PAK vs BAN: Pakistan will be hosting Bangladesh for a two-match <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-series/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-series/">Test series</a>. This <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/news/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/news/">series</a> will start on August 21 (Wednesday), while the second game will begin on August 30 (Friday). Shan Masood will lead the hosts, while Najmul Hossain Shanto has the rope of Bangladesh.



Both matches will be played at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. This series is part of the World Test Championship, so it is important for both sides. These two Asian teams face off against each other, but mainly in the white-ball formats.



A <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-series/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-series/">Test series</a> between the two is very limited. So, that's why every Test between <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-team/icc-teams/pakistan/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-team/icc-teams/pakistan/">Pakistan</a> and Bangladesh is very special. In this article, we will talk about the head-to-head record between these two sides in Test cricket and some other records as well.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">PAK vs BAN: Pakistan vs Bangladesh Head to Head Records in Tests</h2>



The history between the two teams is very old in this format. But they face each other very limited in the longest format. The first ever PAK vs BAN test match took place in August 2001 in Multan. Since then, the test rivalry between these two Asian teams has begun. So far, they have faced 13 Tests, and <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-team/icc-teams/pakistan/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-team/icc-teams/pakistan/">Pakistan</a> have been dominant with 12 wins, which includes six wins by a margin of an inning. One remaining game has ended in a draw, and <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ind-vs-ban-3-pacers-who-can-replace-jasprit-bumrah-in-the-test-series-against-bangladesh/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ind-vs-ban-3-pacers-who-can-replace-jasprit-bumrah-in-the-test-series-against-bangladesh/">Bangladesh</a> have not won anything so far.



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><tbody><tr><td>Total Matches</td><td>13</td></tr><tr><td>Pakistan Won</td><td>11</td></tr><tr><td>Bangladesh Won</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>No Result</td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td>Tie</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>Highest Total</td><td>627 by PAK on 28 Apr 2015</td></tr><tr><td>Lowest Total</td><td>87 All Out by BAN on 4 Dec 2021</td></tr><tr><td>Biggest Win (Runs)</td><td>PAK beat BAN by 328 Runs on 6 May 2015</td></tr><tr><td>Biggest win (Innings)</td><td>PAK beat BAN by an innings and 264 runs on 29 Aug 2001</td></tr><tr><td>Smallest win (wicket)</td><td>PAK beat BAN by 1 wicket on 3 Sept 2003</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">PAK vs BAN: Most Runs </h2>



Just like the head-to-head record, the list of most runs in the PAK vs BAN test history is also dominated by Pakistan's batters. The top four of the five batters are from Pakistan. Former captain Mohammad Hafeez is at the top of the table. He has scored 650 runs with three centuries in 7 matches. So, let's check out the top five run-scorers in PAK vs BAN tests.



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><tbody><tr><td>Batter</td><td>Span</td><td>Mts</td><td>Inns</td><td>Runs</td><td>HS</td><td>Avg</td><td>50s/100s</td></tr><tr><td>Mohammad Hafeez (PAK)</td><td>2003-2015</td><td>7</td><td>12</td><td>650</td><td>224</td><td>59.09</td><td>1/3</td></tr><tr><td>Younis Khan (PAK)</td><td>2002-2015</td><td>7</td><td>10</td><td>638</td><td>200*</td><td>79.75</td><td>0/3</td></tr><tr><td>Azhar Ali (PAK)</td><td>2011-2021</td><td>7</td><td>10</td><td>565</td><td>226</td><td>62.77</td><td>3/1</td></tr><tr><td>Taufeeq Umar (PAK)</td><td>2001-2011</td><td>7</td><td>10</td><td>558</td><td>130</td><td>55.80</td><td>3/2</td></tr><tr><td>Habibul Bashar (BAN)</td><td>2001-2003</td><td>6</td><td>12</td><td>554</td><td>108</td><td>50.36</td><td>6/1</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">PAK vs BAN: Most Wickets</h2>



Former Pakistan spinner Danish Kaneria is at the top of the list of bowlers with most wickets in PAK vs BAN test history. Two of the top three bowlers are spinners, while Bangladesh have only one bowler in the top five. Here is the list of the leading wicket-takers in this rivalry.



