West Indies Jason Holder along with 9 other cricketers to miss Bangladesh?s tour due to Covid-19 related issues.



West Indies test skipper Jason Holder along with 9 other cricketers to miss Bangladesh?s tour due to covid-19 related issues. Cricket West Indies (CWI) on Tuesday announced that 10 players have pulled out of the country?s tour to Bangladesh due to "Covid-19 related concerns or personal fears".



Evin Lewis, Kieron Pollard, Roston Chase, Darren Bravo, Shamarh Brooks, Sheldon Cottrell, Shai Hope, Jason Holder, Shimron Hetmyer, and Nicholas Pooran have pulled out their names from the respective squads.



West Indies is scheduled to play three One Day Internationals and two test games in Chattogram and Dhaka. The tour will begin from 20th January with ODIs.



Cricket West Indies said its Covid-19 policies give players permission and allow them to opt-out of the squads for an overseas tour when based on players? safety.



?The decision to pull out names in any particular overseas tour will not impact their future selection in any case,? it said.



The Test squad will be led by the experienced Kraigg Brathwaite, with Jermaine Blackwood as vice-captain. Former West Indies A team captain Jason Mohammed will lead the ODI team with Sunil Ambris as vice-captain.



West Indies test side will be led by Kraigg Brathwaite in absence of regular skipper Jason Holder while Jermaine Blackwood will be his deputy in the tour.



For the ODI squad, Jason Mohammed who has been former captain of West Indies A will lead the limited over side with Sunil Ambris acting as Vice-Captain.



<h2>Tour schedule</h2>



Jan 20: 1st ODI at Dhaka



Jan 22: 2nd ODI at Dhaka



Jan 25: 3rd ODI at Chattogram



Feb 3-7: 1st Test at Chattogram



Feb 11-15: 2nd Test Match at Dhaka



<h2>West Indies Test squad</h2>



Kemar Roach, Kraigg Brathwaite (c), Nkrumah Bonner, Alzarri Joseph, John Campbell, Joshua Da Silva, Jermaine Blackwood (VC), Shannon Gabriel, Kavem Hodge, Kyle Mayers, Shayne Moseley, Veerasammy Permaul, Raymon Reifer, Jomel Warrican, Rahkeem Cornwall.



<h2>West Indies ODI squad</h2>



Hayden Walsh, Jason Mohammed (c), Nkrumah Bonner, Joshua Da Silva, Chemar Holder, Akeal Hosein, Sunil Ambris (VC), Alzarri Joseph, Rovman Powell, Kyle Mayers, Andre McCarthy, Kjorn Ottley, Raymon Reifer, Romario Shepherd, Jahmar Hamilton.



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West Indies Jason Holder along with 9 other cricketers to miss Bangladesh?s tour due to Covid-19 related issues

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Vivo IPL 2021: Rajasthan Royals suffer another blow as Mustafizur Rahman delays his arrival.



Vivo IPL 2021: Bangladeshi pacer Mustafizur Rahman gives another blow to Rajasthan Royals as he continues to delay his arrival in India for the fourteenth edition of IPL. Rahman is currently with Bangladesh national squad in New Zealand for the limited-overs series.?



The pacer did not feature in the last two T20Is against New Zealand and will remain with the Bangladesh squad till Sunday. He will fly to India on 04th April.



?He has not yet left for India. He is with the team and will only leave with the team on Sunday,? said Bangladesh Cricket Board?s Senior Manager.



The pacer will have to undergo mandatory seven days quarantine upon arriving in India with a commercial flight which will rule him out of two games for Rajasthan Royals.



?My first priority is to play for my country, and if I am picked in the Test series against Sri Lanka, I will naturally play. If I am not picked, then BCB will tell me that I am not included. At that point, if I am given NOC to play in the IPL, then I will play, but patriotism comes first for me,? Mustafizur Rahman said.



Earlier, the inaugural champions Rajasthan Royals had suffered the first blow as Jofra Archer will miss a couple of initial games, he has undergone surgery to get rid of the small glass fragment from his arm.



Archer was having an issue with his arm since the starting of 2021 and the England Cricket Medical team was handling it for the India tour and now as the tour is finished, Archer went for surgery.



In absence of Archer and Mustafizur Rahman, Andrew Tye will lead the pace attack for Rajasthan Royals.?



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Vivo IPL 2021: Rajasthan Royals suffers another blow as Mustafizur Rahman delays his arrival

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ICC T20 World Cup 2021: Almost all the participating cricket team of the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2021 have released their squads for the elite tournament. International Cricket Council (ICC) had, earlier, asked all the cricket boards to unveil their respective T20 World Cup squads by 10th September.



The showpiece event is slated to be held in the UAE and Oman, starting on 17th October. Initially, qualifier matches will be held before the top eight teams of ICC rankings will take on each other.



As per the rules and regulations prescribed by the ICC, all the cricket boards can only name a 15-men squad for the T20 World Cup along with three stands by players. Although the last date of squad submission was 10th September, the boards can make changes to their squads by 10th October.&nbsp;



<h2>T20 World Cup Squads of participating teams:</h2>



India T20 World Cup 2021 Squad: Virat Kohli (c), Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, Jasprit Bumrah, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant (wk), Ishan Kishan (wk), Hardik Pandya, Varun Chakravarthy, Ravindra Jadeja, Rahul Chahar, Ravichandran Ashwin, Axar Patel, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mohammad Shami.



Reserve Players: Shreyas Iyer, Deepak Chahar, Shardul Thakur.



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Pakistan T20 World Cup 2021 squad: Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Wasim, Shadab Khan, Azam Khan, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Imad Wasim, Asif Ali,? Mohammad Hafeez, Mohammad Hasnain, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Rizwan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Khushdil Shah, Sohaib Maqsood.



Reserve Players: Fakhar Zaman, Usman Qadir, Shahnawaz Dhani



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Australia T20 World Cup 2021 squad: Aaron Finch (c), Mitchell Marsh, Pat Cummins (vc), Josh Hazlewood, Josh Inglis, Ashton Agar, Kane Richardson, Matthew Wade, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Marcus Stoinis, Mitchell Swepson, David Warner, Glenn Maxwell, Adam Zampa.



Reserve Players: Dan Christian, Nathan Ellis, Daniel Sams.



