Shanto scores 77 but Bangladesh manage 236-9 against New Zealand
Bangladesh take on New Zealand (3pm, Bangladesh Time) in a clash that proves utterly crucial for both of these sides, albeit for different reasons.
"I think they've always had the spin department covered, but now they've got some very good quick bowlers coming through."
“Alhamdulillah, I had a very good year. But if we could’ve done a bit better as a team, that would’ve felt even better,” Shoriful said
In the absence of Taskin Ahmed and Ebadot Hossain Shoriful has established himself as an all-format bowler
Mahedi, playing his first T20I for the Tigers in almost 14 months, claimed two wickets for just 14 runs with his off-spin
“Really excited and really proud with the way we played today,” Shanto said immediately after his side won the match by five wickets.
Soumya Sarkar's career-best 169 helped Bangladesh post 291 all out in 49.5 overs in their second ODI against New Zealand at Saxton Oval in Nelson today.
“It’s a big concern. If you have the answer, let me know, I’ll talk to them. It’s a very big concern,” Hathurusingha said
The match will be held at the Lincoln University ground in Christchurch and will start at 4:00 am Bangladesh Time.
The defeat cost Bangladesh points in the ICC Test Championship and also a chance to register their maiden series triumph in the competition
“Probably the worst wicket I've come across in my career,” said Southee after the game on Saturday.
Bangladesh cricket Mushfiqur Rahim has served a legal notice to Ekattor TV in relation to fixing claims made in a report after Mushfiqur was given out for ‘obstructing the field’ during the ongoing second Test between Bangladesh and New Zealand.
Najmul Hossain Shanto will lead the team in both series in the absence of regular captain Shakib Al Hasan, who is still healing from an injury
“Just at the last second when Shoriful got into his delivery stride, someone walked out from the side of the sight screen,” said Phillips.
“Welcome to the very exclusive Handled ball club @mushfiqur15.. only proper players are members,” Vaughan wrote in his post
“A cricketer who has played over 80 Tests, should know he can’t do that,” Tamim said in the commentary box.
The incident occurred in the 41st over of the innings
“Needed bit more discipline and patience when we were controlling moments in the game,” Saqlain told broadcasters ahead of the start of the Dhaka Test
