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
A desired Tigers day in office
For someone who has been associated with Bangladesh cricket for a long time and wishing for a near flawless approach from the Tigers to start a Test match, that wish to some extent has been fulfilled at the Sheikh Abu Naser Stadium here yesterday.
Logically illogical
The Tigers have certainly extended their purple patch to yet another day at Khulna yesterday. A resolute and disciplined batting at the
Super performer of the day
At the end of the first day of the first Test in Khulna, the visitors Pakistan will probably be the happier of the two sides for having taken four wickets on a placid wicket.
'Still in the balance'
Pakistan vice-captain Azhar Ali believed that Mominul Haque's wicket at end of day one yesterday put the match in balance. Some
Mominul, Imrul and Mahmudullah propel Tigers
Batting first after winning the toss, descent partnerships from the top-order placed Bangladesh on a strong position at the end of day one with 236 runs for the loss of four wickets at Khulna.
'We can score 600 and take 20 scalps'
By the looks of it Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Nazmul Hasan Papon is the most advertised person in Khulna. If you move
Misbah looks to break Tigers' confidence
Cometh a new series, cometh a new captain. Misbahul Haq is the third Pakistani skipper to have been grilled with questions regarding Pakistan's unexpected failure in as many weeks.
Best 7 ODI matches at 'Home of Cricket'
Let’s revisit the best seven ODI matches at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium when Bangladesh cricket and the country itself saluted the sweet taste of success.
Bangladesh raring to go
A confident Bangladesh team reached Khulna yesterday afternoon with hopes of continuing their good run against Pakistan in the
PM bestows 2 crore reward
Prime Minister Shekih Hasina announced yesterday that she would give Tk two crore to the Bangladesh cricket team for their outstanding performances in the recently concluded World Cup and series against Pakistan.