West Indies opening batsman Mikyle Louis and Alick Athanaze both came close to scoring their first test centuries on day one of the first test match against Bangladesh. Louis made 97 runs off 218 balls while Athanaze scored 90 runs off 130 deliveries. However, they both fell short of their milestone due to rare rash shots, with Louis falling to a key wicket from Bangladesh skipper Mehidy Hasan Miraz. The pair's partnership of 140 runs helped rebuild the West Indies innings after a shaky start.
After ESPNcricinfo's report of Aqib Javed replacing Jason Gillespie as the head coach of the Pakistan men's cricket team, the PCB has stepped in to clarify that the former Australian cricketer will continue to coach the team for the upcoming two red-ball matches against South Africa. This comes after speculation of Gillespie's potential removal following Pakistan's loss at home against Bangladesh and subsequent win against England. With the PCB clarifying the situation, Gillespie's role as head coach remains secure for now.
Shaheen Afridi's dominant performance in the recent series against Australia has propelled him back to the top spot in the ICC ODI Bowler Rankings. He is joined by his compatriot and team captain Babar Azam, who remains at the top of the ODI batting rankings. Pakistan's bowlers Haris Rauf and Naseem Shah also saw significant improvements in their rankings, while other players from England, Bangladesh, and India have also made strides in the T20I rankings.
On the first day of the Sheffield Shield match between New South Wales (NSW) and Victoria, NSW opted to field and were able to restrict Victoria to a lead of just 30 runs. The match, played at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground, saw Victoria struggling against the strong NSW bowling attack. With the match just 43 minutes away from starting, cricket fans are eagerly waiting to see if NSW can continue their dominant performance or if Victoria can make a comeback.
The inaugural Women’s U19 Asia Cup, scheduled to take place in Malaysia, will see India and Pakistan battling it out in the same group. The tournament will include six teams, divided into two groups. Group A consists of India, Pakistan, and Nepal, while Group B includes Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia. The tournament will commence on December 15, with the hosts facing Sri Lanka in the opening game. India and Pakistan are set to clash on the same day while the top two teams from each group will compete in the Super Four round on December 19 and 20.
The 3rd and final ODI match between Afghanistan and Bangladesh will take place on Monday, November 11 at Sharjah Cricket Stadium. With the series level at 1-1, both teams will be determined to secure a victory in this exciting finale. Afghanistan has had a successful year in cricket, making it to the semi-finals of the ICC T20 World Cup and defeating South Africa in a historic ODI series. The match will be broadcasted on Euro Sport Network and can also be streamed live on the FanCode app.
In a tense series decider between Bangladesh and Afghanistan, Bangladesh has won the toss and elected to bat first at Sharjah Cricket Stadium. With the series tied at 1-1, both teams will be looking for a strong performance to clinch the series victory. The spotlight will be on young spinner Allah Ghazanfar, who has been instrumental for Afghanistan, while Bangladesh's captain Najmul Shanto will look to lead his team to victory with his batting prowess. Follow live updates of the match to see who will come out on top.
After an impressive victory in the second ODI, Bangladesh takes on Afghanistan in the third and final match, with a chance to secure the series win. On the other hand, Afghanistan will aim to bounce back after a disappointing loss and salvage some pride in the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. The match will begin at 3:30 PM (IST) and will be telecast on Indian television.
The Bangladesh skipper, Najmullah Hossain Shanto, played a crucial role in his team's victory against Afghanistan in the first ODI of their series. His score of 76 helped set a target of 253 runs for the Afghan team to chase. But they fell short, with only Rahmat Shah scoring a significant contribution of 52 runs. Bangladesh's bowlers put on an impressive performance, with Nasum Ahmed taking 3 wickets and Mustafizur Rahman and Mehidy Hasan Miraz taking 2 each, leading to a 68-run win for Bangladesh.
In a thrilling showdown between two skilled spinners, Bangladesh narrowly defeated Afghanistan in the second one-day international match, leveling the series 1-1. Led by Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto's impressive 76 runs, Bangladesh was able to defend a total of 252-7 after opting to bat first. Fans were on the edge of their seats as the match came down to the wire in Sharjah.