Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe 3rd ODI: Preview and Live Score

There is very good news for Bangladesh that the junior man Shakib Al Hasan has reached to the top position as an all-rounder after the last match of along-side Zimbabwe during the home series. He is the first Bangladesh man who titled as a number-one all-round. So there is two good new for Bangladesh one is equal the series and other is Shakib Al Hasan’s has reached on the top all-rounder. 

In the first match of the ongoing series Shakib Al Hasan secured 3 wickets just spending 11 runs from ten overs and in the second match a miserly bowling and 22 runs just from 24 balls sent him to the top of the ICC Cricket Rankings. This is very prestigious title for any one although it could change anytime depending on one’s performances. 

"It feels great to be ranked No. 1. My only goal is to keep performing and win matches for the Bangladesh team and I feel more inspired and motivated to give my all in the field. I also know that retaining the top spot will be even tougher and it will require lots of sacrifices, consistency, hard work and dedication," Shakib said.

 

The previous records of Bangladesh against Zimbabwe are very satisfactory. In the last two tours Bangladesh acquired victories in both series home and abroad. The tie breaking match will be more anticipated to the fans of both teams.

 

Bangladesh is thinking seriously to take on the series title. But the batting line-up is not too stable. If you look over the first match, you can measure it easily the early losing wickets through them not to make a challenging score. It was not easy to overcome Bangladeshi’s 124 runs. Similarly, Zimbabwe did not take easily to the Bangladeshi bowlers and lost 5 wickets just adding 37 runs and to win the match the guest Zimbabwe was in pressure and took the match by 2 wickets. 

In the second match Bangladeshi batsmen was looking change. The opening batsmen batted carefully and showed passion to overtake 160 run. Mupariwa hit in bangldesh batting line up first time and hunted opener Tamim Iqbal’s wicket. Other opener Mehrab Hossain jnr added 43 runs from 108 balls. Bangladeshi captain Mohammad Ashraful disappointed all the cricket fans in both innings. In both matches he just score 4 and 5 runs. 

The 3^rd match will be taken place on 23 January 2009 at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur at 9:00AM local time. And Bangladesh Television BTV will telecast live the match and the South African TV channel Super Sports will also telecast the match live too.

The websites which will show the Live Score during the match time detail as a text commentary. Cricinfo is the best side to enjoy the match. 

Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe ODI: 1st and 2nd Match Previews

Zimbabwe is in Bangladesh for three ODI. Two matches already have been over. The series is leveled by 1-1. Now, the 3^rd ODI has been become important for determination the series result. The cricketers and the fans eyes are fixed on the third ODI.

At the beginning of the series Bangladesh Captain Mohammad Ashraful’s aims to white-wash Zimbabwe but got a shake when they beat to the gust. Securing victory in the second match by 6 wickets, they are feeling better and dreaming to take the series crown.

The three match series is taking place at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur, Dhaka.

The previous matches were held and day-light match and started at 9AM (Local time). The third ODI will be kick-off at the same place and same time.

The pitch condition was very bowling favor so winning toss is the big factor to take the match. It is proved in the previous matches even in the tri-nation series. By beating Sri Lanka, Bangladesh reached in final but for wrong decision the host fall in trouble and has to loss the trophy.

Anyway, Bangladesh may learn a lot after the miserable loss along-side Sri Lanka and the defeat in during the first match of the tri-nation series to Zimbabwe.

In the first match Bangladesh, who chose to bat first and it was wrong decision from Bangladeshi decision maker and Bangladesh had to suffer al lot. Bangladesh lost the top order batsmen earlier including the skipper Mohammad Ashraful. Not batsmen could score any good figure in the first innings.

source: Cricinfo

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka ODI 2009: Shoaib Akhtar’s fitness question?

No doubt that Shoaib Akhtar is one of the fast bowlers in cricket world. He was kept out from the international cricket for 14 months. He was available for the Indian Primer League, when PCB. Now, he is regular for the international cricket and playing along side the Sri Lanka team in the three matches ODI in the home ground. But there is question about his fitness after the second match against Sri Lanka. Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik himself explains to the board about the condition of the last two matches and asked to find out the new face for the Pakistan team.

 Reuters reported:

Malik said: "We have to move forward. There are a number of good fast bowlers around on the domestic scene and they deserve a chance. I will take this up with the selectors and team management and these things will be kept in mind."

"If you look at his performances and record and matches he has won, there is no question over his effectiveness," Malik said. "But the question is over 100% fitness. Cricket has changed and if you aren't 100% fit then it is difficult." 

It is clear that the day of Shoaib Aktar has come to end. Even his IPL franchise is thinking to leave him. The notable think is that he was played in the side of Kolkata Knights Riders. What is his problem, his long run-up? As per as I remember that Pakistan most success blower Wasim Akram advice Shoaib should give concentration on technique than speed.

About Shaun Marsh, Australian New ODI opener

Shaun Marsh is the new opener of the Australian ODI Team after Matthew Hayden. Matthew Hayden retired from international cricket on 13 January 2009 when the ACB selectors erase his name from the ODI squad of the CB series along side the guest South Africa. Shaun Marsh is the son of Geoff Marsh. Geoff Marsh played 46 ODI and 79 test cricket on behalf of Australia. Now, his son Shaun Marsh is playing in Australia as opening batman.

