Bangladesh tour of Pakistan (2024)

[BouncerGuy]

Shakib Al Hasan arrived in Pakistan.

 

[FearlessRoar]

The Bangladesh team's practice session is in full swings.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1823670215710007323

 

[FearlessRoar]

As per reports:

Bangladesh players have expressed frustration with the slow internet service at their hotel, which has hindered their ability to stay in touch with family amid the political unrest in Bangladesh following President Sheikh Hasina's resignation.

The players have reportedly complained to their team management about the situation.

On the other hand, PCB has stated that the Bangladesh cricket authorities have not lodged any complaints about slow internet.

 

[FearlessRoar]

As per reports:

Mahmudul Hasan has been ruled out of the first Test against Pakistan due to a groin injury.

Bangladesh have suffered a significant blow ahead of the crucial Test series against Pakistan with the news of Mahmudul Hasan's injury. The promising opener sustained a right groin strain while fielding during a four-day match against Pakistan Shaheens, forcing him to miss at least three weeks of action.

Hasan had been in impressive form, contributing significantly to Bangladesh A's success against Pakistan Shaheens. His scores of 69 and 65 in previous matches, along with a well-made 65 in the first innings of the recent four-day game, highlighted his readiness for the Test challenge. His absence is a considerable setback for Bangladesh as they look to compete against Pakistan.

 

[pratiktc]

I have good hopes on the Test batting lineup thats forming for Pak.

Abdullah, Saud, Salman and Kamran/Hurraira all have the ingredients for being 50 test players

 

[BouncerGuy]

I have good hopes on the Test batting lineup thats forming for Pak.

Abdullah, Saud, Salman and Kamran/Hurraira all have the ingredients for being 50 test players

Hopefully they can replicate their domestic form in the international as well.

Huraira should come good here. This guy has performed and should do it in internationals as well. Not be another hack.

 

[moghul]

I have good hopes on the Test batting lineup thats forming for Pak.

Abdullah, Saud, Salman and Kamran/Hurraira all have the ingredients for being 50 test players

Not sure about Kamran , whenever I saw him playing , he lacks the technique of a solid batter who would be successful at international level but good for Pakistan's domestic cricket with flat wickets . Other plyers you mentioned do possess the required technique .

 

[moghul]

Test match in August, when was the last time we played a home test in the month of August . I remembered long time ago Pakistanis players complained about the hot weather when a test was scheduled in first week of October.

 

[BouncerGuy]

PCB confirms cricket balls for the 2024-25 season

Lahore, 18 August 2024:

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has confirmed the brands of cricket balls that will be used in the 2024-25 cricket season, a strategic move aimed at enhancing the quality of the game to align with the specific needs of home playing conditions.

As the domestic cricket season is set to commence next month, the PCB has announced that Duke balls will be used for all seniors red-ball domestic events. Aceline and Grays will be the local brand of cricket balls that will be utilised for pathways and grassroots cricket, including the U15, U17, U19 tournaments, schools, universities, clubs, and inter-district competitions. This decision follows an extensive analysis of ground and pitch conditions across domestic venues, with the Duke ball being custom-made to suit the characteristics of local pitches.

For the domestic 50-over and T20 competitions, the PCB will continue to use Kookaburra cricket balls, maintaining consistency with international standards, as all white-ball cricket worldwide, including ICC events, is played with Kookaburra balls.

For the seven ICC World Test Championship fixtures, the PCB has decided to use Kookaburra cricket balls. These matches include two Tests against Bangladesh, three Tests against England, and two Tests against the West Indies. According to ICC World Test Championship playing conditions, the home board has the prerogative to decide on the brand of cricket balls to be used.

With the recent appointment of Tony Hemming as the Chief Curator, the PCB is confident that pitches will be prepared to support the usage of different cricket balls throughout the 2024-25 season. Hemming will work closely with relevant departments to prepare pitches that not only enhance the quality of play but also maintain a competitive balance between bat and ball.

In addition to pitch preparations, Hemming will be responsible for training and coaching local curators, who will be tasked with developing identical playing surfaces across other regions and districts.

 

[mominsaigol]

Pakistan will beat Bangladesh easily, the real test is England

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

World Test Championship Home Tests to Use Kookaburra Balls

Domestic Red Ball Cricket to Use Duke, White Ball Cricket to Use Kookaburra

The purpose of using different brands of balls and preparing the best pitches is to enhance the quality of the game. - PCB

Lahore, August 17, 2024 - The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided to use Kookaburra cricket balls for the seven home Test matches in the ICC World Test Championship. These matches include two Tests against Bangladesh, three against England, and two against the West Indies.

