Mike Hesson labels Mirpur pitch unacceptable after Pakistan’s defeat | The Express Tribune

Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson has criticised the pitch at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur, calling it “unacceptable” for international cricket after his side was bowled out for just 110 in the first T20I against Bangladesh. While Hesson admitted that Pakistan’s batters had misread the conditions, he emphasised that the pitch did not…

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Pakistan vs Bangladesh: Salman Ali Agha states Pakistan to play ‘fearless, not careless’ cricket | The Express Tribune

Pakistan’s T20I captain Agha Salman has committed to a bold playing style ahead of the three-match series against Bangladesh, stressing a “fearless, not careless” mindset as the national side builds toward the T20 World Cup. Addressing the media at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore ahead of the first T20I on Tuesday, Salman explained Pakistan’s evolving approach…

Bangladesh’s first group lands in Lahore for three-match T20I series | The Express Tribune

Listen to article The first batch of the Bangladesh cricket team arrived in Lahore early Sunday morning ahead of their three-match T20 International series against Pakistan. The 10-member group includes players Hasan Mahmud, Mohammad Tanvir Islam, Parvez Hossain Emon, and Tanzim Hasan Sakib, along with several support staff. Bangladesh’s squad is arriving in three separate groups. Both…