 

He is not older in the international cricket and just played 10 ODI matches. His debutant was against West Indies at Kingstown in Jun 24, 2008 and 81 runs from 97 balls. He has played 30First-class cricket match and sacked 2755 runs. His highest was 166* and average is 34.01. His first Twenty20 match was against the same team West Indies.

 

The Quote from Cricinfo

"I've probably got out at crucial periods in both games and it's been very disappointing that I haven't gone on," Marsh said in the Mercury. "I've left the team in a bit of a tricky position so hopefully in the next few games I can really bat through the innings and do my job properly." Marsh said he would aim to maintain his concentration during the middle overs - he's been dismissed in the 38th and 33rd over - and focus on playing straighter, instead of looking to force the ball on the leg side.

 

Although his playing role in cricket as Lower middle order batsman but he is playing as a top order from his international cricket. He plays domestic cricket along Western Australia but in the inaugural Indian Premier League he played on the side of Kings XI Punjab.

 

25 years old Shaun Marsh called as Sos. His 17 years old brother Mitchell Marsh is also playing cricket a side of Fremantle, Western Australia Second XI, Western Australia Under-19s teams.

England Tour of West Indies under Andrew Strauss’ leadership

Andrew Strauss is new captain of England team after Kevin Petersen. As a new captain at first Andrew Strauss leads the forthcoming coming West Indies tour. England team will play against West Indies a four test series, five one day international match and only a twenty20 international match.        

ECB managing director Hugh Morris said, "Andrew Strauss has agreed to lead the team to the Caribbean. He led the England team with distinction in 2006 when Michael Vaughan was injured." Andrew Strauss is a 31 years Middlesex batsman.             

England team will arrive on 21st January in West Indies. First test match will be played on 4-8 February in Jamaica. 2^nd test will be Antigua till 13-17 of February, 3rd and 4^th test will be 26 February to 2^nd March at Barbados and 6-10 march at Trinidad. Before one day series they will play a Twenty20 match on 15 February at Trinidad. First and 2^nd ODI will be Guyana ground on 20 March and 22 March 27 and 29 march will be 3^rd and 4^th match at Barbadose. The tour will be finished with the last one day match on 3 April 2009 at St Lucia. 

Andrew Strauss said,”The players are excited about going to West Indies, which is a great tour. No-one likes reading these things in the press and a tour is a great way to bring people closer together." 

There was news in media the Kevin Petersen was forced to step down from the captaincy. Now it is time to see how the success comes with the new captain. 

Singh off and Jadeja-Praveen returns for squad Sri Lanka tour

India is all set to tour Sri Lanka with the 15 men squad. In the declared squad, two new faces are flashing. One is Ravindra Jadeja and other is Praveen Kumar. During the England tour of India, the two young stars were deducted from that squad. Now, the selection committee calls up Medium-pacer Praveen Kumar and middle order batsman Ravindra Jadeja. 

Harbhajan Singh has been ruled out of the upcoming series due to injury, but the spinner is expected to attend with the team in the middle of tour. To fill the gap of the upcoming tour left-arm spinner Pragyan Ojha has been included but he could off after Harbhajan Singh attend the team. In the last ODI along with England he just sacked one wicket. 

Ravindra Jadeja, the left-handed batsman showed an eye-catching performance in the domestic cricket Ranji Trophy. His contribution in the u-19 World Cup Cricket and in the inaugural Indian Premier League (IPL T20) on behalf of Rajasthan Royals impressed everyone. 

Praveen Kumar, the medium pace bowler who played Uttar Pradesh side in the Ranji Trophy. The selectors are thinking positively about him for the last CB Series in Australia. 

The ODI series will be taken place on 28 January 2008. The matches will be continue till 10 February. 

India squad: Mahendra Singh Dhoni (capt & wk), Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag, Gautam Gambhir, Yuvraj Singh, Suresh Raina, Rohit Sharma, Yusuf Pathan, Zaheer Khan, Ishant Sharma, Munaf Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, Praveen Kumar, Irfan Pathan, Pragyan Ojha.

India vs Sri Lanka: Five ODIs and one Twenty20 in Rangiri and Colombo

India tour is totally confirmed and the team will reach in Dambulla, Sri Lanka on 24 January 2009. The tour was not fixed according the international cricket council. But, after the terrorist attacks in Mumbai the India cricket authorities has stopped to tour of Pakistan where they had a long tour. In stead of this tour Indians conversed with the SLC to host an ODI series and a twenty20 match.

The ODI series will be held between the gap of Sri Lanka-Pakistan ODI and Test series. After the Tri-Nation series in Bangladesh, Sri Lanka has flown away to Pakistan for a short tour to play ODI series. Then they will back to home to host India.

Sri Lanka is not in good form now but they beat India in the Asia Cup Cricket with the magic spin bowl of Mendis. On the other hand, India is bearing very good records in the last matches, especially in the last test and ODI series. Now, in the unscheduled matches form 27 January will draw the notice of all the cricket fans. They will enjoy the flavor with the match India-Sri Lanka in stead of India-Pakistan matches.

The venues are all set to host the matches between India and Sri Lanka. The first two matches will be held at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Rangiri and the last three ODI with one Twenty20 international match at R.Premadasa Stadium (Khettarama), Colombo.