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><tbody><tr><td>Bowlers</td><td>Span</td><td>Mts</td><td>Wkts</td><td>BBI</td><td>Avg</td><td>4fer</td><td>5fer</td></tr><tr><td>Danish Kaneria (PAK)</td><td>2001-2003</td><td>5</td><td>34</td><td>7/77</td><td>16.41</td><td>1</td><td>3</td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Umar_Gul" data-type="link" data-id="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Umar_Gul">Umar Gul</a> (PAK)</td><td>2003-2011</td><td>5</td><td>22</td><td>4/58</td><td>26.77</td><td>2</td><td>-</td></tr><tr><td>Taijul Islam (BAN)</td><td>2015-2024</td><td>5</td><td>22</td><td>7/116</td><td>37.04</td><td>-</td><td>2</td></tr><tr><td>Waqar Younis (PAK)</td><td>2001-2002</td><td>3</td><td>18</td><td>6/55</td><td>10.05</td><td>2</td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td>Shoaib Akhtar (PAK)</td><td>2002-2003</td><td>3</td><td>17</td><td>6/50</td><td>15.17</td><td>2</td><td>1</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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PAK vs BAN: Pakistan vs Bangladesh Head-to-Head Record in Test, Most Runs, Most Wickets and other Records

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PAK vs BAN: The first test of the two-match series between <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-team/icc-teams/pakistan/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-team/icc-teams/pakistan/">Pakistan</a> and <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-team/icc-teams/bangladesh/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-team/icc-teams/bangladesh/">Bangladesh</a> turned out to be an embarrassing defeat for the Men in Green. Bangladesh stunned the hosts and went on to register a historic win.



They won the game by ten wickets and made a strong statement that they can't be written off. It has made some notable changes to the World Test Championship 2023-25 table, as well as <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-team/icc-teams/pakistan/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-team/icc-teams/pakistan/">Pakistan</a> slipping to 8th position while <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-team/icc-teams/bangladesh/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-team/icc-teams/bangladesh/">Bangladesh</a> moved to sixth place.



It wasn't a great start to the Test season coming up for Shan Masood and his men, as they suffered an unexpected defeat in the very first game. Despite posting a big score in the first inning, Pakistan let the game slip away from their hands.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/pak-vs-ban-bangladesh-scripts-history-with-a-first-ever-test-match-win-over-pakistan-at-rawalpindi/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/pak-vs-ban-bangladesh-scripts-history-with-a-first-ever-test-match-win-over-pakistan-at-rawalpindi/">PAK vs BAN</a>: Pakistan captain Shan Masood blames the pitch behaviour for the embarrassing defeat in the first game</h2>



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After batting first, <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-team/icc-teams/pakistan/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-team/icc-teams/pakistan/">Pakistan</a> posted 448/6 on the board and declared their first inning. Saud Shakeel (141) and Mohammad Rizwan (171*) struck brilliant centuries. The hosts were fully in control of the game. But Bangladesh responded in grand fashion.



They showed the batting of high quality, which was led by veteran star <a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mushfiqur_Rahim" data-type="link" data-id="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mushfiqur_Rahim">Mushfiqur Rahim</a>. He struck his 11th Test run but was unlucky to miss a well-deserved century by just nine runs. He scored 191 runs, and contributions from Shadman Islam (93) and Mehidy Miraz (77) helped the visitors.



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They finished with a 565 all-out with a lead of 117 runs. That was enough for <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-team/icc-teams/bangladesh/">Bangladeshi</a> bowlers to wrap Pakistan for the second time. It was a poor batting performance for the hosts, and they were bundled out for just 146 runs. After poor batting and bowling performances in the first PAK vs BAN Test, the <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-team/icc-teams/pakistan/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-team/icc-teams/pakistan/">Pakistan</a> captain blamed the pitch.



In the post-match presentation, he said, "Never to make it an excuse, but the pitch didn't play the way we thought. At the end of the day we got it wrong and we will have to work away around it. You have to respect the conditions. When we play domestic cricket here it is different. Its a huge lesson for us what to expect in our own conditions."



Pakistan went with four pacers and no specialist spinners, while for Bangladesh, Shakib Al Hasan took four and Mehidy Hasan Miraz took five wickets in the game, which made the big difference. <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-team/icc-teams/bangladesh/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-team/icc-teams/bangladesh/">Bangladesh</a> have a 1-0 unassailable lead now, and the second PAK vs BAN Test will start on August 30 at the same venue.



