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DARWIN: A strong bowling performance from the pace attack helped Pakistan Shaheens register a thumping eight-wicket victory over Bangladesh A in the 50-over match here on Tuesday.

After opting to bowl first, Pakistan Shaheens’ pace bowlers ran riot with the new ball striking at regular intervals.

Khurram Shahzad dismissed Tanzid Hasan and Akbar Ali while Mohammad Imran Jnr struck from the other end to dismiss Jishan Alam, Parvez Hossain and Afif Hossain within the batting powerplay.

The fast-bowling duo left Bangladesh A in deep trouble at 32-5 after 9.4 overs.

Only Parvez, the top scorer, managed to enter double figures (19) among the top five batters.

Mahfuzur Rahman (12) and Shamim Hossain (13) stitched a 21-run partnership before the wickets started falling again as the Bangladesh A lost their last five scalps for a mere 25 runs.

Mubasir Khan dismissed Mahfuzur and Abu Haider Rony (10) in the 16th and 20th overs, respectively.

Jahandad Khan soon joined the wicket-takers column by eking out Shamim Hossain (13) and Ripon Mondol in the 21st over.

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Rakibul Hasan (5) and Mukidul Islam (3) added 10 runs for the last wicket before Arafat Minhas dismissed the latter as Bangladesh A were bundled out for 78 in 24.3 overs.

Imran Jnr bagged three scalps while Khurram, Jahandad and Mubasir picked up two wickets each. Arafat had a solitary wicket to his name.

Pakistan Shaheens achieved the 79-run target in 17 overs as Usman Khan top-scored with 39 not out off 45 balls with the help of five fours and one six.

Tayyab Tahir returned undefeated on 17 runs off 36 balls, hitting one boundary.

Usman shared a 48-run second-wicket stand with Faseeh and an unbeaten 27-run third-wicket partnership with Tayyab to take Shaheens over the line.

Sahibzada Farhan copped a seven-ball duck as he fell prey to Ripon Mondol in the second over.

Mondol was the lone wicket-taker for Bangladesh ‘A’ as he dismissed Shaheen’s opening batters.

Pakistan Shaheens will play their first match in the Top End T20 series against Perth Scorchers on 10 August.

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The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has confirmed to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) that their men’s “A” cricket team’s departure for Pakistan has been delayed due to unforeseen circumstances.

According to a statement issued by the PCB, Bangladesh A team was supposed to reach Islamabad in the wee hours of Wednesday, however, due to ongoing protests in the country, their departure has been delayed by 48 hours.

The PCB further shared that they have been in regular contact with the BCB for the past two days and will continue to work together on the revised tour itinerary with further details to follow in due course.

Remember, Bangladesh A was supposed to play two four-day and three 50-over matches against Pakistan Shaheens from August 10 to 27.

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Details emerged that the key Pakistan Test players will represent Pakistan Shaheens in the first four-day match against Bangladesh A.

The upcoming series will be succeeded by a two-match Test series featuring the senior men’s team of Pakistan and Bangladesh. The players participating in the series against Bangladesh A will get valuable preparation for the subsequent Tests.

However, the Test squad players will only be able to participate in the first match, as the second match will end only a day before the commencement of the Test series.

The first four-day match between Pakistan Shaheens and Bangladesh A will start on August 10, followed by the second red-ball fixture that will run from August 17 to 20.

Meanwhile, Bangladesh’s senior side will touch down in Pakistan on August 17, while the first Test match will commence on August 21.

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DARWIN: Mubasir Khan and Jahandad Khan put together bright performances to help Pakistan Shaheens defeat Northern Territory Strike by four wickets in the 50-over match on Sunday here at the Gardens Oval.

Mubasir and Jahandad shared seven wickets among them before putting on a vital 18-run seventh-wicket partnership to take Pakistan Shaheens over the line.

Pakistan Shaheens had stuttered in their pursuit of the 143-run target after being reduced to 94-5 but Mubasir who walked into bat at 56-3, stood steadfast on one end to take his team home.

Mubasir Khan played an unbeaten 32-run knock from 72 balls with the help of three boundaries.

