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Indian Football Team Struggles in 0-0 Draw Against Bangladesh in AFC Qualifiers

March 26, 2025, 12:42 pm

In their opening match of the 2027 AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers The Indian Football Team played a goalless draw against Bangladesh on March 25, 2025. The game, held in Shillong, saw both teams earn a point each in Group C, leaving their qualification hopes dependent on upcoming fixtures.

Hamza Choudhury’s Impactful Debut

Making his international debut for Bangladesh, former Premier League midfielder Hamza Choudhury made an immediate impact. His presence in midfield was instrumental in disrupting India’s attacking plays and initiating counterattacks for Bangladesh. His defensive work and composure on the ball played a key role in Bangladesh’s solid performance.

Offensive Challenges Presented By The Indian Football Team

India’s captain, Sunil Chhetri, faced difficulties in converting opportunities, missing key chances that could have altered the game’s outcome. Despite promising runs from Liston Colaco and Subhasish Bose, India’s attack struggled to break down a disciplined Bangladeshi defense. The lack of finishing in the final third remained a concern for the hosts.

Defensive Highlights

Defensively, India had moments of concern, notably when goalkeeper Vishal Kaith experienced some nervy instances but managed to keep a clean sheet. A crucial goalline clearance by Subhasish Bose prevented Bangladesh from taking the lead in what could have been a decisive moment in the match. Bangladesh also put up a solid defensive display, keeping India’s attackers at bay with an organized backline.

With this draw, both The Indian Football Team and The Bangladeshi Football Team now find themselves in a position where upcoming matches against Singapore and Hong Kong become critical for advancing in the qualifiers. Both teams will need to capitalize on future opportunities to strengthen their chances of reaching the 2027 AFC Asian Cup.

The match highlighted key areas for improvement for both squads as they prepare for tougher challenges ahead in the qualification campaign.

‘Catch Toh Mera Bhi Achha Tha’: Shami Reacts as KL Rahul Wins India’s Fielding Medal

February 21, 2025, 6:18 pm

Despite India’s comprehensive performance in the Champions Trophy match against Bangladesh, fielding remained a facet where the team could have improved. Several missed chances, including dropped catches and missed stumpings, permitted Bangladesh to recover from a vulnerable position.

Rohit Sharma let a simple catch of Jaker Ali slip at first slip, preventing Axar Patel from securing a possible hat-trick. Shortly after, Hardik Pandya overlooked another straightforward opportunity of Towhid Hridoy at mid-off. This proved to be expensive as Hridoy and Jaker proceeded to contribute 187 runs, aiding Bangladesh in reaching a competitive score of 229 from 35 overs.

Bright Spots in India’s Fielding

Despite the fielding lapses, some Indian players made notable contributions. Virat Kohli took a well-judged catch in the deep to dismiss Jaker Ali and another to send back Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto. KL Rahul redeemed himself by taking a sharp catch to dismiss Mushfiqur Rahim for a golden duck. Meanwhile, Mohammed Shami, who led the bowling attack with a five-wicket haul, also completed a challenging catch for India’s final wicket.

Shami’s Disappointment as Rahul Wins Fielding Medal

When the time came for the announcement of India’s fielding medal, Mohammed Shami found himself overlooked. In a lighthearted moment captured in a BCCI video, Shami joked, “Look at our fielding coach; he looks very busy. I know who’s winning it. Catch toh mera bhi achha tha yaar (Well, the catch I took was good too).”

KL Rahul Won Best Fielding Medal For His Wicket Keeping in #CT25 #INDvBAN
Hat's off to you mann❤️‍??? pic.twitter.com/nb0iQIH3ic

— Ayush Mishra (@AYUSHxKLR) February 21, 2025

Nominees for the Fielding Award

Fielding coach T. Dilip began announcing the nominations, first praising Virat Kohli for his reliable fielding skills.

“Coming to the nominations, I think someone who’s been really sure, that he does what he does all the time – going into his positions, grabbing every opportunity when it comes his way – none other than Virat Kohli,” he said.

KL Rahul and Shubman Gill also made it to the contenders’ list. “I think he has been very consistent behind the stumps; it’s never easy because with the new ball, diving on the left side, not only this game, he’s been really doing well, taking those catches at important junctures of time – KL Rahul.”

Dilip then added Shubman Gill’s name. “We always talk about catches, and with Shami bowling a brilliant spell, the ball went away and was heading towards his right side, Shubman Gill – fantastic effort.”

