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Pakistan Pacer Khurram Shahzad Rattles Babar Azam in Intense Net Session

Pakistan Pacer Khurram Shahzad Rattles Babar Azam in Intense Net Session

By August 17, 2024 0

Pakistan’s star batter Babar Azam faced a challenging net session ahead of the upcoming Test series against Bangladesh, as pacer Khurram Shahzad rattled him with an inswinging delivery that struck him near the abdominal region. The incident, captured on video and shared on social media, has sparked concern among fans.

Shahzad’s delivery left Azam visibly in pain, and he struggled to time the ball effectively throughout the session. The video shows Azam getting clean bowled on the very next delivery he faced from the same bowler.

The incident occurred during a training session in Rawalpindi, where the Pakistan team is preparing for the two-match Test series against Bangladesh, starting August 21. The series will mark the first assignment for Jason Gillespie as Pakistan’s Test coach.

Pakistan has opted for a pace-heavy lineup for the series, with five fast bowlers and just one frontline spinner, Abrar Ahmed. Saud Shakeel has been appointed as the new vice-captain.

The Pakistan squad for the Test series includes: Shan Masood (captain), Saud Shakeel, Aamir Jamal (subject to fitness), Abdullah Shafique, Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Kamran Ghulam, Khurram Shahzad, Mir Hamza, Mohammad Ali, Muhammad Hurraira, Mohammad Rizwan, Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha, Sarfaraz Ahmed, and Shaheen Shah Afridi.

Bangladesh, on the other hand, will be led by Najmul Hossain Shanto. Their squad includes Mahmudullah, Zakir Hasan, Shadman Islam, Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Shakib Al Hasan, Litton Das, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taijul Islam, Nazmul Hossain, Nurul Hasan, Ebadot Hossain, Hasan Mahmud, Taskin Ahmed, and Khaled Ahmed.

The first Test will be played at the Pindi Cricket Stadium from August 21 to August 25, while the second Test will be held in Karachi from August 30 to September 3. Spectators will not be allowed during the second Test due to ongoing renovations at Karachi’s National Stadium.

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Babar Azam to Bat at Number Four in Pakistan's Test Series Against Bangladesh

Babar Azam to Bat at Number Four in Pakistan’s Test Series Against Bangladesh

By August 17, 2024 0

Pakistan’s former cricketer Salman Butt has lauded Babar Azam’s fitness and consistent performance over the past two years. Butt emphasized the importance of maintaining fitness, especially after Pakistan’s disappointing performance at the 2024 T20 World Cup.

Sources have revealed that Babar Azam will bat at number four in Pakistan’s upcoming two-match Test series against Bangladesh. Captain Shan Masood will bat at number three, while Abdullah Shafique’s position as opener remains secure.

Butt praised Azam’s ability to score runs in both the first and second innings, demonstrating his fitness and adaptability. He expressed concern over the team’s fitness issues, which have been a topic of discussion since the T20 World Cup.

The two-match Test series against Bangladesh will commence on August 21 at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Jason Gillespie will make his debut as Pakistan’s Test coach during the series. The second Test will be played in Karachi from August 30 to September 3.

Due to ongoing renovations at the National Stadium in Karachi, spectators will not be allowed during the second Test match.

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England Lions Close in on Victory Against Sri Lanka in Tour Match

England Lions Close in on Victory Against Sri Lanka in Tour Match

By August 17, 2024 0

England Lions are on the cusp of victory against Sri Lanka in their tour match at New Road, Worcester. The Lions need just 75 more runs to win after bowling out Sri Lanka for 306 in their second innings.

Sri Lanka, trailing by 185 runs on first innings, showed some fightback with half-centuries from Nishan Madushka (77), Angelo Mathews (51), and captain Dhananjaya de Silva (66). However, the Lions’ bowlers, led by offspinner Farhan Ahmed (3-87), kept chipping away at the Sri Lankan batting lineup.

The Lions made a solid start to their chase, with Ben McKinney hitting a quickfire 20 off nine balls. Dhananjaya briefly threatened a comeback with two wickets in two balls, but Rob Yates and Hamza Shaikh steadied the ship for the Lions.

