Bangladesh ‘A’ have had a mixed start to the Top End T20 Series in Darwin as Nurul Hasan Sohan’s men fell short in their tournament opener, suffering a 79-run defeat against Pakistan. They bounced back in the second fixture with a 32-run win over Nepal but stumbled again in their third outing, going down by five wickets to Perth Scorchers.
Power-hitting has become an essential element in modern-day limited-overs cricket, and Bangladesh have often been criticized for falling short in this department. To bridge that gap ahead of the Asia Cup, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has roped in English specialist coach Julian Wood, who is now working closely with the Tigers to sharpen their big-hitting skills.
Bangladesh ‘A’ team is currently participating in the Top End T20 Series in Darwin, Australia, with national selector Abdur Razzak closely monitoring the side.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced a 14-member Bangladesh ‘A’ squad for their only four-day match on the Australia tour, naming Mahidul Islam Ankon as captain. The squad includes seven players with Test match experience.
Bangladesh’s talented wicketkeeper-batsman Akbar Ali has reached a new milestone by successfully completing the England and Wales Cricket Board’s (ECB) Level Two coaching certification.
Despite a spirited fight from Nepal, Nurul Hasan Sohan’s Bangladesh ‘A’ side clinched a 32-run win in the Top End T20 series. Earlier, Sohan’s men had opened the tournament with a defeat against Pakistan ‘A’.
The fitness camp for the cricketers named in Bangladesh’s preliminary Asia Cup squad has concluded, with bat-and-ball skill training beginning on Friday at the Academy Ground of the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur.
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.
Nurul Hasan Sohan’s Bangladesh ‘A’ side was no match for the Pakistan Shaheens, suffering a heavy 79-run defeat in the one-off Test and T20 series clash in Darwin on Thursday.
Media reports indicate that opener Anamul Haque Bijoy, who has long struggled for runs, is set to get another opportunity to prove himself. He will be part of the Bangladesh ‘A’ squad scheduled to play a four-day match against South Australia from August 28 to 31.
Bangladesh U-19’s rising all-rounder Rizan Hossain continues to impress with both bat and ball as he known for his pace bowling and strong batting skills, Rizan played a key role in the team’s recent tri-nation series victory over South Africa and Zimbabwe.
With a packed schedule ahead, Bangladesh’s national cricketers arrived a day early at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium for a fitness test.