Mominul wants 300-run lead in Sylhet Test
Despite a shaky batting performance in both innings, Bangladesh is eyeing a 300-run lead against Zimbabwe in the first Test at Sylhet.
Despite a shaky batting performance in both innings, Bangladesh is eyeing a 300-run lead against Zimbabwe in the first Test at Sylhet.
Bangladesh recovered from a tense moment before Tea on Day 3 of the Sylhet Test, thanks to a solid partnership between skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto and wicketkeeper-batter Jaker Ali Anik. After losing Mushfiqur Rahim just before the interval, the hosts were briefly under pressure, but Shanto and Jaker’s calm approach ensured the team ended the day in a stronger position.
Bangladesh closed out Day of the Sylhet Test at 57 for 1 in their second innings, still trailing Zimbabwe by 25 runs after being handed an 82-run deficit.
Mahmudul Hasan Joy and Mominul Haque guided Bangladesh to a steady 57 for 1 at stumps on Day 2 of the first Test against Zimbabwe in Sylhet, following the early loss of opener Shadman Islam in the final session on Monday.
Bangladesh’s promise of a new brand of cricket fell flat on home soil as they were bowled out for just 191 runs in the first innings against Zimbabwe.
Anamul Haque Bijoy notched his 50th century in recognized cricket today during a Dhaka Premier League match at BKSP. Leading Gazi Group Cricketers, he reached the milestone with a six off Shoriful Islam of Legends of Rupganj, dispatching the ball over deep backward square leg.
Zimbabwe took control on Day 1 of the first Test against Bangladesh as they posted 67 runs after bowling out the hosts for just 191 at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium.
As the senior national team focuses on the Zimbabwe series and others play in the Dhaka Premier League, the Bangladesh U-19 team is gearing up for international action with a six-match youth ODI series in Sri Lanka later this month.
Despite a spirited effort in their final match, West Indies failed to secure qualification for the upcoming ICC Women’s ODI World Cup, paving the way for Bangladesh to claim the final spot.
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) President Faruque Ahmed has assured full cooperation with the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) following their recent inquiry at the board’s headquarters.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has failed to secure a broadcast partner for the upcoming Test series against Zimbabwe. The lack of commercial interest is being attributed to two primary reasons — it’s a Test series, and the opposition is Zimbabwe, a team that doesn’t generally attract high viewership.
Bangladesh's rising leg-spin sensation Rishad Hossain has made a remarkable start to his Pakistan Super League (PSL) journey, picking up six wickets in just two matches.