The tour match is Sri Lanka’s only warm-up game before the first of three Tests against England starts in Manchester on Wednesday. This is their first Test tour to England since they lost a three-match series 2-0 in 2016.

The Lions’ victory would be a significant boost to their confidence ahead of the Test series. It would also be a disappointing result for Sri Lanka, who will be looking to improve their performance in the longer format.

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England Lions Dominate Sri Lanka in Tour Match, Secure Substantial Lead

England Lions Dominate Sri Lanka in Tour Match, Secure Substantial Lead

By August 15, 2024 0

In their sole warm-up match before the three-Test series against England, Sri Lanka face an uphill battle to salvage the game after conceding a substantial first-innings deficit to an inexperienced England Lions team in Worcester.

Sri Lanka’s batting woes continued as they were dismissed for a paltry 139 in just 43.5 overs, with no batter managing to reach 30. Gloucestershire’s Zaman Akhter wreaked havoc, claiming 5 for 32, his second five-wicket haul in first-class cricket.

The Lions gained a slender six-run lead heading into the second day, losing four wickets on the opening evening, three of them to Prabath Jayasuriya’s left-arm spin. However, by the time rain intervened, the Lions had extended their lead to 185.

Hamza Shaikh, the 18-year-old Warwickshire batter making his first-class debut, impressed with a gritty 91 from No. 4. He forged a crucial 104-run partnership for the seventh wicket with Kasey Aldridge, the Somerset allrounder, who contributed 78.

Jayasuriya emerged as the pick of the Sri Lankan bowlers, finishing with 5 for 102 from 31.2 overs. Kasun Rajitha chipped in with 2 for 51, but Lahiru Kumara proved expensive, conceding 92 runs from 18 overs and only dismissing tailender Ajeet Singh Dale.

The Lions fielded a depleted side, featuring two first-class debutants in Shaikh and Farhan Ahmed. The ECB withdrew only one player, Josh Hull, from the Hundred, which has attracted most of England’s top young talent.

Sri Lanka, on the other hand, have not played a Test since their tour of Bangladesh in April, and most of their squad have not featured in first-class cricket since the domestic four-day tournament concluded in early May. Vishwa Fernando, who is not playing against the Lions, claimed 12 wickets in two appearances for Yorkshire in June.

Sri Lanka’s 18-man squad will travel to Manchester after the tour game for the first of three Tests against England, starting on Wednesday at Emirates Old Trafford. Former England batter Ian Bell will join them as a batting coach, providing local knowledge for the series.

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India Poised for Third Consecutive Test Series Victory in Australia, Says Ravi Shastri

India Poised for Third Consecutive Test Series Victory in Australia, Says Ravi Shastri

By August 14, 2024 0

India’s formidable bowling attack and exceptional batting lineup have positioned them as strong contenders for a third consecutive Test series victory in Australia, according to former head coach Ravi Shastri.

With Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Ravichandran Ashwin, and Ravindra Jadeja leading the bowling charge, India possesses a potent arsenal capable of dismantling Australia’s batting order. Shastri believes that if the Indian batsmen, including Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, can rise to the occasion, India has every chance of completing a hat-trick of series wins Down Under.

Despite Ricky Ponting’s prediction of a 3-1 series win for Australia, Shastri remains confident in India’s ability to overcome the challenge. He emphasizes that the Indian bowlers have the experience and skill to deliver success, provided the batsmen provide adequate support.

The upcoming five-match series in Australia, commencing in Perth in November, is highly anticipated. India has emerged victorious in the previous two Test series in Australia, retaining the Border-Gavaskar Trophy since 2015.

Shastri acknowledges that Australia, boasting a potent bowling lineup of their own, will be eager for revenge after suffering back-to-back series defeats. However, he believes that India’s batting prowess and bowling strength will prove too formidable for the hosts.

The clash between India’s batting and Australia’s fast bowlers is expected to be a key factor in determining the outcome of the series. Shastri highlights that the Indian bowling attack will also be under scrutiny, as they aim to replicate their success in previous tours of Australia.

