UK citizen Amir now eligible to play IPL
Former Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Amir has obtained British citizenship and a UK passport, making him eligible to play as an overseas player in franchise leagues, including the IPL.
Former Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Amir has obtained British citizenship and a UK passport, making him eligible to play as an overseas player in franchise leagues, including the IPL.
Legendary Pakistan fast bowler Wasim Akram has praised Bangladesh’s performance following their historic Test series win over Pakistan, calling it a display of “complete cricket” and highlighting the significant progress in Bangladesh’s red-ball development.
Bangladesh have created several landmark records in Test cricket following their dominant performance against Pakistan.
Bangladesh have risen to fifth position in the ICC World Test Championship standings following a commanding performance against Pakistan, capped by a 78-run victory in the second Test in Sylhet.
Bangladesh maintained their dominant form in Sylhet after winning the Mirpur Test, defeating Pakistan by 78 runs in the second and final Test of the two-match series to complete a historic whitewash.
Bangladesh pace bowling coach Shaun Tait praised his side’s resilience after a dramatic late fightback on Day 4 of the Sylhet Test, saying that the crucial breakthroughs helped swing momentum back in their favour.
Bangladesh finally found a much-needed breakthrough in the final session of the Sylhet Test after Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Ali Agha had dragged Pakistan back into the contest with a remarkable fightback.
Pakistan bowling coach Umar Gul believes the second Test against Bangladesh is still evenly balanced despite his side facing a daunting 437-run target in Sylhet.
Mushfiqur Rahim produced a magnificent 137 to power Bangladesh to 390 in their second innings and leave Pakistan facing a daunting 437-run target in the Sylhet Test.
Bangladesh strengthened their position in the second Test against Pakistan by extending their lead to 156 runs at the end of Day Two, despite a late setback in Sylhet.
Litton Das produced a brilliant fighting century to rescue Bangladesh from collapse and guide the hosts to 278 in their first innings on the opening day of the second Test against Pakistan in Sylhet.
Bangladesh batter Mushfiqur Rahim remains optimistic about securing another Test victory against Pakistan despite forecasts of heavy rain ahead of the series-deciding second Test in Sylhet.