, the tournament will be opened with a match between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan on August 27. Bangladesh will play their first match against Afghanistan on August 30. Besides, the most anticipated contest in the group stage between India and Pakistan will be held on August 28 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The championship match will be held in Dubai on September 11. All the matches of the tournament will start at 8 p.m. (Bangladesh Standard Time). Here is the full fixture for the 15th edition of the Asia Cup. Asia Cup 2022 full fixtures Date Match Venue  August 27 (Saturday) Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan Dubai August 28 (Sunday) India vs Pakistan Dubai August 30 (Tuesday) Bangladesh vs Afghanistan Sharjah August 31 (Wednesday) India vs Qualifier Winner Dubai September 1 (Thursday) Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Dubai September 2 (Friday) Pakistan vs Qualifier Winner Sharjah September 3 (Saturday) Winner B1 vs Runner-Up B2 Sharjah September 4 (Sunday) Winner A1 vs Runner-Up A2 Dubai September 6 (Tuesday) Winner A1 vs Winner B1 Dubai September 7 (Wednesday) Runner-Up A2 vs Runner-Up B2 Dubai September 8 (Thursday) Winner A1 vs Runner Up B2 Dubai September 9 (Friday) Winner B1 vs Runner-Up A2 Dubai September 11 (Sunday) Final Dubai    Source: https://www.espncricinfo.com/ Read England to play 7 T20s in Pakistan next month A look back at past winners of the men’s Asia Cup cricket The first edition of the Asia Cup cricket competition was staged in the year 1984 in the United Arab Emirates. India won the inaugural edition of the tournament, while Sri Lanka finished second. Sri Lanka are the only country to have taken part in all editions of the tournament. Bangladesh, Pakistan, and India have participated 13 times. India have dominated the Asia Cup competition with a record 7 titles. Sri Lanka have won the tournament five times, while Pakistan have won it twice. Bangladesh have hosted the Asia Cup men’s cricket tournament a record five times, but they have never won it. However, Bangladesh’s recent record in the competition has been quite impressive. They have reached the final thrice in the previous four events but lost the finals to Pakistan (2012) and India (2016, 2018). Read Zimbabwe opt to bat first in series decider The first twelve editions of the Asia Cup were in the ODI format. In 2016, the Asia Cup was hosted in a Twenty20 format for the first time. India won the inaugural T20 format Asia Cup by beating Bangladesh in the final by eight wickets. The 2022 edition will be the second time an Asia Cup will be held in the shortest format of the game. Let’s take a look at the past winners and runner-ups of the Asia Cup cricket competition. Asia Cup: Roll of Honour Year Host Champion Runner Up  1984 UAE India Sri Lanka 1986 Sri Lanka Sri Lanka Pakistan 1988 Bangladesh India Sri Lanka 1990/1991 India India Sri Lanka 1995 UAE India Sri Lanka 1997 Sri Lanka Sri Lanka India 2000 Bangladesh Pakistan Sri Lanka 2004 Sri Lanka Sri Lanka India 2008 Pakistan Sri Lanka India 2010 Sri Lanka India Sri Lanka 2012 Bangladesh Pakistan Bangladesh 2014 Bangladesh Sri Lanka Pakistan 2016 Bangladesh India Bangladesh 2018 UAE India Bangladesh    Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asia_Cup Read South Africa’s Rabada injured ahead of England series Aftermath Asian countries have experience of playing international fixtures in the UAE, so neither team will face any major trouble adjusting to the conditions. The Asia Cup 2022 schedule confirms a blockbuster India vs Pakistan contest in the group stage, which many have regarded as a dress rehearsal for the final. The Indian cricket team has always dominated the Asia Cup cricket tournament, while Sri Lanka and Pakistan are in second and third position, respectively, in terms of overall performance. Bangladesh have performed well in recent tournaments, reaching three of the last four. In this year’s event, India will once again start as hot favourites and Pakistan will be their main competitor to clinch the title.

