Kamran Akmal: ‘Will you steal ICC trophies now?’ Kamran Akmal blasts Pakistan after ODI series loss to Bangladesh Pakistan’s cricket team faced a humiliating defeat in the ODI series against Bangladesh, sparking sharp criticism from former player Kamran Akmal. The series loss, which saw Pakistan bow out of the tournament with a 290-run target, has drawn intense scrutiny over the team’s performance and management decisions. Akmal, appearing on a television show, launched a scathing attack on Pakistan’s cricket administration, questioning its ability to lead the team to success. Bangladesh’s innings set the tone for the series, as they posted a formidable total of 290 for five. Opener Tanzid Hasan delivered a standout performance with a fluent century, scoring 107 off 98 balls, supported by a 105-run partnership with Saif Hassan. Litton Das and Towhid Hridoy added late contributions, ensuring Bangladesh’s target remained challenging for Pakistan. The hosts’ bowling attack, led by Taskin Ahmed and Mustafizur Rahman, restricted Pakistan’s scoring opportunities, with Taskin taking four wickets and Mustafizur chipping in with three. Pakistan’s response was equally disappointing. Despite a strong start, the team struggled to capitalize on their opportunities. Haris Rauf, captain Shaheen Shah Afridi, and spinner Abrar Ahmed combined to restrict the visitors, but Pakistan’s batting lineup faltered. Chasing 291, Pakistan lost early wickets and slumped to 82 for five before Salman Ali Agha mounted a spirited counterattack. Agha’s 106 off 98 balls kept Pakistan in the hunt, but his dismissal in the 48th over proved decisive as the team was bowled out for 279. Akmal’s criticism extended beyond the match, targeting the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for its perceived mismanagement.#pakistan_cricket_board #taskin_ahmed #tanzid_hasan #kamran_akmal #saif_hassan
Bangladesh vs Pakistan, 1st ODI - Bangladesh Opt to Field, Pakistan Field Four Debutants Bangladesh captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz chose to field first against Pakistan in the first One-Day International (ODI) of the series at Mirpur. The decision to bowl was made after the toss, with the home team opting for a three-man seam attack that included Nahid Rana alongside Taskin Ahmed and Mustafizur Rahman. This strategy aimed to exploit the conditions and challenge the visiting side’s batting lineup. The Bangladesh team made several changes to their XI, bringing in Tanzid Hasan in place of Soumya Sarkar. Litton Das and Afif Hossain were also included in the middle order, providing additional depth and experience. The selection reflected a balance between established performers and emerging talents, ensuring flexibility in the batting and bowling departments. Pakistan, on the other hand, fielded four debutants in the match, marking only the second time in ODI history since 1980 that the team has introduced this many new players. The debutants were Sahibzada Farhan, Maaz Sadaqat, Shamyl Hussain, and Abdul Samad. Abrar Ahmed was selected as the sole specialist spinner, adding a different dimension to the Pakistani attack. The Bangladesh squad included key players such as Saif Hassan, Tanzid Hasan, Towhid Hridoy, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Litton Das (wicketkeeper), Afif Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (captain), Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Nahid Rana, and Mustafizur Rahman. For Pakistan, the lineup featured Sahibzada Farhan, Maaz Sadaqat, Shamyl Hussain, Mohammad Rizwan (wicketkeeper), Salman Agha, Hussain Talat, Abdul Samad, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Shah Afridi (captain), Mohammad Wasim, and Abrar Ahmed. The match, part of Pakistan’s tour of Bangladesh, set the stage for a competitive encounter.#pakistan #bangladesh #taskin_ahmed #mehidy_hasan_miraz #mirpur