After Haseebullah departed for two off five balls, Sahibzada Farhan (30) and Usman Khan put on a 52-run partnership for the second wicket.

Matt Hammond dismissed Usman, for 22-ball 20 with the help of three fours, and skipper Mohammad Haris, for a three-ball duck, in the 10th over to put Shaheens under pressure.

Muhammad Irfan Khan (21), batting at six, and Arafat Minhas (18), batting at seven, contributed vital runs before departing in the nervy chase.

It was in the 36th over when Shaheens got over the line with Jahandad chipping in with 10 unbeaten runs with the help of one boundary.

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Apart from Hammond, who took two wickets, Caelan Maladay, Lachlan Bangs, Charlie Smith and Connor Carroll picked up one wicket each.

Earlier, after winning the coin toss and opting to bat first, NT Strike lost their opening batters, Carroll and Jacob Dickman inside three overs as Mohammad Imran Jnr and Jahandad Khan struck with the new ball.

Jahandad soon dismissed Harshtik Bimbral for seven off 26 balls leaving NT Strike 19-3 after eight overs.

Spinners, Mubasir Khan and Faisal Akram took little time in opening their accounts in the wicket column after Mubasir dismissed Bangs (10) in the 16th over and Faisal got rid of Cadell Mcmahon (9) to leave NT Strike reeling at 69-5 in 23.4 overs.

Jagadeswara Koduru (59), the top-scorer for his side, and Matt Hammond (22) came together to stitch a 40-run sixth-wicket partnership before Mubasir struck to remove the latter in the 36th over.

Tom Menzies and Jagadeswara too returned to dug out within the next 17 balls with the scorecard reading 117-8.

Maladay (15) and Nicholas Fleming (11, 20b, 1×4) took their team to a 142-run total before being bundled out in 46.1 overs.

For Shaheens, Jahandad returned figures of 4-26 in 8.1 overs while Mubasir picked up three wickets for 18 runs in his nine overs. Imran Jnr, who only gave away 16 runs in his 10 overs, and Faisal dismissed one batter each.

Shaheens will take on Bangladesh ‘A’ in their next 50-over match on Tuesday.

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The Pakistan Shaheens will commence their white-ball leg of the Darwin tour on Sunday with a 50-over match against hosts Northern Territory Strike at the Gardens Oval. On Tuesday, Shaheens will face Bangladesh ‘A’ in the second 50-over match at the DXC Arena.

The action then shifts to T20 cricket with the nine-team Top End T20 Series from 9-18 August.

Pakistan Shaheens, last year’s finalists, will take on Perth Scorchers in its opener on 10 August. Apart from Bangladesh ‘A’ and hosts Northern Territory Strike, other participating sides are Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Comets, Adelaide Strikers, Melbourne Renegades, Melbourne Stars, Perth Scorchers and Tasmania.

Meanwhile, two changes have been made in the Pakistan Shaheens squad for the upcoming white-ball matches.

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Fast bowler Kashif Ali, who suffered a right thigh tear during the second four-day match against Bangladesh ‘A’, has been ruled out, while Tayyab Tahir has replaced Mohammad Huraira.

Mohammad Huraira, who scored a double century against Bangladesh ‘A’ in first four-day match but was rested from the second four-dayer, has returned to Pakistan as he is in contention for this month’s red-ball matches against Bangladesh.

Mohammad Haris will captain the side, while Abdul Rehman will be the head coach with Mohammad Masroor as assistant coach/team manager.

Pakistan Shaheens Squad: Mohammad Haris (captain), Abdul Faseeh, Arafat Minhas, Arif Yaqoob, Faisal Akram, Haseebullah (wicketkeeper/batter), Jahandad Khan, Khurram Shahzad (only available for the 50-over matches), Muhammad Irfan Khan, Mohammad Imran Jnr, Mubasir Khan, Omair Bin Yousuf, Sahibzada Farhan, Tayyab Tahir and Usman Khan.

