Cricket

In a heart-stopping moment during the T20 World Cup clash between Bangladesh and Netherlands, opener Tanzid Hasan narrowly escaped a potentially severe facial injury when the ball became lodged in his helmet visor.As Hasan attempted to pull a bouncer from Vivian Kingma, the ball struck his helmet with immense force. The impact sent shockwaves through the stadium, leaving spectators and players alike stunned. Hasan, visibly shaken, immediately removed his helmet, revealing the ball firmly stuck to the grill.With the ball still embedded in his helmet, Hasan calmly tapped it on the ground to dislodge it. A subsequent concussion test by the team physio cleared him to continue batting.The incident occurred in the third over of Bangladesh's innings, with the team looking to build a strong foundation. Netherlands captain Scott Edwards had won the toss and elected to bowl first, hoping to exploit the overcast conditions.Both teams entered the match with a 1-1 record in Group D, eager to join South Africa in the Super 8. Bangladesh had previously defeated Papua New Guinea, while Netherlands had upset Ireland.Despite the setback, Hasan remained composed and continued to play with determination. His resilience and composure under pressure were a testament to his mental fortitude.The match ultimately ended in a thrilling victory for Bangladesh, who chased down Netherlands' total of 162 with just two balls to spare. Hasan's contribution of 25 runs off 21 deliveries proved crucial in the team's success.The incident served as a reminder of the inherent risks involved in cricket, particularly when facing fast bowlers. However, Hasan's quick thinking and the prompt medical attention he received prevented a potentially serious injury.

Bangladesh has announced its squad for the first three T20Is of the five-match series against Zimbabwe, with Mohammad Saifuddin making a comeback. The squad also includes left-arm spinner Tanvir Islam, allrounder Afif Hossain, and opening batters Tanzid Hasan and Parvez Hossain.Saifuddin, who last played T20Is for Bangladesh in October 2022, has recovered from a back injury that sidelined him for several months. He impressed during the recent Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), taking 15 wickets in nine matches for Fortune Barishal, who won their maiden BPL title.Tanzid, a left-handed opener, has earned his maiden T20I call-up after playing 15 ODIs since his debut last year. He had a decent BPL campaign but was not part of the T20Is against Sri Lanka last month.Mustafizur Rahman and Shakib Al Hasan are notable absentees from the squad for the first three matches. Shakib is expected to return to Dhaka on April 30 and may play a Dhaka Premier League match before joining the squad for the remaining two matches. Mustafizur is set to arrive on May 2 after his IPL stint and will undergo a fitness assessment before being considered for the final two T20Is in Dhaka.Anamul Haque, Taijul Islam, and Mohammad Naim have been left out from the squad that played T20Is against Sri Lanka, while Soumya Sarkar is still recovering from a knee injury.The first three T20Is will be played in Chattogram on May 3, 5, and 7, before the action moves to Dhaka for the last two games on May 10 and 12.