Taskin Ahmed's Record-Breaking Bowling Earns ESPNcricinfo Annual Awards Recognition Bangladesh pacer Taskin Ahmed has been honored with a spot in ESPNcricinfo’s annual awards for individual performances in 2025. The accolade was awarded for his outstanding bowling display during the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), where he delivered a seven-wicket haul for just 19 runs against Dhaka Capital. This performance, which dismantled Dhaka Capital’s batting lineup, is being hailed as one of the best in BPL history and earned him the men’s T20 leagues best bowling performance award. Taskin’s spell of taking 7 wickets for 19 runs in a single innings showcased his dominance and precision, marking a significant milestone in his career. The achievement highlights his ability to deliver under pressure and his growing reputation as a key player in franchise cricket. His performance not only secured him a place in the awards but also underscored the competitive nature of the BPL and the high standards required to excel in T20 leagues. The ESPNcricinfo awards recognized excellence across multiple categories, with cricketers from various nations receiving honors for their contributions to international and franchise cricket. South Africa’s Aiden Markram claimed the men’s Test batting award for his 136-run innings against Australia in the World Test Championship final, while Australia’s Mitchell Starc took the Test bowling award for a 7-wicket haul against England in the Ashes. In the ODI category, Afghanistan’s Ibrahim Zadran won the batting award for his 177-run innings, and India’s Varun Chakravarthy secured the bowling honor for his 5-wicket performance against New Zealand.#espn_cricinfo #taskin_ahmed #bangladesh_premier_league #dhaka_capital #mitchell_starc
Taskin Ahmed Wins ESPNcricinfo Awards 2025 Men's T20 Leagues Bowling Title Taskin Ahmed claimed the men's T20 leagues bowling award for 2025 after delivering a seven-wicket haul of 7 for 19 against Dhaka Capitals in the Bangladesh Premier League. The performance, achieved in a high-stakes match, marked a standout moment in the T20 format, where such feats are rare. Ahmed’s figures remain the best in a franchise T20 league match, as he dismantled Dhaka Capital’s batting lineup with precision and pace. The match saw Ahmed dominate from the outset, dismissing key Dhaka Capital players with a combination of accuracy and movement. His first over produced the wicket of Litton Das, who edged a short delivery to first slip. Tanzid Hasan followed shortly after, caught behind attempting to charge the bowler. Ahmed then continued his dominance in the death overs, removing Shahadat Hossain and Chaturanga de Silva in the same over, before finishing with four wickets in the 20th over. Dhaka Capitals, despite the early collapse, managed to score 174 for 9, showcasing their resilience. Rajshahi, the opposing team, secured a seven-wicket victory with 11 balls to spare, marking a significant milestone in Ahmed’s career. His performance was particularly notable for dismantling two Bangladesh internationals in the opening overs, with Litton Das undone by a sharp delivery and Tanzid Hasan struggling against Ahmed’s consistent line and length. The bowling attack’s total of 153 for 2 highlighted the impact of Ahmed’s efforts, as the rest of the team struggled to match his output. Ahmed’s achievement also places him among the elite in the Bangladesh Premier League, where he now has two five-wicket hauls in his career.#taskin_ahmed #dhaka_capitals #rajshahi #bengal_premier_league #nathan_sowter
Pakistan 121/2 in 17.5 Overs Bangladesh opted to bowl first after winning the toss in the second ODI against Pakistan, aiming to secure a series victory following their dominant performance in the opener. The hosts had earlier dismissed Pakistan for 114 in the first match, with fast bowler Nahid Rana delivering a career-best 5-24 to dismantle the Pakistan batting lineup. Bangladesh retained the same XI that secured the eight-wicket win, while Pakistan made a tactical switch by replacing leg-spinner Abrar Ahmed with pace bowler Haris Rauf to strengthen their attack. Pakistan’s young batting unit, which struggled in the first ODI, was retained despite setbacks. Debutants Sahibzada Farhan, Shamyl Hussain, Maaz Sadaqat, and Abdul Samad faced challenges against Rana’s pace and Miraz’s spin. The Pakistan management aimed to give these inexperienced batters more exposure at the international level, hoping improved conditions would benefit their bowlers in the second match. The playing XI for Pakistan included Sahibzada