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Killers can go to Canada & have a wonderful life: Bangladesh minister | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Amid the India-Canada face off over the killing of a Khalistan leader, Bangladesh foreign minister A K Abdul Momen has said Canada must not be a “hub of all the murderers”.“Murderers can go to Canada and take shelter, and they can have a wonderful life while those he killed, their relatives are suffering,” Momen said in a TV interview.He was also asked about Bangladesh founding father Sheikh Mujibur Rehman’s killer who continues to lives in Canada. “He’s having a good life in Canada. He has been there. We have been requesting the Canadian government to send back self-confessed killer of Bangabandhu, the father of our nation. Unfortunately, Canada is not listening to us and they have come up with a variety of excuses. So, we also went to the Canadian court to understand what i...
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Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan hints at retirement after 2025 ICC Champions Trophy

Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib al Hasan during a practice session ahead of their warm up match against Sri Lanka in Guwahati on September 28, 2023, | Photo Credit: Ritu Raj Konwar Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan wants to call time on his illustrious international career after the 2025 Champions Trophy in Pakistan. He has also asserted that while he plans to retire from Tests following the forthcoming ICC Cricket World Cup in India starting next month, he is also likely to quit T20Is after the ICC T20 World Cup next year in West Indies and the United States of America. Talking to T-Sports, as reported by ESPNCricinfo, Shakib said, "The 2025 Champions Trophy for ODIs and the 2024 T20 World Cup for T20Is. Tests may be sooner. Maybe (after the World Cup)." "I will retire all at once,...
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New Zealand whitewash Bangladesh to wrap ODI World Cup preparation – Times of India

NEW DELHI: New Zealand geared up for the World Cup with an impressive 2-0 series victory over Bangladesh, culminating in a convincing seven-wicket win in the final one-day international (ODI) in Dhaka on Tuesday.In this decisive match, Will Young and Adam Milne played pivotal roles, contributing with the bat and ball respectively. Young's composed innings of 70 off 80 balls led New Zealand to a total of 175-3. Meanwhile, Milne's exceptional bowling figures of 4-34 limited the home team to a modest 171 runs in just 34.3 overs at Dhaka's Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium.Najmul Hossain Shanto, standing in as captain for Bangladesh, was the top scorer with 76 runs. However, he received insufficient support from his teammates, resulting in a subpar total after choosing to bat first.New Zealand...
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Ish Sodhi takes 6 wickets as New Zealand beat Bangladesh by 86 runs in second ODI | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Ish Sodhi made history on Saturday by becoming the first New Zealand spinner to secure six wickets in a one-day international, playing a pivotal role in guiding the team to an 86-run triumph in the second match of the three-match series against Bangladesh in Mirpur, Dhaka.Sodhi's contribution extended beyond his exceptional bowling performance, as he also chipped in with a crucial 35 runs during his batting stint. His career-best figures of 6-39 played a significant role in New Zealand securing their first victory in Bangladesh since 2008, with the first match having been washed out due to weather conditions.In the 46th over of the game, pace bowler Hasan Mahmud ran out Sodhi while he was backing up at the non-striker's end when he had scored 17 runs. However, Bangladesh capt...
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Bangladesh hire former India spinner as technical consultant for ODI World Cup – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former India spinner Sridharan Sriram is set to assume the role of a technical consultant for the Bangladesh cricket team during the upcoming World Cup in India, as confirmed by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Thursday.Sriram, who represented India in eight one-day internationals (ODIs) from 2000 to 2004, will join the team in Guwahati for practice matches against Sri Lanka and England in preparation for the 50-over tournament.Bangladesh's World Cup campaign will officially commence on October 7 against Afghanistan in Dharamsala, with the tournament scheduled to run until November 19.Sriram previously held similar roles with Bangladesh during the Twenty20-format Asia Cup in the UAE and the ICC T20 World Cup in Australia last year.Apart from his international cricket exp...
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Asia Cup: The steady evolution of Shubman Gill | Cricket News – Times of India

Although it came in a losing cause, the opener's first hundred in an ODI run chase, that too on a tricky pitch, bodes well for India heading into the World Cup...Shubman Gill hit eight fours and five sixes in his pivotal 121 (133 balls) in India's narrow six-run defeat to Bangladesh in the Asia Cup Super-4 clash at Colombo's R Premadasa Stadium on Friday. While he rarely scores ugly runs and boundaries, what will delight fans and observers is what he did in between those boundaries.On a pitch which offered generous break to spinners who were willing to bowl slower, which the Bangladeshis did - and India's spinners didn't - Gill's control percentage was a high 87. He ran 43 singles, five twos and two threes, which meant strike rotation, such an issue for all other Indian batters, came ea...
