Cricket fans are gearing up for an exciting Test series as Pakistan are set to host Bangladesh for a two-match battle. With ?both teams having talented players, this series is expected to be a thrilling contest. Pakistan, known for its strong home record, will be looking to continue its dominance, while Bangladesh are determined to challenge the hosts with their young and dynamic squad. As both teams prepare, anticipation is growing among fans, who are eager to witness a gripp?ing battle between bat and ball on the challenging pitches of Pakistan.

Shoriful Islam names his dream wicket

Bangladesh’s young pacer Shoriful Islam has his sights set on dismissing one of the world’s finest batters, Babar Azam. Shoriful, who considers Babar his ‘dream wicket,’ acknowledges the challenge of bowling to him, especially on his home turf. Having played alongside Babar in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL), Shoriful knows the caliber of the Pakistani captain both as a player and as a person. Taking Babar’s wicket would not only be a personal milestone for Shoriful but also a significant achievement for Bangladesh in their bid to compete against Pakistan’s formidable batting lineup.

“Babar and Shan Masood are world-class batters. But our bowling attack is also strong enough. We can put up a strong fight against them. Our task will be difficult as they play in their home ground. We have to stay prepared. Babar is a tough challenge for Bangladesh. So, we have to take his wicket quickly. He is also my dream wicket. I will be very happy if I can get his wicket. I played with him last year in the CPL. He is a very good person,” said Shoriful as quoted by cricketpakistan.pk.

Shoriful remains optimistic about the surface in the first Test

As preparations for the series progress, Shoriful has expressed optimism about the conditions for the first Test. He mentioned hearing that patches of grass could be present on the pitch, which would offer assistance to fast bow?lers through seam movement. For Shoriful and the Bangladesh pace attack, such conditions could be advantageous, allowing them to challenge Pakistan’s batters with early movement. However, the young bowler also emphasized the need for mental and physical preparation to adapt to the demands of Test cricket, confident that with enough practice, he will be ready to deliver in the series.

“I’ve heard there’s expected to be patches of grass on the pitch, though I haven’t seen it myself yet. Every fast bowler likes that because it offers seam movement. So, if that’s the case, it’s definitely a good thing. Test cricket requires a different kind of preparation, mentally and physically. But we still have some time before the match, and I believe that by the 21st, with more practice sessions, my fitness and bowling will be well-suited for red-ball cricket,” he added.

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Fans’ expectations from the Test series

Fans of both teams have high expectations for the upcoming series. For Pakistani supporters, the series offers an opportunity to see their team continue their strong home record and witness key players like Babar and Shaheen Afridi in action. Meanwhile, Bangladeshi fans are hopeful that their team can put up a strong fight against the hosts and that?? young talents like Shoriful will step up in crucial moments. The series is set to be a test of skill and endurance, with fans eagerly awaiting the outcome of this highly anticipated contest between two competitive sides.

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Bangladesh and Sri Lanka clashed in an intense first T20I match at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, delivering cricket fans a thrilling contest that went down to the wire. The visiting team managed to secure a narrow victory by just three runs in a high-scoring encounter.

Shoriful Islam grabs eyeballs with ‘timed-out’ celebration

The match’s highlight came early in Sri Lanka’s innings when Bangladesh pacer Shoriful Islam dismissed opener Avishka Fernando for just four runs. What followed was an unforgettable moment as Shoriful celebrated with a ‘timed-out’ gesture aimed at Sri Lankan veteran Angelo Mathews.

Notably, this celebration harked back to the ODI World Cup 2023, where Mathews had famously used the same ‘timed-out’ gesture after dismissing Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan. In that match, Mathews himself was dismissed due to a broken helmet strap, leading to Bangladesh successfully appeali??ng for a timed-out ?decision.

Here is the video:

Time badal gaya, par 'Timeout' celebration nahin badla 😂
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— FanCode (@FanCode) March 4, 2024

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Sri Lanka sets a challenging target

After being asked to bat first, Sri Lanka posted a formidable total of 206/3 in their allotted 20 overs, led by impressive performances from Sadeera Samarawickrama, Kusal Mendis, and Charith Asalanka. Sama?rawickrama top-scored with an unbeaten 61 off 48 deliveries, supported by Mendis (59) and Asalanka (44 not out).