<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/pak-vs-ban-bangladesh-scripts-history-with-a-first-ever-test-match-win-over-pakistan-at-rawalpindi/">Also Read: PAK vs BAN: Bangladesh scripts history with a first-ever Test match win over Pakistan at Rawalpindi</a>

PAK vs BAN: Blame Game Starts; Shan Masood blames poor pitch for the embarrassing defeat in Rawalpindi

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Bangladesh Cricket Team's legendary spin bowling All-rounder Shakin Al Hasan has put himself in big trouble. The veteran will no longer be able to roll his arm over in any formats of Cricket. His bowling has been banned. The England Cricket Board (ECB) had earlier declared Shakib's bowling-action as illegal. 
Following this, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) started investigation regarding his bowling-action and after looking at all the possibilities, they found him to be guilty of using an illegal Bowling-action and they have therefore decided to ban him from bowling in all formats of the game. 
The 37-year-old was playing County Cricket for Surrey in England. He took part in his only match for Surrey versus the team of Somerset. He scored 12 runs with the bat in the first inning of that contest and got dismissed for a duck in the 2nd inning. With the ball though, things were different as Hasan bowled in a lethal manner, taking the wickets of nine batters across both the innings. 
<h2>What's the reason behind the decision of banning Shakib from bowling in all formats of the sport? </h2>
The Bangladeshi Spin Bowling All-rounder was banned by the Cricket governing body of England, the England Cricket Board (ECB) for having an illegal bowling-action. Actually, his action exceeded the 15-degrees limit permitted by the ECB. The wrist cannot be rotated by more than 15 degrees.
<h2>Shakib performed well with the ball for Surrey in County Cricket</h2>
The spin bowling All-rounder performed well with the ball for the country team of Surrey. In the match versus Somerset, the 37-year-old bowled a total of 33.5 overs in the first inning and took four wickets by giving away 97 runs. In the 2nd inning, Shakib brought his A game forward as went on to register a five-wicket-haul and gave away 96 runs in the process. 
<h2>Hasan's career has been like this</h2>
Shakib Al Hasan's International career has been great so far. He has scored a total of 4,609 runs with the bat in 71 Test-Matches with the help of five centuries and 31 fifties. With the ball, he has dismissed batters 246 times and he has best bowling figures of 7-36 next to his name. 
In terms of One Day International Cricket, the 37-year-old has taken part in 247 50 over matches and he has managed to amass 7,570 runs with the bat and has also managed to dismiss batters 317 times.

Do Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/how-can-team-india-get-rid-of-their-nightmare-travis-head-aussie-batter-loves-to-toy-with-indian-bowlers/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">How can Team India get rid of their nightmare Travis Head? Aussie batter loves to toy with Indian bowlers</a>

Shakib Al Hasan of Surrey in bowling action during Day One of the Vitality County Championship Division One match between Somerset and Surrey at The Cooper Associates County Ground on September 09, 2024 in Taunton, England. (Photo by Harry Trump/Getty Images)

Bangladeshi spin bowling All-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has put himself in trouble once again. He has been banned by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) due to being adjudged guilty of having an illegal bowling-action.

Bangladesh's elite spinner Shakib Al Hasan banned from bowling in all formats of Cricket by the BCB

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Bangladesh's elite all-rounder and former skipper Shakib Al Hasan' bowling suspension in all forms of Cricket which was given to him by the England &amp; Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is set to carry on as he failed an independent re-assessment of his bowling action, the Bangladeshi Cricket Board (BCB) confirmed on Saturday, 11th of January. 
The independent re-assessment test of the 37-year-old was conducted in Chennai'a Sri Ramachandra Centre for Sports Science in the previous month. 
"Although he is currently prohibited from bowling, Shakib Al Hasan is unquestionably allowed to play all in all the formats of the game as a pure batsman." the BCB stated in their recently released statement"
The Bangladeshi Men's National Team selectors are free to select the 37-year-old as a pure batsman for the upcoming Champions Trophy in Pakistan and UAE, which will be commencing from the 19th of February in the city of Karachi. It's worth noting that the Bangladeshi Tigers will be kicking off their Champions Trophy campaign versus the Indian Team on the 20th of February in Dubai
Shakib was handed a bowling suspension in December of 2024 after the initial independent-assessment results showed that the 37-year-old exceeded the maximum allowed elbow-extension of 15 degrees. 
He was representing the team of Surrey in the Country Cricket Championship of England and the umpires in that particular game scrutinized his bowling action. His one-off appearance for the team of Surrey was also his first in Country Cricket since the 2010-2011 season of the tournament. 
Previously in 2019 Shakib was handed a 2-yeat ban from playing Cricket after the ICC discovered that he had breached their anti-corruption policies.
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Shakib Al Hasan of Bangladesh got suspended by the ECB for using an illegal bowling action | Image: X (Cricket 97)