According to the ICC World Test Championship Playing Conditions, the home board has the authority to decide on the brand of cricket balls.

The PCB has also released details of the ball brands to be used in the 2024-25 season, which is a strategic move aimed at enhancing the quality of the game to meet the specific requirements of home playing conditions.

Remember, the domestic cricket season is set to start next month. The PCB has announced that Duke balls will be used in all senior red ball domestic events.

The PCB will use Aceline and Grays brand balls at the grassroots and pathway levels of cricket, including Under-13, Under-17, Under-19 tournaments, schools, universities, club, and inter-district competitions. This decision was made after a comprehensive analysis of ground and pitch conditions at domestic venues, where the Duke ball has been customized to suit the characteristics of local pitches.

For domestic 50-over and T20 matches, the PCB will continue to use Kookaburra cricket balls, maintaining consistency with international standards, as all white ball cricket worldwide, including ICC events, is played with Kookaburra balls.

The PCB has expressed confidence that with the recent appointment of Tony Hemming as Chief Curator, pitches for the entire 2024-25 season will be prepared to assist the use of different cricket balls. Hemming, working with relevant departments, will prepare pitches that not only enhance the quality of the game but also maintain a competitive balance between bat and ball.

In addition to pitch preparations, Tony Hemming will also be responsible for training and coaching local curators to ensure consistent pitch conditions across various regions and districts for matches.

The appointment of Tony Hemming is interesting. Our domestic cricket is suffered for too long with pitches that change dramatically season to season. Hopefully some consistency can be built now.

 

[Omer2002]

Pakistan will beat Bangladesh easily, the real test is England

No they wont beat them

 

[mominsaigol]

No they wont beat them

Beat England or Bangladesh?

 

[BouncerGuy]

As per reports:

Due to construction work at Karachi’s National Stadium, the second Test match between Pakistan and Bangladesh, originally scheduled from August 30 to September 3, is likely to be moved to Rawalpindi.

The first Test in Rawalpindi may also be affected by potential rain.

 

[BouncerGuy]

Karachi Test against Bangladesh shifted to Rawalpindi

• Decision enables spectators to watch both the ICC World Test Championship matches live at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium

• Tests scheduled for 21-25 August and 30 August-3 September; Pakistan Shaheens and Bangladesh ‘A’ will also play their series in Islamabad

• Tickets are available online at PCB.tcs.com.pk; Ticket booth at Aviation Ground, opposite Rescue 1122, Rawal Road, will be operational on Monday, 19 August, at 11am

Islamabad, 18 August 2024:

Due to the deployment of heavy construction equipment and the need to adhere to tight redevelopment schedules for the National Bank Stadium, which is being prepared for next year’s ICC Champions Trophy 2025, the Pakistan Cricket Board, in consultation with the Bangladesh Cricket Board, has decided to move the second ICC World Test Championship fixture to Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.

This decision allows cricket spectators and fans to watch live action of both the Tests, which serve as a preview of a busy and hectic international season for Pakistan cricket. During this period, the national side will play a total of nine Tests, 14 T20Is, and at least 17 ODIs from 21 August to 5 April.

“We have been guided by the construction experts on the timelines for the readiness of the venue. They advised that while construction could continue during playing hours, the resulting noise pollution would disturb the cricketers. Additionally, the dust from the construction work could also affect the health and wellbeing of the players, officials, broadcasters, and media.

“Given that construction must continue uninterrupted to ensure the venue is operationally ready for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, the PCB, after consulting all stakeholders and reviewing operational and logistical matters, has decided to hold both Tests in Rawalpindi.

“At this stage, we will not like to speculate on the hosting of the second Test in Karachi from 15-19 October and will continue to work closely with the architects and construction experts on the safe and secure hosting of the match, while keeping the England and Wales Cricket Board updated.”

The first Test will begin in Rawalpindi on 21 August, with the second Test starting on 30 August.

Meanwhile, in Islamabad, Pakistan Shaheens and Bangladesh ‘A’ will continue with their series. After a drawn first four-day match, the second four-day match will commence on 20 August at the Islamabad Club, followed by three 50-over matches on 26, 28 and 30 August.

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

Finally some common sense prevails

 

[moghul]

Karachiites are nice people , they won;t disturb the ongoing construction at the National Stadium by not showing up to watch a test, as they don't come to watch cricket at the ground , we always see empty stands there. PCB didn't have to make it " no spectators " announcement .

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

Karachiites are nice people , they won;t disturb the ongoing construction at the National Stadium by not showing up to watch a test, as they don't come to watch cricket at the ground , we always see empty stands there. PCB didn't have to make it " no spectators " announcement .

