Mushfiq hits historic ton as Bangladesh take control on Day 2
Bangladesh tightened their hold on the second Test in Mirpur, posting a commanding 476 in their first innings before reducing Ireland to 98 for 5 by the end of Day 2.
Bangladesh tightened their hold on the second Test in Mirpur, posting a commanding 476 in their first innings before reducing Ireland to 98 for 5 by the end of Day 2.
Bangladesh stalwart Mushfiqur Rahim stormed into the record books on Thursday as the right-handed batter celebrated his 100th Test with a hard-fought century against Ireland at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium.
Two-time World Cup winning Australian captain Ricky Ponting led the global tributes today as Mushfiqur Rahim became the first Bangladeshi cricketer to reach the historic milestone of 100 Test matches.
Bangladesh cricket witnessed a landmark moment today as Mushfiqur Rahim stepped out at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur to mark an extraordinary milestone, becoming the first Bangladeshi in history to feature in 100 Test matches.
Bangladesh’s veteran cricketer Mushfiqur Rahim received special honours ahead of his landmark 100th Test, marking a historic moment at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium.
Mushfiqur Rahim stood just one run away from a fairytale hundred in his 100th Test as Bangladesh ended Day 1 of the second Test against Ireland strongly placed at 292/4 in Mirpur.
Chandika Hathurusingha has once again heaped praise on Mushfiqur Rahim as the veteran wicketkeeper-batter prepares to become the first Bangladeshi to play 100 Test matches.
The second and final Test between Ireland and hosts Bangladesh, beginning Tuesday at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium, will double as a celebration.
As Bangladesh prepare for their upcoming Test against Ireland in Mirpur, Mushfiqur Rahim stands just one match away from becoming the first cricketer in the country’s history to reach the 100-Test milestone.
After Bangladesh’s first Test victory, captain Najmul Hossain Shanto hopes that Mushfiqur Rahim will continue playing even after his upcoming milestone 100th Test.
Litton Das became Bangladesh’s leading wicketkeeper in Test stumpings during the Sylhet Test against Ireland.
Mushfiqur Rahim is on the verge of becoming the first Bangladeshi cricketer to play 100 Test matches. If all goes according to plan, the former national captain will reach the milestone during the Test series against Ireland.