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Chief Adviser to Honor SAFF Champions Today
Sports Desk
02 Nov 2024, 08:34
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The Bangladesh women's football team has returned home after winning the SAFF Championship title for the second consecutive time. Today, Chief Adviser of the interim government, Dr. Muhammad Yunus, will host a reception to honor the champions.
The ceremony will take place at 11 a.m. at the State Guest House Jamuna.
On Wednesday, October 30, Bangladesh defeated host Nepal 2-1 in the SAFF Championship final to claim the title. The team returned home on Thursday, October 31, and was welcomed with a celebratory open-top bus parade to the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) building, where they received a grand reception.
Youth and Sports Adviser of the interim government, Asif Mahmud, was present at the event and announced a substantial financial reward for the team in recognition of their remarkable achievement.
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An Eventful But Lean Year Amid Individual Brilliance
Off the field, Bangladesh cricket went through a major renovation following the ouster of the Awami League government after the student-led mass movement. But on the field, it was a perpetual case of disappointment. There was individual brilliance but they lacked collective effort which resulted in more losing than winning the game.
Bangladesh's stat in each format
Bangladesh played nine matches in ODIs this year, winning just three and losing six. The Tigers played three series this year, winning against Sri Lanka by 2-1, losing against Afghanistan by 2-1 and 3-0 against West Indies.
They played 10 Tests, won three and lost seven. Starting with a 2-0 loss to Sri Lanka, they thereafter won the landmark series against Pakistan before conceding the series to India and South Africa. They ended the year drawing series against West Indies by 1-1. They played 24 T20 Internationals-winning 12 and losing 12.
High Point, low point
The high point of the year was Bangladesh's 2-0 sweep against Pakistan in Test format and the low point was Bangladesh's 2-0 whitewash at the hands of USA in T20 format. In Women's cricket, Bangladesh tasted a 3-0 whitewash to Ireland in T20 format.
A brilliant year for Miraz
Mehidy Hasan Miraz ended the year as the second-best allrounder in Test ranking, whereas he was not even in the top 10 at the beginning. That rise showed how consistent he was in this format. He topped the batting and bowling chart for Bangladesh in this format raising the prospect that he can emulate Shakib Al Hasan if continues such a surge. Miraz was key in helping Bangladesh win the landmark series in Pakistan. In both Tests, he performed up to the mark with batting and bowling to help the side sweep the series and became the series best.
Miraz eventually scored 614 runs and took 31 wickets to cap what was an outstanding year for him.
He had a tough battle with Hasan Mahmud in bowling. Hasan ended the year second best despite setting a record for Bangladeshi pacers in a calendar year with 30 wickets. In batting, Mominul Haque came next to Miraz. One of the three centuries by a Bangladeshi batter in the year came from his bat.
Mahmudullah remains indomitable
Bangladesh has played only 9 ODIs this year. Mahmudullah Riyad has scored the most runs in those nine matches. 294 of Mahmudullah's 337 runs in 2024 have come in the last four matches. After scoring 98 runs in the last ODI against Afghanistan in Sharjah, the experienced cricketer made 50, 62 and 84 not out in three matches against West Indies However, unfortunately, Bangladesh lost all of those four matches. Taskin took the highest 14 wickets in seven matches.
Hridoy best in T20 in Rashad's record-breaking year
Towhid Hridoy was ruled out in the series against West Indies but he still finished as the highest run-getter for Bangladesh in T20 format. Hridoy scored 493 runs in 20 matches to be the Bangladesh's most successful batter. He shares the record of sixes with Jaker Ali Anik by hitting 21 sixes.
Bangladesh has played 24 T20Is this year. Rishad Hossain is the only player who played in all 24 matches to take the highest 35 wickets for Bangladesh. That also set a record. No other bowler for Bangladesh has taken more than 30 wickets in this edition in a calendar year. Taskin also set an example of taking 30 wickets this year. Rishad-Taskin went past Mustafizur Rahman's 28 in 2021.
Miraz, Taskin all format best of Bangladesh
This year, only Mehidy Hasan Miraz has scored more than a thousand runs for Bangladesh in all three formats. But he has yet to hone the art of scoring a century. This year he went past the 50-run mark seven times but couldn't convert any of them into a century in 30 innings.