Schedule of Pakistan Shaheens white-ball matches:

4 Aug – 50-over match vs Northern Territory (NT)

6 Aug – 50 over match vs Bangladesh ‘A’

10 Aug – vs Perth Scorchers (Top End T20 Series)

11 Aug – vs Melbourne Stars (Top End T20 Series)

13 Aug – vs Tasmania (Top End T20 Series)

15 Aug – vs Melbourne Renegades (Top End T20 Series)

16 Aug – vs Bangladesh ‘A’ (Top End T20 Series)

17 Aug – vs ACT Comets (Top End T20 Series)

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Pakistan Shaheens are set to play a two-match red-ball home series against Bangladesh A, starting on August 10. The reports suggest that the series is likely to feature some key players of Pakistan’s Test squad.

The upcoming series will be succeeded by a two-match Test series featuring the senior men’s team of Pakistan and Bangladesh. The players participating in the series against Bangladesh A will get valuable preparation for the subsequent Tests.

However, the Test squad players will only be able to participate in the first match, as the second match will end only a day before the commencement of the Test series.

The first four-day match between Pakistan Shaheens and Bangladesh A will start on August 10, followed by the second red-ball fixture that will run from August 17 to 20.

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Meanwhile, Bangladesh’s senior side will touch down in Pakistan on August 17, while the first Test match will commence on August 21.

The selectors, Mohammad Yousuf and Asad Shafiq, in consultation with Test captain Shan Masood and red-ball coach Jason Gillespie, are preparing to unveil the list of potential players for the upcoming Test team training camp.

The reports also suggest that the decision to include prominent Test players in the Pakistan Shaheens team was made based on a recommendation from Waqar Younis, who has recently assumed the role of Adviser for Cricket Affairs.

Waqar has been appointed by the chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Mohsin Naqvi to oversee all cricket-related affairs. The upcoming home Test series against Bangladesh will be his first assignment.

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Opening batter Anamul Haque Bijoy has been named the red-ball captain, while middle-order batter Towhid Hridoy has been appointed the white-ball captain for the Bangladesh A tour of Pakistan.

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) confirmed the appointments through a press release on Wednesday.

Previously, the board announced distinctive squads on Tuesday for their tour to Pakistan which will feature two red-ball fixtures, followed by a three-match One-Day series.

Anamul Haque Bijoy has represented Bangladesh in five Test matches from 2013 to 2022. He has scored over 8000 runs in 117 first-class games at a healthy average of 44.18.

Meanwhile, Towhid Hridoy has scored over 3000 runs in List A cricket at an average of 48. He has played 30 ODIs and 29 T20Is for Bangladesh since his debut in March 2023.

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Bangladesh A will embark on their tour to Pakistan with the first four-day match, scheduled to commence on August 10, followed by the second red-ball fixture that will run from August 17 to 20. The three-match One-Day series will be played from August 23 to 27.

Notably, a number of national men’s team players will join the ‘A’ side on August 6 in Pakistan.

First Four-Day Match Squad:

Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Zakir Hasan, Anamul Haque Bijoy, Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Shahadat Hossain Dipu, Mosaddek Hossain Saikat, Mahidul Islam Ankon, Nayeem Hasan, Hasan Murad, Tanvir Islam, Hasan Mahmud, Tanzim Sakib, Rejaur Rahman Raja, and Ruyel Miah.

Second Four-Day Match Squad:

Anamul Haque Bijoy, Naim Sheikh, Saif Hasan, Soumya Sarkar, Shahadat Hossain Dipu, Mosaddek Hossain Saikat, Zaker Ali Anik, Towhid Hridoy, Mahidul Islam Ankon, Hasan Murad, Tanvir Islam, Mohammad Saifuddin, Tanzim Sakib, Rejaur Rahman Raja, and Ruyel Miah.

One-Day Squad:

Soumya Sarkar, Anamul Haque Bijoy, Naim Sheikh, Saif Hasan, Zaker Ali Anik, Towhid Hridoy, Mahidul Islam Ankon, Mosaddek Hossain Saikat, Rishad Hossain, Sheikh Mehedi, Tanvir Islam, Mohammad Saifuddin, Tanzim Sakib, Rejaur Rahman Raja, and Ruyel Miah.

