IPL 2024: Aakash Chopra calls out MS Dhoni for refusing single to Daryl Mitchell against PBKS

IPL 2024: Aakash Chopra calls out MS Dhoni for refusing single to Daryl Mitchell against PBKS

Legendary CSK wicketkeeper batter MS Dhoni has come under fire for refusing a single to his teammate Daryl Mitchell during IPL 2024 Match 49 between PBKS and CSK on Wednesday, May 01 at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai. During the first innings of the game, Dhoni sliced a low full toss from Arshdeep Singh towards deep extra cover in the last over as Mitchell ran for a single. However, he was denied the run by the former CSK skipper and had to make his way back to the non-striker’s end after almost reaching the striker’s end. Dhoni’s refusal to take a single to his batting partner hasn’t gone down well with some of the fans who are unhappy with the legendary cricketer. Former India cricketer turned commentator Aakash Chopra has also called out Dhoni for his act and said that he wasn’t batting with a tailender and that he chose to keep the strike. “In the end, Dhoni even refused to take a single. It’s fine but Daryl Mitchell is Daryl Mitchell. You were not batting with Mustafizur, no disrespect, but he refused. He hit a six but the runs were never going to be enough, and that’s exactly how it panned out,” said Chopra on his YouTube channel. Notably, Dhoni went on to hit a six on the second last ball of the over before finally getting dismissed for the first time in the ongoing season on the last ball of the innings for 14 (11) while Mitchell remained unbeaten on 1. IPL 2024: Fans slam MS Dhoni Chopra Highlights CSK’s Slow Starts Further speaking ahead, Chopra also called out CSK for their slow starts and not utilising the fielding restrictions in the first six overs of the innings. “You lost the toss here and were invited to bat first. They start slowly. The Chennai Express always starts slowly. They are a locomotive engine that takes time to warm up. They made 50-odd runs in the powerplay. Ajinkya Rahane got out after the powerplay,” he added. IPL 2024 Full Coverage | IPL 2024 Points Table and Standings | 2024 IPL Full Schedule Coming back to the match, after being put in to bat first, CSK went on to score a modest total of 162/7 with captain Ruturaj Gaikwad once again top scoring with his innings of 62 (48). In reply, Punjab chased down the target in 17.5 overs courtesy of brilliant knocks from Jonny Bairstow (46 off 30) and Rilee Rossouw (43 off 23). Following their loss, CSK find themselves precariously poised on the fourth spot on the points table with ten points from ten matches. The Ruturaj Gaikwad-led side will need to win all of their remaining four fixtures for smooth qualification to the playoffs. Published By: Kingshuk Kusari Published On: May 2, 2024

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Trent Boult Embracing Indian Culture As Rajasthan Royals Look To End IPL Title Drought

Trent Boult Embracing Indian Culture As Rajasthan Royals Look To End IPL Title Drought

Rajasthan Royals pacer Trent Boult is a superstar, a central figure in the franchise’s team for the IPL 2024 season. In India for the 17th edition of the campaign, Boult isn’t just enjoying delivering the good for the Royals on the field but is also embracing Indian culture. Not long after reaching India, Boult celebrated Holi. “My first time I celebrated Holi and I’m still getting the pink dye off my hair and off my face but yeah, amazing experience. Always fun to experience the culture in India,” Boult had said at the start of the IPL season. An out-and-out performer, the Kiwi pacer also give insights into his surname which indeed has a cricketing connection. “I, well my parents chose my name and I chose my career so I’m lucky to have a name like Boult when it comes to bowling. It’s always a funny pun when Lightning Boult comes out.” On the pitch, Boult impressed yet again as Rajasthan restricted Bengaluru to 172-8, a total they overhauled with six balls to spare in the do-or-die play-off at the world’s biggest cricket stadium on Wednesday. Bengaluru and Virat Kohli extend their wait for a first IPL title. Rajasthan will face Sunrisers Hyderabad in the last play-off on Friday in Chennai to decide Kolkata Knight Riders’ opponent in the final on May 26. Kolkata made their fourth IPL final after they hammered Hyderabad in the first play-off on Tuesday in Ahmedabad’s intense heat. Rajasthan, who won the inaugural edition of the IPL in 2008 under late Australian legend Shane Warne, bounced back from four losses in five matches including a washout. Bengaluru’s dream run ended after they rose from the bottom of the table after eight matches to win six in a row and make the play-offs. With AFP inputs Topics mentioned in this article

