Bangladesh end Day 2 with 64-run lead despite late collapse
Bangladesh looked set for complete dominance on Day 2 of the Chattogram Test against Zimbabwe, but a late collapse dented their control.
Bangladesh looked set for complete dominance on Day 2 of the Chattogram Test against Zimbabwe, but a late collapse dented their control.
Mohammedan Sporting Club built their squad for the 2024–25 Dhaka Premier League (DPL) season with high hopes and a hefty budget. But despite all their ambition, the historic Motijheel-based club fell short. On the final day of the Super League, a six-wicket defeat to arch-rivals Abahani Limited dashed their title hopes.
Bangladesh's left-arm spinner Taijul Islam registered his 16th five-wicket haul as Zimbabwe slumped to 227-9 at the end of the first day of the second Test in Chattogram on Monday.
Opening batter Ben Curran has urged his Zimbabwe teammates to stay wary of complacency as they prepare for the second and final Test against Bangladesh, scheduled to start on April 28 in Chattogram.
Abahani had already done their part earlier in the day, securing a comfortable seven-wicket win over Legends of Rupganj at BKSP. With that victory, Mosaddek Hossain's side was eagerly awaiting the outcome of the Mohammedan vs. Gazi Group match in Mirpur. A defeat for Mohammedan would have handed Abahani the title today itself.
The Sylhet Test against Zimbabwe saw a noticeable lack of enthusiasm both inside the stadium and across the city, with the gallery unusually silent. Wicketkeeper-batter Jaker Ali believes that only strong performances on the field can reignite the fans’ passion for cricket.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has issued an official statement addressing recent discussions and speculations surrounding its financial transactions.
Bangladesh fast bowler Nahid Rana has left for Pakistan today (Saturday) to participate in the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL).
Bangladesh leg-spinner Rishad Hossain is turning heads in the Pakistan Super League (PSL), impressing fans and cricket pundits alike with his stellar performance for Lahore Qalandars.
Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto has taken full responsibility for the team's three-wicket defeat against Zimbabwe in the first Test in Sylhet.
Despite a largely disappointing performance throughout the match, Bangladesh came close to pulling off a dramatic comeback in the final session of Day 4 in the first Test against Zimbabwe at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium.
Blessing Muzarabani's nine-wicket match figures and determined batting helped Zimbabwe stun Bangladesh by three wickets in the first match of the two-Test series in Sylhet on Wednesday.