Rahul Takes Home the Fielding Medal

Dilip handed over the proceedings to India’s fielding maestro, Ravindra Jadeja, who then led the team outside the dressing room. As the big screen displayed the winner’s name, KL Rahul was announced as the recipient of the fielding medal. The entire squad burst into laughter, reminiscent of the camaraderie seen during the 2023 World Cup.

While Shami’s catch was impressive, Rahul’s overall consistency behind the stumps earned him the recognition, keeping the competition for India’s best fielder as fierce as ever.

Champions Trophy 2025: Empty Stands at India vs Bangladesh – Lalit Modi Questions “ODI Relevance”

February 20, 2025, 6:19 pm

The Champions Trophy 2025 is still struggling with low attendance after Thursday’s India vs. Bangladesh match in Dubai left several stands all but deserted. This follows complaints about the lack of spectators at the Pakistan-New Zealand tournament’s opener in Karachi.

The second contest also had low attendance, much to the astonishment of announcers and followers, notwithstanding forecasts for betterment. Social media was abuzz with pictures of almost empty stands; only a few parts were full.

Lalit Modi Doubts the Importance of One Day

Former chairman of the Indian Premier League (IPL), Lalit Modi, offered his opinion on whether One-Day International (ODI) cricket will exist. Suggesting the format might be becoming irrelevant, he posted his ideas on social media.

Modi wrote on X “Watching the @ICC champions trophy cricket match between #india and #bangladesh. Stands are empty That would not happen at an #ipl game. Is the one day format becoming irrelevant to the fans ? What’s your view ? Should one day cricket be scrapped and more test cricket ?”

Watching the @ICC champions trophy cricket match between #india and #bangladesh. Stands are empty That would not happen at an #ipl game. Is the one day format becoming irrelevant to the fans ? What’s your view ? Should one day cricket be scrapped and more test cricket ? #भारत…

— Lalit Kumar Modi (@LalitKModi) February 20, 2025

Summary match: India versus Bangladesh

In their Champions Trophy debut, Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto won the toss and elected to bat. Replacing Varun Chakaravarthy and Arshdeep Singh, India brought in Mohammed Shami and Ravindra Jadeja from their last ODI versus England.

In the pace assault, Bangladesh chose Tanzim Hasan over the highly talked about Nahid Rana to go for a combination of three seamers and two spinners.

Playing XI’s

India: Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (w), Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, Harshit Rana, Mohammed Shami, Kuldeep Yadav.

Bangladesh: Tanzid Hasan, Soumya Sarkar, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c). Towhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim; Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Jaker Ali, Rishad Hossain, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Taskin Ahmed; Mustafizur Rahman.

Gambhir And Rohit Lead India Past Kanpur Scare: New Zealand Awaits In WTC Final Quest

October 1, 2024, 3:34 pm

A recent weekend brought a mix of rain-soaked tension and cricketing drama as India fought to maintain its chances for a spot in the World Test Championship (WTC) final. Following a disappointing couple of washed-out days during the second Test against Bangladesh, India’s path to the final seemed precarious, especially with Sri Lanka achieving a historic 2-0 series sweep against New Zealand at home.

The Rain-Induced Dilemma

India, who were favored to reach the WTC final for the third consecutive time, found their prospects dimming. After two days of rain at the Green Park Stadium in Kanpur, the likelihood of a draw grew, putting additional pressure on the Indian team. However, relief came on Tuesday as head coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Rohit Sharma celebrated a crucial Test victory, keeping India’s hopes alive.

A Thrilling Comeback

The weather finally cleared on Monday, allowing play to resume. India’s bowlers made quick work of Bangladesh, taking the remaining seven wickets for just 126 runs. The Indian batters then scored at a breathtaking pace, amassing 285 runs for nine wickets before declaring with 45 minutes left in the day. R. Ashwin led the charge, quickly reducing Bangladesh to 26 for two.

On Tuesday, India took approximately three hours to dismiss Bangladesh for a mere 146 runs in their second innings, setting a target of 95 runs. India successfully chased down the total in just 17.2 overs, with Yashasvi Jaiswal contributing a solid fifty, marking his second consecutive half-century in the match.

The Road Ahead for India

Despite the challenging weekend, India remains at the top of the WTC table with a percentage of 74.24 after winning eight out of 11 matches in this cycle. To secure their place in the WTC final, India needs to clinch just three more victories from their remaining eight Test matches. A clean sweep against New Zealand, who currently sit at the bottom of the table with three wins in eight matches, would guarantee a spot in the final, regardless of the outcomes in their tour of Australia.