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Former England Batter Ian Bell Appointed Sri Lanka's Batting Coach for England Tour

Former England Batter Ian Bell Appointed Sri Lanka’s Batting Coach for England Tour

By August 13, 2024 0

Ian Bell, the former England batter, has been appointed as Sri Lanka’s batting coach for their upcoming tour of England. The tour will feature three Tests, commencing on August 21st. Bell’s role will commence on August 16th and continue until the conclusion of the series.

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) CEO Ashley De Silva expressed the rationale behind Bell’s appointment: “We appointed Ian to bring in a person with local knowledge to help the players with key insights on the conditions there. Ian has a wealth of experience playing in England, and we believe his inputs will be invaluable to our team during this crucial tour.”

Since retiring from playing in 2020, Bell has accumulated extensive coaching experience. He has served as batting coach for the England men’s U-19 and England Lions teams, assistant coach at Hobart Hurricanes, consultant batting coach at Derbyshire, and assistant coach of the New Zealand men’s side ahead of the 2023 ODI World Cup. Most recently, he held the position of assistant coach at Melbourne Renegades in the BBL and is currently the coach of the Birmingham Phoenix side in the Men’s Hundred.

England batter Jamie Smith, who works with Bell at Phoenix, shared his thoughts on the appointment: “He’s reminded me a few times that he’s going to be in the opposite camp in this series.”

Sri Lanka will be hoping that Bell’s expertise will guide them to their first Test series victory in England since 2014. The team, led by Dhananjaya de Silva, will face England in three Tests: Manchester (August 21-25), Lord’s (August 29-September 2), and the Oval (September 6-10).

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Bangladesh Cricket Team Arrives Early in Lahore for Test Series

Bangladesh Cricket Team Arrives Early in Lahore for Test Series

By August 10, 2024 0

The Bangladesh national cricket team will arrive in Lahore on August 13th, four days ahead of their scheduled arrival, for a two-Test series against Pakistan. The team will undergo three days of training at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore and Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium before the first Test in Rawalpindi on August 21st.

The team’s preparations have been disrupted by ongoing political unrest in Bangladesh. The overseas coaching staff was unable to join the players at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka last week due to security concerns. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is currently working with the coaches’ respective embassies to obtain security clearances.

The early departure was arranged after an invitation from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to ensure the visiting players have adequate training opportunities before the Tests. “Sports is not only about winning and losing, it’s also about camaraderie,” said Salman Naseer, PCB chief operating officer. “I am confident that the extra training sessions in Lahore will allow the players to showcase their best skills and talent on the global stage.”

The Bangladesh players have been training individually at the Shere Bangla under coach Shohel Islam for the past three days. “We thank the PCB for giving the Bangladesh cricket team the opportunity to have additional training in Pakistan,” said BCB chief executive Nizamuddin Chowdhury. “This will certainly help the players to acclimatize to the conditions and prepare better for the ICC World Test Championship series.”

Bangladesh’s Test cricketers had a training camp in Chattogram that was disrupted by anti-government protests across the country last month. Political rallies have also been held inside the Shere Bangla premises.

The BCB has managed to send the high-performance team to Australia and the Bangladesh A team to Pakistan. The latter’s departure was delayed by a few days, and the team arrived in Islamabad on Saturday. Bangladesh A will play two four-day matches and three one-day matches in Pakistan, which will run alongside the senior team’s Test matches in Rawalpindi and Karachi. The Bangladesh squad for the Tests is expected to be announced on Sunday.

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Rahul Dravid Recalls South Africa Series Defeat as Coaching Low Point

Rahul Dravid Recalls South Africa Series Defeat as Coaching Low Point

By August 10, 2024 0

Rahul Dravid, the former head coach of the Indian cricket team, recently reflected on his tenure, highlighting the 2021-22 Test series defeat against South Africa as the most challenging moment.

In the series, India, led by Virat Kohli, had a golden opportunity to secure their maiden series victory on South African soil. They began with a resounding 113-run victory in the opening Test at Centurion, but the Proteas staged a remarkable comeback, winning the following two Tests by seven wickets each.

