Bangladesh eyes series win in Pallekele
After a dramatic collapse in the first ODI where Bangladesh lost seven wickets for just six runs and fell to defeat, Mehidy Hasan Miraz’s side bounced back in style in the second match.
After a dramatic collapse in the first ODI where Bangladesh lost seven wickets for just six runs and fell to defeat, Mehidy Hasan Miraz’s side bounced back in style in the second match.
Former ODI captain Najmul Hossain Shanto sustained a quadriceps injury during Bangladesh’s 16-run win over Sri Lanka in the second ODI at the R. Premadasa Stadium on Saturday.
Despite Bangladesh’s innings defeat to Sri Lanka in the Colombo Test, left-arm spinner Taijul Islam emerged as a standout performer with the ball — and his efforts have been reflected in the latest ICC Test rankings.
Bangladesh are set to usher in a new era in ODI cricket under the leadership of Mehidy Hasan Miraz, who will captain the side for the first time when they take on Sri Lanka in the opening match of the three-match series in Colombo on Tuesday.
Ahead of the Sri Lanka series, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) unexpectedly handed the ODI captaincy to Mehidy Hasan Miraz, leaving former skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto reportedly uninformed about the change.
Following Bangladesh’s crushing defeat to Sri Lanka in the second Test in Colombo, Najmul Hossain Shanto has announced his decision to step down as the Test captain.
Bangladesh Test captain Najmul Hossain Shanto has suffered a finger injury ahead of the second and final Test of the series against hosts Sri Lanka. The left-handed batter sustained the injury during a slip fielding drill in training.
Rumors are swirling that Bangladesh Test captain Najmul Hossain Shanto may step down from his leadership role following the ongoing Test series against Sri Lanka.
Despite scoring centuries in both innings of the Galle Test—becoming the first Bangladeshi batter to do so overseas—Najmul Hossain Shanto continues to face intense scrutiny.
Bangladesh settled for a draw in the opening Test against Sri Lanka in Galle, despite being in a strong position for most of the match. Rain interruptions and a cautious approach on the final day meant the game ended without a result, bringing an end to Galle’s streak of 26 consecutive Tests with a definitive outcome.
Bangladesh continue their battle in the first Test against Sri Lanka, ending Day 2 with a commanding total of 484 for 9. After resuming on 292 for 3, the day began with overnight batters Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mushfiqur Rahim at the crease.
In a surprising move, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has appointed Mehidy Hasan Miraz as the new captain of the national ODI team, replacing Najmul Hossain Shanto. Miraz will lead the side for the next one year.