Mirpur News
Rain is highly unlikely to stop the second One-Day International between India and Bangladesh at the Shere Bangla National Stadium, according to AccuWeather.
Major General Asif Ghafoor, a spokesman for the Pakistan Armed Forces, said that army troops with aviation and medical support teams have been sent to the affected areas for relief and rescue operations.
West Indies pacer Shannon Gabriel has been suspended for the second Test of the two-match series against Bangladesh for breaching International Cricket Council (ICC) code of conduct during the opening day’s play of the first match in Chittagong on Thursday.
David Boon of the Emirates Elite Panel of ICC Match Referees had rated the pitch `below average` and received one demerit point according to the ICC Pitch and Outfield Monitoring Process, citing uneven bounce throughout the match and inconsistent turn.
But a brave Rahim, who was playing in his 50th Test, decided to carry on after a thorough check by the team physio.
Follow live cricket score of Bangladesh-England second Test, day 1 from Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur.
The side will hope the batting shines on Sunday in front of a packed stadium in Mirpur.
Tamim also said that the side would like to focus on their strength and respect the ball.
This is the second time that Bangladesh have used social media to target the Indian side.
India have already booked their place in the final and are unbeaten so far in the tournament.
Pacer Mustafizur Rahman's injury serves Bangaldesh a big blow.
Both teams have beaten minnows United Arab Emirates and know they need to raise the bar this time.
Indian middle-order batsman Yuvraj Singh on Saturday hailed Virat Kohli, who "batted outstandingly" against Pakistan in their Asia Cup 2016 match in Mirpur.
Asia Cup 2016, Match 2: Classic Lasith Malinga leads Sri Lanka to tricky 14-run win over minnows UAE
Malinga dealt twin blows in the very first over with two block-hole deliveries to peg back UAE, who only managed 115 for 9.
Rohit Sharma's 55-ball 83-run knock helped India post 166, then Ashish Nehra picked three wickets in a 45-run win.
Dhoni's deputy Virat Kohli, makes a return to the side and will replace Ajinkya Rahane.
Veteran all-rounder Yuvraj Singh and in-form opening batsman Shikhar Dhawan were seen practicing in the nets.
In an impressive all-round performance, Sri Lanka beat England to set a date with India.
India will face Namibia in Fatullah on Saturday and Pakistan will play the West Indies on Monday at the same venue.
Zimbabwe's Sikandar Raza has been fined for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct.
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