India’s upcoming series against New Zealand is set to take place between October 16 and November 5, with matches scheduled in Bengaluru, Pune, and Mumbai. The team will be eager to capitalize on their recent success and push towards securing a spot in the coveted final.

Virat Kohli’s Ball Hunt Brings ‘Gully Cricket’ Memories Alive | Watch the Video

June 23, 2024, 1:23 am

In a recent T20 World Cup 2024 Super 8 fixture against Bangladesh at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua and Barbuda, Virat Kohli, the Indian batter, showcased not only his cricketing skills but also his humorous side, delighting fans with a memorable moment in the field.

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Virat Kohli finding the ball.

– Gully cricket vibes. ?❤️ pic.twitter.com/ZDN4c1vMvK

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) June 22, 2024

During the 18th over of Bangladesh’s innings, bowled by Axar Patel, Rishad Hossain struck a well-timed lofted shot over long-on. The ball sailed high and far, eventually landing under a desk positioned outside the boundary rope. Kohli, stationed in the area, went in search of the ball in an enthusiastic manner. He amusingly crawled under the desk, reminiscent of a child playing hide-and-seek. After successfully retrieving the ball, Kohli emerged with a funny expression, which quickly became a viral sensation on the internet, drawing humorous reactions from fans worldwide.

Earlier in the match, Kohli had also contributed significantly with the bat. Opening the innings for India, he displayed a return to form after a series of low scores in the tournament. Kohli adopted a positive approach from the outset, attacking the bowlers with crisp strokes. His innings of 37 runs off 28 balls included 1 four and 3 sixes, at a strike rate exceeding 132. This aggressive start set the tone for India’s batting effort, ultimately contributing to their total of 196 runs.

India continued their dominance with the ball as well. Kuldeep Yadav led the bowling attack superbly, claiming three crucial wickets. Pacers Arshdeep Singh and Jasprit Bumrah complemented with two wickets each, while Hardik Pandya chipped in with one wicket. Collectively, India restricted Bangladesh to 146 runs, securing a commanding 50-run victory.

Kohli’s blend of skill, leadership, and humor not only adds to his cricketing prowess but also highlights his ability to entertain both on and off the field, making him a beloved figure in the world of cricket.

T20 World Cup 2024: Hardik, Kuldeep Shine as India Defeat Bangladesh by 50 Runs

June 23, 2024, 12:22 am

India took a significant step towards semifinal qualification by defeating Bangladesh by 50 runs in their ICC T20 World Cup Super Eights clash at Antigua on Saturday. The match featured standout performances from Hardik Pandya and Kuldeep Yadav. With this victory, India sits atop the Group 1 points table with two wins from two games and is set to face second-placed Australia on June 24. Bangladesh, having lost both their matches, is at the bottom and out of the semifinal race.

Chasing a target of 197 runs, Bangladesh began positively with Tanzid Hasan and Litton Das showing aggressive intent. Tanzid attacked Arshdeep Singh, while Litton targeted Axar Patel’s spin. Their 35-run partnership ended when Hardik Pandya dismissed Litton for 13 runs off 10 balls, caught by Suryakumar Yadav. Bangladesh reached 42/1 at the end of the powerplay. Despite a promising start, Bangladesh’s chase faltered as Kuldeep Yadav dismissed Tanzid for 29 off 31 balls, leaving Bangladesh at 66/2 in 9.4 overs.

Kuldeep continued his impressive spell by trapping Towhid Hridoy lbw for just four runs. Bangladesh struggled further when Shakib al Hasan was caught by Rohit Sharma off Kuldeep’s bowling for 11 runs, reducing them to 98/4 in 13.3 overs. Jasprit Bumrah then removed the dangerous Najmul Hossain Shanto for 40 runs off 32 balls. Bangladesh’s lower order couldn’t withstand India’s bowling attack, with Arshdeep Singh and Bumrah taking crucial wickets towards the end. Bangladesh concluded their innings at 146/8 in 20 overs, with Kuldeep Yadav finishing as the top wicket-taker with figures of 3/19.

Earlier, Hardik Pandya’s unbeaten fifty propelled India to a strong total of 196/5. Pandya scored 50* off 27 balls, supported by Virat Kohli’s 37 runs and Shivam Dube’s 34. Tanzim Hasan Sakib and Rishad Hossain took two wickets each for Bangladesh. Despite early breakthroughs by Bangladesh, India’s middle-order contributions and Pandya’s finishing touch ensured a challenging target.

