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Bangladesh Aim To Beat Pakistan For The First Time Ever In Test Cricket

Bangladesh begin a two-Test series in Pakistan this week with their preparations severely hampered by the political turmoil that has wracked the country. Unrest that led to the overthrow of prime minister Sheikh Hasina kept the team's foreign coaches indoors, strictly following advisories from their embassies, while mass protests stopped the team from assembling for practice sessions. The make-up of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is also up in the air, after president Nazmul Hassan fled the country due to his association with Hasina.

"Country That Is Struggling...": Australia Skipper Alyssa Healy On Turmoil-Hit Bangladesh Hosting Women's T20 World Cup

Australian skipper Alyssa Healy said that it is "hard to fathom" playing the ICC T20 World Cup in Bangladesh, as the country continues to deal with consequences and crises after the violence which led to several deaths and ousting of the government. The tournament is set to take place from October 3 to 20 this year. The International Cricket Council (ICC) is expected to decide on an alternative venue for the tournament, with the UAE being considered as a favourite.

Big Blow For Pakistan As Star Pacer Gets Injured Ahead Of Tests Against Bangladesh

Pakistan's pace attack has taken a major hit just before their two-match Test series against Bangladesh at home. Fast bowler Aamir Jamal has been released from the squad due to ongoing fitness issues, further impacting Pakistan's lineup for the crucial series. Jamal, who suffered a back injury while playing County cricket in England earlier this year, was initially included in Pakistan's squad for the ICC World Test Championship series, pending a fitness clearance. However, the 28-year-old has not fully recovered from his back problem and has been sent to the National Cricket Academy in Lahore for rehabilitation.

Second Test Between Pakistan And Bangladesh Shifted From Karachi To Rawalpindi

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided to shift the second Test between Pakistan and Bangladesh from Karachi to Rawalpindi due to the ongoing construction work in Karachi National Stadium for next year's ICC Champions Trophy. According to the initial schedule of the series, the first Test was scheduled in Rawalpindi on August 21, and the second Test was to be played in Karachi between August 30 and September 3. PCB had already barred the spectators from the second Test in Karachi due to the ongoing renovations in the National Stadium for next year's Champions Trophy, which will be held in Pakistan.

India To Open Campaign Against West Indies In 2025 Women's U19 T20 World Cup

Defending champions India will open their campaign against the West Indies in the second edition of the ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup to be played in Malaysia from January 18 to February 2 next year. India have been clubbed along side hosts Malaysia, West Indies and Sri Lanka in Group A. India defeated England to win the inaugural edition of the tournament in South Africa last year. England, neighbours Ireland, Pakistan and the USA are placed in Group B.

"Those Who Made Errors Are Still There": Ex Pakistan Captain On Babar Azam 'Fitness' Doubts

Former Pakistan cricketer Salman Butt heaped praise on Babar Azam and said that the right-handed batter has proved his fitness and scored truckloads of runs in the past two years. Pakistan's stalwart batter Babar Azam is set to play at the number four spot in their upcoming two-match Test series against Bangladesh, sources informed Geo News on Thursday. The sources told Geo News that Abdullah Shafiq's position in the team as an opener is "not under threat," and captain Shan Masood will bat at the number three.

Windies captain excited about prospects despite series defeat

GEORGETOWN : West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite is excited about the prospects of a young test bowling attack and batting line-up but said more mental fortitude was needed after their test series defeat to South Africa.

Pakistan Release Abrar Ahmed, Kamran Ghulam From 1st Test Squad vs Bangladesh

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has released spinner Abrar Ahmed and top-order batter Kamran Ghulam from the Pakistan squad for the first Test and he will now represent Pakistan Shaheens in the second four-day match against Bangladesh ‘A', which will start at the Islamabad Club on Tuesday, 20 August. Ghulam has been appointed as Pakistan Shaheens captain for the second four-day match.

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Bangladesh Aim To Beat Pakistan For The First Time Ever In Test Cricket

"Country That Is Struggling...": Australia Skipper Alyssa Healy On Turmoil-Hit Bangladesh Hosting Women's T20 World Cup

Big Blow For Pakistan As Star Pacer Gets Injured Ahead Of Tests Against Bangladesh

Second Test Between Pakistan And Bangladesh Shifted From Karachi To Rawalpindi

India To Open Campaign Against West Indies In 2025 Women's U19 T20 World Cup

"Those Who Made Errors Are Still There": Ex Pakistan Captain On Babar Azam 'Fitness' Doubts

Windies captain excited about prospects despite series defeat

Pakistan Release Abrar Ahmed, Kamran Ghulam From 1st Test Squad vs Bangladesh