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2nd Test, Day 4 Highlights: Records tumble as India’s batting lights up rain-hit Bangladesh clash | Cricket News – Times of India

KANPUR: Records tumbled as India launched a batting blitz to overtake Bangladesh's first innings total of 233 in 28 overs, injecting fresh life into the rain-marred second test in Kanpur on Monday. On a frenetic day four, Rohit Sharma's men quickly bowled out Bangladesh and then unleashed batting mayhem at the Green Park Stadium scoring at a rate unprecedented in test cricket. India reached 50 runs in three overs, 100 in 10.1 and 200 in 24.2 -- the fastest ever by a test team -- in their bid to force a result in a test which has lost more than two days' play to bad weather. The hosts eventually declared at 285-9 and then reduced Bangladesh to 26-2 at stumps chasing victory in a match that seemed destined for a dull draw. Ravichandran Ashwin claimed the wickets of Zakir Hasan and Hasan Mahm...

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Bangladesh announce Test squad for India tour – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Due to a groin injury sustained in Pakistan, Bangladesh pacer Shoriful Islam will miss this month's two-Test series in India, the nation's cricket board announced on Thursday.After winning both of the Tests in Pakistan, Bangladesh is riding high after defeating their Asian rivals in a Test series for the first time.The 23-year-old Shoriful, who took three wickets in the first Test in Rawalpindi, was injured and was unable to play in the second match."Left-arm paceman Shoriful Islam is still recovering from a groin injury and was unavailable for the series," the Bangladesh Cricket Board said as per Reuters after naming a 16-member squad for the India tour.Although Litton Das is expected to maintain the gloves after smashing a match-winning century in the second Test against Pakis...

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‘We are trying to build…’: Pakistan coach justifies Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah omissions against Bangladesh | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Pakistan's decision to bench star pacers Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shah in the second Test against Bangladesh has raised eyebrows, particularly as the hosts find themselves on the brink of a historic series clean sweep.Bangladesh, needing just 143 runs to win on a rain-affected Day 4, appear firmly in control. This dominance comes despite a spirited first-innings performance from Pakistan's bowlers, who seemed unable to replicate their earlier success against a confident Bangladeshi opening pair.Head Coach Jason Gillespie, speaking at the end of Day 4, shed light on the selection puzzle, emphasizing that the decision was based on a thorough analysis of the pitch conditions and their anticipated evolution throughout the Test match."So we looked at conditions and what we thought w...

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2nd Test, Day 4: Bangladesh sense series sweep as Pakistan crumble in second innings | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Bangladesh are on the verge of a historic 2-0 series whitewash over Pakistan after bowling out the hosts for 172 in the second innings of the second Test in Rawalpindi on Monday. With a target of 185 for victory, Bangladesh reached 42 without loss in seven overs before bad light and subsequent rain halted play at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.Zakir Hasan was unbeaten on 31, including two sixes, accompanied by Shadman Islam on nine. Bangladesh now need 143 more runs to win on the final day.Earlier, Hasan Mahmud (5/43) and Nahid Rana (4/44) starred with the ball after Pakistan resumed at nine for two. Taskin Ahmed dismissed overnight batter Saim Ayub for 20 before Nahid dismantled Pakistan's batting lineup with three wickets in three overs. A leaden-footed Shan Masood slashed at ...

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Shaheen Afridi dropped from Pakistan team for second Test against Bangladesh | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Pakistan on Thursday dropped left-arm fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi from the must-win second Test against Bangladesh, following criticism for their crushing loss in the series opener. Former players were also quick to criticize Pakistan's team selection, believing that playing with two spinners was a better choice. Pakistan fielded four pacers.According to head coach Jason Gillispie, Shaheen is aware of the "situation" and is looking forward to spending time with his family during the break."We had a good conversation with him and he fully understands we are looking at the best combination for this game and the last few weeks have been interesting for him with fatherhood and other things, this break will allow him to spend time with his family," Gillispie said during the pre-m...