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 Tigers have gone with a spin-heavy attack with Mehedi Hasan Miraz, Nayeem Hasan and Taijul Islam
Santner, who took 15 wickets at 26 and averaged 52 with the bat this season in the Plunket Shield for Northern Districts, is back in squad for the first time in two years.
According to Shanto, there was no negativity in the dressing room after the huge 137-run defeat against England.
Despite having finished second in the last two ICC World Cups, New Zealand cricketers still long for the deserving attention from their home fans. In Bangladesh, though, fans prepare themselves to experience a downpour of emotions whenever the Tigers are in action.
Bangladesh vice-captain Najmul Hossain Shanto, who came to attend the pre-match press conference today, only disclosed that they have chalked out a plan for Santner.
Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan made familiar promise following his side's another meek surrender in the tri-nation series in New Zealand on Sunday as the all-rounder said the Tigers will keep working to improve their batting.
Bangladesh only managed to put 137 for eight despite a late cameo from wicketkeeper-batter Nurul Hasan Sohan.
The Tigers have made three changes to their side with Nasum Ahmed, Sabbir Rahman and Mustafizur Rahman missing out. Shakib, Nazmul Hossain Shanto and Shoriful Islam returned to the side.
Trent Boult took the prized wicket of AB de Villiers then bowled Dwaine Pretorious in the penultimate over as New Zealand secured a series-levelling six-run victory in the second one-day international against South Africa on Wednesday.
New Zealand's nine-wicket victory over Bangladesh in the second Test at Hagley Oval on Monday appeared to be an easy victory on paper though captain Kane Williamson felt it was far from that.