According to PCB themselves, the reason they shifted the test was because of noise pollution and the dust from the construction work potentially affecting the health and wellbeing of the players, officials, broadcasters, and media.

These are things that any half-wit would have been able to deduce if they found out that construction work was taking place inside a stadium. But it took someone likely forcefully telling PCB not to hold the test in Karachi for them to shift it to Rawalpindi. They didn't have the brains to figure that on their own. I mean how dumb and incompetent can you even be as an organization?

 

[moghul]

According to PCB themselves, the reason they shifted the test was because of noise pollution and the dust from the construction work potentially affecting the health and wellbeing of the players, officials, broadcasters, and media.

These are things that any half-wit would have been able to deduce if they found out that construction work was taking place inside a stadium. But it took someone likely forcefully telling PCB not to hold the test in Karachi for them to shift it to Rawalpindi. They didn't have the brains to figure that on their own. I mean how dumb and incompetent can you even be as an organization?

When it comes to the level of being dumb and incompetent , PCB has no competition , particularly under current Chairman .

 

[FearlessRoar]

As per reports:

Mahmudul Hasan has been ruled out of the first Test against Pakistan due to a groin injury.

Bangladesh have suffered a significant blow ahead of the crucial Test series against Pakistan with the news of Mahmudul Hasan's injury. The promising opener sustained a right groin strain while fielding during a four-day match against Pakistan Shaheens, forcing him to miss at least three weeks of action.

Hasan had been in impressive form, contributing significantly to Bangladesh A's success against Pakistan Shaheens. His scores of 69 and 65 in previous matches, along with a well-made 65 in the first innings of the recent four-day game, highlighted his readiness for the Test challenge. His absence is a considerable setback for Bangladesh as they look to compete against Pakistan.

Bangladesh lose opener to injury for first Pakistan Test

Key top-order batter is battling a groin concern and has already been ruled out of the opening Test in Rawalpindi.
Bangladesh have suffered a blow with news that opener Mahmudul Hasan Joy will miss the first Test against Pakistan due to injury.

Joy hurt his groin when playing for Bangladesh A in a recent four-day match against Pakistan A, with scans revealing the 23-year-old picked up Grade 1 adductor strain.

It means Joy will be sidelined for the opening contest of the crucial ICC World Test Championship series in Pakistan that commences in Rawalpindi on Wednesday and will be racing the clock to prove his fitness in time for the second game at the same venue from August 30.

"Joy had complained of pain in the right groin on 14 August while playing for Bangladesh A in the four-day match against Pakistan A," Bangladesh team physio Bayjedul Islam Khan said.

"He underwent an MRI followed by physical assessment and it has since been confirmed that he has a Grade 1 adductor strain in the right groin.

"He has begun his rehab. Such injuries usually take about 10 to 14 days to recover from. He will not be available for the first Test but we hope to have him fit for the second Test which starts on 30 August."

Joy has been a regular in Bangladesh's Test side since making his debut against Pakistan in 2021, with the right-hander having made one century and four half centuries from 13 Test match appearances.

Bangladesh currently sit in eighth place on the World Test Championship standings and will be keen for a pair of positive results in Pakistan to stay in contention for next year's one-off final at Lord's.

Bangladesh Test squad: Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Zakir Hasan, Shadman Islam, Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Shakib Al Hasan, Litton Kumar Das, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taijul Islam, Nayeem Hasan, Nahid Rana, Shoriful Islam, Hasan Mahmud, Taskin Ahmed, Syed Khaled Ahmed

 

[Ab Fan]

Great chance for Shakib to hit atleast one big tons on batting paradises.

 

[FearlessRoar]

Bangladesh batter Mominul Haque has urged his teammates to stay present, rather than overthink the past or worry about the future, as they prepare to take on Pakistan, he said during an interview with a sports media platform:

"If you talk about momentum, does it mean that if I start the first match badly then I will do badly in the next six matches? Or If I start well in the first match, will I do well in all the matches?"

"A lot [of them] believe in momentum but I don't believe in that. You may have started badly, but if you can't make a comeback then you will remain the same team, you can't upgrade. So, you have to get out of that."

"If I do well one day, it doesn't matter but if I try to do so every day then I will have the chance to do well. I might fail again but then I will [also] do better again. So momentum is not that important to me but many in Bangladesh believe that. Actually, we need to get out of this or else we can never become a big team. Instead, we will remain the eighth-ranked team."

"In Test cricket from time to time the situation changes. If you can get a hold of that situation then you can come back. If they have the upper hand so you play patiently there and then you can come back. That's the fun and difference of the Test match - a new situation arises from time to time and also the conditions change and you have to adapt to that. Suppose you made 100 or 150 and suddenly three wickets went down for three runs, the situation changes. But then you go on to make 150-200 runs losing only those three wickets, in that case you again get back into the game and so you have to adjust to that and that is how it is played and that's how we need to play."

