Shanto confident as Bangladesh eye strong start against Zimbabwe
Bangladesh will kick off their Zimbabwe tour on Sunday with the one-off Test in Harare, marking the Tigers' return to the African nation after four years.
Bangladesh will kick off their Zimbabwe tour on Sunday with the one-off Test in Harare, marking the Tigers' return to the African nation after four years.
Bangladesh fast bowler Hasan Mahmud believes his successful County Championship spell has put him in good stead ahead of the upcoming one-off Test against Zimbabwe, as the Tigers continue their preparations for the series in Harare.
Mehidy Hasan Miraz delivered a stellar all-round performance to lead Bangladesh to a crushing innings-and-106-run victory over Zimbabwe in Chattogram, earning both the Player of the Match and Player of the Series awards.
Mehidy Hasan Miraz produced a match-winning all-round performance to guide Bangladesh to a resounding victory over Zimbabwe by an innings and 106 runs in the second Test in Chattogram, leveling the two-match series 1-1.
Bangladesh looked set for complete dominance on Day 2 of the Chattogram Test against Zimbabwe, but a late collapse dented their control.
Bangladesh left-arm spinner Taijul Islam silenced his critics by showcasing his experience, grabbing his 16th five-wicket haul on the opening day of the second Test against Zimbabwe in Chattogram on Monday.
Bangladesh's left-arm spinner Taijul Islam registered his 16th five-wicket haul as Zimbabwe slumped to 227-9 at the end of the first day of the second Test in Chattogram on Monday.
Opening batter Ben Curran has urged his Zimbabwe teammates to stay wary of complacency as they prepare for the second and final Test against Bangladesh, scheduled to start on April 28 in Chattogram.
The Sylhet Test against Zimbabwe saw a noticeable lack of enthusiasm both inside the stadium and across the city, with the gallery unusually silent. Wicketkeeper-batter Jaker Ali believes that only strong performances on the field can reignite the fans’ passion for cricket.
Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto has taken full responsibility for the team's three-wicket defeat against Zimbabwe in the first Test in Sylhet.
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced the squad for the second Test against Zimbabwe which starts on 28 April at Chattogram’s Bir Shrestha Flight Lieutenant Motiur Rahman Stadium.
Blessing Muzarabani's nine-wicket match figures and determined batting helped Zimbabwe stun Bangladesh by three wickets in the first match of the two-Test series in Sylhet on Wednesday.