Taskin Ahmed has revolutionized bowling. Taskin, who took 240 wickets in his 10-year international career, has taken 63 wickets this year. Only one has taken more wickets for Bangladesh in a calendar year- and the name is predictable. In 2010, Shakib Al Hasan took 77 wickets in all three editions.
Top 5 batters in Test
Mehidy Hasan Miraz: 614 runs in 18 matches, highest 97, average 38.37 4 half-centuries
Mominul Haque: 529 runs in 19 matches, highest 107*, average 31.11, 1 century and five half-centuries
Liton Das: 394 runs in 16 matches, highest 138, average 24.62, 1 century and 1 half-century
Shadman Islam: 364 runs in 14 matches, highest 93, average 28, 3 half-centuries
Mushfiqur Rahim: 331 runs in 11 matches, highest 191, average 33.10, 1 century
Top 5 bowlers in Test in 2024
Mehidy Hasan Miraz: 31 wickets 328.1 overs, best 5-61, average 36.09, 1 five-wicket haul
Hasan Mahmud: 30 wickets in 233 overs, best 5-43, average 28.30, 2 five-wicket haul
Taijul Islam: 25 wickets in 258.2 overs, best 5-50, average 35.52, 3 five-wicket haul
Nahid Rana: 20 wickets in 160 overs, best 5-61, average 36.55, 1 five-wicket haul
Taskin Ahmed: 19 wickets in 119.1 overs, best 6-64, average 19.94, 1 five-wicket haul.
Top 5 batters in ODI in 2024
Mahmudullah Riyad: 337 runs in 9 matches, highest 98, average 48.14, 4 half-centuries
Mehidy Hasan Miraz: 305 runs in 8 matches, highest 77, average 38.12, 3 half-centuries
Najmul Hossain Shanto: 286 runs in 5 matches, highest 122*, average 71.50, 1 century and 1 half-century
Soumya Sarkar: 257 runs in 8 matches, highest 73, average 32.12, 2 half-centuries
Tanzid Hasan Tamim: 234 runs in 7 matches, highest 84, average 33.42, 2 half-centuries
Top 5 ODI bowlers in 2024
Taskin Ahmed: 14 wickets in 63 overs, best 4-53, average 23.92, 1 four-wicket haul
Mustafizur Rahman: 10 wickets in 36 overs, best 4-58, average 18.40, 1 four-wicket haul
Mehidy Hasan Miraz: 8 wickets in 84 overs, best 2-37, average 50.62, no four-wicket haul
Shoriful Islam: 7 wickets in 61.4 overs, best 3-51, average 49.57, no four-wicket haul
Rishad Hossain: 5 wickets in 42.5 overs, best 2-69, average 53.60, no four-wicket haul
Top 5 T20 batters in 2024
Towhid Hridoy: 493 runs in 20 matches, highest 63*, strike rate 130.07, 3 half-century
Najmul Hossain Shanto: 358 runs in 20 matches, highest 53*, strike rate 102.57, 1 half-century
Tanzid Hasan Tamim: 345 runs in 18 matches, highest 67*, strike rate 114.23, 3 half-centuries
Jaker Ali Anik: 336 runs in 17 matches, highest 72*, strike rate 127.75, 2 half-centuries
Mahmudullah Riyad: 322 runs in 17 matches, highest 54, strike rate 117.94, 2 half-centuries
Top 5 T20 bowlers in 2024
Rishad Hossain: 35 wickets in 83 overs, best 3-21, average 19, no four-wicket haul
Taskin Ahmed: 30 wickets in 71.2 overs, best 3-14, average 16.60, no four-wicket haul
Mustafizur Rahman: 27 wickets in 68 overs, best 6-10, average 19.11, 1 five-wicket haul
Tanzim Hasan Sakib: 22 wickets in 59 overs, best 4-7, average 22.18, 1 four-wicket haul
Mahedi Hasan: 12 wickets in 47.3 overs, best 4-13, average 27, 1 four-wicket haul
Source: BSS
Ronaldo Criticizes Ballon d'Or Organizers
Real Madrid and Brazilian star Vinicius Junior had been at the centre of discussions ever since the announcement of the 2024 Ballon d'Or. Football experts widely considered him a leading contender. However, just hours before the awards ceremony, it was revealed that he would not be receiving the award. Instead, Spanish footballer Rodri claimed the prestigious prize.
