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Shakib Al Hasan urges safe passage for farewell Test on home soil

Embroiled in political turmoil back home, Bangladesh stalwart says he is done with T20Is; Champions Trophy to be last ODI appearance

The Times of India · Sep 27, 2024

'I have expressed my desire to play my last Test in Mirpur': Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan also confirms T20I retirement

NEW DELHI: Bangladesh's veteran all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan announced his wish to retire from Test cricket after playing a final match in Mirpur against South Africa. If that match doesn’t happen, he revealed that the upcoming second Test against India will be his last. Shakib also declared that he has…

The Times of India · Sep 26, 2024

2nd Test: Shakib Al Hasan available for selection, says Bangladesh coach

NEW DELHI: Shakib Al Hasan is eligible for selection for the second Test against India, according to Bangladesh head coach Chandika Hathurusinghe, who downplayed worries about his fitness following an injury he sustained in the first match.

The Times of India · Sep 25, 2024

'For India's success in Tests, Ashwin is as important as...': Tamim Iqbal

NEW DELHI: Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal praised Ravichandran Ashwin, emphasizing his critical role in India's Test cricket success along with stars like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.

The Times of India · Sep 22, 2024

India's Win In Numbers: From Rishabh Pant's return after 632 days to no stopping R Ashwin at 38

NEW DELHI: Veteran Ravichandran Ashwin delivered an all-round masterclass while swashbuckling Rishabh Pant had an emotional and memorable Test return as India thrashed Bangladesh in just over three days in the series opener in Chennai to go 1-0 up in the 2-game series on Sunday.

The Times of India · Sep 22, 2024

Cricket: India beat Bangladesh by 280 runs to win first Test in Chennai

Bangladesh were all out for 234 on the fourth day in Chennai as hometown hero Ashwin took 10 wickets after his century.

Al Jazeera · Sep 22, 2024

Shakib Al Hasan becomes the oldest Bangladesh cricketer to play in Test match

NEW DELHI: Shakib Al Hasan became the oldest player to represent Bangladesh in Test cricket on Saturday. The 37-year-old all-rounder broke the previous record set by Mohammad Rafique.

The Times of India · Sep 21, 2024

Virat Kohli takes a witty jab at Shakib Al Hasan: 'Tu Malinga Bana Hua Hai!'

NEW DELHI: Batting maestro Virat Kohli couldn't help but lighten the mood with a hilarious remark aimed at Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan during the second day of the first Test in Chennai.

The Times of India · Sep 20, 2024

Bangladesh skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto hopes batters can defy Bumrah and Co.

CHENNAI: Bangladesh have a daunting task ahead of them. If they do not want to join the list of visiting teams that have returned home empty-handed from India, Najmul Hossain Shanto's men should deliver plucky performances with the bat.

The Times of India · Sep 19, 2024

India vs Bangladesh: Challenges for Indian batting against Bangladesh's spin bowling attack

NEW DELHI: India are set to start a two-match Test series against Bangladesh on Thursday, focusing on improving their batting against spin bowling. Despite having a strong home record of 40-4 over the past decade, India's performance against spin has recently shown weaknesses.

The Times of India · Sep 18, 2024