Bangladesh Prepares for T20 Series Opener Against India

Bangladesh is preparing to face India in a T20 series at the Shrimant Madhavrao Stadium in Gwalior, marking the venue's first international match. Bangladesh batter Towhid Hridoy expects the pitch to be slow, which might not favor high-scoring games. The team will miss their veteran all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan, who recently retired from T20 cricket, but remains hopeful of winning the series. Efforts are underway to finalize preparations at the stadium, which has faced challenges due to recent heavy rains. Meanwhile, India secured a crucial win over Pakistan in the Women's T20 World Cup, but their slow chase left them behind Pakistan in the Group A standings due to a lower net run rate, drawing criticism from former player Sanjay Manjrekar.