A Bangladeshi cricketer rolled himself into controversy after misogynistic social media posts condemning working women, just days after making a brilliant international debut. Bowler Tanzim Hasan Sakib took the wicket of India captain Rohit Sharma with only his fourth delivery in international cricket a few days ago in the Asia Cup.
Tanzim Hasan Sakib has played 12 first-class matches in his short senior career. He also helped Bangladesh win the Under-19 World Cup in 2020. The BCB confirmed that the player is under investigation. "The issue came to our attention. We are looking into the matter," its cricket operations chief Jalal Yunus told AFP.
Women's rights activists and feminists went to war against the player after the misogynist social media posts came to light. "If the wife works, the husband's rights are not ensured," Tanzim posted on Facebook last year.
"If the wife works, the child's rights are not ensured. If the wife works, her elegance is damaged. If the wife works, the family is ruined. If the wife works, the veil is ruined. If the wife works, society is ruined,"
In another post, Tanzim warned men about their wives. He said that their sons don't need a "modest" mother. According to the player, "a woman who is in a free mixing statewith her male friends in a university" is not a good influence around her son. The post provoked a huge backlash. A Paris-based writer Jannatun Nayeem Prity pointed out that the Bangladesh team jerseys are mostly staffed by women in factories. "I feel sorry for you that you don't consider your mother a normal human being," she added.
Writer Swakrito Noman described the comments as "deeply offensive". She also demanded the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) to question Tanzim for such statements. Journalist Mejbaul Haque added, "The status of such a distorted form of misogyny is unacceptable. No matter how big a star he is."
WI vs BAN: Bangladesh achieve this record after a historic win in the second test in Kingston
Bangladesh scripted a history for themselves after beating West Indies in the second and last test of the WI vs BAN series by a massive 101 runs. Taijul Islam was the player of the match for his five-wicket haul in the last inning.
Bangladesh scripted a history for themselves after beating West Indies in the second and last test of the WI vs BAN series by a massive 101 runs at Kingston on Tuesday. This was their first test win in West Indies since 2009. Taijul Islam (1/24 & 5/50) was the player of the match in the last test.
After getting thrashed in the first test, Bangladesh came back strong to draw the series by 1-1 and secure their third away win in 2024 - their most in a calendar year.
First Inning | Bangladesh 164
Jayden Seales registered the most economical figures in Test cricket since 1978. Image | Athelstan Bellamy
Except for Shadman Islam (64) and captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz (36), none could stand against the fiery spells of Jayden Seales (4/5) and Shamar Joseph (3/49). The West Indian bowling line up was so impeccable that Jayden Seales registered the most economical figures in Test cricket since 1978, giving away just 5 runs in 15.5 overs while taking four wickets.
Shadman and Mehidy tried their bests but could not take Bangladesh over 200 in the first inning.
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Nahid Rana picked up his maiden test five-wicket haul. Image | Athelstan Bellamy
After a not-so-good show with the bat, Bangladesh made a quick turn around in the match by bundling out the home side for 146 in their first inning. Captain Kraigg Brathwaite tried to play a steady inning but after his dismissal at 39 from 129 balls, West Indian batting lineup fell like a house of cards.
From 2/94, they were bowled out for 146 in just next 20 overs. Nahid Rana was the star of the show for Bangladesh, picking up his first five-wicket haul in test cricket with a fiery 5/61 in 18 overs.
Third Inning | Bangladesh 268
Jaker Ali scored his highest test score of 91 in their second innings. Image | Athelstan Bellamy
Despite having an important 18-run lead in the first inning, Bangladesh could not capitalize with their momentum. Mahmudul Hasan Joy returned to pavilion for a duck in the first over and Shadman Islam (46) had to solidify Bangladesh's inning again. But, after his dismissal, it was captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz (42 from 39 balls) who tried his best to take the counter attack to the West Indian bowlers.
However, with Bangladesh at 193/5 at the end of Day 3's play, it was Jaker Ali who took them to a respectable score. Even after getting hit on the helmet early on Day 4, Jaker continued like a true fighter and scored his third test fifty in his third test match.
He could have got his maiden test ton, if he was not forced to go for big shots while playing with the tail. With Zaker getting out on his best test score of 91, Bangladesh finished on 268 in the second innings, giving West Indies a 287 run target.
Taijul Islam was the star for Bangladesh in their second inning. Image | Athelstan Bellamy
With the series on the line, Bangladesh bowlers had to come up with a great performance on Day 4 and Taijul Islam and Taskin Ahmed provided them the start they were looking for. After Taijul removed a solid looking Kraigg Brathwaite (43), and followed it up with the wicket of Alick Athanaze in his next over, Bangladesh were close to a historic victory.
Post Kavem Hodge's (55) wicket, Taskin Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud and Naihid Rana ran through the West Indian tail to register a historic win for Bangladesh.
India is currently playing the second test against New Zealand at the Mumbai Cricket Association, where New Zealand won the toss and decided to bat first.
