The departing analyst took the opportunity to extend his gratitude to the Bangladesh Cricket Board members, players, coaches, and captains for the trust they placed in him during his tenure. He highlighted the importance of the opportunity to work with the national team and expressed deep appreciation for the support he received.
Tamim Iqbal withdrew his name from the World Cup because he did not want to play with various discomforts. Tamim's decision just before the World Cup has had a great impact on the team. Although Tamim gave many reasons behind the decision.
Shami, the game changer. Mohammad Shami, the hero who took India to the final, can be called by this name. Virat Kohli's record-breaking match, a match to make history by surpassing great hero Sachin by reaching half-century of centuries. But two years ago, Shami, who came under fire from the Indian fans, changed the script. This pacer became the hero of the victory by collapsing New Zealand's batting lineup with a career-best 7 wickets. But two years ago, Indian fans told Shami to 'go to Pakistan'.
About 70 percent of ICC's revenue comes from India. So India has the most influence in ICC. While this may be uncomfortable for other boards, all boards are taking it as normal. ICC tries to give extra advantage to India in various ICC events. Before the semi-final against New Zealand, the issue came up again! However, this time the Indian board has taken its own decision without paying attention to the ICC.
During the World Cup final in Ahmedabad, an unexpected incident unfolded as a spectator managed to breach the security fence and entered the field, heading towards Virat Kohli. Initially, it appeared that the intruder had a specific interest in Kohli, but upon closer examination by the cameras, it became evident that his motive was a protest against Israel's bombing of the Gaza Strip in Palestine.
The city of Mahatma Gandhi buzzed with anticipation in the days leading up to the finals, as cricket enthusiasts eagerly awaited the "blue festival." However, Australia played the spoiler, dampening the spirits of Indian fans with a brilliant performance that resulted in a resounding victory in the crucial match.
In a surprising turn of events, the much-anticipated victory celebration turned into a moment of despair for the Indian cricket team as they faced defeat in the World Cup final against Australia. The Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, took it upon himself to console the disheartened team, visiting the dressing room after the match.
The Under-19 World Cup, originally scheduled to take place in Sri Lanka early next year (2024), has undergone a change in venue. The International Cricket Council (ICC) was compelled to relocate the tournament from Sri Lanka, with the new destination being South Africa. This decision was reached during an emergency board meeting convened by the ICC on Tuesday. The Youth World Cup is now slated to occur from January 13 to February 4.
The champions from the previous season have now faced a demotion to tier two, as Rangpur suffered a substantial 201-run defeat against Sylhet at the Shahid Chandu Stadium in Bogra. Simultaneously, the match between Dhaka and Dhaka Metro concluded as a draw, with Dhaka Metro escaping relegation, thanks in part to Rangpur's poor performance. Despite being on the verge of relegation with only one win in six matches and 16 points, Dhaka Metro's fate improved due to Rangpur's struggles. Rangpur, with only one win in six matches and 10 points, has been relegated to tier two.
Marlon Samuels has been handed a six-year ban from all forms of cricket by the International Cricket Council (ICC). The former West Indies batsman faced charges in September 2021 related to violations of the Emirates Cricket Board's (ECB) anti-corruption code. An independent anti-corruption tribunal conducted by the UAE Cricket Board found Samuels guilty, leading to the ICC imposing the six-year ban, effective from November 11, 2023.
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