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Pakistan’s newly-appointed Test coach Jason Gillespie shared his insights on Pakistan Shaheens’ performance in the two-match red ball series against Bangladesh A in Northern Territory, Darwin.

The two-match red-ball series between Shaheens and Bangladesh A culminated here on Monday, with the latter securing a narrow four-run victory on the final day of the second four-day match.

Earlier, Pakistan Shaheens registered an emphatic victory in the first four-day fixture to kick off a triumphant start to the tour.

In a video released by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Pakistan’s Test coach Jason Gillespie shared it was a mixed bag for the side as they won and lost one match each but emphasized the experience Shaheens’ players gathered amid the tour.

“It has been a wonderful experience for all the Shaheens players. We certainly learned a lot. It was a great opportunity for me to get to know the guys, see how they approach training, preparation, teamwork, and their work on the field. It’s been a real learning curve for me. I think the players have certainly benefited from this opportunity,” he said.

“That’s what the Shaheens is about—getting out there in foreign conditions against different opposition and being able to test their skills in this environment,” he added.

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Jason Gillespie then went on to highlight the flaws in Pakistan Shaheens’ batting and bowling which resulted in them losing the second fixture.

“While there are plenty of lessons to learn from this game, our top seven batters did not quite deliver as expected. In both innings, four of our top seven got starts, but none managed to go on and achieve a really big score,” Gillespie said.

“Similarly, our partnerships were middling, with several in the forties and fifties, but we lacked those substantial partnerships that put the opposition under real pressure and drive the game forward. These are key areas for our batters to focus on, encouraging them to stay busy and shift the pressure back onto the opposition.

“We didn’t execute our plans as effectively as we could have in this game. Despite these challenges, it was a great experience getting to know the players and staff, who are a fantastic group of people.”

Following the two-match red-ball series against Bangladesh A, Pakistan Shaheens will now feature in a tri-series with the Northern Territory side and Bangladesh in Darwin. They will also participate in the nine-team Top End T20 Series.

Remember, Pakistan’s red-ball head coach Jason Gillespie’s stint with Pakistan Shaheens was until the red-ball series against Bangladesh A.

The former Australia cricketer will now gear up for his first international assignment as Pakistan are set to host Bangladesh for a two-match home Test series, scheduled to run from August 21 to September 3.

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Pakistan Shaheens fell five runs short of the 296-run target as the second four-day match against Bangladesh ‘A’ finished in a thrilling manner on Monday at the DXC Arena in Darwin.

The pendulum kept swinging all day as Bangladesh ‘A’ bowlers took the required six wickets, striking at regular intervals, while Pakistan Shaheens’ batters dug deep, eventually falling five runs short.

The fourth day’s play saw 56.2 overs bowled while Shaheens scored 154 runs. Bangladesh ‘A’ skipper Mahmudul Hasan Joy led the team from front with a match-winning five-wicket haul with his figures reading 5-21 in 13 overs.

At the beginning of the day, Pakistan Shaheens required 160 runs to win with Haseebullah and Tayyab Tahir on the crease. Haseebullah (51, 120b, 7x4s) departed after adding seven runs to his overnight total of 44.

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At this point, Tayyab (43, 97b, 3x4s) and Omair Bin Yousuf (45, 103b, 4x4s) joined forces to stitch a dogged 65-run sixth-wicket partnership off 21 overs before the former succumbed to Mahmudul in 66th over.

Omair’s resistance too came to an end some 57 balls later when he was caught by Mollah off Mahmudul with Mohammad Ali on the other end and Shaheens requiring 65 runs to win.

Khurram Shahzad and Ali produced a spirited eight-wicket stand of 57 runs which came off 93 balls keeping Bangladesh ‘A’ at bay.

Mahmudul cleaned up Ali, who had scored 21 off 63 balls hitting four fours, with Shaheens still eight runs away from the win.

Seven balls later Khurram’s 57-ball rearguard, yielding 28 valuable runs with the help of three fours and one six, was ended by Mahmudul.

Faisal Akram faced seven balls for his solitary run before he was bowled by Hasan Murad to give Bangladesh ‘A’ series-levelling victory. Mahmudul was aided by Rejaur Rehman Raja and Hasan Murad who returned figures of 3-85 and 2-62 respectively.