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England T20 World Cup 2021 Squad: Eoin Morgan (c), Jonathan Bairstow, Sam Curran, Jos Buttler, Liam Livingstone, Chris Jordan, Dawid Malan, Tymal Mills,? Moeen Ali, Adil Rashid, Jason Roy, David Willey, Sam Billings, Chris Woakes, Mark Wood.



Reserve Players: Tom Curran, Liam Dawson, James Vince



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New Zealand T20 World Cup 2021 squad: Kane Williamson (c), Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Trent Boult, Lockie Ferguson, Martin Guptill, Daryl Mitchell, Jimmy Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner, Todd Astle, Tim Seifert (wk), Ish Sodhi, Kyle Jamieson, Tim Southee, Adam Milne (injury cover).



South Africa T20 World Cup 2021 Squad: Temba Bavuma (c), David Miller,Quinton de Kock (wk), Bjorn Fortuin, Reeza Hendricks, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, W Mulder, Lungi Ngidi, Tabraiz Shamsi,Anrich Nortje, Dwaine Pretorius, Heinrich Klaasen,Kagiso Rabada, Rassie van der Dussen.?



Reserve Players: George Linde, Andile Phehlukwayo, Lizaad Williams.



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Bangladesh T20 World Cup 2021 squad: Mahmud Ullah (C), Shakib Al Hasan, Soumya Sarkar, Litton Kumer Das, Nurul Hasan Sohan, Shak Mahedi Hasan, Nasum Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Mushfiqur Rahim, Naim Sheikh, Shoriful Islam, Taskin Ahmed, Shaif Uddin, Afif Hossain, Shamim Hossain.



West Indies T20 World Cup 2021 Squad: Kieron Pollard (C), Evin Lewis, Fabian Allen, Dwayne Bravo, Roston Chase, Andre Fletcher, Andre Russell, Chris Gayle, Shimron Hetmyer, Obed McCoy, Nicholas Pooran (vc), Lendl Simmons, Ravi Rampaul, Oshane Thomas, Hayden Walsh jr.



Reserve Players: Darren Bravo, Sheldon Cottrell, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein



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Afghanistan T20 World Cup 2021 Squad: Mohammad Nabi (c), Rashid Khan, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Hazratullah Zazai, Usman Ghani, Asghar Afghan, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Mohammad Shahzad, Mujeeb ur Rahman, Gulbadin Naib, Karim Janat, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Najibullah Zadran, Naveen ul Haq, Hamid Hassan, Dawlat Zadran, Shapoor Zadran, Qais Ahmed.



Reserves Players: Afsar Zazai, Farid Ahmed Malik



Oman T20 World Cup 2021 squad: Zeeshan Maqsood (c),? Ayaan Khan, Jatinder Singh, Mohammad Nadeem, Khawar Ali, Suraj Kumar, Sandeep Goud, Aqib Ilyas, Nester Dhamba, Kaleemullah, Bilal Khan, Naseem Khushi, Sufyan Mehmood, Fayyaz Butt, Khurram Khan.



PNG T20 World Cup 2021 squad: Assad Vala (c), Charles Amini, Norman Vanua, Simon Atai,? Nosaina Pokana, Kipling Doriga, Tony Ura, Gaudi Toka, Sese Bau, Hiri Hiri, Damien Ravu, Lega Siaka, Chad Soper, Kabua Vagi-Morea, Jason Kila, Jack Gardner.



Ireland T20 World Cup 2021 Squad:?Andrew Balbirnie (c), Josh Little, Graham Kennedy, Mark Adair, George Dockrell, Harry Tector, Shane Getkate, Andrew McBrine, Barry McCarthy, Kevin O?Brien, Curtis Campher, Neil Rock, Simi Singh, Paul Stirling, Lorcan Tucker, Ben White, Gareth Delany, Craig Young.



Namibia T20 World Cup 2021 Squad: Gerhard Erasmus (c), Jan Frylinck,?Michau du Preez, Zane Green, Craig Williams, Nicol Lofie-Eaton, Michael van Lingen, Bernard Scholtz, Stephen Baard, Ben Shikongo, JJ Smit, Ruben Trumpelmann, Karl Birkenstock, David Wiese, Picky Ya France.



Reserves: Mauritius Ngupita.



Netherland T20 World Cup 2021 Squad: Pieter Seelaar (c), Philippe Boissevain, Bas de Leede, Scott Edwards, Brandon Glover, Roelof van der Merwe, Colin Ackermann, Fred Klaassen, Timm van der Gugten, Stephan Myburgh, Ben Cooper, Max O?Dowd, Ryan Ten Doeschate, Logan van Beek, Paul van Meekeren.



Scotland T20 World Cup 2021 Squad: Kyle Coetzer (c), Dylan Budge, Josh Davey, Alasdair Evans, Chris Greaves, Richard Berrington (vc), Oli Hairs, Michael Leask, Calum Macleod, George Munsey, Safyaan Sharif, Matthew Cross (wk), Hamza Tahir, Craig Wallace (wk), Mark Watt, Chris Sole, Brad Wheal.



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T20 World Cup Squads of participating teams, India, Pakistan, Australia, England, New Zealand

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India vs Bangladesh: The Asia Cup which provides the world with the strongest cricketing side in the entire continent of Asia has led to the formation of several famous rivalries so far in its history of 38 years.?



India along with several other teams that participate in the tournament have provided the supporters of various teams with uncountable memories of experiencing the intensity of each and every rivalry that has developed between several sides over the years.&nbsp;



One such intense rivalry is between India and Bangladesh which has been worth remembering for the fans of both these sides on several occasions so far and possibly shall grow even further in the years to come. It's time for us to take a glimpse of the top 3 encounters between these three sides in the history of the Asia Cup so far:-



<h2>3. India vs Bangladesh (2016 Asia Cup final)</h2>



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India and Bangladesh battled it out in an incredibly intense final of the Asia Cup back in the year 2016. Bangladesh while batting first put on a total of 115 runs in a match that had been reduced to 15 overs a side due to rain interruptions early on in the game.&nbsp;



India in response to this lost Rohit Sharma for just 1 early in the innings, however Virat Kohli who joined Shikhar Dhawan began to rebuild the Indian Chase from then on. The duo added 94 runs for the 2nd wicket before Shikhar Dhawan was dismissed for a well-made 60.&nbsp;