Shakib Al Hasan has failed his re-assessment test and his bowling ban will continue for the time being

Shakib Al Hasan's bowling ban set to continue

Shakib Al Hasan's bowling ban set to continue after failing in reassessment test, setback for Bangladesh

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Prithvi Shaw did not find any takers as the Mumbai batter went unsold in the IPL 2025 auction. Prithvi, who had a base price of Rs 75 lakh in the auction, was released by Delhi Capitals but he did not attract any bids from the ten franchises.
Delhi Capitals co-owner Parth Jindal has said that Prithvi Shaw is misunderstood in many ways but needed a 'jolt' in the form of the IPL 2025 Auction snub. Shaw has been part of the Delhi franchise since returning as the U-19 World Cup winning captain in 2018 and was bought for 1.2 Crores. Ahead of the 2022 auction, the Mumbai batter was retained by DC for Rs. 7.5 Crore but the past few seasons hasn't been great for the 25-year-old.
Speaking to Sports Today, Jindal said that Shaw is a great kid but needed a jolt to get up from his slumber. The DC co-owner feels that Shaw needs to work hard, get back the love of the game and get disciplined. Jindal ended by saying he hopes the Mumbai batter can return back to his best form
Delhi has backed Prithvi Shaw a lot. DC had hoped that he is a powerplay player and would hit 6 boundaries in one over. And he did that too. He hit Shivam Mavi for 6 fours in an over. He had a lot of potential and DC backed him to the hilt. We always thought that if Shaw manages to score, we will win. And we gave him a lot of chances," Kaif told on Jio Cinema.

Prithvi got a lot of chances and teams have now finally moved on, and it is a matter of embarrassment that he did not get a bid for Rs 75 lakh. Maybe now, he finally goes back to basics. Someone like Sarfaraz Khan got into the national team by scoring lots and lots of runs," he concluded.
In the 79 matches he has played, Shaw has scored 1892 runs at an average of 23.95 and a strike-rate of 147.47. He also scored 14 fifties during this time.
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Prithvi shaw is just 25 and has lot of cricket left inside him ,the thing he need that to focus on his fitness and batting weakness. 
If the things goes well, not the next year but shaw will probably get chance to play in IPL this year too,if any team needs replacement for player ,he might be a good to get that place.

Prithvi Shaw Can Might Have Chance To Play IPL this Year ? | TATA IPL 2025

Prithvi Shaw After a successful start of his career getting set back and set back ,but the things is not over yet , Prithvi can be have to focus his fitness,the improved fitness can solve many things for him.

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The MI Emirates produced a clinical display with the bat and the ball, handing the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders a 28-run defeat at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in the Match 14 of International League T20 (ILT20) 2025 on Tuesday, January 21.
MI Emirates got off to a strong start when they were asked to bat first, with openers Muhammad Waseem (38) and Kusal Perera making a strong stand at the top. The Sri Lankan Perera was the first to leave for 23 soon before the powerplay ended, following a 42-run partnership between the two players. Tom Banton entered, and he and Waseem made sure the MI Emirates maintained the run rate.
Banton was out for nine around the halfway point of the innings, while Waseem was out for 38 shortly after. Kieron Pollard replaced skipper Nicholas Pooran, but the seasoned right-hander struggled to get going and was eventually sent out for five by Ali Khan. With just over 6 overs remaining, the score was at 102/4.
Following Dan Mousley's dismissal for six, Romario Shepherd joined his skipper for the innings' last stretch. Jason Holder made a solid 49, but Pooran, who was hitting it cleanly, was almost at his half-century before he fell.
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Shepherd was given more attention in the last few overs as a result. In order to end with an undefeated 38 from 13 deliveries, the powerful right-hander then moved through the gears and hammered three maximums and four boundaries. After slowing down for a few overs in the middle, the MI Emirates eventually reached 186/6.

