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
Tamim stuns Pakistan again
Bangladesh ace opener Tamim Iqbal hits consecutive centuries in the Dan Cake series against Pakistan.
Tigers seal first series win against Pakistan
Bangladesh win ODI series against Pakistan on the back of Tamim and Mushfiqur's partnership of 118 runs in the second game of the three-match series at Mirpur Stadium.
History or a turnaround?
It's amazing what good rhythm can do for the Tigers. It tends to give them a new identity, a new realisation. Take the World Cup for instance.
'Don't take it otherwise'
“Is that so?" exclaimed Tamim Iqbal with a curious smile when a reporter mistakenly said that Shakib Al Hasan supported the manner of his celebration on Friday night after his hundred. "Shakib can't say that because he is fan of Messi and I am of Cristiano Ronaldo," he joked, while making the correction that it was actually Mushfiqur Rahim who voiced his support.
'Friday, we were almost perfect'
Bangladesh skipper Mashrafe Bin Mortaza may not have been in the playing eleven in Bangladesh's win against Pakistan on Friday, but
Gul replaces injured Adil
Pakistan cricket team have suffered another injury on their tour of Bangladesh after paceman Ehsan Adil was ruled out due to a hamstring injury, an official said Saturday.
Inzy blames lack of int'l cricket
Former captain Inzamamul Haq has blamed the lack of international cricket at home since 2009 for the declining standards in Pakistan
Nasir’s fielding boost
Nasir Hossain took a tough catch with ease when he acrobatically held on to a skier from Pakistan opener Sarfraz Ahmed during their first ODI at Mirpur on Friday.
Who will win the day?
Who will win the day when Bangladesh and Pakistan lock horns during the 2nd match of the three-match ODI series at Mirpur Stadium on Sunday.
Hosts expose Pakistan's inexperience
The margin of victory followed the type, but the usual dominator looked weaker than the usual harried, for the first time.