Pakistani and Bangladeshi players observed one-minute silence for Heath Streak, who passed at the age of 49 on Sunday. The Zimbabwe legend lost his battle with colon cancer and breathed his last in Zimbabwe. Streak’s wife took to Instagram to pen a heartfelt note to former Zimbabwe player.
Tributes from across the globe poured for Streak and family. But Bangladeshi and Pakistani players went one step further and remembered Streak for his invaluable contribution to Zimbabwe in a 12-year-long career.
Pakistan and Bangladesh will kick off Super 4 stage of the Asia Cup today. Pakistan beat Nepal, while Bangladesh won against Afghanistan, and lost to Sri Lanka. Both Pakistan and Bangladesh will be eager to start the Asia Cup Super 4 encounter on a bright note.
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PAK vs BAN: Bangladesh opt to bat first, as Litton Das back in the team
Bangladesh have won the toss and have opted to bat first. The Bengal Tigers have brought in Litton Das to replace the injured Shanto. Pakistan have shown exceptional performance during the league stage, securing a big win against Nepal. They were somewhat unfortunate to split points with India due to rain affecting the game. On the other hand, Bangladesh enter this match with a significant win over Afghanistan.
The Pakistan vs Bangladesh Asia Cup 2023 will set the tone of Super 4 stage.
After facing Bangladesh, Pakistan will take on arch-rivals India on Saturday (September 10). Last time when IND & PAK locked horns, rain had the final say.
Pakistan Playing XI: Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam(c), Mohammad Rizwan(w), Agha Salman, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf
Bangladesh Playing XI: Mohammad Naim, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Litton Das, Towhid Hridoy, Shakib Al Hasan(c), Mushfiqur Rahim(w), Shamim Hossain, Afif Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Hasan Mahmud