In second inning with openers Kyle Mayers and Andries Gous attacking the MI Emirates bowlers, the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders got off to a fast start. Before Dan Mousley ran him out with a brilliant bit of fielding, Mayers, who hit three sixes, scored 22 off 14 deliveries.
 
The MI Emirates seized control after that, finishing a 39-run partnership in the fourth over in second inning.
Following Joe Clarke's dismissal by Akeal Hosein for three, Romario Shepherd took out Michael-Kyle Pepper for five and Alishan Sharafu for four. The Abu Dhabi Knight Riders were 56/4 at the conclusion of a thrilling Powerplay.
The Abu Dhabi Knight Riders were further put under pressure after Waqar Salamkheil dismissed Laurie Evans for seven and Zahoor Khan caught Gous in the deep for thirty-four. Hopes of a recovery were raised when Sunil Narine and Andre Russell were called to the middle and embarked on a half-century stand.
But Narine was caught at cover for 13 in the 18th over, and David Willey was dismissed by Fazalhaq Farooqi in the 19th. The MI Emirates won easily, and Russell, who was still undefeated at 37 from 23 deliveries, was unable to lead his team across the finish line.

players like Romario Shepherd and Nicholas Pooran, the MI Emirates were able to close the gap on the top team to just two points.
Alzarri Joseph and Shepherd each took two wickets to thwart the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders' chase, while four of the MI Emirates' bowlers were in excellent form that evening.
In the whole match Romario Shepherd was the centre of attraction for the crowd with his bowling and batting, although the show was lasser but effective for MI Emirates to build pressure on the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders.
MI Emirates beat Abu Dhabi Knight Riders by 28 runs
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MI Emirates 186/6 in 20 overs (Nicholas Pooran 49, Romario Shepherd 38 not out, Muhammad Waseem 38, Jason Holder 2 for 38, Ali Khan 2 for 58)

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders 158/9 in 20 overs (Andre Russell 37 not out, Andries Gous 34, Romario Shepherd 2/14, Alzarri Joseph 2/33, Waqar Salamkheil 1/13)

Player of the Match: Romario Shepherd

MI Emirates Beats Abu Dhabi Knight Riders | Pooran And Shepherd Shines

In ILT 2025 mi Emirates beats Abu Dhabi Knight Riders by 28 runs ,in this match Romario Shepherd and Nicholas Pooran SHines with bat,where Shepherd done a good bowling too.

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Romario Shepherd representing MI Emirates (MIE) Shepherd inning against pacer Ali Khan, hitting 6,4,4,6,6 to help his side to 186/6. He eventually finished with 38 off just 13 deliveries, with four fours and three sixes punctuating his innings.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will be delighted to know that their latest recruit, Romario Shepherd, has smashed 26 off the final five deliveries of the final over against Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in the International T20 (ILT20) in Abu Dhabi on January 21 (Tuesday).

With MI Emirates batting first, Shepherd entered the scene with his team in need of a strong finish. Facing Ali Khan in the last over, the hard-hitting all-rounder smashed an astonishing 26 runs off the final five balls. His innings was a clinic in clean, fearless striking:
The buzz around Romario Shepherd’s IPL prospects has intensified following his stellar performance. With RCB already eyeing impactful players for IPL 2025, Shepherd’s display of brute force and death-over mastery aligns perfectly with the team’s needs. His ability to turn games around in a matter of deliveries makes him a prime contender for the upcoming season.
Shepherd Could be X factor for RCB for lifting the IPL trophy With his batting and bowling and finishing the game at end. 

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Although, earlier Shepherd have some good records in ipl while playing with other team like MUMBAI INDIANS, LUCKNOW SUPER GIANTS and HYDERABAD too.
RCB secured his services in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 auction for his base price of INR 1.5 crore.

