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Parvez Emon Gets No.4 Nod; Jaker Ali and Najmul Miss 2026 T20 World Cup Cut

Parvez Emon Gets No.4 Nod; Jaker Ali and Najmul Miss 2026 T20 World Cup Cut

The 23-year-old wk-batter Parvez Emon is set up to play in the upcoming T20 World Cup as selectors prepared a 15-member squad for the showpiece event in February. The BCB has announced the Bangladesh Preliminary Squad for the upcoming Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, which will be held in India and Sri Lanka. The preliminary squad has several surprising exclusions, including Jaker Ali and Najmul Hossain Shanto. The exclusion of Najmul Shanto has raised eyebrows, especially looking at his recent form in domestic cricket. He is currently playing in the BPL 2025-26 and has been leading the chart of most runs in the BPL 2025-26. He has maintained an average of 67.66 and a strong strike rate of 147.10. These numbers show his batting rhythm and confidence. Meanwhile, the Bangladesh national team management requested the BPL franchise Sylhet Titans to demote explosive opener Emon to no.4 so that they could assess him in his new role. He eventually proved to be a satisfying batter at the position, scoring 169 runs at an average of 84.50 …

Champions Trophy: India left to rue dropped chances as Jaker Ali and Towhid Hridoy dig Bangladesh out of hole | Cricket News

Champions Trophy: India left to rue dropped chances as Jaker Ali and Towhid Hridoy dig Bangladesh out of hole | Cricket News

The Indian team were left to rue two important dropped catches with Bangladesh batters Jaker Ali and Towhid Hridoy made the most of their second lives, steadying the Bangladesh innings after the team was down to 35/5 at one point in the match. Ali and Hridoy were both dropped at low scores and have since made the Men in Blue pay with respective half centuries. The first dropped catch came in the 9th over when Jaker had just come out to bat and was facing Axar Patel who was on a hattrick after sending back Tanzid Hasan and Mushfiqur Rahim in back to back deliveries. With three slips in place, Jaker got an outside edge and the ball went straight to Rohit who was standing in the 1st slip. It came at him at a very comfortable height but Rohit dropped an absolute dolly and beat the ground in frustration. The second miss was in the 20th over when Hridoy tried a drive down the ground and the ball sailed straight to Hardik Pandya at …

Mohammed Shami Grabs 200th ODI Wicket; Breaks Hridoy, Jaker Ali Stand

Mohammed Shami Grabs 200th ODI Wicket; Breaks Hridoy, Jaker Ali Stand

Shami has created history by becoming the fastest Indian to reach 200 ODI wickets after picking the wicket of Jaker Ali during the 2nd match of the Champions Trophy 2025. He dismissed Ali for 68 runs in the 43rd over and broke the 154-run partnership for the sixth wicket. He now surpassed the previous record holder and current BCCI chairman Ajit Agarkar. Shami is now the 3rd fastest bowler in history to reach the mark behind Australia’s Mitchell Starc (102 matches) and Pakistan’s Saqlain Mushtaq (104 matches). There’s the breakthrough! ⚡️ Mohd. Shami breaks the partnership as Virat Kohli takes his second catch of the innings 👌👌 Follow the Match ▶️ https://t.co/ggnxmdG0VK#TeamIndia | #BANvIND | #ChampionsTrophy pic.twitter.com/oMgE8B6IPt — BCCI (@BCCI) February 20, 2025 He also surpassed Trent Boult’s record of 107 matches, achieving the feat in 104 games. He shares the second spot with former Pakistan spinner Saqlain Mushtaq. Starc remains fastest to 200 ODI wickets, having reached the milestone in 102 matches. Fewest ODIs to 200 wickets 102 Mitchell Starc 104 Mohammed Shami/ Saqlain …

Jaker Ali Ruled out for Second South Africa Test Due to Concussion

Jaker Ali Ruled out for Second South Africa Test Due to Concussion

The wk-batter Jaker Ali has been ruled out for the second test of the South Africa tour of Bangladesh 2024 due to a concussion. Hence, the board has brought into the Bangladesh squad an uncapped player order batsman Mahidul Islam Ankon as a replacement for Jaker Ali. Ali played a vital role for Bangladesh National Cricket Team in the first game, his absence would leave a massive void for the team. Bangladesh National Cricket Team Bayjedul Islam Khan provided an update, Jaker Ali, confirming that the Keeper-batter has faced a concussion and still isn’t fit. He also mentioned that the recovery may take some time and the youngster won’t feature in the second game. “Jaker Ali had suffered a concussion while batting in practice yesterday (October 27). He has a history of concussions and is still showing symptoms. Given his previous concussion record, recovery may take some time. Based on the clinical findings, he has been ruled out of the second Test,” said national team physio Bayjedul Islam Khan. Mahidul Islam (image: X) In the …

Bangladesh Lose Wicket-Keeper Batter Jaker Ali From Squad For South Africa Series Due To Concussion, Call Up Debutant Mahidul Islam Ankon

Bangladesh Lose Wicket-Keeper Batter Jaker Ali From Squad For South Africa Series Due To Concussion, Call Up Debutant Mahidul Islam Ankon

