BAN vs SA
Mushy not happy too
Nobody could be happy with the way the second and final Test and with it the the two-match series ended yesterday and Bangladesh captain Mushfiqur Rahim was no exception. When many had raised question for choosing this rainy season for the series, the home side's skipper however believed that Cyclone Komen worsened the situation.
I'm not the one who loves to watch: Mustafiz
Mustafizur Rahman is a man of few words, or that is what everyone thought courtesy of the bowler's one-line replies during the press conferences. That myth though was torn into shreds yesterday. From talking excitedly about the way his 'cutters' evolved to the
'A bizarre series'
The inevitable took place at Mirpur yesterday. The second Test between Bangladesh and South Africa has been called off and the match ended as a draw.
Super Performer Of The Series
Rain might have played havoc in the two-Test series between Bangladesh and South Africa, but it failed to stop a determined Proteas pace demon Dale Steyn
Bangladesh impress in rain-affected South Africa Test series
The spirited performance from Bangladesh bowlers sends the right signals in an otherwise disappointing Test series against the top-ranked team in the world.
Lost chance, says Riyad
Top-order batsman Mahmudullah Riyad has described the Test series against South Africa as an 'opportunity lost' for the Bangladesh players to test themselves against the best team in the world.
No let-up in rain
The fourth day of the second Test between Bangladesh and South Africa was washed out yesterday. While there was some hope for play to resume in the morning after the skies had cleared, another bout of shower in the afternoon though cancelled out those plans.
Mixed bag for Vilas
Day One of the second Test between Bangladesh and South Africa was an extremely proud one for wicketkeeper-batsman Dane Vilas. It was the 30-year-old's first Test match and it took him nine years to reach this mark.
Will pace rule?
One would have probably expected a lot more carnage from South Africa's pacers in the first Test in Chittagong. The perception is very much valid as long as the likes of Dale Steyn, Vernon Philander and Morne Morkel -- all of who are among the world's top ten bowlers -- are in one side.
Time to answer
What waits for wonder boy Mustafizur Rahman when the second and final Test between Bangladesh and South Africa begins at the Sher-e-Bangla National
Shakib Al Hasan of Bangladesh must stand up as a bowler again
History beckons Shakib Al Hasan on his 42nd match when Tigers will lock horns with Proteas for the 2nd and final Test of the series on July 30 at Mirpur stadium.
'Time to show why we're number one'
South Africa pacer Morne Morkel sent a warning to the Bangladesh dressing room yesterday and indicated that the Proteas were ready with a different plan for the second Test, which begins Thursday.
Mushy's time to step up
It's been a while since Mushfiqur Rahim last scored a half-century in Tests. To be more precise, he hasn't scored a 50-plus knock in his last 10 innings. The last and only other time that happened was in 2008, barely a year and a half after his debut.
'We need to bat longer'
The weather was brilliant yesterday as the sun shined all over. And when Bangladesh vice-captain Tamim Iqbal came to meet the press ahead of the second and final Test against South Africa before training at Mirpur, he added even more shine while talking about his side's chances in the last game of South Africa's tour.
Opportunity is there for Jubair to prove
In the fifth ball of his very first over, Jubair Hossain tossed up a delivery around middle and off that turned a bit and forced opener Dean Elgar to play down the wrong line. To the naked eye, that seemed like a goner and it wasn't a surprise to see the excited 19-year-old scream his guts out.
'The newcomers are hungry to do well'
The Tigers turned up at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur yesterday to kick off their preparations for the second and final Test, starting from Thursday, against South Africa.
'That was a lucky wicket'
As a part-time left-arm spinner Dean Elgar would have been the last South African bowler expected to get a settled Tamim Iqbal out in the first Test. His full length delivery down the leg-side though,
Greater freedom has helped batsmen: Kayes
Bangladesh opener Imrul Kayes has said the greater freedom given by coach Chandika Hathurusingha has helped the Bangladesh batsmen perform better.