Mushfiqur Rahim to miss Test series against Windies with finger fracture

IANS | November 8, 2024 5:34 PM

Dhaka, Nov 8 (IANS) Bangladesh's senior batter Mushfiqur Rahim will miss the two-match Test series against New Zealand, scheduled to be played later this month, a member of the national selection panel confirmed on Friday. Mushfiqur was ruled out of the ongoing ODI series against Afghanistan after sustaining a fracture on his left index finger while keeping in the series opener in Sharjah.

Rauf, Ayub decimate Australia to hand Pakistan series-levelling victory after seven years

IANS | November 8, 2024 5:17 PM

Adelaide, Nov 8 (IANS) Haris Rauf's blistering 5-29 and opener Saim Ayub's 82 off 71 helped Pakistan decimate Australia in the second ODI by nine wickets at the Adelaide Oval and level the three-match ODI series in spectacular fashion with 23.3 overs to spare. The spotlight belonged to Haris Rauf, whose searing pace dismantled Australia’s batting lineup for the second consecutive game. Building on his electrifying performance in Melbourne, Rauf produced a masterclass in fast bowling, finishing with five wickets in this match.