Bangladesh aim to flip script in second innings
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.
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.
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.
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 head coach Phil Simmons has emphasized the importance of maintaining Test match standards over preparing spin-friendly tracks for the upcoming series against Zimbabwe. According to him, a good pitch will help the team progress in red-ball cricket.
Ahead of the upcoming Test series against Zimbabwe, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has appointed Sohel Islam as the spin bowling coach. He replaces Pakistan’s Mushtaq Ahmed, who has been given a break for this series, a source confirmed the matter to Cricfrenzy.
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) launched a special operation at the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) headquarters on Tuesday, amid allegations of widespread irregularities and corruption within the organization.
After a five-month break since their tour of the West Indies, Tigers are returning to red-ball cricket. Bangladesh’s busy international season kicks off with a two-match Test series against Zimbabwe.
Tamim Iqbal was supposed to lead Mohammedan in this high-profile Dhaka Premier League (DPL) clash against Abahani Ltd today; however, due to heart issues, the former Bangladesh captain has been ruled out of the tournament.
Despite Zimbabwe being considered a comparatively weaker side than Bangladesh based on recent form and team strength, Najmul Hossain Shanto refuses to take the opposition lightly. For the Bangladesh captain, every opponent is equally important.