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India vs New Zealand, IND vs NZ 2024, Today Match Prediction

India vs New Zealand, IND vs NZ 2024, Today Match Prediction

𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 : India vs New Zealand𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 : Oct 16, Wednesday𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 : 09:30 AM IST​​𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 : M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, India 𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 :​​ 1st Test 2024 India is targeting a 3-0 victory in the Test series against New Zealand to ensure their advancement to the WTC Final. India vs New Zealand TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website. IND vs NZ Match Prediction & Analysis Following a commanding 2-0 Test series victory over Bangladesh, Team India is now preparing for an exciting three-match Test series against New Zealand at home. The first match of the series will take place at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Wednesday, October 16. India will aim to build on their recent success in Test cricket and establish an early advantage in the series. With a mix of seasoned players and rising stars, the hosts are poised to exploit New Zealand’s vulnerabilities, particularly against spin, and reinforce their supremacy on home turf. TEAMS PREVIEW India Preview India come into this series on the back of an impressive and dominating 2-0 Test series win against Bangladesh. Almost every player from that squad has been retained, meaning the home side will have a balanced and strong attack ready to take on the opposition. Yashasvi Jaiswal will open with captain Rohit Sharma, and the duo will once again look to provide the team with a rollicking start. Jaiswal, in particular, has been phenomenal in the format ever since his debut. New Zealand Preview New Zealand haven’t had the best of times in Tests this year and are coming into this series after being whitewashed 0-2 by Sri Lanka. To make matters worse, the Black Caps will be without the services of their premier batsman, Kane Williamson for the first Test owing to an injury. Weather Conditions The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru is renowned for its consistent bounce and brisk pace, typically offering a balanced battle between batsmen and bowlers. Leading up to the first Test, there’s been a good amount of rain in the city, and the forecast suggests persistent cloud cover throughout the Test. This means fast bowlers should get decent movement off the air. Despite this, the pitch will still offer some turn for the spin bowlers. Expect cloudy skies with occasional thunderstorms throughout the Test. The weather will be pleasant, with moderate winds blowing from the southwest. IND vs NZ Pitch Report The average first innings score at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru is 358. The highest team total posted at the venue is India’s 626 versus Pakistan back in 2007. The team batting first in this Test will be looking to get to a score of around 350 runs. Toss: To Bowl The team batting first has won 10 of the 24 Tests played at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium; 5 have been won by the team batting second, and 9 have been drawn. With cloudy skies expected on the first couple of days of the Test, the captain winning the toss might be tempted to bowl first.

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'In my cricket life, MS Dhoni is playing my father's role' | Cricket News

‘In my cricket life, MS Dhoni is playing my father’s role’ | Cricket News

Ever since asking Joginder Sharma to bowl the final over of the 2007 T20 World Cup against Pakistan, former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and India captain MS Dhoni has been known to putting his trust into young players and turning them into champion performers, and Sri Lankan pacer Matheesha Pathirana is experiencing something similar at CSK in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) season.IPL 2024: Results | Points TableHaving a slingy action similar to Sri Lankan fast-bowling legend Lasith Malinga, Pathirana is currently fifth on the list of top wicket-takers in this IPL season, with 13 wickets in six matches.He finished among the top 10 bowlers in the 2023 season as well.He credits that success to the confidence shown in him by Dhoni, who handed over CSK captaincy duties to Ruturaj Gaikwad ahead of IPL 2024. WATCH VIDEO “After my father, in my cricket life, mostly he (Dhoni) is playing my father’s role because he is always taking care of me, giving me advice, what I have to do, similar to my father when I am at home,” said Pathirana on the latest episode of ‘Lions Upclose’.Pathirana further revealed that Dhoni doesn’t say much and always stresses on the need to enjoying the game and taking care of fitness. “He’s not telling a lot of things when I am on the field and off the field. He tells just small tings, but it makes a lot of difference. So those little things, I take a lot of confidence (from),” said the 21-year-old Sri Lankan pacer. “In my cricket life, Dhoni’s like my father”| Lions up close Ft. Matheesha Pathirana “Off the field, we don’t talk that much; but if I have to ask something from him, definitely I would go to him and ask. Everytime he is telling me ‘enjoy your game and take care of your body’.” The pacer from Trinity College in Kandy then slipped in quiet request that is on every CSK fan’s wish-list. “Mahi bhai, if you can play one more season, please play with us. If I’m here (laughs).”

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans Today Match Prediction & Live Odds - IPL 2024

Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans Today Match Prediction & Live Odds – IPL 2024

Get to Know Who will win Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans, IPL 2024 Match and toss Prediction with Head to Head stats, Playing 11, CBTFJSK Tips, Live score Win Probability & winning percentage. 𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 : Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 : May 04, 2024𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 : 19:30 IST / 14:00 GMT𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 : M Chinnaswamy Stadium – Bengaluru, India𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 : IPL 2024 Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans Betting Tips Virat Kohli made 70 not out from 44 balls in the last game and the right-handed opener is our tip for RCB’s highest run scorer against Gujarat Titans. With the ball, Swapnil Singh has picked up three wickets over the last two games and the left-arm spinner is a strong choice for RCB’s top wicket taker in this match.Only Ruturaj Gaikwad and Virat Kohli have scored more runs in this year’s IPL than Sai Sudharsan and the left-hander is well worth backing as Gujarat Titans’ highest run scorer in this game. Sai Kishore has impressed with the ball this season and the left-arm slow bowler is our pick for Gujarat Titans’ top wicket taker against RCB.With an average of 71.43 from ten innings in the tournament, we recommend selecting Virat Kohli to hit over 31.5 runs in this match. Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website. Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans T20 Match Prediction & Betting Tips, IPL 2024 Match 52 of the 2024 Indian Premier League sees Royal Challengers Bengaluru host Gujarat Titans at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday evening. This is a re-match from Match 45 which RCB easily won by 9 wickets and they come into this game two points behind the Titans. Read on as we preview this fixture which gets underway at 19:30 in Bengaluru on 4th May. RCB have given themselves a chance of climbing the table and potentially even taking a playoff place with wins over Sunrisers Hyderabad and Gujarat Titans in their last two matches. However, they can afford no slip ups and we expect them to be full of confidence ahead of this clash. Gujarat Titans were so strong and consistent in their two previous IPL campaigns that it is very strange to see them struggling in eighth place so far in this IPL. After back to back defeats and against a resurgent RCB, this is likely to be a very tough match in Bengaluru. Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans  Match Toss PredictionJust over 53% of IPL matches at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium have been won by the team fielding first and with humidity levels set to rise across the game, we predict that both sides will choose to bowl first if they win the toss. Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans Pitch ReportThis pitch produced scores of 287/3 and 262/7 in the last IPL game at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium so we expect to see another high scoring contest in this match. Pace bowlers may well struggle to keep the runs down but they should also be able to hurry up some of the weaker batters. A par score will be 250+. Bengaluru Weather ReportThere is very little chance of any rain in Bengaluru during this match on Saturday evening. The temperature is forecast to be over 30 degrees with humidity levels climbing up to over 50%. Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans, Indian Premier League 2024

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Punjab Kings join Mumbai Indians to register streak of dominance against Chennai Super Kings – India TV

Punjab Kings join Mumbai Indians to register streak of dominance against Chennai Super Kings – India TV

Image Source : AP CSK vs PBKS. Punjab Kings (PBKS) displayed a clinical performance on Wednesday (May 1) to become only the second team in the 17th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) to beat Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at their fortress in Chepauk after Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). Electing to field first, Punjab were disciplined with the ball in hand and restricted the hosts to just 162 for the loss of seven wickets in 20 overs. Chasing an average total, Punjab lost Prabhsimran Singh early, however, the other batters didn’t lose sight of the target and helped the visitors reach there with 11 balls to spare. The win helped Punjab beat Chennai in five consecutive IPl games and they became only the second team in the history of the tournament to achieve the feat after Mumbai Indians. Punjab’s five-match unbeaten streak against CSK started on October 7, 2021, when they defeated Chennai in the 53rd game of that season by six wickets and seven overs to spare. Their second win of the streak came on April 3, 2022, as they restricted CSK to 126, in pursuit of 181 and won the clash by 54 runs. The third victory also came in the 2022 season when the Mayank Agarwal-led Punjab beat Chennai by 11 runs in Mumbai. PBKS won their fourth consecutive game against CSK on April 30 in the latter’s den as they successfully chased down 201 to win a last-ball thriller. Now, the two teams will meet once again on May 5 (Sunday) at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala in a battle of the bragging rights. The fixture in Dharamsala will be the first of the ongoing season at the venue and hence the two teams can expect a fresh wicket for the encounter. Punjab are still in contention for the playoffs whereas Chennai are fourth on the table with five wins and as many losses in 10 games.

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Namibia vs Canada, NAM vs CAN 2025, Today Match Prediction

Namibia vs Canada, NAM vs CAN 2025, Today Match Prediction

𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 :​ Namibia vs Canada𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 : March 18, Monday𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 : 17:30 PM IST​​​𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 : Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek, Namibia, Namibia 𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 : 1st T20, 2025 After going head to head in two ODIs earlier this month, Namibia and Canada begin a five-match T20I series in Windhoek! Namibia vs Canada TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website. NAM vs CAN Match Prediction & Analysis The Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek has the honour of hosting the first ever T20I between Namibia and Canada as they embark on a five-game T20I series which begins on Tuesday. For Namibia, this will be their first game in the format since last October when they lost twice to both UAE and USA during the Namibia T20 Tri-Series which came four months after they finished in fourth place in Group B at the T20 World Cup. As in other formats, Namibia have struggled to adjust to life post-David Wiese who had been their star performer with both bat and ball across the last few years. Canada were last in T20I action in October during the Canada T20 Tri-Series and produced some strong cricket in games against Nepal and Oman.  TEAMS PREVIEW Namibia Preview With the David Wiese era now way behind Namibia, Gerhard Erasmus’ side have looked to the likes of himself, Jan Fryloinck and Bernard Scholtz to provide the experience and leadership to the team. As yet, these players and others like Zane Green and JJ Smit have been unable to step up to keep Namibia competitive at international cricket! Ahead of this match, we expect to see keeper-batter JP Kotze open up alongside Jan Frylinck with Shaun Fouche likely to be used as a ‘finisher’ and have a floating batting number in the line-up. With the ball, Scholtz and Erasmus were the only bowlers to pick up wickets in Namibia’s last T20I but we expect Jan Balt alongside the pace of Jack Brassell to also be threatening. Canada Preview This will be a very interesting opening game of the series for Canada who come into this match ranked in 21st place but on an upward trajectory on their cricketing journey! After picking up plenty of new fans and admirers during the T20 World Cup, Canada have been playing a brand of positive and exciting cricket for a while and we expect that to continue in Namibia during this game. With the bat, Canada have plenty of depth to their batting with Nicholas Kirton likely to come in at number six but more than capable of producing a long innings if required. With the ball, Canada have a reputation for being extremely disciplined. Akhil Kumar, Parveen Kumar along with Harsh Thaker are very consistent wicket-takers at this level. Weather Conditions According to the weather forecast, there will be plenty of cloud cover before, during and after the conclusion of this game. There could also be some rain interruptions. NAM vs CAN Pitch Report With the overhead conditions, there could be plenty of assistance for the quicker bowlers in this match. Whichever team bats first will be looking to post around 155-160 to be competitive. Toss: To Bowl This ground in Windhoek often loses a bit of pace across a full day of cricket but across 40 overs of a T20I there should not be a huge difference. As a result, we predict that both captains will want to bowl first.

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Hobart Hurricanes Women vs Melbourne Renegades Women, WBBLT20, Today Match Prediction

Hobart Hurricanes Women vs Melbourne Renegades Women, WBBLT20, Today Match Prediction

𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 : Hobart Hurricanes Women vs Melbourne Renegades Women 𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 : November 21,​ Thursday𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 : 13:45 PM IST​​ 𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 : Blundstone Arena, Bellerive, Australia𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 :​​ Womens Big Bash League, 2024 ​ Hurricanes Women’s must-win game against rampaging Renegades  Sydney Sixers Women vs Perth Scorchers Women TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website. HHW vs MRW Match Prediction & Analysis It is the last round of league games in the Women’s Big Bash League 2024. We are in the 35th game, and the Hobart Hurricanes Women will fight for survival as they take on the Melbourne Renegades Women. The Hurricanes went down against the Adelaide Strikers Women in the last game and shall aim to bounce back. The Melbourne Renegades Women defeated the Melbourne Stars Women in the last game.  TEAMS PREVIEW Hobart Hurricanes Preview Elyse Villani’s team went down by 28 runs against the Adelaide Strikers Women in the last game. With this loss, the side dropped to the fourth position on the points table. It is a must-win game for them, and they take on a team that has won the last three games. Villani would look to bounce back and deliver a strong show.  Melbourne Renegades Preview Hayley Matthews, who has replaced the injured Sophie Molineux as the skipper, will be happy with her team’s form. They defeated the Melbourne Stars Women in the last game by 9 runs and moved to the second spot on the points table. Another win will guarantee them a spot in the playoffs, and Matthews would like to see an aggressive approach from her players.  Weather Conditions Hobart will have clear skies. We expect the track to favor the bowlers, and batters would find the conditions challenging. They must play to the merit of the ball to do well. The average first-innings score here is 149 runs, and the first side to bat will need 160 on the board. HHW vs MRW Pitch Report Bellerive Oval, Hobart, is a small venue. The short square boundaries allow batters to score easily. The wicket offers early assistance to the fast bowlers with the new ball. There is little on this surface for the spinners, who struggle to contain the bowlers. Toss: To Bat In the three games played at this venue this season, the side batting first has defended the score successfully. The wicket has slowed in the second innings, and chasing targets has been challenging. The team winning the toss may take a cue from these results and bat first in this game.