Virat Kohli too was looking solid at one end however it was MS. Dhoni who stole the limelight with some brilliant big hitting towards the end to finish the run chase in style for India. India won the match by 8 wickets and lifted their 6th title.&nbsp;



<h2>2. India vs Bangladesh (2012 Asia Cup)</h2>



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Another close match between India and Bangladesh was played in the 2012 edition of the Asia Cup. Bangladesh after winning the toss and electing to field first managed to remove Indian opener, Gautam Gambhir early for 11.&nbsp;



Virat Kohli in at no 3 put on a massive 150-run partnership with Sachin Tendulkar. The game will exceptionally be remembered for Sachin Tendulkar's century which was his 100th international century. India managed to put on 289 in their 50 overs. Bangladesh made a comeback after losing opener Nazimuddin early on.&nbsp;



Tamim Iqbal stood solid at one end and continued to stitch partnerships with his teammates. Half-centuries from <a href="https://www.espncricinfo.com/player/jahurul-islam-55944">Jahurul Islam</a> and Nasir Hossain kept Bangladesh on the hunt.?



Once Tamim got out, the onus was on the experienced middle order dip of Mushfiqur and Shakib who started scoring at a magnificent quick rate to get their side closer to the target. Mushfiqur stayed till the end and handed Bangladesh a famous win by 5 wickets.



<h2>1. India vs Bangladesh (2018 Asia Cup final)</h2>



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The most memorable match between India and Bangladesh in Asia Cup was played in the final of the 2018 edition of the tournament. After choosing to bat first after winning the toss, Bangladesh seemed at their peak as the openers put on a 100-run stand and looked in total control.&nbsp;



Liton das in particular was looking in a great rhythm. Wickets started to fall abruptly once the opening stand was broken, but Liton held one end firmly and brought up a fantastic ton. Despite his efforts, Bangladesh was bundled out for 222. India during their chase too looked shaky as they lost wickets at regular intervals.&nbsp;



The Bangladesh Bowlers didn't let the batters settle in at all as the chase became tougher and tougher for the Indians. The lower middle order showed some bit of resistance to get India close to the target.&nbsp;



The match ultimately went until the last over and at one stage India needed a run off the last ball, which they managed to get in the form of a leg bye. India successfully scraped through and lifted their 7th Asia Cup title in style.



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Top 3 most Memorable India vs Bangladesh Matches in the history of Asia Cup

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Countdown begins! Only 6 days left for Asia Cup 2022. The six-team tournament will be held in UAE with the opening clash of Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan on 27 August. All the squads are in for the upcoming Asia Cup. Have a look at all the teams for this year's six-team tournament.



Here are the squads of all the teams for Asia Cup 2022:



Group A,



India: Rohit Sharma (c), KL Rahul, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant, Deepak Hooda, Dinesh Karthik, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, R Ashwin, Yuzvendra Chahal, Ravi Bishnoi, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Arshdeep Singh, Avesh Khan.



Standby: Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, Deepak Chahar.



Pakistan: &nbsp;Babar Azam (c), Shadab Khan, Asif Ali, Fakhar Zaman, Haider Ali, Haris Rauf, Iftikhar Ahmed, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Rizwan, Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Naseem Shah, Shahnawaz Dahani, Usman Qadir.



Qualifier: Final team in Group A yet to be determined.



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Group B,



Afghanistan: Mohammad Nabi (c), Najibullah Zadran, Afsar Zazai, Azmatullah Omarzai, Farid Ahmad Malik, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Hazratullah Zazai, Ibrahim Zadran, Karim Janat, Mujeeb ur Rahman, Najibullah Zadran, Naveen ul Haq, Noor Ahmad, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Rashid Khan, Samiullah Shinwari. 



Standby: Nijat Masood, Qais Ahmed, Sharafuddin Ashraf.



Bangladesh: Shakib Al Hasan (c), Anamul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Afif Hossain, Mosaddek Hossain, Mahmudullah, Mahedi Hasan, Mohammad Saifuddin, Hasan Mahmud, Mustafizur Rahman, Nasum Ahmed, Sabbir Rahman, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Ebadot Hossain, Parvez Hossain Emon, Nurul Hasan Sohan, Taskin Ahmed.



Sri Lanka: Dasun Shanaka (c), Danushka Gunathilaka, Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Charith Asalanka, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Ashen Bandara, Dhananjaya de Silva, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Jeffrey Vandersay, Praveen Jayawickrama, Chamika Karunaratne, Dilshan Madushanka, Matheesha Pathirana, Nuwanidu Fernando, Dushmantha Chameera, Dinesh Chandimal.



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Qualifier squads



Before the tournament, Hong Kong, Kuwait, Singapore, and the UAE meet in the 2022 Asia Cup qualifiers to determine the final place in Group A.



Singapore:&nbsp;Amjad Mahboob (c), Reeza Gaznavi, Janak Prakash, Manpreet Singh, Vinoth Baskaran, Aryaman Uchil, Surendran Chandramohan, Rohan Rangarajan, Akshay Roopak Puri, Aman Desai, Jeevan Santhanam, Vihaan Maheshwari, Aryaveer Chaudhary, Aritra Dutta.



UAE:&nbsp;Chundangapoyil Rizwan (c), Sultan Ahmed, Sabir Ali, Vriitya Aravind, Kashif Daud, Zawar Farid, Basil Hameed, Zahoor Khan, Aryan Lakra, Karthik Meiyappan, Rohan Mustafa, Fahad Nawaz, Ahmed Raza, Alishan Sharafu, Junaid Siddique, Chirag Suri, Muhammad Waseem.



Hong Kong:&nbsp;Nizakat Khan (c), Kinchit Shah, Zeeshan Ali, Haroon Arshad, Babar Hayat, Aftab Hussain, Ateeq Iqbal, Aizaz Khan, Ehsan Khan, Scott McKechnie (wk), Ghazanfar Mohammad, Yasim Murtaza, Dhananjay Rao, Wajid Shah, Ayush Shukla, Ahan Trivedi, Mohammad Waheed.