Zimbabwe clinched their maiden T20I series win over Bangladesh on Tuesday at Harare Sports Club.   Bangladesh needed to score 157 to win the series, but the visitors tumbled for 146 and lost the match by 10 runs.    Before today's match, Zimbabwe won the first match of the series as well. Bangladesh won the second match that had helped them to level the series.   Atif Hossain scored the highest of 39 for Bangladesh, but that wasn't enough to avoid a thumping defeat.    Anamul Haque Bijoy failed once again in this match which raised a serious question about his ability at the international level. Mahmudullah Riyad, who wasn't part of the squad initially, played this match but failed to Impress.    For Zimbabwe, Victor Nyauchi bagged three wickets while Brad Evans took two wickets.  Read: BAN vs ZIM T20I Series 2022: Bangladesh’s predicted playing XI for 3rd match   Earlier, riding on the 28-ball 54 from Ryan Burl, Zimbabwe posted 156 for eight in 20 overs.   Along the way to hitting the fifty, Burl scored 34 from an over of Nasum Ahmed with five sixes.    Like the first two matches of the series, Zimbabwe won the toss and opted to bat first. They lost six wickets while scoring 67 runs in 13 overs.    But in the next five overs, they scored 79 runs thanks to outstanding batting from Burl.    Zimbabwe had a decent start of 29 runs. But after that, they suffered a collapse to the Bangladeshi bowlers. At one point, it seemed that Bangladesh would wrap them under the 100-run mark.    Along with Burl, Luke Jongwe also did well with the bat scoring 35 off 20 balls with four fours and two sixes.    For Bangladesh, Mahedi Hasan and Hasan Mahmud bagged two wickets each conceding 28 runs each. Nasum Ahmed conceded 40 runs in just two overs.    Bangladesh made three changes in this match. Parvez Hossain Emon is getting his maiden international cap this match replacing Munim Shahriar. Nasum Ahmed and Mahmudullah Riyad are also taking the field replacing Nurul Hasan Sohan and Shoriful Islam.   Before the series decider, Zimbabwe won the first match of the series by 17 runs, and in the second match, Bangladesh won by seven wickets.   Mosaddek Hossain Saikat was leading Bangladesh in today's match. He replaced Nurul Hasan as the captain. Nurul suffered a blow in his finger and was ruled out of the tour.   Both the teams will now lock horns in a three-match ODI series starting from August 5. The Bangladesh ODI team has already reached Harare. 

Riding on the 28-ball 54 from Ryan Burl, Zimbabwe posted 156 for eight in 20 overs against Bangladesh in the third and final T20I of the three-match series on Tuesday at Harare.  Along the way to hitting the fifty, Burl scored 34 from an over of Nasum Ahmed with five sixes.  Like the first two matches of the series, Zimbabwe won the toss and opted to bat first. They lost six wickets while scoring 67 runs in 13 overs.  But in the next five overs, they scored 79 runs thanks to outstanding batting from Burl.  Read:Zimbabwe opt to bat first in series decider Zimbabwe had a decent start of 29 runs. But after that, they suffered a collapse to the Bangladeshi bowlers. At one point, it seemed that Bangladesh would wrap them under the 100-run mark.  Along with Burl, Luke Jongwe also did well with the bat scoring 35 off 20 balls with four fours and two sixes.  For Bangladesh, Mahedi Hasan and Hasan Mahmud bagged two wickets each conceding 28 runs each. Nasum Ahmed conceded 40 runs in just two overs.  Bangladesh made three changes in this match. Parvez Hossain Emon is getting his maiden international cap this match replacing Munim Shahriar. Nasum Ahmed and Mahmudullah Riyad are also taking the field replacing Nurul Hasan Sohan and Shoriful Islam. Before the series decider, Zimbabwe won the first match of the series by 17 runs, and in the second match, Bangladesh won by seven wickets. Mosaddek Hossain Saikat is leading Bangladesh in today's match. He replaced Nurul Hasan as the captain. Nurul suffered a blow in his finger and was ruled out of the tour.

