Afghanistan avenged their previous loss to Zimbabwe by putting up a solid performance in the second T20 match of the series. Darwish Rasooli scored his maiden international fifty while Naveen-ul-Haq and Rashid Khan each took three wickets to clinch a 50-run victory. The teams will face off in one final match to determine who takes the lead in this closely contested series.
Get ready for an epic showdown on the field as Afghanistan and Zimbabwe gear up to face each other in a series of three T20Is, three ODIs and two tests. Afghanistan enters the tour with confidence after their impressive wins against major teams like South Africa and Bangladesh, while Zimbabwe will be looking to bounce back from their recent losses to Pakistan. Keep an eye out for Ben Curran, making his maiden appearance for the Zimbabwe squad, and spinner Allah Ghazanfar of Afghanistan. The first match kicks off on December 11th at the Harare Sports Club. Don't miss this thrilling display of cricket talent!
In a highly anticipated series, the Afghanistan cricket team will begin their tour of Zimbabwe with a T20I match against the host team. The match, which will be played at Harare Sports Club, will see the return of Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Afghanistan's lineup after missing the previous series due to injury. Zimbabwe, on the other hand, will be looking to bounce back from their recent series loss against Pakistan and put on a strong performance in front of their home crowd. Fans can catch all the action live through various streaming platforms.
The first ODI match between Afghanistan and Bangladesh will take place in Sharjah and fans can expect an exciting series. The two teams will go head to head in a three-match One-Day International series, with Afghanistan's Rashid Khan likely to be a key player. Make sure to catch all the action as these two teams battle it out on the field.
After a series of injuries, Mohammed Shami is on the road to recovery and aiming to regain his spot on the Indian cricket team. The pacer was seen training at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, bowling at full pace with minimal breaks, showcasing both physical and mental resilience. Fans and experts are eagerly anticipating Shami's return to the field, but his full recovery and readiness for competitive cricket will require careful monitoring and integration.
With the IPL mega auction approaching, the Gujarat Titans have announced their plan to retain key players from their team. Captain Shubman Gill, star spinner Rashid Khan, and left-handed batter Sai Sudharsan are all set to return to the team, along with uncapped players Rahul Tewatia and Shahrukh Khan. The franchise is looking to build a strong team for the upcoming season, with the retention of these players expected to bring success on the field.
IPL franchise team Gujarat Titans announced their list of retained players for the upcoming IPL auction, with superstar all-rounder Rashid Khan and young captain Shubman Gill among the five players retained. The Titans, who have a purse of Rs. 69 crore, will enter the auction with a strong squad featuring talented players like Sai Sudharsan, Shahrukh Khan and Rahul Tewatia. With the auction yet to happen, fans are eagerly waiting to see which players the Titans will add to their roster.
Aiden Markram's unbeaten 69 leads South Africa to a seven-wicket victory over Afghanistan in the final cricket ODI, denying the latter a series sweep. Despite collapsing for the first time in the series and being bowled out for 169, Afghanistan still won the series 2-1. South Africa's inexperienced team finally found its footing in the series thanks to Markram's gritty 67-ball innings and disciplined bowling by Lungi Ngidi, Nqabayomzi Peter, and Andile Phehlukwayo.
As the ICC event heads into the final, we take a look at the top performers so far and pick the best XI. Travis Head's aggressive batting has been a key factor in Australia's unbeaten run, while Rohit Sharma's destructive innings have propelled India to the final. Nicholas Pooran's big-hitting skills have been on display, but the West Indies' early exit from the tournament has left him wanting more.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has identified nine risks that Bangladesh must address for sustainable economic growth. In local news, members of the Dhaka University (DU) senate are calling for the revocation of former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto's PhD degree. Additionally, reports of Bangladeshi women being sold in China have caused an uproar in the country. Meanwhile, controversy has sparked in the sports world as Afghanistan's captain Rashid Khan was reprimanded for breaching ICC code of conduct during a game against Bangladesh. On a more local level, residents of Patuakhali are facing increased loadshedding due to maintenance work on one of the units of the 1,320 MW Payra Thermal Power Plant. This poses challenges for the upcoming HSC and equivalent exams set to start on June 30.