BAN vs PAK
Pakistan team outdo Tigers’ individuals
Despite Bangladesh’s 44-run lead at the end of the first innings, what made the difference for Pakistan in their comfortable eight-wicket victory? The Tigers may have taken positives from individual performances from the likes of Liton Das and Taijul Islam that swung the momentum at some stages, but it was Pakistan’s collective approach in every aspect that helped them bounce back and clinch an easy victory on the final day of the first Test at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram yesterday.
Shakib Al Hasan getting better with the bat
Bangladesh’s top allrounder Shakib Al Hasan is a natural when it comes to bowling. He has admitted numerous times that he works much harder on his batting than sweating it out with a ball in his hand.
Shakib joining KKR today
Ace all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan will be available to play for the Kolkata Knight Riders in their last two group stage matches of the Indian
Dissecting The Test Anomalies
If the first Test gave Bangladesh the belief to dream big, the second taught them a lesson for being overconfident.
Super Performer Of The Day
Yasir Shah's turners were bound to be dangerous as the Test match progressed into the fourth day, and the leg-spinner, with his four-
Mominul equals Viru, Gauti & Viv
Bangladesh might have ended the Test series against Pakistan on a dull note having lost the second Test by 328 runs within four days.
'Regained our confidence'
Pakistan skipper Misbahul Haq felt the Test series win against Bangladesh has helped regain the team's confidence following defeats
'Wrong 'cos it didn't work'
Dropped catches, an injured ring finger and his worst batting average in a series, 11.00, in the last five years; Mushfiqur Rahim will
Pakistan need nine wickets to win match and series
Bangladesh require another 487 runs with 9 wickets remaining in the second innings to win the 2nd test and the series against Pakistan at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Mirpur.
Bangladesh in dire straits
The sight of Mushfiqur Rahim trudging a long way back to the dressing room with his head hanging over his shoulders perfectly portrayed the state of the Tigers at the end of the second day's play of the second and final Test against Pakistan at Mirpur yesterday.
Imrul sides with Mushy
There were no heroes for Bangladesh yesterday. No miraculous partnership from the opening pair; nothing special from the slow left-
Overnight dream comes true
Azhar Ali's innings in the last two days resembled the undying spirit of an artist trying his best to perfect a masterpiece. There might
Super Performer Of The Day
After Shakib Al Hasan got Misbahul Haq out in the very first over of the day it didn't seem like the batsmen would go on to make big
Pakistan on top after day two
Bangladesh trail Pakistan by 450 runs with five wickets remaining in the first innings after Pakistan declared at 557/8 at Mirpur Stadium.
Pakistan thrive on 'gift'
When you are successful and performing well it doesn't necessarily mean that you have got the licence to do whatever you want. This is
A dismal day
Bowlers getting injured, chances being let down and catches deemed illegal due to bowlers overstepping; it was just one of those days
Pakistanis in BCL?
Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Shaharyar Khan, who arrived in Dhaka on Tuesday to witness the ongoing second Test, has said that
Younis ton for quake victims
Pakistan batsman Younis Khan dedicated his 29th century that put him alongside legendary Sir Don Bradman, to the victims of the