England will tour Pakistan for the first time in 17 years when it plays seven Twenty20s next month in Karachi and Lahore. Karachi will host four T20s from Sept. 20-25 and Lahore will host the remaining three from Sept. 28-Oct. 2. England last toured Pakistan in 2005, while Pakistan twice hosted in the United Arab Emirates in 2012 and 2016. Last year, England was due to tour Pakistan just before the T20 World Cup but withdrew citing “bubble fatigue” and unexplained security concerns. “England ... playing the shortest format in the leadup to the men’s T20 World Cup in Pakistan will not only help the team management to finalise their preparations, but will also set the tone for December’s three-test series,” Pakistan Cricket Board director international cricket Zakir Khan said in a statement on Tuesday. Read: South Africa’s Rabada injured ahead of England series England will return to Pakistan after the T20 World Cup in Australia in October to play three test matches in December. England’s security delegation visited Pakistan last month. Pakistan will also host New Zealand in two phases. New Zealand will play two tests and three one-day internationals in December-January and return in April for another five ODIs and five T20s. Pakistan is also due next year to host the Asia Cup for the first time since 2008, as warmup event for next year’s 50-over Cricket World Cup in India in October-November.

Zimbabwe won the toss and elected to bat first in the third and final T20I against Bangladesh on Tuesday at Harare Sports Club. Bangladesh made three changes in this match. Parvez Hossain Emon is getting his maiden international cap this match replacing Munim Shahriar. Nasum Ahmed and Mahmudullah Riyad are also taking the field replacing Nurul Hasan Sohan and Shoriful Islam. Before the series decider, Zimbabwe won the first match of the series by 17 runs, and in the second match, Bangladesh won by seven wickets. Read:BAN vs ZIM T20I Series 2022: Bangladesh’s predicted playing XI for 3rd match Mosaddek Hossain Saikat is leading Bangladesh in today's match. He replaced Nurul Hasan as the captain. Nurul suffered a blow in his finger and was ruled out of the tour. Bangladesh (Playing XI): Litton Das(w), Anamul Haque, Parvez Hossain Emon, Afif Hossain, Mahmudullah, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mosaddek Hossain(c), Mahedi Hasan, Mustafizur Rahman, Nasum Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud Zimbabwe (Playing XI): Regis Chakabva(w), Craig Ervine(c), Wesley Madhevere, Sikandar Raza, Sean Williams, Brad Evans, Milton Shumba, Ryan Burl, Luke Jongwe, Victor Nyauchi, John Masara

South Africa fast bowler Kagiso Rabada will miss the two Twenty20 internationals against Ireland this week because of a left ankle injury. Cricket South Africa on Tuesday said the Proteas’ attack leader will continue his rehabilitation in an effort to be fit for the test series against England, which starts Aug. 17 at Lord’s. Read: BAN vs ZIM T20I Series 2022: Bangladesh’s predicted playing XI for 3rd match Rabada skipped the last T20 against England last Sunday but his medial ligament injury will need more treatment, CSA said, meaning he’s ruled out of the T20 games against the Irish in Bristol on Wednesday and Friday. South Africa leads the World Test Championship standings ahead of a three-test series against a revived England, which has won its last four tests under new captain Ben Stokes and new coach Brendon McCullum.