Kuwait:&nbsp;Mohammed Aslam (c), Nawaf Ahmed, Mohammad Amin, Meet Bhavsar (wk), Adnan Idrees, Muhammad Kashif, Shiraz Khan, Sayed Monib, Usman Patel, Yasin Patel, Shahrukh Quddus, Ravija Sandaruwan, Mohamed Shafeeq, Haroon Shahid, Edson Silva, Bilal Tahir, Ali Zaheer.

Asia Cup 2022: All The finalized Squads For Asia Cup, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and Qualifiers.

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The Bangladesh cricket team always have been the dark horses in big tournaments like the Asia Cup and many others of this kind. The team possesses some world-class players who can be a threat to any opposition team in the world at a given point in time.&nbsp;



The team has registered several memorable victories in Asia Cup matches so far and managed to stun giant cricketing sides with their fearless approach on the cricket pitch. Over the years the side has managed to deliver several quality performances in the tournament as a unit but has unfortunately never managed to lay its hands over the trophy on a single occasion despite getting close to it on several occasions.&nbsp;



The team will therefore be hopeful of fulfilling their dreams of lifting the trophy finally this year and ending their several-year-long wait. It's time for us to have a look at the possible Playing XI of Bangladesh for the Asia Cup. 



<h2>Shakib Al Hasan (Captain)</h2>



Shakib Al Hasan who's been newly entrusted with the captaincy responsibilities by the Bangladesh cricket board will be the pillar of his side in the Asia Cup for sure.&nbsp;



The left-handed all-rounder has scored 116 runs in 5 T20Is so far this year and also has picked 4 wickets with the ball. His all-round skills in addition to the captaincy strategies will be crucial for his side in this Asia Cup.



<h2>Anamul Haque</h2>



<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anamul_Haque">Anamul Haque</a> who started his T20I career in 2012 will be the possible opener for his side in the Asia Cup. The right-hander has so far been in a rough patch with the bat in the shortest format this year with just 85 runs in 5 T20Is. The opening batsman will have a point to prove when he takes the field in the Asia Cup 2022.



<h2>Mushfiqur Rahim</h2>



Bangladesh's legendary wicketkeeper-batsman, Mushfiqur Rahim will be one of the most important factors in their batting line up for the Asia Cup.&nbsp;



Though the 35-year-old hasn't been able to replicate his quality performances of Odi and Tests in T20Is, he will be an important part of the batting lineup since he brings with him loads of experience that he's gained over the years.



<h2>Afif Hossain</h2>



Afif Hossain is another possible young batsman in the Bangladesh batting lineup for the Asia cup. The 22-year-old made his T20I debut in 2018.&nbsp;



He has had an impressive year with the bat so far in T20Is since he's managed close to 200 runs in 8 innings including 1 fifty. His good form will be crucial for his side in the Asia Cup.



<h2>Mosaddek Hossain</h2>



Mosaddek Hossain too like several other teammates of his will have to make a strong comeback after a string of low scores in the shortest format of the game so far this year.&nbsp;



The right-hander has managed just 38 runs in 4 T20I innings in 2022. His positive intent and proper finishing touches are what Bangladesh shall be relying upon to make things happen for themselves in Asia Cup.



<h2>Mahmudullah Riyaz</h2>



Next in the batting lineup would feature Mahmudullah Riyaz. Mahmudullah who's one of he most senior members of the team will be crucial as he would bring along with him a lot of experience that he's gained by playing in big matches for his side over the past several years.&nbsp;



The right-handed middle-order batsman has however not been in his regular best so far this year with just 99 runs in 6 T20Is and just 2 wickets with the ball in 2022. His returning back to form will be crucial for his side to have an impact in the Asia Cup.



<h2>Mehidy Hasan</h2>



All-rounder Mahedi Hasan will lose the need to live up to his other for the Asia cup this year if he wants to cement his place permanently in the team. The batsman hasn't been able to contribute much lower down the order in the recent game and also has just 5 wickets with the ball in 7 games so far in 2022.



<h2>Mohammed Saifuddin</h2>



Mohammed Saifuddin has been one of the rising stars for Bangladesh in the last few years. He is an effective medium pacer bowler who can also be extremely handy with the bat in the last few overs.&nbsp;



With 17 wickets in 14 matches so far in 2022, he has been one of the major players in his side this year. Good performances from him is what the Bangladesh team management will be hoping for in the Asia Cup.



<h2>Hasan Mahmud</h2>



Hasan Mahmud will be another one of those youngsters who will possibly be featured in Bangladesh's Playing XI for the Asia Cup. The pacer has picked three wickets in his two T20I matches so far this year with n economy of 6.50.&nbsp;



The man who started his T20I career only in 2020 will need support from the rest of his experienced teammates to shine brightly in the Asia Cup 2022.



<h2>Nasum Ahmed</h2>



26-year-old Nasum Ahmed who began his T20I career only in 2021 will be a prominent spinner for his side in the Asia Cup. The left-arm spinner has been far from impressive this year so far. With 7 wickets in 6 matches, he has conceded runs at an economy of 9.11.&nbsp;



He has always been targeted by the opposition batsman and gone for runs in almost every match. The youngster will have a point to prove when he features in Bangladesh's Playing XI for the Asia Cup this year.



<h2>Mustafizur Rahman</h2>



Mustafizur Rahman without a doubt will be the most important factor in the Bangladeshi bowling lineup in the Asia Cup. The fact that the main bowler of the Bangladesh lineup has been out of form in the T20Is recently will be a big concern for the team and coaching staff for sure.&nbsp;



The left-arm pacer has picked just 5 wickets in 8 T20Is so far this year with an economy rate as high as that of 8.25. The 27-year-old will have to live up to his worth in order to help his side win matches under tough circumstances in the Asia Cup 2022.



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Bangladesh Predicted Playing XI for Asia Cup 2022

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The Bangladesh vs Afghanistan match was another one of those memorable matches in the Asia Cup 2022. Afghanistan with another remarkable win cemented their place in the Super 4 stages of the Asia Cup 2022.&nbsp;



The team displayed some outstanding performance to outplay Bangladesh and register their second successive victory in the tournament currently. Several players lived up to their worth while many others failed to deliver the performance as expected from them.&nbsp;



It's time for us to have a look at the player ratings of both the teams from this match.&nbsp;



<h2>Bangladesh vs Afghanistan: Afghanistan Player Ratings</h2>



1. Hazratullah Zazai - 5



Scored 23 runs off 26 balls and looked sluggish during his stay at the crease. His low strike rate didn't provide his side with the platform they were in need of and this he gets a 6.