Even after the defeat in the first test, India is enjoying the top position in the World Test Championship points table, with 68.06%.
However, New Zealand has moved up to fourth with 44.44%, creating additional pressure for India to perform well in the remaining fixtures.
India’s Road to Qualification
To ensure a place in the WTC final, the two-time runners-up India needs to win 5 out of 7 test matches. However, four wins will make them depend on the performance of other teams.
The remaining two matches in the 3-match test series against New Zealand are crucial, as they need to win to ease their way to the final, as India will face Australia in the next series.
India will tour Australia for the highly anticipated 5-match Border-Gavaskar-Trophy test series. Australia right now is in the second position with 62.50%.
Australia's performance against strong contenders will heavily impact the final standings.
Competition from Other Contenders
Australia, like India, needs four out of seven tests to qualify for the final. However, India must also keep an eye on South Africa and New Zealand, who are both vying for a top-two finish.
South Africa right now sits in the fourth position with 47.62%, with a chance to reach 69.44%. All they need to do is win at least 4 of their 5 remaining tests. Winning all of them, however, won't put them in the calculator situation.
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New Zealand too shares the same situation with the proteas. They will have to win all five of the remaining test series to hope for qualification. A dominant win against India in the first test may boost their confidence, as all the leftover tests are against India (two away remaining and three at home)
England, on the other hand, is in the sixth position with 43.06% and can only finish with a maximum of 60%. That means they will have to depend on the performance of other teams to qualify.
Teams like Pakistan, West Indies, and Bangladesh have already been eliminated from contention, as they cannot breach the 50% mark even if they win all their remaining matches.
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Last night, Hardik Pandya finished off in style. He smashed a short ball from Taskin Ahmed over the mid-wicket to win the game with 49 balls to go and 7 wickets in hand. He overtook Virat Kohli's record of winning matches by hitting a six.
Earlier, Virat Kohli similarly ended the matches, four times, in T-20 cricket. With Hardik hitting the six last night, his count rose to 5.
Swagger Pandya
The all-rounder stood at 39, not out after 16 balls. His inning included five fours and two sixes, with a strike rate of 243.75.
His no-look ramp shot over the wicketkeeper’s head defined his aura and calmness on the field. The 128-run target didn't look as appealing as his confidence during the shot.
Pandya had a good run with the ball too. He took one wicket, giving 26 runs in four overs, with a decent economy of 6.50.
Bowling records
There was a time when "instructions" came for him to bowl regularly. The medium-pacer version of Hardik Pandya is now the fourth-leading wicket-taker in T20I cricket. He has 87 wickets, overtaking Arshdeep Singh. The later has 86 wickets to his name.
Yuzvendra Chahal, however, tops the list with 96 wickets in T-20 Internationals.
Gwalior hosts India vs Bangladesh first T20I match, stadium back to life after 17 years
Gwalior’s Shrimant Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium debuts with India vs Bangladesh T20I today, marking the city’s first international match after 14 years.
It has been a long wait of 17 years to finally see Gwalior hosting their international match! Located on the outskirts of the historic city, Shrimant Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium will make its debut in the international circuit, with its newly built look. the brand new stadium will host the first T-20I match against Bangladesh today, 6th October. Presently it has a capacity of 30,000, but with the completion of phase 2, the seat count will increase visibly to 55,000.
The venue got its name from the former BCCI president, the late Madhavrao Scindia, and took a solid 7 years to get in shape. A decent seating capacity, indoor training spaces, and modern media arrangements with scenic beauty still have a drawback of drainage, which the stadium authorities are still working on. Once done, it can easily stand out as one of the steady rivals to many stadiums in India.
The stadium, however, maintains a safe distance from the hustle and bustle of the main city. Yet the distance is not enough to reach the fans, thanks to their love for the sport. The Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association (MPCA) is confident about the stadium hosting many international matches, including Tests, in the near future.
A stadium with scenic blessings
The Shrimant Madhavrao Scindia Stadium rests gently in the nest of Chambal Hills. The stunning backdrop will aid the seconds and minutes of boredom that may wave at the fans in the middle of any match.
The stadium venue is technically located near the Mumbai-Agra highway bypass. This gives an added advantage to the fans even while driving towards the stadium. The beauty of the road and the stadium adorn, and complement the game in a way, beyond words. The wide-open spaces and panoramic views of the hills add charm to it, making it picture-perfect for a floodlight-studded day-night match.
The unmatched craze of fans
Amidst all these, the X-factor that boosts the confidence is the fans' craze. Recently, during the Madhya Pradesh Premier League final, the air was filled with cheers and roars! The excitement was unmatched, but there may be some closer to that in the Eden Gardens or the Wankhade Stadium. Thousands of fans gathered both inside and outside the glove. A state league had just given a glimpse of the craze in Gwalior.
The decibels touch the topmost limit with the roars, completely ignoring the regular quietness of the stadium.