Brief Scores: India 196/5 in 20 overs (Hardik Pandya 50*, Virat Kohli 37, Tanzim Hasan Sakib 2/32) defeated Bangladesh 146/8 in 20 overs (Najmul Hossain Shanto 40, Tanzid Hasan 29, Kuldeep Yadav 3/19).

T20 World Cup 2024: Hardik Pandya Takes Bangladesh Bowlers to the Cleaners, Internet Reacts

June 23, 2024, 12:03 am

India all-rounder Hardik Pandya continued his sensational form in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024 by scoring a brilliant half-century against Bangladesh during the Super 8 clash on Saturday, June 22, at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua. The 30-year-old came in to bat at number six with India at 108/4 after 11.4 overs. Pandya played a pivotal role in a crucial 53-run partnership with Shivam Dube for the fifth wicket, propelling India past the 160-run mark. He completed his half-century on the very last ball of the innings, edging a delivery from Mustafizur Rahman to third man for a boundary, and remained unbeaten on 50 off 27 balls, featuring four fours and three sixes.

Hardik Pandya silencing his critics in style. ? pic.twitter.com/4yiQWrgeqs

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) June 22, 2024

Got bullied, trolled, abused heavily. Now stepping up for his country at biggest stage

This is Hardik Pandya for you ❤️ pic.twitter.com/Tj8lNkRBhQ

— leisha (@katyxkohli17) June 22, 2024

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Hardik's 50* (27) powers India to 196?#T20WorldCup #INDvBAN | @hardikpandya7 pic.twitter.com/TU0GrDpjCJ

— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) June 22, 2024

Following his innings, Pandya expressed his satisfaction with helping India achieve an above-par score of 196/5 in their allotted 20 overs, and he highlighted the slow nature of the surface towards the end of the innings. He noted that while the par score would have been around 180, reaching 196 was a significant achievement. Pandya praised Dube’s role in tackling the spinners, which allowed them to eventually free their hands and score more freely. He emphasized the importance of discipline and good bowling on a pitch that tends to slow down towards the end.

This was Pandya’s second half-century in T20 World Cup history, having previously scored 63 off 33 balls against England in the second semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2022. In the current tournament, Pandya has been in excellent form, scoring 89 runs from three innings at an average of 44.50 and a strike rate of 141.26. Additionally, Pandya has been exceptional with the ball, picking up seven wickets from four innings at an average of 11.14 and an economy of 5.57. Pandya will be looking to maintain his impressive form as India aims to defend their total of 196 and secure a spot in the semi-finals.

T20 World Cup, IND vs BAN Weather Update: Will Rain Play Spoilsport?

June 22, 2024, 11:14 am

India, led by Rohit Sharma, is set to clash with a struggling Bangladesh in their second Super Eight match of the T20 World Cup 2024 at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua on Saturday. A win is crucial for India to move closer to a spot in the semi-finals, while Bangladesh, led by Najmul Hossain Shanto, also needs a victory to stay in contention for the knockout stage. Despite India’s historical dominance, Bangladesh’s unpredictable nature is a factor Sharma and his team must consider.

After suffering a loss to Australia in their rain-affected Super Eight opener on June 20, Bangladesh faces a quick turnaround, with less than 48 hours before facing India at the same venue. The match against Australia was repeatedly interrupted by rain, leading to a significant reduction in playing time.

India vs Bangladesh Weather Forecast

The weather forecast for the India vs. Bangladesh match indicates a 40% chance of precipitation on June 22, the day of the match. The match is scheduled to start at 10:30 AM local time (8:00 PM IST). The morning is expected to have 40% chances of rain with complete cloud cover, decreasing to 23% in the afternoon, with 99% cloud cover. The afternoon is likely to be cloudy and breezy.

IND vs BAN Hourly Weather Report

10:00 AM (7:30 PM IST): 46% chance of rain
11:00 AM (8:30 PM IST): 51% chance of rain
12:00 PM (9:30 PM IST): 47% chance of rain
1:00 PM (10:30 PM IST): 32% chance of rain
2:00 PM (11:30 PM IST): 32% chance of rain
3:00 PM (7:30 PM IST): 36% chance of rain

What If The India vs Bangladesh Match Is Washed Out?

If the India vs. Bangladesh match is washed out, both teams will receive one point each as there are no reserve days for the Super Eight matches. India, having won their first match against Afghanistan by 47 runs, currently occupies the second position in the points table. Australia is at the top with a better net run rate. A washout would give India one point, putting them at the top of the table. However, their upcoming match against Australia would become crucial, especially if Afghanistan manages to win both of their remaining matches against Australia and Bangladesh.