2. Rahmanullah Gurbaz - 4.5



Just like his opening partner, Rahmanullah too scored an extremely rusty 11 runs off 18 balls and failed to get his team off to a quick start. He however initiated a crucial run-out while fielding and thus gets a 4.5.



3. Ibrahim Zadran - 7.5



Ibrahim Zadran played a crucial inning for his side. When the team seemed to be in trouble during the chase, he held one end of the crease and steered the innings cautiously. His low strike rate however was a bit of an issue. He gets a 7.5.



4. Mohammed Nabi - 6.5



This match was a rare failure for skipper Mohammed Nabi both with the bat and the ball. He scored merely 9 runs before being dismissed and conceded 23 runs in his 3 overs with the ball without being able to pick a single wicket. His captaincy decisions however seemed to be top-notch. He gets a 6.5.



5. Najibullah Zadran - 9



Najibullah was Afghanistan's best batsman in the match and helped his side reach the finish line with utmost ease. Afghanistan at one stage was in trouble due to the increasing required run rate and the fall of wickets. Najibullah's innings of 43 runs off just 17 balls helped Afghanistan chase down the total without any further hindrances. He thus gets a 9.



6. Karim Janat - 3



Karim Janat didn't have much to contribute for his side in the match either with the bat or on the field. He gets a 3.



7. Rashid Khan - 8.5



Rashid Khan had a memorable outing against Bangladesh in the match with the ball. His spell of 3/22 in 4 overs helped his side choke the opposition considerably. He cleaned up Bangladesh's middle order in the middle overs completely. He thus gets an 8.5.



8. Azmatullah Omarzai - 3.5



Azmatullah Omarzai also didn't have any useful contributions to make for his side in the match. He just got to bowl one over in which he conceded 7 runs without any wicket and this gets a 3.5.



9. Naveen Ul Haq - 4



Naveen Ul Haq was amongst the bowlers who had to remain wicketless in the match. He conceded 31 runs in his four overs without picking any wicket and this gets a 4.



10. Mujeeb Ur Rahman - 9.5



Mujeeb Ur Rahman was Afghanistan's best performer with the ball in the match. His figures of 3/16 included the wickets of Bangladesh's top 3 batsmen. During his incredible spell, Mujeeb totally dismantled Bangladesh's top order thereby pushing to them against the wall. He thus gets a 9.5.



11. Fazalhaq Farooq - 6.5



Farooq who was the hero for Afghanistan in the last match failed to replicate his good performances in this match too. He bowled a decent spell conceding 25 runs in his 4 overs but didn't get any wicket. He thus gets a 6.5.&nbsp;



<h2>Bangladesh vs Afghanistan: Bangladesh Player Ratings</h2>



1. Mohammas Naim - 2.5



<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mohammad_Naim">Mohammad Naim</a> was dismissed for just 6 runs and couldn't provide his team with a good start. He thus gets a 2.5.



2. Anamul Haque - 2



Anamul Haque too like his opening partner failed to have any sort of impact with the bat and returned for 5 off 14 balls. He thus gets a 2.



3. Shakib Al Hasan - 7



Skipper Shakib Al Hasan had an unusual performance against Afghanistan in the match. He was dismissed for just 11 runs, however, he made a valuable contribution with the ball picking up the crucial wicket of Rahmanullah Gurbaz while conceding just 13 runs in his 4 overs. He gets a 7.



4. Mushfiqur Rahim - 3



Mushfiqur Rahim was another one of those batsmen who had a massively disappointing performance with the bat in the match for Bangladesh. He was dismissals for just 1 and initiated a stumping to remove Rahmanullah Gurbaz in the second innings. He thus gets a 3.



5. Afif Hossain - 3



Afif Hossain played a slow and sluggish inning of 12 runs of 15 balls. His contribution didn't really hell his side anyways and this he gets a 3.



6. Mahmudullah Riyaz - 5



Mahmudullah held one end of the crease amidst falling wickets. During his innings of 25 off 27 he countered the tough spells of the opposition bowlers. He too however couldn't continue longer and perished in ultimately against Rashid Khan. He gets a 5.



7. Mosaddek Hossain - 8



Mosaddek Hossain was the peak of the batters for his side in the match. He scored a fantastic 48 off 31 and remained not out till the end. Had it not been for him, Bangladesh would not have been able to even reach a respectable total. He thus gets an 8.



8. Mahedi Hasan - 6.5



Mahedi Hasan played a fair enough hand with the bat towards the later stages of the innings. He also bowled good enough spells with the ball in hand conceding 26 runs in his quota of 4 overs. He gets a 6.



9. Mohammed Saifuddin - 4.5



Saifuddin didn't have any valuable contribution to make to his team's performance in the match. He conceded 27 runs in his two overs during the game while picking up a wicket. He gets a 5.



10. Taskin Ahmed - 5



Taskin Ahmed bowled fairly good wickets but wasn't able to pick a single wicket as was needed for his team to win the match. He thus gets a 5.



11. Mustafizur Rahman - 4



Mustafizur Rahman too failed to pick up any wicket in the match and was hit for 30 runs in his four overs. He thus gets a 4.



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Asia Cup 2022: Bangladesh vs Afghanistan Player Ratings

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Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka edged past an impressive Bangladesh Side in a heart-enthralling encounter at the Dubai international stadium. The highly significant match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh ended in the most intense manner as one could have imagined it to be.&nbsp;



The match was a must-win one for both sides as the winner would be able to find a spot in the super 4 stages along with Afghanistan. Bangladesh had to bow out of the tournament after a bitter defeat in the dying minutes of the match-up against a resilient Sri Lankan team. The match took numerous twists and turns before it finally ended up in Sri Lanka's favor.



Bangladesh put up a strong show with the bat early on by setting up a healthy total of 183 runs on the board in their registered 20 overs. Vice-captain, Afif Hossain played a crucial inning of 39 runs off 22 balls while batting in the lower middle order.&nbsp;



Mehidy Hasan at the top of the order also played fairly good innings of 38 runs. Some incredible finishing touches from Mahmudullah Riyaz and Mosaddek Hossain in particular saw Bangladesh reach a competitive total by the end of the 20th over. All five bowlers managed to bag wickets with Chamika Karunaratne being the pick of them, finishing with figures of 2/32 in his 4 overs.?



