Bangladesh extend lead to 156 despite late blow on day two
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.
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.
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.
|| ICC || An impressive victory over Pakistan in the first Test in Mirpur on Tuesday has helped a host of Bangladesh stars make good gains on the latest ICC Men's Test Player Rankings, revealed today.
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).
Pakistan opener Azan Awais revealed that a fiery bouncer from Nahid Rana helped inspire him during his impressive century on Test debut against Bangladesh in Dhaka.
Mehidy Hasan Miraz claimed five wickets to give Bangladesh a slender lead after Pakistan debutant Azan Awais hit 103 on a rain-hit third day of the first Test on Sunday.
Bangladesh assistant coach Mohammad Salahuddin admitted his side’s bowlers failed to maintain discipline as Pakistan fought back strongly on Day 2 of the opening Test at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium.
Pakistan fought back strongly with the bat after Bangladesh posted a commanding 413 in their first innings on Day 2 of the opening Test at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium.