Bangladesh slip to eighth in ICC Test rankings
Bangladesh have dropped one place to eighth in the latest ICC Test rankings following their innings defeat to Zimbabwe.
Bangladesh have dropped one place to eighth in the latest ICC Test rankings following their innings defeat to Zimbabwe.
State Minister for Youth and Sports Aminul Haque has expressed confidence that Bangladesh cricket will become more dynamic under the current Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) leadership.
Zimbabwe sealed a commanding innings and 85-run victory over Bangladesh in the one-off Test at Harare, wrapping up the match on the third day after bowling the visitors out for 185 in their second innings, as this is their biggest Test win in this formet.
Taijul Islam produced a brilliant seven-wicket haul, but Zimbabwe tightened their grip on the one-off Test after piling up 410 in their first innings on Day 2, taking a commanding 270-run lead over Bangladesh.
Bangladesh endured a disappointing day with the bat in the one-off Test against Zimbabwe, but the Tigers received encouraging news off the field after climbing to fourth place in the latest ICC World Test Championship (WTC) standings.
Bangladesh wicketkeeper-batter Litton Das is unlikely to feature in the opening ODI against Zimbabwe on July 6 as he continues his recovery from a left calf injury, though the team remains optimistic about his availability for the remaining two matches of the series.
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president and former national captain Tamim Iqbal has been awarded Honorary Life Membership of the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), becoming one of five international cricket personalities to receive the prestigious recognition this year.
Bangladesh's campaign at the ICC Women's T20 World Cup came to an end after a four-wicket defeat to South Africa at Lord's on Sunday.
Zimbabwe ended the opening day of the one-off Test in complete command after dismantling Bangladesh for just 140 before their top order responded confidently to trail by only four runs at stumps in Harare.
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.
Bangladesh Women posted a competitive 136 for 8 against India Women in their ICC Women's T20 World Cup Group 1 clash in Manchester after a collective batting effort led by Juairiya Ferdous and captain Nigar Sultana.