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Wanindu Hasaranga too picked a couple of wickets while Matheesha Theekshana, Asitha Fernando, and Dilshan Madushanka picked a wicket each.



Sri Lanka came out to chase the total with all guns blazing. The opening duo of Pathum Nissanka and Kushal Mendis put up a fine 45-run partnership. Just when it seemed that Sri Lanka was off to an ideal start the onslaught from the Bangladeshi bowlers began.?



Debutant Ebadot Hossain picked up two wickets in his first over. Dhanushka Gunathilaka and Bhanuka Rajapaksha who came into bat after that were also removed cheaply. Kushal Mendis who was holding one end right from the beginning got some support from his skipper Dasun Shanaka. The two added 54 runs for the 5th wicket and brought back Sri Lanka into the match. However regular strikes from the Bangladeshi bowlers pegged back Sri Lanka's run chase once again.?



Mustafizur Rahman picked a well-set Kushal Mendis for 60 and this kept the Bangladeshi hopes alive. The match was seemingly going down to the wire with runs being scored by the batters and the chase being slowed down on a regular basis by the fall of wickets. Chamika Karunaratne came up with some quality strokes lower down the order to assist Dasun Shanaka and the duo got Sri Lanka ever so closer to the target.&nbsp;



However, another time Bangladesh bounced back as Shanaka holed out to deep mid-on, and Karunaratne was run out by Shakib Al Hasan in the penultimate over. Asitha Fernando who walked in at no.10 initiated the last and final turnaround of the match. With 12 needed off 7 balls, Asitha smashed his first ball for a boundary. In the last over, the tailender heroically saved the day for Sri Lanka as he smashed another boundary in the last over and with his 10 runs off just 3 balls was able to take Sri Lanka within touching distance of a memorable win in this Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka matchup.?



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A no-ball bowled by Mehidy Hasan in the 3rd ball of the last over was good enough for Sri Lanka to cross the finish line and register a memorable win.



This win enabled Sri Lanka to find a place in the Super 4 stages alongside Afghanistan from its group. The match will be particularly remembered by cricket lovers for its incredible intensity, twists, and turns till the final over. This Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka encounter indeed was one of the most unpredictable matches in the history of the Asia Cup. 



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Asia Cup 2022 - Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Match review

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Bangladesh Announce 15-Member squad for World Cup 2022, Veteran Names Missing: After Australia, England, and India, Bangladesh has now announced a 15-member squad for the ICC main event T20 World Cup 2022 this Wednesday (14 September). The mega event, ICC T20 World Cup 2022 will set foot on Australian soil from 16 October 2022 to 13 November. Bangladesh Cricket Board announced its squad via tweet and Shakib AL Hasan has been named captain of the side. Mahmudullah Riyadh is in major omission.



England squad- <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/t20-world-cup-2022-england-announced-their-15-mens-squad-for-the-t20-world-cup-kept-faith-in-the-old-horses/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">click here</a>



Australia squad- <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/t20-world-cup-2022-australia-squad-announced-for-t20-world-cup-and-australia-tour-of-india/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">click here</a>



India squad- <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/india-icc-t20-world-cup-2022-squad-team-announced-jasprit-bumrah-returns/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">click here</a>



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Mahmudullah has not been in the best of form and team director Khalid Mahmood Sujon said the all-rounder has not performed as per expectations in the last few months. Earlier this year, Mahmudullah was also removed as the captain of the Bangladesh T20I team. After making a comeback in three years, Sabbir Rahman, who played only one match in the Asia Cup, has retained his place in the team.



Recently in T20 Asia Cup 2022, Bangladesh failed to win a single game and also to qualify for the super-4 stage of the event. 



All-rounder Mahedi Hasan played in the Asia Cup but failed to make a place in the World Cup squad. He has been included in the standby players along with left-hander Soumya Sarkar, leg-spinner Rishad Hossain and left-armed Shoriful Islam. Yasir Ali Chowdhury and Hasan Mahmud were also included in the squad after they recovered from injuries. Recently, Bangladesh Cricket Board chief Nazmul Hasan Papon said that "Bangladesh is focussing on the next edition of the World Cup, not the upcoming one."



<h2>Bangladesh squad for T20 World Cup 2022</h2>



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Bangladesh Squad: Shakib Al Hasan (C), Sabbir Rahman, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Afif Hossain Dhrubo, Mosaddek Hossain Saikat, Liton Das, Yasir Ali Chowdhury, Nurul Hasan Sohan, Mustafizur Rahman, Mohammad Saifuddin, Nasum Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Ebadot Hossain, Taskin Ahmed.



BCB also named 4 reserves: Shoriful Islam, Rishad Hossain, Mahedi Hasan, and Soumya Sarkar.



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T20 World Cup 2022: Bangladesh Announce 15-Member squad for World Cup 2022, Veteran Names Missing.

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In a big tournament like the World Cup, as soon as a team loses a single match, a sword hangs over that team. The team that loses is in danger of being out of the tournament. The Indian cricket team, after losing its previous match against South Africa, will now face Bangladesh in the T20 World Cup Super 12 match. Both teams (India and Bangladesh) will face each other at the Adelaide cricket ground. For the Indian team, victory is very important in this match. By winning this match, Team India would like to cement their place in the semi-finals.



Considering the points table, India and Bangladesh have the same 4-4 points. Both teams have played three matches. But on the basis of the best net run rate, Team India is in second place above Bangladesh, while Bangladesh's team is at number three. In the last match against Zimbabwe, Bangladesh defeated Zimbabwe by three runs on the last ball. The Indian team won't make any error of underestimating the Bangladesh team under the leadership of experienced all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan. We have seen a lot of ups and downs in this World Cup, so the Indian team will not make any mistake of taking Bangladesh lightly.



<h2>Ind vs Ban HEAD to HEAD</h2>



If we look at the statistics between India and Bangladesh, there have been a total of 11 matches between these two nations in T20 International cricket, where India has the upper hand. India has won 10 matches while Bangladesh has won only one. In such a situation, Team India, enhance with star players, should have no problem in registering an easy win against Bangladesh.



