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.
Taijul overtakes Shakib as quickest Bangladeshi to 200 Test wickets
Taijul reached the milestone in his 48th Test, whereas it took Shakib 54 Tests, making him the quickest among Bangladeshi players to reach 200 Test wickets.
Limited fan access in Mirpur Test as free tickets numbered
The ongoing Test between Bangladesh and South Africa is being held with minimum crowd attendance and heavy security.
Ball-tracking tech returns in Mirpur Test after temporary lapse
The ball tracking technology was unavailable for a brief period in the opening session of the ongoing first Test between Bangladesh and South Africa at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium today due to an internet connectivity problem, during which South Africa opted and lost a review.
South Africa take the lead after a 16-wicket day in Mirpur
Bad light forced a slightly early end to the proceedings on the opening day of the first Test between Bangladesh and South Africa at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur, a day in which a total of 16 wickets fell and the visitors finished as the happier of the two sides with a lead of 34 runs.
Tigers face ‘difficult’ mental state as Mirpur Test arrives
“We have never won against South Africa but this is a big opportunity for us,” Shanto reminded.
Focus finally shifts to cricket
Cricketing activities took centre-stage for the first time in three days in Mirpur yesterday as both Bangladesh and South Africa national cricket teams completed intense training sessions ahead of the opening Test of the two-match series, scheduled to start on October 21.
Shakib included as BCB announces squad for first SA Test
Amid all the speculation regarding Shakib Al Hasan’s last Test in Mirpur, the selection panel included the all-rounder for the Mirpur Test which is set to be his final match in the format. Shakib is set to arrive in Dhaka tomorrow.
South Africa name spin-heavy squad for Bangladesh Tests
South Africa spinner Senuran Muthusamy made a return to the Test team after a year and will be part of a three-prong spin attack that has Keshav Maharaj and Dane Piedt.