Bangladesh-Afghanistan Series 2022
Nothing comes above national duty for Rashid
Afghanistan’s spin wizard Rashid Khan had given a heartfelt interview during the innings break of the second T20I at Mirpur today regarding Australia’s legend Shane Warne’s passing away. Later, after the match ended, Rashid left further impressions of how he feels about cricket.
Liton’s form the only difference in dissimilar results?
The results of the T20Is stood in stark contrast in terms of margins of victory after Afghanistan won the second T20I at Sher-e-Bangla national Stadium today to share the spoils with Bangladesh. Having won the first T20I by 61 runs, the Tigers' batting capitulated today in the face of some tight and accurate bowling from Fazalhaq Farooqi, Mohammad Nabi and Azmatullah Omarzai. But overall, in terms of Bangladesh's batting display in the two T20Is, Liton's 44-ball 60 was the only key difference in the margin of the results. The difference between 155 and 115 was Liton's form with the bat and it raises further questions about the rest of the side's batting effort this series. Leading up to the World Cup in Australia on the back of disappointing losses in the T20...
Mahmudullah rues lack of partnerships
Bangladesh T20I skipper Mahmudullah Riyad mentioned that lack of partnerships cost them the second T20I against Afghanistan at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur today.
Zazai, Ghani punish sloppy Tigers
An unbeaten fifty from Hazratullah Zazai and Usman Ghani’s 47-run knock, aided by multiple dropped catches, saw Afghanistan crush Bangladesh by eight wickets in the second and final T20I at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur today.
Tigers throw a paltry 116 target
Bangladesh managed to throw a target of 116 runs to Afghanistan in the second T20I of the two-match series at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur today.
Mushy fit to make 100th T20I appearance
Mushfiqur Rahim will not have to wait further to make his 100th T20I appearance as the wicketkeeper batsman was declared fit to play the second T20I against Afghanistan, slated to be played tomorrow.
‘It was a match-changing spell’
Bangladesh T20I skipper Mahmudullah Riyad was all praise for spinner Nasum Ahmed, whose joint-career best T20I figures helped Bangladesh crush Afghanistan by 61 runs in the first of two T20Is at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur today.
Shakib reaches another milestone
Premier all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan completed 400 wickets in white-ball cricket during Bangladesh's first T20I against Afghanistan in Mirpur today.
Will the renewed optimism sustain?
There has been a persisting concern over who would be the next generation to pick up the baton from the likes of Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim, Tamim Iqbal and Mahmudullah Riyad as the stalwarts approach the final stage of their career.
Afif gave me confidence, says Miraz after epic win
Bangladesh all-rounder Mehedi Hasan Miraz gave full credit to his batting partner Afif Hossain Dhrubo after their epic partnership brought back the sweet Cardiff memory, where Shakib Al Hasan-Mahmudullah Riyad partnership had defied the overwhelming odds as well.
No words to describe, says Tamim
Bangladesh ODI captain Tamim Iqbal showered praises on his two young guns Mehedi Hasan Miraz and Afif Hossain Dhrubo, who showed great character with the bat to guide the home side to a four-wicket victory against Afghanistan in the first of the three-match ODI series at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram today.
Incredible Afif, Miraz help Tigers gun down Afghans
From six down with just 45 on the board after 11.2 overs, it needed something miraculous from Bangladesh to turn the game around in their favour.
Tigers restrict Afghans to a modest total
A disciplined bowling display from Bangladesh saw them restrict Afghanistan to a modest total in the first of the three ODIs at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram today.
More tickets likely to go on sale for second and third ODI
Fans looking for tickets for the first ODI between Bangladesh and Afghanistan were surprised to find that the ticket booths at Sagorika road had not opened even at 11 am today. On Sunday, a BCB media release had said that booths were to open from 9 am. Some of the fans waiting for tickets had been there from 5am.
Selectors stick to Naim despite finding their man in Munim
Habibul Bashar stated that the selectors were desperately searching for an opener like Munim Shahriar who can utilise the first six overs for Bangladesh in the T20Is while also explaining the reason behind the backing of an out-of-form Naim Sheikh.
Tickets for Ban-Afg ODIs to go on sale from Feb 22
Tickets for the upcoming bilateral three-match ODI series between hosts Bangladesh and Afghanistan will go on sale from February 22 at a designated booth at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram.
BCB working to have fifty per cent crowd in Ban-Afg series
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has been trying to convince the concerned authorities to get a permit for at least fifty per cent capacity in the stadium during the upcoming Bangladesh-Afghanistan series, starting with the ODI series from February 23 in Chattogram.
Siddons to join Tigers before first ODI?
Bangladesh national team batting coach Jamie Siddons again tested positive in his latest round of Covid-19 test but the Australian could join the team in Chattogram ahead of their first of three ODIs against Afghanistan, slated for February 23 in Chattogram.