<h2>T20 World Cup Clash</h2>



In the T20 World Cup, the teams of India and Bangladesh have clashed three times, and the Indian team has been victorious in all three matches. Both teams faced each other in the T20 World Cup in 2009, 2014, and 2016. Team India won by 25 runs in 2009, while in 2014 India won by eight wickets over Bangladesh. In 2016, the India team won by one run under the captaincy of Dhoni.



<h2>Expected Playing 11 of both Teams</h2>



India|Expected Playing 11: Rohit Sharma (c), KL Rahul, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Deepak Hooda, Rishabh Pant(wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh



Bangladesh|Expected Playing 11: Najmul Hossain Shanto, Soumya Sarkar, Litton Das, Shakib al Hasan (c), Afif Hossain, Mosaddek Hossain, Nurul Hasan (wk), Yasir Ali, Mustafizur Rahman, Hasan Mahmud, Taskin Ahmed



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IND vs BAN World Cup 2022: Know Before the match, which team is heavier on which one?

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Jasprit Bumrah has been the best all-format player, not just for Team India but in the whole cricket world. The pacer has been at the peak of his career and has been delivering across all formats in different situations. He was India's MVP during the T20 World Cup 2024 and helped India to win the long-awaited ICC title after a decade.
As a result, he won the Player of the Tournament award in the T20 World Cup 2024. Even in the recently concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, he was India's best player, and one can say the best player across two teams.
He finished the series with the most wickets and went on to take the most wickets in the series. Hence, the International Cricket Council (ICC) awarded him with another big ICC award for his phenomenal performances in Australia.
<h2>Jasprit Bumrah wins "Player of the Award" for December after a historic BGT performance.</h2>
Jasprit Bumrah has been at the top of his game since he made his comeback from the injury. He has been performing consistently across all formats and was India's best bowler in the BGT 2024-25. Bumrah finished the series with 32 wickets in five tests at an unbelievable average of 13.06.
He took three fifers and two four-wicket hauls in the nine innings he bowled. As a result, he won the "Player of the Award" for December for his exceptional performance. Not just this, the ace pacer also achieved the rare feat of the highest rating in a test by an Indian bowler ever. With his consistent performance last month, he moved to the No. 1 ranking in Test and achieved this feat.
He competed with the Australian captain Pat Cummins and South Africa's Dane Paterson for this award. Apart from the "Player of the Month" award, Jasprit Bumrah is also nominated for two other awards. He is nominated for the ICC Men’s Test Cricketer of the Year award and the ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Year as well. Bumrah finished 2024 with the most wickets in international cricket.
His performance across formats was commendable, and he would be hoping to win the other two ICC awards as well. Bumrah will be a key player for India in the coming ICC Champions Trophy 2025, but his availablity is still a concern. Team India will hope that he gets fully fit before the time.
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Jasprit Bumrah defeated Pat Cummins and Dane Paterson to win this ICC award.

Jasprit Bumrah finished the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 with most wickets. He took 32 wickets in five tests.

Jasprit Bumrah adds another feather to his wings; wins major ICC award after historic BGT Performance

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The 38-year-old Indian spinner, known for his sharp cricketing mind and mastery over the ball, recently opened up about his unexpected decision to retire mid-series during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia.
“For me, what matters is playing with honesty and passion. I don’t need a farewell game. The happiness and experiences the game has given me are more than enough,” said Ravichandran Ashwin, addressing his retirement from international cricket. 
Ashwin's announcement, made after the third Test in Brisbane, sent shockwaves through the cricketing world. Fans and pundits were taken aback by the abruptness of the decision, especially since he had been a key figure in Indian cricket for over a decade.
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However, Ashwin made it clear that the decision was instinctive, coming from a place of self-awareness rather than external pressures. He revealed on his YouTube channel, “When you know your time is up, there’s no point in dragging it further. My creativity on the field felt like it had run its course.”
Reflecting on the events leading to his retirement, Ashwin explained how his fluctuating role in the team influenced his decision. “You think what happened? I did not play the first Test. I played the second but did not play the third. It was possible I could play the next or not play the next. This is a side of my creativity and I was looking to explore it. At that time, I felt my creativity was over, so it was over. It was simple” he said. The Tamil Nadu cricketer, who has always been known for his articulate thoughts, emphasized that his retirement was not about controversies or conflicts but about moving forward when he felt ready.
The idea of a farewell game, often seen as a ceremonial way to honor a cricketer’s career, was something Ashwin dismissed outright. “Imagine if I want to play a farewell Test but I do not deserve a place. Imagine, I am only in the team because it is my farewell Test. I don't want that,” he remarked. He elaborated that the essence of cricket lies in the joy it brings, not in grand exits or extended applause.
Ashwin's humility and grounded approach to the sport shone through as he said, “The game has given me so much already; I have no complaints.”
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Ashwin also touched upon his aspirations post-retirement. While he left the Indian dressing room, he hinted at continuing his cricketing journey elsewhere. “I still have cricket left in me, but it’s about finding the right space to explore it. For now, I’m happy to leave when people are asking ‘why’ instead of ‘why not,’” he said with a smile.
As one of India’s finest off-spinners, Ashwin's legacy is monumental. With 537 Test wickets in 106 matches and a combined total of 765 international wickets, he stands as one of the country’s greatest bowlers. Only Anil Kumble has more wickets for India. Beyond numbers, his ability to outthink batters and adapt to different conditions made him a game-changer on the field.
While his departure may seem sudden, it is quintessential Ashwin—methodical, introspective, and unafraid to take bold steps. As fans come to terms with his decision, one thing is clear: Ravichandran Ashwin’s contribution to Indian cricket will remain etched in history, not for how it ended, but for how it unfolded with brilliance and integrity.

Ravichandran Ashwin retired mid-series during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, citing self-awareness. Rejecting a farewell game, he emphasized cricket's joy over ceremonial exits, leaving behind an extraordinary legacy in Indian cricket.

Ashwin's instinctive retirement highlights humility and self-awareness, valuing cricket's joy and legacy over traditional farewell gestures. A remarkable journey concludes.

Ashwin Opens Up on his Retirement, Says "I am only in the Team Because..."