"When we played there last time, we played really poorly though the wicket was good. The challenge is more with the old ball rather than with the new ball. Because the wicket is flat and, as the heat is high, different challenges arise with the old ball and it can reverse swing. So, the challenge is different there."

"During that time I thought if you want you can stay at the wicket. But the challenge rises with the old ball. Normally it is a batting wicket in Pakistan and that's an advantage. But, if you [go in thinking] you will get a batting wicket then it becomes difficult because then you will fall short [once the ball gets old]. So, you have to be prepared for everything. Then it becomes easy for you."

"I think the best thing about us is that our bowling department is doing well, especially the pace bowling. The main pillar of a Test team is their bowling and our bowling is really good, by the grace of Allah. If we can bat well then we have a chance. And we have a chance to win a Test match provided we can create that."

"Before what had happened [was that] we used to bat but the bowling wasn't good. Now, since we have good bowling, if we can do better in the batting then the chance to win a Test will be created."

"The preparation went well, Alhamdulillah. We needed to have a long training session and the board has given us the opportunity by arranging the Bangladesh Tigers camp which was good. The camp was basically designed with red-ball cricket in mind and most of the cricketers of that camp are expected to be part of the upcoming eight Test matches that we are scheduled to play this year, starting with the two-match series against Pakistan."

"Yes obviously (the A team series against Shaheens is beneficial) and going to any tour it is more important to play a practice match or two there before the series."

"I think it helps to prepare better. Many teams did that before and now Bangladesh is also doing that. And it helps in a way that those who will play in the national team will play in the A team and those who will play Test they get the opportunity to bat and bowl in two innings (before going into the series) and it is a good thing I think."

"I don't see any chance of the domestic standards going up and, for me, it is stuck in the same place. I haven't seen what he had said totally but I read somewhere that those who play domestic cricket should be allowed to play outside as well, especially those who play four-day [cricket or play regular Test matches they should be allowed to play outside."

"To me I think that during that time (when we play domestic cricket) if someone can play county cricket outside is much better than playing here. There are four days played in Australia. It is much better to play there rather than playing here."

 

[FearlessRoar]

Karachi Test against Bangladesh shifted to Rawalpindi

• Decision enables spectators to watch both the ICC World Test Championship matches live at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium

• Tests scheduled for 21-25 August and 30 August-3 September; Pakistan Shaheens and Bangladesh ‘A’ will also play their series in Islamabad

• Tickets are available online at PCB.tcs.com.pk; Ticket booth at Aviation Ground, opposite Rescue 1122, Rawal Road, will be operational on Monday, 19 August, at 11am

Islamabad, 18 August 2024:

Due to the deployment of heavy construction equipment and the need to adhere to tight redevelopment schedules for the National Bank Stadium, which is being prepared for next year’s ICC Champions Trophy 2025, the Pakistan Cricket Board, in consultation with the Bangladesh Cricket Board, has decided to move the second ICC World Test Championship fixture to Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.

This decision allows cricket spectators and fans to watch live action of both the Tests, which serve as a preview of a busy and hectic international season for Pakistan cricket. During this period, the national side will play a total of nine Tests, 14 T20Is, and at least 17 ODIs from 21 August to 5 April.

“We have been guided by the construction experts on the timelines for the readiness of the venue. They advised that while construction could continue during playing hours, the resulting noise pollution would disturb the cricketers. Additionally, the dust from the construction work could also affect the health and wellbeing of the players, officials, broadcasters, and media.

“Given that construction must continue uninterrupted to ensure the venue is operationally ready for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, the PCB, after consulting all stakeholders and reviewing operational and logistical matters, has decided to hold both Tests in Rawalpindi.

“At this stage, we will not like to speculate on the hosting of the second Test in Karachi from 15-19 October and will continue to work closely with the architects and construction experts on the safe and secure hosting of the match, while keeping the England and Wales Cricket Board updated.”

The first Test will begin in Rawalpindi on 21 August, with the second Test starting on 30 August.

Meanwhile, in Islamabad, Pakistan Shaheens and Bangladesh ‘A’ will continue with their series. After a drawn first four-day match, the second four-day match will commence on 20 August at the Islamabad Club, followed by three 50-over matches on 26, 28 and 30 August.

PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi during media interaction at Lahore explained the reason behind shifting 2nd Test match from Karachi to Rawalpindi:

"Our intention was to hold matches without a crowd, but our security institutions advised against it, suggesting that the presence of laborers working on site made it unsuitable for matches."