Bangladesh’s valiant effort falls short

In response, Bangladesh put up a spirited chase, with Jaker Ali‘s 69 off 34 balls and Mahmudullah‘s 54 anchoring the innings. However, despite their efforts, Bangladesh couldn’t quite cross the finish line, falling just three runs short in a nail-biting finish.

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Shoriful Islam delivered a dream ball to dismiss Liam Livingstone for a golden duck in the ODI World Cup 2023 match between England and Bangladesh at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in? Dharamshala on Tuesday, October 10.

Shoriful Islam’s outstanding delivery dismisses Liam Livingstone

In the final ball of the 42nd over, Shoriful bowled an off-cutter, delivering it with pinpoint precision. The ball landed right on the money, hitting the t?op of off-stump. Livingstone, perhaps caught off guard by the crafty delivery, made an uncertain poke down the wro??ng line. As he completed his shot, he turned back to see his stumps in disarray. The off-cutter had breached his defenses, toppling the off-stump and sending the bails flying.

Intriguing cricket clash at Dharamsala

In this thrilling encounter, Bangladesh’s captain Shakib Al Hasan won the toss and elected to field first. England’s opening pair, Jonny Bairstow and Dawid Malan, provided a scintillating start to their side, amassing a quickfire 115 runs for the first wicket in just 15 overs. Their partnership was setting a strong foundation for England’s innings.

However, Shakib  had other plans; he provided the much-needed breakthrough to his team by dismissing Bairstow, disrupting England’s early dominance. Despite this setback, Malan continued to pile on the runs and eventually reached his century. Adding to England’s advantage, he formed a vital partnership of 151 runs for the third wicket with the seasoned campaigner, Joe Root.

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Just when it seemed that England was firmly in control, Bangladesh’s bowlers made a remarkable comeback. They dismantled England’s middle order by picking up key wickets, including those of Malan, Root and captain Jos Buttler. These dismissals caused England to lose their grip o??n the game, eventually resulting in them posting 364/9 on the board.

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In the third and final ODI between Bangladesh and Afghanistan, the hosts emerged victorious by 7 wickets and avoided a clean sweep. Afghanistan had earlier captured the series after winning the first two? games.

Batting first, Afghanistan never really got the desired momentum and were bundled out for a paltry 126 in 45.2 overs. Azmatullah Omarzai was the lone fighter for the v??isitors, scori??ng a valiant 56 off 71 balls with one four and three sixes.

The rest of the batting line-up collapsed against the disciplined bowling attack of Bangladesh, who shared the wickets among themselves. Shoriful Islam was the pick of the bowlers, taking four wickets for 21 runs in nine overs. Taskin Ahmed and Taijul Islam?? chipped in with two wickets each, while Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Shakib Al Hasan claimed one apiece.

Bangladesh had no trouble chasing down the target, as they reached 129 for three in 23.3 overs. Litton Das led the way with a fluent 53 off 60 balls, hitting three fours and two sixes. He added 50 runs for the second wicket with Najmul Hossain Shanto, who made 11 off 15 balls. Shakib Al Hasan also p??layed a handy knock of 39 off 39 balls, with five fours.

Shakib put on an unbeaten 61-run stand for the fourth wicket with Towhid Hridoy, who remained not out on 22 off 19 balls, with one four. Fazalhaq Farooqi was the most successful bowler for Afghanistan, taking?? two wickets?? for 26 runs in five overs.

Bangladesh beat Afghanistan in the final ODI to avoid the series whitewash.#BANvAFG #ODIs

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“Very happy with the performance of the team. Today was tough, we lost this game but we’ll learn from this. Bangladesh played really well, they put under pressure from the beginning. I’ll not be part of the T20 squad but best wishes to the team. Special thanks to the fans, they support us wherever we go,” said Afghanistan skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi after the match.

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