As a result, no representatives from Real Madrid attended the awards ceremony held on October 28 at the 'Theatre du Chatelet' in Paris, where Rodri was presented with the Ballon d’Or. The decision sparked significant controversy, which has now drawn comments from Cristiano Ronaldo.
On Friday, December 27, during the Globe Soccer Awards ceremony held in Dubai, Ronaldo was honoured as the Best Middle Eastern Footballer. While attending the event, the Portuguese star criticized the Ballon d'Or, stating that an injustice had been done to Vinicius. According to Ronaldo, the Real Madrid and Brazilian star was the most deserving of the award.
"Vinicius deserved to win the Ballon d'Or," Ronaldo remarked. "Rodri could have won it too, but Vinicius won the Champions League and scored in the final. Nothing else matters to me. When someone is deserving, they should be rewarded. In my opinion, this is an injustice."
In addition, Ronaldo criticized the French magazine France Football, the organizers of the Ballon d'Or, while praising the Globe Soccer Awards.
The Al-Nassr star said, "These ceremonies are like this. They always do the same thing. That's why I love the Globe Soccer Awards—they are honest."
BPL Begins on Monday: A Glimpse at the Squads of 7 Teams
The 11th season of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) is just one day away from kicking off. The opening match will feature Fortune Barishal facing Durbar Rajshahi. The match will begin at 1:30 pm Bangladesh time.
The 11th season of BPL will feature 7 teams, including three new ones. This nearly one-and-a-half-month-long tournament will conclude on February 7, next year.
The seven teams competing in this year's BPL are Dhaka Capitals, Chittagong Kings, Durbar Rajshahi, Fortune Barishal, Khulna Tigers, Rangpur Riders, and Sylhet Strikers.
Notably, Comilla Victorians and Chattogram Challengers will not participate this season. Additionally, Dhaka has changed ownership, and Durbar Rajshahi has made a comeback.
Let's take a quick look at the squads of all seven teams:
Dhaka Capitals
Local Players:
Mustafizur Rahman, Tanzid Hasan, Litton Das, Habibur Rahman, Mukidul Islam, Abu Jayed, Mushfiq Hasan, Sabbir Rahman, Munem Shahriar, Asif Hasan, Shahadat Hossain.
Foreign Players:
Thisara Perera, Johnson Charles, Shahnawaz Dahani, Mir Hamza, Stephen Eskinazi, Saim Ayub, Amir Hamza.
Chittagong Kings
Local Players:
Shakib Al Hasan, Shariful Islam, Shamim Hossain, Parvez Hossain, Khaled Ahmed, Aliss Al Islam, Mohammad Mithun, Naeem Islam, Maruf Mridha, Rahatul Ferdous, Sheikh Parvez, Marshal Ayub.
Foreign Players:
Moeen Ali, Usman Khan, Haider Ali, Angelo Mathews, Mohammad Wasim Jr., Binura Fernando, Graham Clark, Thomas O’Connell.
Durbar Rajshahi
Local Players:
Anamul Haque, Taskin Ahmed, Zeeshan Alam, Yasir Ali, Sabbir Hossain, Sanjamul Islam, SM Mehrab Hossain, Akbar Ali, Hasan Murad, Shafiul Islam, Moher Sheikh.
Foreign Players:
Mohammad Haris, Bilal Khan, Saad Nasim, Lahiru Samarakoon.
Khulna Tigers
Local Players:
Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Afif Hossain, Nasum Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud, Mohammad Naim, Imrul Kayes, Mahidul Islam, Abu Hider, Ziaur Rahman, Mahfuzur Rahman, Mahmudul Hasan.
Foreign Players:
Oshane Thomas, Mohammad Hasnain, Lewis Gregory, Mohammad Nawaz.
Rangpur Riders
Local Players:
Nurul Hasan, Mehidy Hasan, Mohammad Saifuddin, Nahid Rana, Saif Hasan, Soumya Sarkar, Rakibul Hasan, Rezaur Rahman, Irfan Sukkur, Kamrul Islam, Azizul Haque Tamim, Toufiq Khan.
Foreign Players:
Alex Hales, Khushdil Shah, Allah Ghazanfar, Steven Ryan Taylor, Saurabh Netravalkar, Akif Javed, Curtis Campher.
