Towhid Hridoy admits his ‘honeymoon period’ is over
Bangladesh’s promising batsman Towhid Hridoy has admitted that his initial ease at the international level has faded, and he is now working hard to regain his best form.
Bangladesh’s promising batsman Towhid Hridoy has admitted that his initial ease at the international level has faded, and he is now working hard to regain his best form.
Ahead of the Asia Cup and the upcoming series against the Netherlands, Towhid Hridoy has not yet joined the ongoing Bangladesh team camp. Earlier reports stated that the 24-year-old batter was scheduled to join the skill camp in Sylhet directly on August 20, as he was said to be in England for hair treatment.
After a dramatic collapse and heavy defeat in the opening match, Bangladesh responded strongly to level the three-match ODI series with a thrilling 16-run win against Sri Lanka as Tanvir Islam produced a sensational bowling performance, grabbing a five-wicket haul in the second ODI in Colombo on Saturday.
Mohammedan Sporting Club captain Towhid Hridoy has been handed a four-match suspension after once again reacting against an umpire’s decision.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has decided to suspend the remaining one-match ban of Mohammedan Sporting Club captain Towhid Hridoy for a year, following strong intervention from senior players including Tamim Iqbal.
Towhid Hridoy, who was earlier handed a two-match suspension for misconduct towards an umpire and later criticizing officials in the media during the Dhaka Premier League (DPL), will now officially serve his second match ban in Mohammedan Sporting Club’s upcoming fixture.
During the eighth over of Abahani's innings in the highly anticipated Abahani–Mohammedan match at the Dhaka Premier League (DPL) on Saturday, pacer Ebadot Hossain struck Mohammad Mithun on the pad, prompting a loud and immediate appeal from Mohammedan players.
Tamim Iqbal was absent from the Mohammedan Sporting Club’s dressing room today after suffering a deadly heart attack as new captain Towhid Hridoy dedicated their first victory to Tamim.
Tamim Iqbal has made a miraculous recovery after suffering a deadly heart-attack, however, his return to the field remains uncertain. Following the Eid break, the Dhaka Premier League (DPL) is set to resume tomorrow, but Mohammedan Sporting Club will be without their star player.
The player draft for the upcoming season of The Hundred saw several global stars securing contracts, including Rachin Ravindra, Noor Ahmad, Heinrich Klaasen, David Warner, Trent Boult, and Kane Williamson. However, despite 29 Bangladeshi cricketers registering for the draft, none were picked by the franchises.
Despite multiple seasons of The Hundred passing by, no Bangladeshi cricketer has yet featured in England’s 100-ball tournament. However, ahead of the upcoming season, 29 Bangladeshi male cricketers have registered for the players' draft. Unlike last year, when Jahanara Alam entered the women’s draft, no Bangladeshi female cricketers have registered this time.
In the face of a devastating bowling assault from Mohammad Shami and Axar Patel, which left Bangladesh reeling at 35 for 5 in just 8.3 overs, Towhid Hridoy and Jaker Ali Anik staged a remarkable fightback in their Champions Trophy Group A clash at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Thursday.