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'Upar utha': Riyan Parag carries Prithvi Shaw on his back - WATCH | Cricket News

‘Upar utha’: Riyan Parag carries Prithvi Shaw on his back – WATCH | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Delhi Capitals will rely on Rishabh Pant’s competitive edge and Jake Fraser McGurk’s exceptional skills as they aim to stay in the IPL playoff race when they face an in-form Rajasthan Royals in a must-win game on Tuesday.Delhi Capitals have had an inconsistent campaign so far, with five wins and six losses from 11 games. While they must win their remaining three games, doing so would only bring them to 16 points, which may not be enough to secure a spot in the final four.When the two teams last met in Jaipur in March, Delhi Capitals lost control during the latter part of their bowling innings, with Riyan Parag playing a standout role for Rajasthan.For Rajasthan Royals, a victory would propel Sanju Samson’s team to the top of the table.Ahead of the highly anticipated match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, RR’s Riyan Parag and DC’s Prithvi Shaw were seen enjoying a lighthearted practice session together.“Bhaichara on top,” Rajasthan Royals captioned while posting a video.WATCH: Squads:Rajasthan Royals: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson(w/c), Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Rovman Powell, Shimron Hetmyer, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Avesh Khan, Yuzvendra Chahal, Sandeep Sharma, Jos Buttler, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Shubham Dubey, Navdeep Saini, Tanush Kotian, Keshav Maharaj, Nandre Burger, Kuldeep Sen, Donovan Ferreira, Abid Mushtaq, Kunal Singh RathoreDelhi Capitals: Prithvi Shaw, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Abishek Porel, Shai Hope, Rishabh Pant(w/c), Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Rasikh Dar Salam, Lizaad Williams, Khaleel Ahmed, Mukesh Kumar, Sumit Kumar, Praveen Dubey, Kumar Kushagra, Ricky Bhui, Ishant Sharma, David Warner, Gulbadin Naib, Jhye Richardson, Anrich Nortje, Lalit Yadav, Yash Dhull, Vicky Ostwal, Swastik Chikara

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Injured Taskin Ahmed Receives Surprise Call-Up To Bangladesh T20 World Cup Squad

Injured Taskin Ahmed Receives Surprise Call-Up To Bangladesh T20 World Cup Squad

Despite nursing a side strain, pacer Taskin Ahmed was on Tuesday included in Bangladesh’s squad for the T20 World Cup to be held in the Americas next month. Ahmed, who has also been named the vice-captain, picked up the injury ahead of the fifth T20I against Zimbabwe last week. But before that the 29-year-old had a great outing in the series, bagging eight wickets in four games at an impressive economy rate of 4.56. The Tigers will be led by Najmul Hossain Shanto, as all the familiar and experienced players have been included in the squad of 15. Opener Litton Das too has been named in the squad despite his poor recent form. Star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan is the senior-most player in the squad, having featured in every event since its inception in 2007. Bangladesh will start their campaign against Sri Lanka on June 7 in Dallas, Texas. They have been clubbed in Group D, which also has South Africa, Netherlands and Nepal. It will be their ninth straight appearance in the tournament, qualifying this time based on the T20I Team Rankings criteria set by the International Cricket Council. Bangladesh squad: Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Taskin Ahmed (vc), Litton Das, Soumya Sarkar, Tanzid Hasan, Shakib Al Hasan, Towhid Hridoy, Mahmudullah, Jaker Ali, Tanvir Islam, Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam, Tanzim Hasan. Travelling reserves: Hasan Mahmud, Afif Hossain. (This story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.) Topics mentioned in this article

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