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Shakib Announces Retirement from Test and T20 Cricket
Sports Desk
26 Sep 2024, 14:28
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Shakib Al Hasan has announced his retirement from Test and T20 cricket. He made this announcement during a press conference ahead of the Kanpur Test against India.
However, instead of the Kanpur Test, Shakib will play his final Test match in October at home against South Africa, after which he will hang up his white jersey. He already played his last T20 match during the T20 World Cup.
Shakib's Statement on Retirement
Announcing his retirement, Shakib said during the press conference, "I think I have played my last T20 match, and if I can play in the Mirpur Test (against South Africa), that will be my last Test."
This means Shakib Al Hasan's final match in the shortest format of cricket was the Super Eight game of the T20 World Cup against Afghanistan. One of the greatest stars of Bangladesh cricket bid farewell at the Arnos Vale Stadium in the Caribbean. However, Shakib would probably want to forget his performance in that final match — he was out on the first ball while batting and went wicketless, conceding 19 runs while bowling.
Shakib made his T20 debut in 2006 against Zimbabwe at the Sheikh Abu Naser Stadium in Khulna. He scored 26 runs and took one wicket, contributing to Bangladesh's victory. He was part of Bangladesh's first-ever T20 match and later represented the country in nine consecutive World Cups.
Shakib's Test debut came in 2007 during the Chittagong Test against India in the India series. That match ended in a draw, and Shakib got the opportunity to bat and bowl in just one innings. He scored 27 runs with the bat and remained wicketless with the ball. Seventeen years later, Shakib will play his final Test abroad, again against India.
In his long career of nearly two decades, Shakib has played 129 T20 matches, scoring 2,551 runs. With a strike rate of over 121 and an average of 23.18, he is among Bangladesh's top performers. With the ball, Shakib was the leading wicket-taker in this format for a long time on the global stage, eventually taking 149 wickets, averaging a wicket every 21 runs. He remains Bangladesh's highest run-scorer (2,551) and wicket-taker (149) in T20s.
In Test cricket, Shakib has played 70 matches so far, scoring 4,600 runs at an average of 38.33, with five centuries and 31 fifties, making him the third-highest run-scorer for Bangladesh in Tests. With the ball, he has taken 242 wickets, holding the record for the most wickets by any Bangladeshi bowler in all three formats.
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BCB canceled tender of Sheikh Hasina Stadium
Former Bangladesh Cricket Board president Nazmul Hassan Papon's dream project was the Sheikh Hasina International Cricket Stadium in Purbachal.
However, due to the change in political reality, Papon lost the post of BCB president. Along with this, the tender of Sheikh Hasina Stadium has been canceled.
New BCB president Faruque Ahmed confirmed this information at a press conference in Mirpur on Thursday (August 29). He said, today (Friday) was the last date for the bidding process of the stadium. We canceled it.
2031 World Cup will be held in Bangladesh. BCB has also committed to ICC to expand the stadium for this tournament. In addition, the field is now essential. In this situation, there will be no more field? Faruque Ahmed was asked about this.
In reply, he said, if our situation improves, we will reconsider and see if anything can be done.
BCB has already spent a lot of money to make the stadium in Purbachal. This money has been spent on other works including design. The BCB president was asked whether it is possible to bring them back now.
He said, we are going to see how much money will be spent on the field, we are trying to get the money as much as the money has been spent, we are trying (to minimize the damage).
Pakistan vs Bangladesh Live Score, 2nd Test Day 2
After persistent rain washed out the opening day of the second Test, Bangladesh won the toss and opted to bowl first when the toss was finally held on Day 2.
Bangladesh leads the two-match series 1-0 after it notched a historic 10-wicket win at the same venue last week when Pakistan was bowled out for an embarrassing 146 in the second innings on the fifth and final day.
Players and team officials stayed in the hotel and umpires called off the play at 12:05 p.m. local time with rain still pouring down and leaving the outfield submerged.
Both teams are in the bottom half of the World Test Championship standings with Bangladesh at No. 7 and Pakistan at No. 8, just above last-place West Indies.
An embattled Pakistan, which has lost four test matches in a row since Shan Masood was elevated as captain last year, hasn’t won a home test since it beat South Africa in December 2021. The remaining four test matches against New Zealand and Australia were drawn.