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Pakistan Test bowler Mohammad Ali has recently shed light on the necessary quality that is essential for every fast bowler.

Mohammad Ali, while playing for Pakistan Shaheens, bagged a six-wicket haul on Sunday, restricting Bangladesh A to 216 in the second innings on the third day of the second four-day match in Darwin.

After the match, the pace bowler talked to the media and talked about his bowling plan against Bangladesh A.

“The coaches gave me the plan to bowl in the right areas,” said Mohammad Ali. “I am happy that my six-wicket performance helped the team.”

He further emphasized the importance of patience in the longer format of the game.

“Taking a wicket in a four-day game requires immense patience and the ability to target a specific area,” he added.

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The 31-year-old bowler emphasized the importance of being able to bowl longer spells, stating that it is a crucial skill for every pace bowler.

“A pace bowler must be robust enough to bowl long spells,” Ali stated. “I have also been fond of bowling long spells and it is not a new thing for me.”

Pakistan Shaheens require 160 more runs to win after they finished day three with 136-4 in 37 overs.

Skipper Sahibzada Farhan chipped in with a brisk 70-ball 68 hitting 10 fours and two sixes before getting out. He also shared a 96-run opening partnership with Haseebullah, who scored an unbeaten 44 runs.

Bangladesh A bowlers further removed Kamran Ghulam and Umar Amin for ducks to reduce Shaheens 100-3.

Mohammad Irfan Khan (15) was the last wicket to fall on the day before Tayyab Tahir (4) joined Haseeb on the crease. The duo will resume the batting for Shaheens on the last day with an uphill task of chasing 295 runs.

Rejaur Rehman Raja picked up two wickets while Hasan Murad and Mahmudul Hasan Joy dismissed one batter each.

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DARWIN: Haseebullah kept Pakistan Shaheens on top during the 296-run pursuit against Bangladesh A on the third day of the second four-day match at the DXC Arena.

Fast bowler Mohammad Ali had a field day as he bagged a six-fer restricting Bangladesh A to 216 in the second innings.

Pakistan Shaheens require 160 more runs to win after they finished day three with 136-4 in 37 overs.

Skipper Sahibzada Farhan chipped in with a brisk 70-ball 68 hitting 10 fours and two sixes before getting out. He also shared a 96-run opening partnership with Haseebullah, who scored an unbeaten 44 runs.

Bangladesh A bowlers further removed Kamran Ghulam and Umar Amin for ducks to reduce Shaheens 100-3.

Mohammad Irfan Khan (15) was the last wicket to fall on the day before Tayyab Tahir (4) joined Haseeb on the crease. The duo will resume the batting for Shaheens on the last day with an uphill task of chasing 295 runs.

Rejaur Rehman Raja picked up two wickets while Hasan Murad and Mahmudul Hasan Joy dismissed one batter each.

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Earlier, Bangladesh A could only muster 132 more runs in 43.1 overs after continuing from their overnight total of 84-3 as they were bundled out for 216 in 70.1 overs with a 295-run lead. Mahmudul (65) and Aich Mollah (58) registered half-centuries.

Mahmudul was cleaned up by Ali in the 37th over breaking a 39-run fourth-wicket stand while Shadman Islam too fell prey to the Test fast bowler for an eight-ball duck three overs later.

With half the side back in the hut, Mollah and Shahadat Hossain (33) put on a vital 63-run sixth-wicket stand to help their team extend the lead.

Khurram Shahzad struck to remove Shahadat reducing Bangladesh A to 180-6 in 59.2 overs.

The remaining four wickets were poached by Ali in a marathon seven-over spell which began in the 59th over and culminated with his figures reading 6-63 in 24.1 overs.

The assault included a double strike in the 64th over claiming, Rejaur Rehman Raja (4) and Mahidul Islam (13) followed by the dismissal of well-set Mollah in the 69th over and Ripon Mondol in the 71st.

Among other bowlers, Khurram bagged three wickets while Faisal Akram had a solitary scalp to his name.

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