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Asia Cup, India vs Bangladesh, Colombo Weather Forecast, September 15: Low chance of rain during India vs Bangladesh Super Four clash in Colombo | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: After securing their spot in the summit clash on Tuesday, beating the hosts Sri Lanka by 41 runs in a low-scoring thriller, India will now face Bangladesh today in the final Super Four match of the ongoing Asia Cup at the R Premadasa Cricket Stadium in Colombo.India will now face Sri Lanka again in the summit clash on Sunday.As they geared up for their third and final Super Four match, the Colombo sky was adorned with overcast clouds on Friday morning.As per the latest weather updates for Friday, there is a possibility of thundery showers and a gentle breeze, but chances of heavy rain is low during the match.The match is scheduled to resume at 3 pm local time, which is also 3 pm IST.TimesofIndia.com here takes a look at what the Colombo weather has in store for us on Friday, ...
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Shreyas Iyer’s back stiffness keeps India worried as squad for Australia series set to be named this week – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Shreyas Iyer's back injury isn't apparently very serious but concerns remain about his availability for India's final Super 4 game against Bangladesh on Friday as the national selection committee is set to name the squad for the three-match series against Australia sometime during the week.Iyer, who has come back after a long lay-off and a back surgery to cure his stress fracture, played against Pakistan and Nepal in the group league stage before pulling out of the match against the arch-rivals at the eleventh hour, complaining back spasms.A clearer picture will emerge on Thursday during the optional training ahead of the Bangladesh game.Those in the know of the things said that there seems to be "some amount of stiffness", which will definitely impact his movements during fi...
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Colombo Weather Update: Sri Lanka vs Pakistan Asia Cup Weather Forecast | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India advanced to the Asia Cup final despite 20-year-old Dunith Wellalage's outstanding all-round performance. The Men in Blue, despite an underwhelming batting performance, managed to beat Sri Lanka by 41 runs on Tuesday.The result saw India earn both points on offer which took their tally to 4 from 2 games. Only one other team now, between Sri Lanka (2) and Pakistan (2) can reach 4 points, which essentially means that Thursday's clash between these two teams in Colombo becomes a virtual semi-final.Having lost both their matches so far, Bangladesh are 4th and are out of contention.The Bangla Tigers play their last game vs India in what will be a dead rubber on Friday.Asia Cup Final - All Permutations and combinations: So who will play India for the Asia Cup trophy in the fin...
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‘Cannot afford injuries’: Shakib Al Hasan suggests resting Bangladesh World Cup players during NZ series – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Bangladesh's captain, Shakib Al Hasan, is emphasising the importance of resting the country's World Cup-bound players during the upcoming home series against New Zealand, scheduled from September 21 and consisting of three ODIs. His primary concern is ensuring that these players remain "fit and healthy" for the upcoming marquee tournament in India, set to commence on October 5.Shakib's concern arises from the limited depth of the squad, which cannot afford injuries, especially with the World Cup on the horizon. He recognises that preserving the fitness of key players is crucial for Bangladesh's chances in the tournament.Sri Lanka's recent ODI victory against Bangladesh in the Asia Cup Super Four, with standout performances from Maheesh Theekshana and captain Dasun Shanaka, hi...
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Asia Cup: How all-round Pakistan tamed Bangladesh to start Super Fours in style | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: An all-round Pakistan team outclassed Bangladesh to register a comprehensive seven-wicket victory in the first match of the Asia Cup Super Fours stage at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Wednesday.First it was Pakistan's famed pace trio who blew away Bangladesh's batting line-up after they opted to bat first. Despite a valiant 100-run stand for the fifth wicket between skipper Shakib Al Hasan and Mushfiqur Rahim, Bangladesh were bundled out for a below-par 193 in 38.4 overs.As it happened: Pakistan vs BangladeshChasing a small target, Pakistan batters started their innings steadily and did not allow early breakthroughs to the Bangladesh pacers, who bowled quite brilliantly. Without much scoreboard pressure, Imam-ul-Haq and Mohammad Rizwan hit half-centuries and took Pakistan ...
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Asia Cup: Floodlight malfunction for 20 minutes leaves PCB red-faced | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: In an embarrassing turn of events for the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), a floodlight malfunction caused an unexpected 20-minute stoppage during the Asia Cup Super Fours match between Pakistan and Bangladesh at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.After Bangladesh was all-out for 193 in 38.4 overs, Pakistan had commenced their chase and were at 15 for no loss in five overs when one of the floodlights on a tower at the stadium suddenly went dark.Scorecard: Pakistan vs BangladeshThe precise cause of the malfunction remained unknown, leaving players and officials puzzled. During the disruption, Pakistan's openers, Imam-ul-Haq and Fakhar Zaman, engaged in discussions with the umpires as they awaited the issue to be resolved.Fortunately, after a brief delay, the bulbs on the affected towe...