Dravid attributed the defeat to the absence of several senior players, including Rohit Sharma, and South Africa’s resilience. “We were very close, and in both the second and third Test matches, we had a big opportunity,” he said. “But South Africa played well and chased back in the fourth innings.”

Despite the setback, Dravid had an impressive tenure as India’s coach. He led the team to an ICC T20 World Cup victory in 2022, a runner-up finish in the 2023 50-over World Cup, and the runner-up spot in the ICC World Test Championship.

Dravid’s tenure was marked by a focus on player development and a commitment to building a strong team culture. He emphasized the importance of mental toughness and resilience, qualities that were evident in India’s performances under his guidance.

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West Indies vs South Africa: Rivalry Rekindled in Test Series

West Indies vs South Africa: Rivalry Rekindled in Test Series

By August 6, 2024 0

The once-fierce rivalry between South Africa and West Indies has waned in recent years, with South Africa dominating the head-to-head record. However, as both teams enter a rebuilding phase amidst the expansion of T20 leagues, the upcoming Test series in Port of Spain promises to be more competitive than it has been in decades.

South Africa, once a formidable force in away Tests, has lost its edge in recent years. Their provincial players have limited red-ball experience, and the team has prioritized investing in lucrative T20 cricket. In contrast, West Indies continues to invest in developing their first-class game, despite the high costs associated with their island geography.

Despite their domestic system’s challenges, West Indies has shown signs of improvement. They defeated Australia in a Test earlier this year and have not lost a series against a World Test Championship team since 2022. South Africa, on the other hand, has not won a Test series against England since 2012 and recently lost a series to New Zealand.

Both teams have similar personnel profiles, with young batters looking to establish themselves and experienced seamers leading the attack. West Indies will rely on Kavem Hodge, who has been their most consistent performer in recent Tests. South Africa will look to David Bedingham, who has been in exceptional form in the county circuit.

The pitch in Port of Spain is expected to be slow and dry, favoring spinners. Both teams have the option of playing an extra spinner, but they may also consider a fourth seamer to counter the threat of rain.

With both teams desperate for points in the World Test Championship cycle, the upcoming series promises to be a hard-fought contest. It could mark the beginning of a more competitive rivalry between these two historic cricketing nations.

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Bangladesh-Pakistan Test Series in Jeopardy Amid Civil Unrest

Bangladesh-Pakistan Test Series in Jeopardy Amid Civil Unrest

By August 6, 2024 0

The two-Test series between Bangladesh and Pakistan, scheduled to commence on August 21 in Rawalpindi, faces uncertainty due to ongoing civil unrest in Bangladesh. The unrest, sparked by the forced resignation and escape of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, has disrupted travel plans for the Bangladesh team.

The Bangladesh A team’s shadow tour to Pakistan has already been affected by the unrest. Former Test skipper Mominul Haque was set to play for the A team against Pakistan Shaheens, but the tour has been postponed. The arrival of both the A and Test teams in Pakistan is now in doubt.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is making efforts to salvage the series. They have offered to host the Bangladesh players for additional days and provide training facilities in Rawalpindi ahead of the Test matches. However, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has not yet responded.

The BCB has delayed the arrival of their A side to Pakistan by 48 hours, adding further uncertainty to the series. Reports have also emerged that homes of some senior Bangladesh players have been attacked by mobs, complicating the situation further.

The A team was originally scheduled to arrive in Pakistan on August 10, while the Test squad was due on August 17. The A team’s first four-day game is set to begin on August 11.

The Bangladesh cricket team has not toured Pakistan since the 2019-2020 season. The PCB is actively trying to maintain communication with the BCB, but the current circumstances make it challenging.

“With the BCB president (Najmul Hosain Papon) also leaving the country, apparently the board is not functioning normally,” a PCB source said.

The ongoing unrest in Bangladesh has cast a shadow over the upcoming Test series against Pakistan. The PCB is hopeful of salvaging the series, but the situation remains fluid and the arrival of the Bangladesh teams is uncertain.

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