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
Bangladesh believed they were favourites - Mashrafe
Tigers captain Mashrafe Mortaza has said the team's belief before the ODI series that they were favourites kept them in the right frame of mind.
All-round Bangladesh stun Pakistan
It is a special treat, especially for Tigers’ supporters when Bangladesh cricket team is firing on all cylinders, and in the process, stamping their dominance on the cricket field.
'We proved our worth'
Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Bin Mortaza, after his team's series victory last night, said that he was happy that his side was able to continue
Muted celebration disappoints Mash
After Shakib Al Hasan nudged a single down to third man to score the winning run and snatch a historic series-victory against Pakistan last
We have overcome
Just over three years ago the whole nation cried with their beloved Tigers after that heart-breaking 2-run defeat in the Asia Cup final. On that night the moribund Tigers sang in unison 'we shall overcome one day'.
It could have been better
The match had begun on an inauspicious note for the hosts. Skipper Mashrafe Bin Mortaza had overstepped on his very first ball and was
Tigers unchanged for third ODI
Bangladesh named an unchanged squad for the third and final ODI against Pakistan, due to take place on Wednesday at the Sher-e-
Super Performer Of The Day
Tamim Iqbal's manner of celebration may be debatable, but there is no arguing the fact that the left-hander has turned a corner in his career.
'A big blow for Pakistan'
Pakistan skipper Azhar Ali has described the first-ever series loss to Bangladesh as a 'huge blow'.
'I'm enjoying as much as I can'
A day after Tamim Iqbal cruised his way to a blistering 132 in the first ODI, he was busy trying to manoeuvre himself through an array of