Bangladesh will face South Africa in the second Test without wicketkeeper-batter Jaker Ali, who has been ruled out due to a concussion sustained during training at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram on Sunday. “Jaker Ali suffered a concussion while batting in practice yesterday [Sunday],” Bangladesh’s physio Bayjedul Islam Khan said, as quoted by ESPNcricinfo. “He has a history of concussions and is still showing symptoms. Given his previous record, recovery may take some time. Based on clinical findings, he has been ruled out of the second Test,” he added. Mahidul Islam Ankon has been called up as Jaker’s replacement, marking his first inclusion in the Bangladesh Test squad. Jaker, who scored a half-century on his Test debut in the first Test against South Africa, also has experience from 19 T20I appearances since his debut earlier this year. His absence due to injury has paved the way for Mahidul, who has been in strong form in domestic cricket, including a recent 118-run knock for Dhaka Division against Sylhet Division. Known for his …

Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Jaker Ali Keep Bangladesh Alive Against South Africa

Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Jaker Ali Keep Bangladesh Alive Against South Africa

Half-centuries by Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Jaker Ali helped Bangladesh into an 81-run lead over South Africa before bad light brought an early finish to day three of the first Test on Wednesday. The hosts were 283-7 in Mirpur when the umpires called stumps about an hour before the scheduled finish, with Mehidy on 87 and Nayeem Hasan on 16. Bangladesh spin bowling coach Mushtaq Ahmed said he believed his side could still snatch its first ever Test win against the visitors. “We have to bat as long as we can, score consistently, and get whatever lead we can,” he said. “When we can start believing, we can come back and we fight,” he added. “When you don’t give up, the opposition also respects you.” South Africa only bowled five overs in the last session and fewer than 58 overs were played through the day after a rain interruption cut the second session short. Mehidy and debutant Jaker added 138 runs for the seventh wicket to save Bangladesh from an innings defeat after …

Uncapped Jaker Ali Included in Bangladesh Squad for India Test Tour

The uncapped Jaker Ali has been brought into the Bangladesh squad for India test tour as a replacement for injured Shoriful Islam which is set to begin on September 19. Shoriful Islam is the only change in the squad which secured a historic win against Pakistan 2-0. He suffered a groin injury during the first test against Pakistan and did not play in the second. Taskin Ahmed, Nahid Rana, Hasan Mahmud, and Khaled Ahmed will make up the pace attack in the absence of Shoriful Islam. Bangladesh Test Squad for the India Tour 2024#BCB #Cricket #BDCricket #Bangladesh #INDvsBAN pic.twitter.com/1npeXGgkix — Bangladesh Cricket (@BCBtigers) September 12, 2024 With yet to make his test and ODI debut, Jaker has played 17 T20Is for Bangladesh since his debut at the Asian Games in 2023. He has played 49 FC games and averages 41.47 with four centuries. Opening batter Mahmudul Hasan Joy missed the Pakistan tests due to a groin niggle suffered during the four-day game between Pakistan A and Bangladesh A in the lead-up to the Test series. …

Bangladesh squad for India Tests: Najmul Shanto leads 16-member squad, Jaker replaces Shoriful from historic Pakistan tour | Cricket News

Bangladesh have announced their 16-member squad for the upcoming two Test-match series against India. Najmul Shanto will lead the Tigers, fresh from their historic series victory in Pakistan. India’s home season will open with the first Test against Bangladesh in Chennai on September 19, followed by the second match in Kanpur from September 27. The hosts have announced their squad for the first Test, with senior stars Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli headlining the side. India are currently atop the World Test Championship 2023-25 cycle standings with Bangladesh jumping up to the fourth spot after their wins in Pakistan. Bangladesh have only made one change to their squad for the Pakistan tour, with Jaker Ali taking the spot of injured pacer Shoriful Islam. The Tigers recorded their first-ever series win in Pakistan, drubbing Pakistan 2-0 in Rawalpindi last month. India hosted Bangladesh previously during the 2019-20 season where they beat the visitors 2-0 in the Test series. The forthcoming Test series will also be followed by three T20Is in Gwalior, Delhi and Hyderabad. Bangladesh squad …

Bangladesh recall Jaker Ali Anik for three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka | Cricket

Bangladesh recalled wicketkeeper-batsman Jaker Ali Anik to their squad for the upcoming three-match Twenty20 series against Sri Lanka, replacing injured uncapped spinner Aliss Al Islam. Jaker Ali Anik replaces injured Aliss Al Islam in Bangladesh’s squad (Credit: X/@Abahani_Limited) Off-spinner Aliss sustained a finger injury while playing for Comilla Victorians in the recently finished Bangladesh Premier League 20-over tournament. Hindustan Times – your fastest source for breaking news! Read now. “His recovery is estimated to take two to three weeks, thus ruling him out of the series,” team physiotherapist Bayjedul Islam Khan said in a statement. Jaker, 26, performed well in his appearances for Comilla this year, making 199 runs in two matches with a strike rate of 141. “We have three other frontline spinners,” said selection panel chairman Gazi Ashraf Hossain. “We believe that instead of adding another spinner to replace Aliss, the team’s balance would be better served by including someone like Jaker Ali, who can bolster the middle or lower-middle order and serve as a finisher.” The three-match series begins Monday in Sylhet. …