Pakistan dropped rusty fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi and named another left-armer Mir Hamza along with leg-spinner Abrar Ahmed in its 12-man squad.
Afridi, who was playing his first test in eight months, was ineffective and had to wait until Pakistan took the third new ball to claim 2-88 as Bangladesh replied to Pakistan’s 448-6 declared with a strong total of 565.
Abrar was surprisingly released from the first test squad and was asked to play in a four-day game against Bangladesh ‘A’ in Islamabad and Pakistan’s ploy to go with an all-out pace attack in a home test match after 28 years backfired.
In contrast left-arm spinner Shakib Al Hasan and off-spinner Mehidy Hasan Miraz took seven wickets in between them on a dramatic fifth day to skittle out Pakistan for its lowest-ever total against Bangladesh in 14 test matches.
Bangladesh batters, led by Mushfiqur Rahim’s resilient 191, were also among the runs with Shadman Islam, Mominul Haque, Litton Das and Mehidy all scoring meaningful half centuries.
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Venue : Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
Pakistan squad:
Abdullah Shafique, Babar Azam, Muhammad Hurraira, Saim Ayub, Saud Shakeel, Shan Masood, Aamer Jamal, Agha Salman, Kamran Ghulam, Mohammad Rizwan, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Abrar Ahmed, Khurram Shahzad, Mir Hamza, Mohammad Ali, Naseem Shah.;
Bangladesh squad:
Mominul Haque, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Shadman Islam, Mehidy Hasan, Nayeem Hasan, Shakib Al Hasan, Litton Das, Mushfiqur Rahim, Zakir Hasan, Hasan Mahmud, Khaled Ahmed, Nahid Rana, Shoriful Islam, Taijul Islam
Source: News 18
Goalkeeper Franco Armani retires
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This 37-year-old goalkeeper stated that he spoke with Argentina national team coach Lionel Scaloni and with the goalkeeper coach Martín Tocalli about his decision, stating that his cycle is completed.
The Argentine played at the 2018 World Cup, taking over during the tournament, and was the goalkeeper at the 2019 Copa America. Armani saved a penalty against Paraguay at the 2019 Copa America which was an important moment in the Lionel Scaloni era.
With the Argentina national team, he was part of the team that won the 2022 World Cup, the 2021 and 2024 Copa’s America, and the 2022 Finalissima.
Luis Suarez, Barca Legend Announces International Retirement
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Suarez was once called the superstar of Uruguayan football. His job was to bring victory to the team in times of danger. However, he could not give his best in the last Copa America. Most of the time had to sit on the bench. There is no chance of playing the 2026 World Cup. So this star footballer said goodbye to international football.
Next Friday (September 6), Suarez will be seen for the last time in the Uruguayan jersey. Suarez chapter of Uruguayan football will end with the 2026 World Cup qualifying match against Paraguay on this day. The 37-year-old forward confirmed this information in a press conference on Monday (September 2).
Suarez has been a key figure for Uruguay since his debut in 2007, earning 142 caps and scoring 69 goals—making him the nation’s all-time top scorer.
He played in four World Cups (2010, 2014, 2018, 2022) and helped Uruguay win the 2011 Copa America, cementing his status as one of the country’s greatest-ever players.
"Friday will be my last match with my country's national team," an emotional Suarez told a press conference (h/t Reuters).
"The fact that is my decision to retire and that I’m not retired because of injuries or that they stop calling me for one thing or another, gives me a lot of comfort, it helps me individually," Suarez said.
"It's difficult but it gives me peace of mind that until the last game, I have given my all, and that flame has not been extinguished little by little," the striker added.
Regarded as one of the best South American footballers in the 21st century, Suarez has a lasting legacy at Barcelona as well.
During his six-year spell in Catalonia, the Uruguayan had netted almost 200 goals in just 283 competitive matches. He was also a part of the revered attacking trio that was known as 'MSN', alongside Lionel Messi and Neymar.
Suarez last played for Inter Miami in the US Major Soccer League. He moved to the United States earlier this year to play with his friend Messi.
Pakistan Faces 'Banglawash' on Their Home Turf!
