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‘Naagins abhi zinda hai’ – Fans react as Bangladesh thrashes Afghanistan by 89 runs in Asia Cup 2023

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In the fourth game of the ongoing Asia Cup 2023, Bangladesh and Afghanistan locked horns at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. The three-time finalist, Bangladesh needed to win this by a big margin. After all, they lost their opening game against the defending champions, Sri Lanka by a big margin. Meanwhile, in this game, the Bangla Tigers won the toss and elected to bat first on a hot day.

They had a decent start as openers, Mohammad Naim and Mehidy Hasan Miraj put together 60 runs in 10 overs. The former was the first wicket to fall to Mujeeb Ur Rahman. In the next over, Towhid Hridoy bagged a silver duck. At 63/2, the likes of Miraj and Najmul Hossain Shanto put together 194 runs for the third wicket. Both batters got a hundred but Miraj got injured and was retired hurt.

Apart from the duo’s centuries, the likes of Mushfiqur Rahim and Shakib Al Hasan scored cameos and took the team to a daunting total of 334/5 at the end of the innings.

Bangladesh keeps themselves alive in Asia Cup 2023 with a thumping win

The Green Brigade bowled well throughout the second innings. They had a great start as Shoriful Islam trapped Rahmanullah Gurbaz for lbw. The likes of Rahmat Shah and Ibrahim Zadran put together 78 runs for the second wicket. However, the former was struggling to go free as he was coming back from an injury. To the credit of Bangladesh bowlers, they bowled with discipline.

Zadran scored 75 runs and added another 52 runs with his skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi. The former got out thanks to a brilliant set of wicketkeeping from Rahim as he took a spectacular catch to his right. After this wicket, the likes of Najibullah Zadran and Shahidi put together another 62 runs although both struggled to keep up with the required run rate.

After this partnership was broken by Miraj, it was a matter of time before the Blue Brigade lost this game. They were bowled out for 245 runs, losing the game by 89 runs.

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Ben Curran’s Zimbabwe Call-Up: A Historic Moment for the Curran Legacy

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Ben Curran, brother of England cricketers Sam and Tom Curran, has earned his maiden call-up to Zimbabwe’s ODI squad for the upcoming series against Afghanistan. The Curran family has deep ties to Zimbabwean cricket, with Ben’s father, Kevin Malcolm Curran, and grandfather, Kevin Patrick Curran, representing Zimbabwe internationally.

The series begins with T20Is on December 11, followed by ODIs and Tests. Ben will feature exclusively in the 50-over format. A left-handed batter, Ben boasts an impressive domestic career, averaging 33.30 in List A and 34.70 in first-class cricket. His inclusion reflects Zimbabwe’s reliance on talent with global exposure.

Zimbabwe’s ODI squad, led by Craig Ervine, also features rising stars like Newman Nyamhuri. The T20I side, captained by Sikandar Raza, includes dynamic players like Blessing Muzarabani and Ryan Burl, signaling a balanced blend of experience and youth for the challenging series ahead.

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Australian Media Criticizes Rohit Sharma After Crushing Defeat to Australia

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Following India’s heavy loss to Australia in the first Test of the series, Australian media highlighted key concerns for the Indian team, including Rohit Sharma’s performance as captain. Pat Cummins and his team’s emphatic win by 209 runs sparked discussions about India’s bowling strategy and batting collapse.

Australian newspapers like The Age underscored Mitchell Starc’s lethal bowling display as a stark reminder of his prowess in Test cricket. Starc’s fiery spell dismantled India’s top order, a performance seen as pivotal in Australia’s dominant victory. The media also pointed out the pressure mounting on Rohit Sharma for tactical shortcomings, including field placements and decision-making under challenging circumstances.

India’s batting lineup faltered against Australia’s aggressive bowling, with only a few players resisting. Critics emphasized that the Indian team’s inability to adapt to the pink-ball conditions in Adelaide cost them dearly. The media also praised Australia for its disciplined approach, particularly the consistency of its pace attack, which Starc and Cummins led.

As the series progresses, this defeat puts India under immense pressure to bounce back, especially with the spotlight on Rohit Sharma’s leadership and the team’s resilience. Fans now await India’s response in the next Test.

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Chitwan Rhinos Secure Dominant 33-Run Victory Over Sudurpaschim Royals in NPL

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Chitwan Rhinos delivered a commanding performance to hand Sudurpaschim Royals their first defeat in the Nepal Premier League (NPL) at Kirtipur. Winning the toss, Chitwan set a competitive total of 164/5 in 20 overs, led by Hassan Eisakhil’s stellar 65 off 52 balls. Ravi Bopara added an explosive 36 off 18 balls, while Sudurpaschim’s bowlers Scott Kuggeleijn and Dipendra Singh Airee each picked up crucial wickets.

In response, Sudurpaschim struggled, bowled out for 131 in 18.2 overs. Despite Ishan Pandey’s resilient 35 and contributions from Saif Zaib and Brandon McMullen, Chitwan’s disciplined bowling attack, featuring Kushal Malla and Amar Routela taking two wickets each, sealed the game. Chitwan now sits third on the table, while Sudurpaschim retains second due to net run rate.

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