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In what will be disappointing news for the Sanju Samson fans, the keeper-batter is unlikely to cut into the Indian team for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. As per the reports in PTI, it is learned that the Kerala batter is unlikely to be part of the ODI setup for India. 
There were reports earlier that suggested that Sanju Samson would be the second-choice keeper in the team, with Rishabh Pant being the first-choice keeper. However, that won't be the case, as even after KL Rahul was touted to play as a specialist batter, Samson won't be part of the squad. 
As per the reports, it is learned Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan and Dhruv Jurel are the three players who are fighting for the place of second keeper for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. However, it is learned that Jurel is expected to get the preference in the team along with Rishabh Pant. 
<h2>BCCI has decided that they will be backing Rishabh Pant and Dhruv Jurel as two keepers in Test and ODI </h2>
The reports claimed that BCCI has decided that they will be backing Rishabh Pant and Dhruv Jurel as two keepers in Test and ODI setup. While Sanju Samson, who hit three centuries in T20Is in 2024, will be the first-choice keeper in the shortest format of the game. 
Dhruv Jurel hasn't made his debut for India in the ODIs. But has performed exceptionally well in Tests. The keeper-batter has shown great maturity in the longest format of the game, which impressed the selectors as they decided to give a long rope. 
Dhruv Jurel also has been named in the Indian squad for the T20I series against England. With Sanju Samson being the first-choice keeper, it is likely that Jurel will get a chance in the XI for the five-match series. He has played two games in the shortest format of the game. 
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will be announcing the Indian team for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on 19th January. Rohit Sharma is set to lead the team, and it will be a massive opportunity for the team to make a comeback after having a horrendous outing in Test cricket of late.
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Sanju Samson to play the ICC Champions Trophy 2025

Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan and Dhruv Jurel are the three players who are fighting for the place of second keeper for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025

Sanju Samson to play the ICC Champions Trophy 2025? HUGE update arrives from the Indian camp

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England's Bilateral tour of India is set to commence with the five-match T20 International series which is slated to start from the 22nd of January onwards. The Three Lions have also unveiled their squad for this upcoming tour of India and now they are preparing to travel to India but before this, one player of England's team is facing certain issues. 
It has been learned that he has not received his Indian visa yet, due to which the picture regarding him travelling with the English team to India is not clear yet. We are talking about Saqib Mahmoud, a fantastic fast bowler of the Three Lions. 
<h2>England have set up their training camp in Abu Dhabi</h2>
Whenever the 2019 World Cup winners travel to India for a bilateral series assignment, they first set up a training camp in Abu Dhabi. This time around too, the situation is the same. A news report of ESPNCricinfo has revealed that Saqib may not be a part of the Abu Dhabi training camp till his visa issues get sorted out. 
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) are hopeful that the 27-year-old speedster receives his visa before the commencement of the T20 International series on the 22nd of January.
<h2>Due to his Pakistani origin, the visa approval is getting delayed</h2>
It's believes that the main reason behind the delay in the visa approval of 27-year-old Saqib Mahmood is his Pakistani origin. In the past too, English players who have a Pakistani origin have encountered such issues. Last year, when the Three Lions came to India for the Test-Series, spinner Shoaib Bashir also faced issues related to his Indian visa. 
Due to this, he missed the opening Test-Match in Hyderabad but after sorting out the problems, he played in the remaining matches of the series. 
<h2>The case of Rehan Ahmed &amp; Adil Rashid is clear</h2>
Although the ECB has not commented on this entire matter, the board still hopes that Saqib will land on Indian soil before the start of the first T20I between the Suryakumar Yadav-led team and England. The squad announced by the ECB consists of two more players who have Pakistani origin and they are, Rehan Ahmed &amp; Adil Rashid. 
Adil Rashid has played a lot of matches on Indian soil so his visa was never an issue while Rehan also played the Test-Series in India last year so his case is pretty clear too.
<h2>This is how Saqib's International career has been so far</h2>
27-year-old Saqib Mahmood is not only included in the T20I series team, he has also been given a chance in the ODI team. He will also go to Pakistan and play the Champions Trophy matches for England . If we talk about his career so far, Saqib has played 18 T20 International matches for England and has dismissed 18 batters in this format so far. At the same time, he also has 14 scalps next to his name by featuring in nine One-Day International contests.
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Saqib Mahmood of England celebrates picking up a wicket versus West Indies | Image: Getty Images

Saqib Mahmood, England Cricket Team's Pakistani origin star has not received his Indian visa yet which is causing issues for the team ahead of their tour of India

England's star seamer Saqib Mahmood has not received his Indian visa yet

England's Pakistani origin star yet to be granted Indian visa, ECB forced to cancel flight ahead of India tour

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Indian Cricket Team's skipper and T20 World Cup winning captain Rohit Sharma is anticipated to travel to Pakistan in the month of February ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 tournament, as per the news reports of Indian Media
If the reports are to be believed, this visit would be historical moment in the world of Cricket, making it one of the rarest occasions where an Indian player has travelled to the country of their arch-rivals for an International Cricket event in recent years. 
The visit to Pakistan is apparently planned for a photo shoot of all-captains with the trophy of the marquee event and ICC organized press conference. During this event, the skippers of all the participating sides will share their views and expectations for the upcoming competition. 
Indian Cricket's governing body, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has not given any official confirmation regarding the visit of Rohit. Additionally, the Men in Blue have not announced their squad for the forthcoming Champions Trophy event yet 
Currently, the Rohit Sharma-led team is focused on their white-ball bilateral series assignment versus England, where they will be taking part in five T20 International matches and three One-Day International contests ahead of the upcoming 2025 Champions Trophy.
<h2>Group Stages  </h2>
All of the participating nations are divided into 2-groups of 4 teams each:  
- Group A: India, New Zealand, Pakistan and Bangladesh  
- Group B: England, Afghanistan, South Africa &amp; Australia
Tournament hosts Pakistan will be playing in the opening contest of the Champions Trophy versus the Mitchell Santner-led New Zealand on the 19th of February in the city of Karachi. Team India on the other hand, will kick off their Champions Trophy campaign versus Asian-Rivals Bangladesh on the 20th of February in the city of Dubai. The highly awaited Pakistan vs India clash is scheduled to be played on 23rd of February in Dubai.
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Indian Captain Rohit Sharma having a chat with the media | Image: PTI

Team India captain is likely to travel to Pakistan for the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025 event

Rohit Sharma is likely to travel to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy 2025