India’s Squad: Rohit Sharma (c), Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant (w), Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Yuzvendra Chahal, Sanju Samson, Yashasvi Jaiswal.

Bangladesh’s Squad: Tanzid Hasan, Litton Das (w), Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Towhid Hridoy, Shakib Al Hasan, Mahmudullah, Rishad Hossain, Mahedi Hasan, Taskin Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Mustafizur Rahman, Jaker Ali, Tanvir Islam, Shoriful Islam, Soumya Sarkar.

India lead by 271 runs after Great Bowling from Siraj, Kuldeep

December 16, 2022, 6:58 pm

Useful wickets taken by Ravichandran Ashwin and Kuldeep Yadav down the order and great bowling from pacer Mohammed Siraj and spinner Kuldeep Yadav put India in the lead at the end of day Two of the first Test against Bangladesh at Chattogram on Thursday, with the scoreboard reading 133/8 for the hosts in their first innings.

At the end of the day’s play, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (16*) and Ebadot Hossain (13*) were unbeaten for Bangladesh. India are in a commanding position with a 271- run lead in the match. After tea, Bangladesh resumed the play at 37/2 with Zakir Hasan (9*) and Litton Das (24*). In the first ten overs, Siraj dismissed Litton and Hasan for 24 and 20 respectively. Bangladesh was reduced to 56/4.

Following this, spinner Kuldeep Yadav spun a web Bangladesh couldn’t understand. He didn’t let Bangladesh get a steady partnership by dismissing skipper Shakib Al Hasan (3), Nurul Hasan (16), Mushfiqur Rahim (28), Taijul Islam (0) with Bangladesh reduced to 102/8.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Ebadot Hossain made sure that the hosts did not lose any more wickets for the remainder of day two.

Bangladesh was shaken on the first ball of the inning as Mohammed Siraj dismissed Najmul Hossain Shanto. The pacer bowled a ripper to get an edge which a diving Rishab Pant caught behind the stumps.

The hosts had hardly recovered from the first wicket when Umesh Yadav removed Yasir Ali (4) who looked to play away from his body only to drag the ball onto the stumps. Bangladesh were reduced to 5/2 inside the fourth over

Litton Das looked fluent in his brief stay before tea as he played some eye-pleasing strokes and guided Bangladesh to 37/2 at the end of the second session on day two. The hosts looked to rebuild and recover as Litton Das played two stunning shots to Umesh Yadav that found the fence and Debutant Zakir Hasan too struck Ashwin for two boundaries in the next over, accumulating much-needed runs.

Umesh leaked runs again as Litton struck three boundaries in one over of the pacer before the Bangladeshi pair took the team to 37/2 at tea.

Resuming the second session, Ashwin got to his 13th test match fifty and added 92 runs for the eighth wicket before India were bowled out for 404 in their first innings. Chestehwar Pujara (90) top-scored for the team. The lower order chipped in with commendable knocks, coming from the bats of Ravichandran Ashwin (58) and Kuldeep Yadav (40).

Ind vs Ban:Bangladesh reduced at 133/8 in reply of India’s 404

December 16, 2022, 1:29 pm

In the ongoing India vs Bangladesh 1st test, on day two, India reduced Bangladesh at 133/8 as it was chasing India’s score of 404. The host team found itself in a big trouble in the final session of day 2. A 31 run partnership between Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Ebadot Hossain gave Bangladesh some hope which soon fainted as the Indian bowlers delivered their outstanding performance. Nurul Hasan played a few confident shots and headed Bangladesh to a score of 79/5. Kuldeep Yadav took four wickets of the middle-order and Mohammad Siraj knocked out the top-order which made Bangladesh’s survival difficult. India opted for a DRS review for a LBW against Nurul Hasan in the final delivery which resulted in a decision that no bat was involved. However India maintained the pressure as Siraj and Ashwin gave three runs in two overs. Kuldeep Yadav emerged as the star of the match with figures of 4/33 and the 40 off 114 that he scored during the Indian innings.In the first innings India piled 404 runs. On the second day, they started with their first day score of 278/6.
KL Rahull is the captain of the Indian team while Bangladesh is headed by Shakib Al Hasan in the first test. India holds second position on the ICC Men’s test rankings while Bangladesh is placed on the 9th rank. The first test match between India and Bangladesh will be played from 14-18 Decemeber.