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Ball-tampering: Australia start investigation, Steve Smith remains captain
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25 Mar 2018, 00:00
James Sutherland, Cricket Australia chief executive officer, says he is "shocked and extremely disappointed" and has begun an investigation into the ball-tampering scandal involving the Australia team on tour in South Africa, reports BBC.
Cameron Bancroft admitted he tampered with the ball on Saturday in Cape Town, and captain Steve Smith said he knew of the plan in advance.
Two senior CA officials will travel to South Africa to "gather relevant information", but Smith will remain as captain for now.
"Steve Smith is currently captain, we are working through a process. Once we have a clearer picture of the facts we will be able to make further comment," Sutherland said on the skipper's position.
Former Australia batsman Simon Katich told Melbourne-based radio station SEN News that CA had "no option" but to sack Smith, vice-captain David Warner and head coach Darren Lehmann, while ex-fast bowler Rodney Hoggalso called for Smith to step down, for what he called "blatant cheating".
Television footage showed Bancroft, who has been charged over the incident by the International Cricket Council, take what he said was yellow tape out of his trouser pocket before rubbing the ball during the third Test at Newlands.
Smith said the team's "leadership group" had spoken about it and "thought it was a way to get an advantage" but said he would not step down.
Sutherland insisted Cricket Australia were treating the issue with the "utmost urgency"
CA's head of integrity Iain Roy and head of team performance Pat Howard will now travel to South Africa. "We have a responsibility to take this further and to understand more about the issue," Sutherland said. "We will, over the next couple of days, get a deep understanding of what happened and why.
We are extremely disappointed and shocked and we are dealing with this issue with utmost urgency and seriousness."
"This is a very sad day for Australian cricket and I feel like Australian cricket fans feel right now."
Sutherland said he had spoken to Smith about the team's behaviour before the ball-tampering incident, following a number of controversial incidents during the series with South Africa, but had not done so since Bancroft's charge.
"I have very strong and clear views about the responsibility of the Australian team to play the game in the right spirit," he added.
TV cameras caught the moment Bancroft took what he said was yellow tape out of his pocket
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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
Franco Armani has retired from the Argentina national team. Armani has stepped aside from the Argentina national team after winning four trophies.
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
Luis Suarez has officially retired from International Football. The former Barcelona star made the revelation during a press conference, marking the end of a remarkable career with the Uruguayan national team.
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.
