Anamul strikes maiden double century

Anamul Haque struck his 13th first class hundred yesterday but this time he ensured that he would go on to reach a double hundred, a feat that had eluded him in previous attempts.

Anamul continued his innings of 172 not out from yesterday and hit his maiden double-century at the Shekh Abu Naser Stadium, Khulna.

He reached his double hundred in 330 balls. Anamul was eventually dismissed for 216 by Nasir Hossain, who got him out leg-before.

In 2012, Anamul Anamul Haque missed a maiden double hundred against Dhaka Metro when he was dismissed for 193.

Anamul hit 18 four's and two sixes on his way to 216. The Tier-1 match between Khulna division and Rangpur ended in a draw. The match was called off at 2.40 pm due to wet outfield. Bangladesh ODI skipper Mashrafe Bin Mortaza bagged three wickets before the game was called off.

Scores in Brief

Rangpur Division: First innings 471 all out in 120.3 overs (Naeem Islam 135, Dhiman Ghosh 105, Al-Amin Hossain 4/102)

Khulna: First innings 495/9 (declared) in 138.4 overs (Anamul Haque 216, Robiul Islam 100, Nasir Hossain 5/70)

Rangpur: Second innings 37/4 in 8 overs (Jahid Javed 27 not out, Mashrafe 3/12)