Bangladesh v Afghanistan ODI series
Bangladesh’s batting evolution stuck in limbo
Bangladesh’s batting was once again in the limelight due to the approach taken by the whole unit in the just-concluded series against Afghanistan. The Tigers were missing a few key players in one match or another during the three-match ODI series, but overall it provided a chance to refresh the approach.
‘You can’t buy pace’
Although the ODI series against Afghanistan ended in disappointment for Bangladesh, as they suffered a five-wicket defeat in the third ODI and lost the three-match series 2-1, it marked a promising start in the 50-over format for the country’s newest pace sensation Nahid Rana.
Afghanistan overtake Bangladesh in ODI rankings
Bangladesh and Afghanistan have traded places in the latest update of the ICC ODI rankings after the three-match ODI series between the sides with the Tigers slipping down one spot to number nine and the Afghans moving above them to number eight.
Nabi eyes Champions Trophy as Afghanistan win third straight ODI series
The 39-year-old played a massive part in ensuring Afghanistan clinched a 2-1 series triumph over Bangladesh in Sharjah on Monday as they registered a narrow five-wicket victory on the back of an eighth ODI century from opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz.
Miraz rues dew factor after Afghan defeat
Bangladesh’s stand-in skipper Mehedi Hasan Miraz hinted that dew might have played a big role in his team’s failure to defend their score of 244-8 in the third ODI against Afghanistan and concede the three-match series 2-1 at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in the UAE yesterday.
Thrust into captain's role, Miraz radiates composure
In all likelihood, Miraz, named vice-captain, is set to captain the side in West Indies Tests, taking over duties from Najmul Hossain Shanto, who has been ruled out of the upcoming Tests due to a groin strain. Shanto, who was also unable to play yesterday due to that injury, talked about Miraz’s innings at the interval.
Bangladesh v Afghanistan 3rd ODI / Gurbaz, Omarzai lead Afghanistan to series-clinching win
Afghanistan need 245 runs to win.
Shanto ruled out of third Afghanistan ODI
Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto will not take part in the third and final ODI against Afghanistan today in Sharjah owing to a groin injury, confirmed a Bangladesh Cricket Board official.
Tigers look for new heroes as question hangs over Mahmudullah
Bangladesh take on Afghanistan in the series-deciding third and final ODI in Sharjah today in the absence of a few key players and their senior-most statesman Mahmudullah Riyad searching for runs.
Will Tamim give up captaincy?
Tamim's press conference will be held at Tower Inn Hotel in Chattogram at 1:30pm. He had personally sent text messages to the journalists late midnight, asking them to be present at the press conference which was initially scheduled for 12pm.
‘We will try to reduce silly mistakes’
Shakib Al Hasan and Hridoy contributed 37 for the fourth wicket but once the former departed to a loose shot, no big partnerships developed. Hridoy felt conditions were moderately good but the team did not bat well
Afghans seal series opener
A dominating all-round display from Afghanistan saw the visitors win the rain-interrupted first of the three-match ODI series against hosts Bangladesh by 17 runs via DLS at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram yesterday.
Afghans up for the challenge
Bangladesh's pacers were instrumental during the Tigers' record Test win and, given the recent rise in the hosts' pace unit, the visitors did their homework in terms of tackling the seamers during a 14-day training camp in Abu Dhabi
Tigers ready Tamim’s back-up just in case
"I'm not going to discuss somebody's medical history here but he [Tamim] has trained the last two days and he's good so far. We're closely monitoring his progress as well as how he recovers after training. He is training as usual," the head coach relayed during the press conference.
Naim, Afif, Taskin return to ODI squad
Meanwhile, batters Yasir Ali and Rony Talukdar were left out from the previous squad, along with pacer Mrittunjoy Chowdhury who made way for Taskin