RCB's Shepherd hits 26 runs in last 5 deliveries against Abu dhabi Knight Riders

Romario Shepherd hits 26 runs in last 5 deliveries in ILT against Abu Dhabi Knight Riders,while shepherd performance pump the MI Emirates to victory over Abu Dhabi Knight Riders

RCB's Shepherd Hits 26 Runs In Last 5 Deliveries Against Abu Dhabi Knight Riders

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IND vs ENG: Former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin has announced his playing XI for the first T20I against England. The match between the two teams is all set to take place on Wednesday (22nd January) at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
India and England will be locking horns with each other in the five-match T20I series. Both teams have a mixed combination of seniors and youngsters in the team, and with the way they have played of late, it's fair to say that it will be an exciting series to watch. 
Coming to the first T20I, Ravichandran Ashwin backed Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma to open the innings for the team. The duo has been doing a decent job together as an opener and would be hoping to carry on the same form in the upcoming first match. 
Sanju Samson was at his exceptional best in the T20Is last year as he slammed three tons. While on the other hand, Abhishek Sharma hasn't been able to maintain consistency. Hence the series will be extremely important for him with the bat. 
At No.3, Ravichandran Ashwin picked Tilak Varma. The left-hander oozed his class with the bat in the last series against South Africa. He batted at No.3 and slammed two back-to-back centuries. Skipper Suryakumar Yadav, as per Ashwin, will bat at No.4.
Hardik Pandya, Nitish Kumar Reddy and Axar Patel are the three all-rounders picked by Ravichandran Ashwin in his Indian XI for the first IND vs ENG T20I. They are expected to play a major role with the bat and ball. 
Rinku Singh also has been picked by Ravichandran Ashwin in his Indian XI for the first IND vs ENG team. He will be taking the role of finisher while there was no place for Ravi Bishnoi, who hard has put a foot wrong in his T20I career. Varun Chakravarthy will be there as per Ashwin. 
Mohammed Shami and Arshdeep Singh are the two fast bowlers picked by Ravichandran Ashwin for the first IND vs ENG XI. Shami will be making his comeback to the team after a year, while Arshdeep will be keen to make an impact. 
<h2>IND vs ENG: Ravichandran Ashwin's Indian XI for the first T20I </h2>
Here's Ravichandran Ashwin's Indian XI for the first T20I 
Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Verma, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Varun Chakravarthy, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Shami
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Ravichandran Ashwin names India XI for first IND vs ENG T20I {PC:X}

India and England will be locking horns with each other in the five-match T20I series

IND vs ENG: Former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin has announced his playing XI for the first T20I against England.

IND vs ENG: Ravichandran Ashwin picks his Indian XI for the first T20I against England, no place for Ravi Bishnoi

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Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali talked about the delay in the squad of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 for the Pakistan team. He said that it might look like they are scared of announcing the team, but it seems that they don't know what to do. 
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is around the corner and all the teams have named their squad for the tournament except the hosts Pakistan. The Men in Green are yet to announce the team even though the deadline of 12th January has already been surpassed by a long margin. 
India, Australia, England, South Africa, New Zealand, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan have all revealed their squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. This has made many speculate about why Pakistan isn't announcing their squad for the tournament, which is less than one month away. 
There have been several reports that Pakistan will be announcing their squad for the tournament soon. They are awaiting the fitness of a few players, and hence, they will soon be naming the team. Some reports also have revealed the players who will be playing, but an official announcement is yet to come. 
<h2>Pakistan kya darr gaya jo abhi tak team announce nahi ki? Nahi dara nahi hai. Samajh nahi aa rahi hai - Basit Ali </h2>
Amid all this, former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali commented on the same, saying that no one knows what is happening. He speculated that they might be waiting for the fitness report on Saim Ayub. Speaking in a video posted on his YouTube channel, he explained: 
"Pakistan kya darr gaya jo abhi tak team announce nahi ki? Nahi dara nahi hai. Samajh nahi aa rahi hai -- karein to kya karein? (Is Pakistan scared to announce their squad? No, it isn't, just unsure what to do and what not). The biggest issue is whether Saim Ayub can return fit or not. It's still not clear." 
It remains to be seen when will Pakistan announce the squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The tournament is all set to take place from 19th February, with the final all set to be played on 9th March.
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Pakistan squad for ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is yet to be announced {PC:X}

Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali talked about the delay in the squad of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 for the Pakistan team.

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is around the corner and all the teams have named their squad for the tournament except the hosts Pakistan.