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.
Pakistan head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed has confirmed that Babar Azam is fully fit and available for selection ahead of the second Test against Bangladesh 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.
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Bangladesh opener Shadman Islam has been ruled out of the second Test against Pakistan after suffering a chest injury during the opening match in Mirpur.
Bangladesh registered a historic 104-run victory over Pakistan in the opening Test at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Tuesday, handing the visitors their first-ever Test defeat on Bangladeshi soil.
Bangladesh have announced an unchanged squad for the second and final Test against Pakistan, scheduled to begin on 16 May at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium (SICS).