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Asia Cup: Injury scare for Pakistan’s Naseem Shah against Bangladesh | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Pakistan have encountered an injury concern with their fast bowler, Naseem Shah, who appeared to have hurt his left arm during a Super-Four fixture of the Asia Cup against Bangladesh in Lahore on Wednesday.The incident occurred when Naseem made a full-length dive to his left in an attempt to stop the ball after Bangladesh's Mohammad Naim flicked it to fine leg off Shaheen Afridi's bowling.Unfortunately, Naseem immediately held his arm in pain following the dive and remained on the ground for a few minutes. The team's physiotherapist rushed onto the field, and eventually, Naseem walked off the ground.The extent of Naseem's injury has yet to be determined, but this development raises concerns for the Pakistan team, especially with a crucial match against arch-rival India approa...
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Asia Cup 2023: Litton Das returns to boost Bangladesh ahead of ‘Super 4’ stage | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Bangladesh have received a significant boost with the return of their premier wicketkeeper-batter Litton Das just in time for the Asia Cup 'Super 4' stage. Das rejoined the squad after initially being ruled out of the tournament due to illness. His medical clearance was granted on Tuesday, allowing him to rejoin the team for the crucial phase of the tournament.Bangladesh secured their place in the 'Super 4' with a convincing 89-run victory over Afghanistan in their final group match held in Lahore on Sunday. Despite their successful progression, Bangladesh have faced several injury concerns within the team.During his remarkable century against Afghanistan, Najmul Hossain Shanto was seen grappling with hamstring issues on multiple occasions. Additionally, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, w...
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Bangladesh’s Litton Das declared fit for Asia Cup | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Bangladesh's Asia Cup campaign received a significant boost on Monday as batter Litton Das was declared fit to join the squad, according to the chief selector.Litton had been sidelined from Bangladesh's initial group matches due to a fever, leading to his temporary replacement by Anamul Haque.Despite facing an initial setback with a loss to Sri Lanka in their opening match, where they were defeated by five wickets, Bangladesh made a remarkable comeback on Sunday, securing an impressive victory over Afghanistan by a margin of 89 runs."Litton is fit now, he will travel to Pakistan tonight to join the squad," Minhajul Abedin told AFP.Following their convincing victory against Afghanistan, Bangladesh's improved run rate secured their spot in the Super Four stage of the tournament...
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Asia Cup 2023: Bangladesh keep themselves alive with 89-run win over Afghanistan

Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Najmul Hossain Shanto delivered when it mattered the most by hitting centuries as Bangladesh registered an emphatic 89-run win over Afghanistan to keep themselves alive in the Asia Cup here on Sunday.While Miraz amassed 112 runs off 119 deliveries, Shanto picked up where he left off in the previous game, with a 105-ball 104 to take Bangladesh to a commanding 334 for 5 after opting to bat.Bangladesh bowlers, led by Taskin Ahmed (4/44 in 8.3 overs) and Shoriful Islam (3/36 in 9 overs), then joined the party as they struck at regular intervals to bowl out Afghanistan for 245 in 44.3 overs despite the best efforts of Ibrahim Zardan (75 off 74) and Hashmatullah Shahidi (51). After the victory, Bangladesh were in second spot in Group B, while Afghanistan need to win the...
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‘It was not a 300-run wicket, but…’: Shakib Al Hasan on Bangladesh’s defeat | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Bangladesh had a horrific start to their Asia Cup campaign as they were outperformed by hosts Sri Lanka on Thursday at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. Bangladesh suffered a five-wicket defeat against Sri Lanka in their opening game. Reflecting on the defeat, Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasansaid that they failed to put up a decent total even though the pitch was not a batting paradise.After opting to bat first, Bangladesh were bowled out for just 164 in the 43rd over. And Sri Lanka chased down the target in 39 overs with five wickets in hand."Yes, it was not a 300-run wicket, but we needed 220-230 runs to make a game," Shakib said at the post-match presentation."Yes more responsibility, I couldn't do it, but as a batting effort we didn't do well. We have a big game ...
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Asia Cup: Sri Lanka, Bangladesh seek winning start amidst challenges | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka and Bangladesh are poised to kick off their Asia Cup campaigns with a clash that holds significance beyond the contest itself. Both teams are grappling with a string of challenges, including injuries to key players and unimpressive ODI performances. As they face each other on Thursday, they will be eager to secure a victorious start and gain momentum in the tournament.Sri Lanka, the reigning Asia Cup champions from the T20 edition in 2022, have faced their fair share of hurdles in the lead-up to this tournament. Injuries to players such as Wanindu Hasaranga, Dushmantha Chameera, Lahiru Kumara, and Dilshan Madhushanka, along with Kusal Perera's recovery from a COVID-19 infection, have strained their lineup.Additionally, their performance in ODIs this year has been la...