Farhan, Maaz Sadaqat, Shamyl Hussain, Mohammad Rizwan, Salman Ali Agha, Hussain Talat, Abdul Samad, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Shah Afridi (captain), Mohammad Wasim, and Haris Rauf. Bangladesh’s lineup featured Saif Hassan, Tanzid Hasan, Towhid Hridoy, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Litton Das, Afif Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (captain), Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Nahid Rana, and Mustafizur Rahman. The match saw Pakistan’s openers, Sahibzada Farhan and Shamyl Hussain, face early pressure. Taskin Ahmed claimed both wickets in quick succession, dismissing Farhan and Hussain to leave Pakistan at 118/2 after 17.5 overs. Farhan scored 30 runs off 44 balls, while Hussain managed 4 off 13. Mehidy Hasan Miraz took one wicket in his spell, while Taskin Ahmed remained unbeaten in his 15 overs.#pakistan #bangladesh #taskin_ahmed #mehidy_hasan_miraz #nahid_rana
Bangladesh demolish Pakistan who suffer record low score in contest Bangladesh secured an emphatic eight-wicket victory over Pakistan in the opening one-day international of their three-match series, as Pakistan were bowled out for the lowest total in a match against Bangladesh. The result marked a dominant display by the hosts, who overhauled Pakistan’s 114 in 15.1 overs at Mirpur. Bangladesh’s pace bowler Nahid Rana delivered a standout performance, claiming his first five-wicket haul in one-day internationals with figures of 5-24. The 23-year-old dismantled Pakistan’s top order, becoming the first Bangladeshi bowler to dismiss the opposition’s top five batters in an ODI innings. He dismissed Sahibzada Farhan, Shamyl Hussain, Maaz Sadaqat, Mohammad Rizwan, and Salman Agha, leaving Pakistan at 69-5. Rana’s efforts were complemented by captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz, who took 3-29 with his off-spin, and senior quicks Taskin Ahmed and Mustafizur Rahman, who each claimed a wicket. Faheem Ashraf offered brief resistance with an unbeaten 37 before being dismissed by Mustafizur. Pakistan’s total of 114 shattered their previous lowest ODI score of 161, set during the 1999 World Cup. The collapse came swiftly, with opener Saif Hassan falling early for four, while Litton Das and Tanzid Hasan led Bangladesh’s batting. Tanzid Hasan scored an unbeaten 67 off 42 balls, forming a crucial second-wicket partnership of 82 with Najmul Hossain Shanto, who contributed 27. Litton Das remained unbeaten on three as Bangladesh capitalized on Pakistan’s weakness. The victory marked a breakthrough in Nahid Rana’s ODI career, as he moved from taking just five wickets in his first five matches to achieving a five-wicket haul in his sixth appearance.#pakistan #bangladesh #taskin_ahmed #mehidy_hasan_miraz #nahid_rana
Bangladesh opt to field, Pakistan hand four debuts Bangladesh captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz opted to field first against Pakistan in the first One-Day International (ODI) at Mirpur, selecting a three-man seam attack that included Nahid Rana alongside Taskin Ahmed and Mustafizur Rahman. The home team made strategic changes to their batting order, replacing Soumya Sarkar with Tanzid Hasan while promoting Litton Das and Afif Hossain into the middle order. Pakistan entered the match with four debutant players, marking only the second occasion in ODI history since 1980 when the team fielded four new faces in a single match. The debutants were Sahibzada Farhan, Maaz Sadaqat, Shamyl Hussain, and Abdul Samad. Abrar Ahmed was named as the sole specialist spinner in the Pakistan lineup. Bangladesh's squad for the match included Saif Hassan, Tanzid Hasan, Towhid Hridoy, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Litton Das (wicketkeeper), Afif Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (captain), Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Nahid Rana, and Mustafizur Rahman. Pakistan's lineup featured Sahibzada Farhan, Maaz Sadaqat, Shamyl Hussain, Mohammad Rizwan (wicketkeeper), Salman Agha, Hussain Talat, Abdul Samad, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Shah Afridi (captain), Mohammad Wasim, and Abrar Ahmed.#pakistan #bangladesh #mehidy_hasan_miraz #taskin_ahmed #mustafizur_rahman