The first T-20 match against Bangladesh, won't fall short of any hype and craze from the fans.
Captain Roop Singh Stadium: A Nostalgia that hits deep
The entrance to the Captain Roop Singh Stadium in Gwalior. Photo courtesy: Daya Sagar/ESPNcricinfo
The Captain Roop Singh Stadium—the stadium where "God" Sachin Tendulkar scripted history by scoring his first-ever ODI double century in 2010. Unfortunately, that was the last ever international match the stadium hosted. For locals, the memories have been etched deep in their minds, making the stadium an important point on the map.
Two ODIs against England in 1993 on consecutive days.
The 1997 Ranji Trophy final was also held in this stadium, the only day-night Ranji Trophy final to date.
Key Stats from the Madhya Pradesh T20 League
Although the T-20I will be the inaugural international match, the venue has hosted 12 matches in the Madhya Pradesh T20 League. Statistics are saying that the average first-inning total was 171.
The teams breached the 200-run mark two times in the league. In one of the matches, a team scored 278 runs in the first inning. While chasing, the opponent scored 239 runs.
Madhya Pradesh T20 League 2024 key stats
Team
Won
Batting First
4
Batting Second
8
Pitch report and ground conditions for IND vs BAN 1st T20 at Shrimant Madhavrao Scindia Stadium
The pitch at the Shrimant Madhavrao Scindia Stadium looks favourable to batsmen, for the at least first 40 overs.
The stadium, however, has small straight boundaries but larger square boundaries. This can aid the fast bowlers with their tactics, to bowl hard lengths. Good-length deliveries might come onto the bat nicely, allowing batters to hit through the line.
A New Era for Gwalior Cricket Begins
The state already had the Holkar Stadium in the middle, where the life of the state exists. The Shrimant Madhavrao Scindia Stadium will add glory and definitely some finance to the Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association (MCPA).
With the modern facilities harmonized with the panoramic view of Chambal Hills, the board is confident to attract big matches to this venue.
The Bangladesh match looks like a good start; however, the officials are aiming for Test matches.
The MPCA and local officials have put significant effort and money into the setup. With the completion of phase two, the drainage system will be better. And a modern dressing room and other facilities will be added.
The new avatar of Captain Roop Singh Stadium hopefully will grow big and strong enough to relinquish the legacies and memories of the past days.
ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024: Bangladesh break 10-year-old jinx against in the opening match
Bangladesh finally broke their 10-year-long vigil in the women's T20 World Cup as they defeated Scotland in the opening match of ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 on Thursday in Sharjah.
Bangladesh finally broke their 10-year-long vigil in the women's T20 World Cup as they defeated Scotland in the opening match of ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 on Thursday in Sharjah.
Bangladesh could only score 119 for 7 in the first innings all thanks to Sobhana Mostary's 36 with the bat. However, they could have easily gone over 130 if it wasn't for Saskia Horley, who took 13/3 in the fag end of the first inning.
During the chase, Scotland could not build any partnership as Sarah Bryce kept on fighting alone for the debutants. Bryce played a stunning knock of unbeaten 49 from 52 balls but kept losing partners at the other end as Bangladesh created history.
Sobhana Mostary topped the scoring chart for Pakistan.
Bangladesh captain Nigar Sultana won the toss and decided to bat first as Shathi Rani and Murshida Khatun produced their highest opening partnership of 26 at an ICC Women’s T20 World Cup.
Scotland's captain Kathryn Bryce became the first bowler to take a wicket in the Women's T20 World Cup when she dismissed Murshida Khatun in the fifth over.
Post that first wicket, Sobhana Mostary and Shathi Rani looked to build up a partnership for the second wicket. But, at 60/1 after 11 overs, when they were looking to change the gear, Bangladesh lost Shathi (29 from 32) in the 12th over.
Captain Nigar Sulatan played a run-a-ball 18, but could not give the momentum they were looking for as Bangladesh could only add 33 runs in the final five overs despite having seven wickets in hand. Soctland's Saskia Horley was the pick of the bowler for the debutants, picking up 3 wickets for 13 runs in 2 overs at the death.
Sarah Bryce played an unbeaten 49-run inning against Bangladesh.
Saskia Horley scored the first runs for Sctoland in any Women's T20 World Cup before she perished in the second over after a 12-ball 8. Then Bryce sisters, Kathryn and Sarah looked to consolidate the inning but Kathryn lost her stumps to Marufa Akter in the sixth over.
Post Kathryn's dismissal, only Ailsa Lister could reach double-figure mark for Sctoland as Sarah kept losing partners at the other end. However, Sarah kept on finding singles and doubles to finish on unbeaten 49 from 52 balls as Scotland finished 16 runs short of the target.
Ritu Moni was adjudged the player of the match for her two wickets for 15 runs in the full quota of 4 overs in the second inning for Bangladesh.
Scores in brief
Bangladesh v Scotland, Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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