Sylhet Strikers
Local Players:
Zakir Hasan, Zaker Ali, Tanzim Hasan, Rony Talukdar, Mashrafe Bin Mortaza, Al Amin Hossain, Arafat Sunny, Ruyel Miah, Ariful Haque, Nihaduzzaman, Nahidul Islam.
Foreign Players:
Paul Stirling, George Munsey, Rahkeem Cornwall, Samiullah Shinwari, Reece Topley.
Fortune Barishal
Local Players:
Tamim Iqbal, Mushfiqur Rahim, Towhid Hridoy, Mahmudullah, Tanvir Islam, Najmul Hossain, Ripon Mondol, Ebadot Hossain, Naeem Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Taijul Islam, Shahidul Islam, Ariful Islam, Iqbal Hossain Emon.
Foreign Players:
Dawid Malan, Kyle Mayers, Mohammad Nabi, Faheem Ashraf, Ali Mohammad, Khan Jahandad, James Fuller, Pathum Nissanka, Nandre Burger.
New Zealand Fight Back to Beat Sri Lanka by 8 Runs in First T20
Daryl Mitchell and Michael Bracewell made half-centuries in a 105-run sixth-wicket partnership to help lead New Zealand to an eight-run win over Sri Lanka on Saturday in the first of three T20 internationals.
Outstanding bowling at the death also turned the match in New Zealand's favour as Sri Lanka slumped from 121-0 to 164-8 in reply to New Zealand's 172-8.
Mitchell made 62 and Bracewell 59 in a partnership lasting only 60 balls, after coming together with New Zealand in trouble at 65-5 when Wanindu Hasaranga dismissed Glenn Phillips and Mitchell Hay with consecutive deliveries in the 10th over.
New Zealand's total looked inadequate as Pathum Nissanka made 90 in 60 balls and shared a 121-run opening stand with Kusal Mendis which seemed to have set up Sri Lanka for a comfortable win.
Mendis contributed 46 to Sri Lanka's first-century opening partnership in T20s in 122 innings over eight years.
He was out in the 14th over, an over where Jacob Duffy took three wickets for one run, marking the point at which Sri Lanka's run chase began to unravel. Kamindu Mendis and Kusal Perera were also out in the same over.
“They're class batters, particularly those two at the top,” Duffy said. "We know these conditions well with a bit of bounce and swing up top.”
Nissanka was dismissed with a total of 153-5 in the 19th over and only 20 runs needed for victory.
But Sri Lanka went into the match with a long tail and it wasn't able to finish what Nissanka and Kusal Mendis had started.
“We're really disappointed about the result and we really should have done better,” Sri Lanka captain Charith Asalanka said. “I think Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis batted really well and the rest of us, myself included, should take responsibility for this loss.”
New Zealand was under pressure for most of the match, stumbling to 32-2 at the end of the power play as Binura Fernando bowled superbly at the top of the innings, finishing with 2-22.
Hasaranga then stepped up and took his two important middle-order wickets as New Zealand reached 65-5 by the midpoint of its innings.
Mitchell and Bracewell lifted New Zealand to a solid total which was still made to look reachable under the early onslaught from Nissanka and Mendis.
But after Duffy's three-wicket burst, Sri Lanka lost its way and the next-best score after the opening pair was 8. Matt Henry and Zak Foulkes bowled superbly at the death. UNB News.
Thrill in Melbourne Test as Bumrah Sets World Record
Jasprit Bumrah, India’s recent bowling sensation, has reignited his team with an incredible feat. The right-arm pacer became the fastest Indian to claim 200 Test wickets. Globally, he achieved this milestone in the fourth-lowest number of balls bowled and tied for the tenth-fastest by matches. However, Bumrah made history by claiming 200 Test wickets at the lowest economy rate ever recorded.
He is the only bowler in Test history to achieve 200 wickets with an average under 20 (19.56). Under pressure from Bumrah and Siraj’s fiery bowling, Australia collapsed to 91 for 6 in their second innings, adding to the drama of the fourth Test in Melbourne in the Border-Gavaskar series. Despite their struggles, Australia managed to surpass the 200-run mark, thanks to a 105-run first-innings lead.
