Bangladesh v South Africa Test series

No excuses left for Tigers after SA humiliation

It seems the Bangladesh national cricket team is on a mission to break all sorts of records in Tests, well, at least the ignominious ones. They hit a new low yesterday when they conceded an innings and 273-run defeat to South Africa in the second and final Test to suffer a 2-0 clean-sweep in Chattogram.

‘We try not to focus too much on history’

Former South Africa captain Ashwell Prince is currently working as the batting coach of his country. The 47-year-old had previously worked with Bangladesh as a batting consultant from August 2021 to February 2022, but resigned from his position with nine months still left on his contract.

Bangladesh v South Africa Second Test: Day 1 / Twin tons headline South Africa's day of dominance in Chattogram

Tony de Zorzi remained unbeaten on 141 on day one of the second Test against Bangladesh in Chattogram as South Africa dominated proceedings reaching 307 for 2 before bad light ended play.

A two-fold challenge for Shanto

Bangladesh’s all-format captain Najmul Hossain Shanto expressed a wish to step down from captaincy after the ongoing South Africa Test series, the first match of which the Tigers lost by seven wickets in Mirpur last week and the final game to be played in Chattogram from tomorrow.

Misreading of conditions leads to wasted home advantage

Coaches, captains and selectors often say that having all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan in the side helps with the combination. So, when Shakib was unable to take part in the first Test, the think tank failed to come up with the right decisions.

‘Why not?’: Mushtaq stresses belief as key to Mirpur Test win

Mehedi Hasan Miraz and Jaker Ali struck half-centuries as Bangladesh staged a fightback with an 81-run lead before bad light brought an early finish to day three of the first Test on Wednesday.

Mushfiqur becomes first Bangladeshi to score 6000 Test runs

Veteran batter Mushfiqur Rahim became the first Bangladeshi to go past 6000 runs in Test cricket on the final session on Day 2 of the ongoing first Test against South Africa at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka today.

Taijul’s perseverance wrought with ‘discipline’

Bangladesh’s Taijul Islam entertained all with his witty responses in the press conference after the first day’s play of the ongoing first Test against South Africa on Monday.

Bangladesh v South Africa 1st Test: Day 2 / Joy, Mushfiqur hang on as Bangladesh trail by 101 at stumps

Mahmudul Hasan Joy survived a close call right before bad light called an early end to the day's play for the second straight day as Bangladesh reached 101-3 at stumps on Day 2 of the first Test at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka today.

November 1, 2024
November 1, 2024

No excuses left for Tigers after SA humiliation

It seems the Bangladesh national cricket team is on a mission to break all sorts of records in Tests, well, at least the ignominious ones. They hit a new low yesterday when they conceded an innings and 273-run defeat to South Africa in the second and final Test to suffer a 2-0 clean-sweep in Chattogram.

October 29, 2024
October 29, 2024

‘We try not to focus too much on history’

Former South Africa captain Ashwell Prince is currently working as the batting coach of his country. The 47-year-old had previously worked with Bangladesh as a batting consultant from August 2021 to February 2022, but resigned from his position with nine months still left on his contract.

October 29, 2024
October 29, 2024

Twin tons headline South Africa's day of dominance in Chattogram

Tony de Zorzi remained unbeaten on 141 on day one of the second Test against Bangladesh in Chattogram as South Africa dominated proceedings reaching 307 for 2 before bad light ended play.

October 28, 2024
October 28, 2024

A two-fold challenge for Shanto

Bangladesh’s all-format captain Najmul Hossain Shanto expressed a wish to step down from captaincy after the ongoing South Africa Test series, the first match of which the Tigers lost by seven wickets in Mirpur last week and the final game to be played in Chattogram from tomorrow.

October 25, 2024
October 25, 2024

Misreading of conditions leads to wasted home advantage

Coaches, captains and selectors often say that having all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan in the side helps with the combination. So, when Shakib was unable to take part in the first Test, the think tank failed to come up with the right decisions.

October 23, 2024
October 23, 2024

‘Why not?’: Mushtaq stresses belief as key to Mirpur Test win

Mehedi Hasan Miraz and Jaker Ali struck half-centuries as Bangladesh staged a fightback with an 81-run lead before bad light brought an early finish to day three of the first Test on Wednesday.

October 22, 2024
October 22, 2024

Mushfiqur becomes first Bangladeshi to score 6000 Test runs

Veteran batter Mushfiqur Rahim became the first Bangladeshi to go past 6000 runs in Test cricket on the final session on Day 2 of the ongoing first Test against South Africa at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka today.

October 22, 2024
October 22, 2024

Taijul’s perseverance wrought with ‘discipline’

Bangladesh’s Taijul Islam entertained all with his witty responses in the press conference after the first day’s play of the ongoing first Test against South Africa on Monday.

October 22, 2024
October 22, 2024

Joy, Mushfiqur hang on as Bangladesh trail by 101 at stumps

Mahmudul Hasan Joy survived a close call right before bad light called an early end to the day's play for the second straight day as Bangladesh reached 101-3 at stumps on Day 2 of the first Test at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka today.

October 21, 2024
October 21, 2024

Rabada surprised at how the Mirpur 'wicket played out'

"With 16 wickets on day one, I'd say it's leaning towards the bowlers," Rabada said.