Bangladesh have leveled the BAN vs ZIM T20I Series 2022 after winning the second match by 7 wickets on Sunday. The third match will be held on Tuesday at the Harare Sports Club, and the contest will start at 5 p.m. (Bangladesh Standard Time). There is bad news for Bangladesh's campaign as wicket-keeper batter Nurul Hasan Sohan will not be available for the remainder of the Zimbabwe series after sustaining an injury to his left index finger while keeping the second match. Mahmudullah Riyad has been included in the T20 squad for the final match. However, Riyad will not be captaining the side, confirmed by BCB. All-rounder Mosaddek Hossain will be leading the Bangladesh team in the series-finale contest. Let’s take a look at the players who could make the playing XI for Bangladesh's team in the 3rd match of Bangladesh-Zimbabwe twenty20 series 2022. Bangladesh’s probable playing XI for the 3rd T20I of BAN vs ZIM Series 2022 Team Tigers is likely to make a couple of changes to the playing XI for the third match against Zimbabwe. One change is set to happen following Nurul Hasan Sohan's exclusion from the tour due to a finger injury. The team management may also include one additional spinner in the team given the fact that Zimbabwe struggled against the spinners in the second match. Here is the Bangladesh playing XI that could feature in the third T20I against Zimbabwe. Litton Das Litton has been in good touch with the bat, scoring the second-most 88 runs in the series so far with a 169.23 strike rate. He will play the anchor role for the Tigers in the final T20I. Read Mosaddek to lead Bangladesh in 3rd T20I Parvez Hossain Emon Parvez Emon has the record for the fastest century in the T20 format among the Bangladeshi players. The left-hander has a bright future ahead of him. He can finally make his international debut for the national side in this match, especially after Munim Shahriar’s continuous failure with the bat. Anamul Haque Anamul Haque had a start in both the first and second T20I but couldn’t prolong the innings. Anamul’s strike rate was also disappointing. The right-hand top order is likely to be given another chance to showcase that he has the ability to perform on the international scene. Najmul Hossain Shanto Najmul Hossain played two decent knocks, including an important unbeaten 19*-run in the second contest. Najmul will play in the middle order in the third match. Read BAN vs ZIM ODI Series 2022: What to expect from Bangladesh and squad preview Afif Hossain Afif is a fantastic talent and is currently one of the important middle-order batters in Tigers’ limited-overs side. He will have to play an important role in the third match just like he did in the second match. Mahmudullah Riyad Riyad will likely feature in the series-finale contest. His experience and ability to play big shots in the death overs will certainly help Bangladesh in the match. Mosaddek Hossain (captain) Captain Mosaddek picked up five wickets in the second match and his performance was the key factor for Bangladesh to level the series. The BCB has given Nurul the duty of leading the team in the third T20I as a reward for his great performance. Read Nurul Hasan ruled out of Zimbabwe tour Mahedi Hasan Mahedi Hasan is an effective all-rounder. He can make important breakthroughs with the ball and can accelerate the run rate with the bat when needed. Nasum Ahmed Nasum Ahmed, a left-arm orthodox spinner, has been an integral part of Bangladesh’s T20 setup since last year. He can make the difference in the do-or-die contest on Tuesday as Zimbabwean batters are not well-equipped to face slower bowlers. Mustafizur Rahman Mustafizur Rahman is an automatic choice for Bangladesh’s T20 setup. He has picked up three wickets so far in the series but has been pretty expensive. He needs to be disciplined in line and length in order to be economical in the contest. Read Bangladesh level series with comfortable win Hasan Mahmud Right-handed medium pacer Hasan Mahmud bowled better than the other two pacers. He was also more economical than both Mustafizur and Shoriful. The team management may include Hasan in the playing XI if two pacers are to play in the match. Bottom Line Mahmudullah Riyad’s inclusion in the squad has given confidence to the Bangladeshi players. Though Mahmudullah will not lead the team, he can certainly help Mosaddek with taking decisions in the key moments of the game. Two changes are predicted in Bangladesh’s playing XI for the third match in the BAN vs ZIM T20I Series 2022. In addition, picking three spinners for the contest could be an ideal decision for the visiting side to put pressure on the home side's batting line-up, who look shaky facing slower bowlers. Bangladesh have found some momentum after winning the second match, so they should feel confident to clinch the series. Read Mosaddek takes five-wicket haul as Bangladesh look to bounce back against Zimbabwe