On the fourth day of the Boxing Day Test (Sunday), India was bowled out for 369 after adding just 11 runs to their overnight total. This effort was powered by a spectacular maiden Test century by Nitish Kumar Reddy, who scored 114 off 189 balls, including 11 fours and one six. Pat Cummins, Scott Boland, and Nathan Lyon each took three wickets for Australia in the first innings.
In their second innings, Australia lost debutant opener Sam Constance for just 8 runs to a brilliant inswinger from Bumrah, who had previously stared him down in the first innings after his resilient 60-run knock. Mohammed Siraj then dismissed Usman Khawaja for 21 and Steven Smith for 13.
Australia suffered a dramatic collapse, losing four wickets for just 11 runs, three of which were claimed by Bumrah. He reached the milestone of 200 Test wickets by dismissing Travis Head for just 1. Bumrah then sent back Mitchell Marsh (0) and Alex Carey, bringing his tally to 202 wickets in Tests.
Fewest Runs Conceded for 200 Test Wickets
Jasprit Bumrah: 3912 runs (average 19.56)
Joel Garner: 4067 runs (average 20.34)
Shaun Pollock: 4077 runs (average 20.39)
Fewest Balls to 200 Test Wickets
Waqar Younis: 7725 balls
Dale Steyn: 7848 balls
Kagiso Rabada: 8154 balls
Jasprit Bumrah: 8484 balls
Malcolm Marshall: 9234 balls
Fastest to 200 Test Wickets for India
Jasprit Bumrah: 8484 balls
Mohammed Shami: 9896 balls
Ravichandran Ashwin: 10,248 balls
Kapil Dev: 11,066 balls
Ravindra Jadeja: 11,989 balls
BCB Releases BPL Ticket Price
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced the ticket prices for the upcoming Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) T20 tournament, which kicks off tomorrow (Monday).
On Sunday, December 29, at noon, BCB issued a statement with details regarding ticket purchases. Tickets can be bought both directly and online. Ticket sales will start at 4 pm and continue until 7 pm today. Additionally, on the opening day of the BPL (December 30), tickets can be purchased directly at designated Madhumati Bank branches from 10 am to 4 pm.
Ticket prices range from Taka 200 to Taka 2000. Fans can purchase tickets online via www.gobcbticket.com.bd or buy them in person at seven Modhumoti Bank PLC branches.
The Modhumoti Bank PLC branches selling physical tickets are located in:
Mirpur Branch (Mirpur 11)
Motijheel Branch (Dhaka Chamber Building)
Uttara Branch (Jasimuddin Road)
Gulshan Branch (Between Gulshan 1 and 2)
Dhanmondi Branch (Old Road 27)
Kamrangirchar Branch
VIP Road Branch (Polton Scout Building)
Ticket prices for specific stands are as follows:
Grand Stand (Upper and Lower): Taka 2000
International Gallery North (Media Block): Taka 1000
International Gallery South (Corporate Block): Taka 800
International Lounge South (Corporate Block): Taka 1000
Club House South (Shaheed Mushtaque Stand): Taka 500
Club House North (Shaheed Jewel Stand): Taka 500
Southern Gallery: Taka 300
Northern Gallery: Taka 300
Eastern Gallery: Taka 200
Additionally, 300 seats in the Club House South-Shaheed Mushtaque Stand (Zero Waste Zone) are available at Taka 600 per ticket.
India's Collapse: Australia Crushes Them by 184 Runs to Take 2-1 Lead
India could have walked off the field with a draw after surviving three sessions on the fifth day of the Melbourne Test. The task was more difficult for Australia. On the final day, the Australian bowlers had to take all 10 wickets of India.
After losing 3 wickets in the first session, India fought back strongly in the second session, with outstanding resistance from Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rishabh Pant. The hosts were slowly becoming frustrated. However, as soon as Travis Head dismissed Pant, India's resistance collapsed. One by one, India lost wickets and faced defeat in the Boxing Day Test. With this victory, Australia advanced towards the final of the World Test Championship.
On Monday (December 30), Australia defeated India by a huge margin of 184 runs at the MCG. India needed 339 runs to win in the fourth innings, but they were dismissed for just 155. India lost their last 6 wickets for only 34 runs.
With this win, Australia took a 2-1 lead in the five-match series. Yesterday, Australia finished the day with 228 runs for 9 wickets, and today, they added just 6 more runs before being all out. As a result, India’s target for victory was set at 340 runs.
