‘Joy'ful Bangladesh dominate Ireland on Day 2
Bangladesh enjoyed a dominant second day in Sylhet, finishing on 338 for 1 at stumps in the first Test against Ireland.
Bangladesh enjoyed a dominant second day in Sylhet, finishing on 338 for 1 at stumps in the first Test against Ireland.
Bangladesh’s spinners controlled most of the opening day in Sylhet, but multiple missed catches allowed Ireland to reach 270 for 8 at stumps. Ireland could have been bowled out on the first day, yet Bangladesh’s fielding lapses proved costly.
Litton Das became Bangladesh’s leading wicketkeeper in Test stumpings during the Sylhet Test against Ireland.
A steady day of Test cricket unfolded in Sylhet, where Ireland’s patient batting was matched by Bangladesh’s disciplined spin attack.
The Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) has finalized the policies and base prices for the upcoming player auction. Although the tournament usually forms squads through a player draft, this is the first time in recent editions that a full auction is being arranged following interest from the franchises. The auction, initially scheduled for November 17, is now likely to be held on November 21.
Sri Lankan batter Pathum Nissanka is close to securing his first-ever Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) contract, with Rajshahi Warriors pushing strongly to sign him.
The 12th edition of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) is scheduled to kick off on December 19, subject to final confirmation.
Ireland opener Ross Adair has been ruled out of the upcoming T20I series against Bangladesh due to a knee bone stress injury.
Ireland captain Andrew Balbirnie said his team is drawing confidence from Zimbabwe’s three-wicket win over Bangladesh in Sylhet earlier this year as they prepare for the first Test of the two-match series beginning Tuesday at the same venue.
Mushfiqur Rahim is on the verge of becoming the first Bangladeshi cricketer to play 100 Test matches. If all goes according to plan, the former national captain will reach the milestone during the Test series against Ireland.
Tanzid Hasan Tamim has become the first confirmed local signing for the Rajshahi Warriors ahead of the upcoming Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) season.
Bangladesh all-rounder Mahedi Hasan is set to play for Chattogram Royals in the upcoming Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) season.