Shadman defends batting unit after underwhelming Day 1 in Colombo
Bangladesh opener Shadman Islam has backed his side’s batting performance after they ended Day 1 of the second Test against Sri Lanka on 220/8 in a rain-affected day in Colombo.
Bangladesh opener Shadman Islam has backed his side’s batting performance after they ended Day 1 of the second Test against Sri Lanka on 220/8 in a rain-affected day in Colombo.
Former players, including Sunil Gavaskar, tore into India Wednesday, blaming lower-order batting failures, poor bowling and sloppy fielding for the chastening first Test defeat at Headingley.
There was a stark contrast between the opening day of the drawn Galle Test and the first day of the second Test in Colombo. While Bangladesh had recovered well after early setbacks in Galle thanks to a steady partnership between Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mushfiqur Rahim, it was a very different story in Colombo.
Following their 3-0 whitewash of Bangladesh in the recent T20I series on home soil, Pakistan are set to visit Bangladesh in July for the return leg of the bilateral contest.
Ben Duckett's superb 149 laid the foundation for a record-breaking England win as they beat India by five wickets in a dramatic first Test at Headingley on Tuesday.
Bangladesh are boosted by the return of star all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz for the second Test against Sri Lanka, but it also provides a selection dilemma for the team management.
India wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant has been handed an official reprimand for showing dissent during the ongoing first Test against England at Headingley, the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced Tuesday.
Rishabh Pant became the first India batsman to score hundreds in both innings of a Test against England before the hosts hit back to leave themselves 371 to win the series opener at Headingley on Monday.
Sri Lanka quick Milan Rathnayake has been ruled out for the second Test against Bangladesh after sustaining a left-side strain in the Galle Test.
Travis Head said Monday Australia were experienced enough to cope as they prepare for their first Test without Steve Smith or Marnus Labuschagne since 2018.
Harry Brook fell for 99 on his home ground while the brilliant Jasprit Bumrah took five wickets on Sunday to leave the first Test between England and India at Headingley finely poised.
Sri Lankan cricket veteran Angelo Mathews received a wave of love and appreciation after announcing his retirement from Test cricket.