Bangladesh is making waves in cricket history by dominating Pakistan in their own backyard. Bangladesh wins the series 2-0, showing their remarkable performance.
After securing a commanding 10-wicket victory in the first Test, they followed it up with a 6-wicket win in the second.
This marks only the second time Bangladesh has won a Test series abroad, with the first being in 2009 against a weakened West Indies team. However, this recent series win holds even greater significance.
For Pakistan, this defeat is historic as well. It’s only the second time they have lost a Test series at home, with the last instance being a 3-0 loss to England in 2022.
Chasing a target of 185 runs, Bangladesh made it look easy. Openers Zakir Hossain and Sadman Islam laid a solid foundation with a 58-run partnership, scoring 40 and 24 runs respectively.
Nazmul Hossain and Muminul Haque continued the momentum, contributing 38 and 34 runs. Shakib Al Hasan and Mushfiqur Rahim then completed the chase after Muminul’s dismissal with the score at 153.
Chief Advisor Calls Captain Shanto After Historic Victory
Chief Advisor Professor Muhammad Yunus called national cricket team captain Najmul Hossain Shanto by phone to congratulate him and his team for their historic Test win against Pakistan on Tuesday (September 03).
"Heartiest congratulations on behalf of the government and myself. The whole nation is proud of you," the Chief Adviser told Shanto after Bangladesh completed a six-wicket victory in the Second Test in Rawalpindi to complete a 2-0 clean sweep victory in the two-Test series.
Dr Yunus said the Bangladesh team would be accorded a reception after they returned home.
Bangladesh's history of 9 Test series wins
The history of Bangladesh Test cricket started on November 10, 2000, with a one-match series against India. Even after 24 years, the Tigers regretted not being able to do well in Tests against big teams. Series draws against England in 2016 and Australia at home in 2017 were the Tigers' greatest achievements against big teams.
In the 24-year history, Bangladesh won only 8 series despite playing 75 series before taking the field against Pakistan. That is against smaller teams like the West Indies, Zimbabwe, Ireland, and Afghanistan. But this time Bangladesh got success against big team. The Tigers whitewashed a big team like Pakistan in the two-match Test series in Rawalpindi.
Bangladesh has played a total of 76 Test series so far. Where Bangladesh has won a total of 9 series. Finally against Pakistan.
Let's take a look at the history of Bangladesh Test series wins
First: Bangladesh's history of Test series began in 2000, but the Tigers had to wait four years for their first series win. In 2004, Bangladesh played a two-match Test series against Zimbabwe at home.
Bangladesh won the first match by 226 runs.
Second: Even after winning the first Test match in 2004, the Tigers could not maintain the consistency of that performance. As a result, they had to wait another five years for their second victory.
In 2009, Bangladesh went to play a two-match Test series on West Indies soil. Where the Tigers wrote the history of winning the series on foreign soil for the first time by whitewashing the hosts.
Third: Bangladesh's third series win came against Zimbabwe. In 2014, the Tigers whitewashed the three-match Test series at home.
Bangladesh performed well in all three matches of this series. Bangladesh won by 3 wickets in the first match, 162 runs in the second match, and 186 runs in the fourth match.
Fourth: Bangladesh's fourth Test series trophy came in 2018. Four years after the third. Tigers whitewashed West Indies.
Fifth: Bangladesh won by 106 runs in a single Test against Zimbabwe in 2020. Which is Bangladesh's fifth series win.
Sixth: The sixth Test series in Bangladesh is also against Zimbabwe. In 2021, the Tigers got a big win by 220 runs in a single Test at the home ground of the Rhodesians.
Seventh: Ireland played only one Test against Bangladesh in April 2023. The Irish lost by 7 wickets against the Tigers in Mirpur.
Eighth: Bangladesh won two Test series in 2023. After defeating Ireland in April, the Tigers scored a record 546-run win against the Afghans in June.
Ninth: Bangladesh's ninth win is the most memorable. Because Bangladesh won the series against a big team like Pakistan for the first time. Bangladesh won this series by 2-0 against Pakistan.
The Bangladesh team will go to India to play a two-match Test series next month. The Tigers want to break the drought of Test wins against India with that series.
