Bangladesh senior assistant coach Mohammad Salahuddin said it was a "very good effort by the batsmen".
Gabela, 35, said: "I had to be here and welcome the boys home. They have suffered so many heartbreaks during the past two decades. Now we are champions of the world."
Bangladesh skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto fell two runs short of 150 after offering a catch to Angelo Mathews on the second morning of the Galle Test against Sri Lanka on Wednesday.
"Kohli is the king, Shubman is the prince — that's the narrative that they spin out there, and I feel that he's the coming man," said Buttler, who stepped down as England's white-ball captain in February after their Champions Trophy exit.
While Markram’s second-innings century set the stage for a historic chase, it was Rabada’s fiery spells-- nine wickets across both innings-- that laid the foundation.
His positive intent, smart footwork, and assuredness set the tone for a dominant start to Bangladesh’s new WTC campaign.
The contest carries added significance as it marks the final appearance of veteran Sri Lankan all-rounder Angelo Mathews in Test cricket — a swansong fittingly staged at the venue where his storied career began 15 years ago.
Mathews, 38, confirmed that the series will mark the end of what he called a “dream run” in the longest format.
The Dutch posted 152 for seven and appeared set for the win as Nepal required 16 runs from the final over, but Nandan Yadav scored a boundary on the last ball to force a Super Over.
Aminul Islam Bulbul arrived at the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) premises to slogans from the crowd that gathered to welcome the newly-appointed BCB director.
The National Sports Council (NSC) revoked president Faruque Ahmed’s directorship from the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) yesterday, after eight of the nine board of directors at the BCB sent a no confidence letter against Faruque earlier in the day.
The National Sports Council has revoked president Faruque Ahmed’s directorship from the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) after eight board directors sent a letter of no confidence against Faruque to NSC earlier in the day.
Eight board directors of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) have jointly sent a letter of no confidence against current BCB president Faruque Ahmed to the Ministry of Youth and Sports today and asked the ministry to revoke Faruque’s membership in the board.
According to the tournament bylaws, when a final match is washed out without meeting the minimum play conditions, a coin toss determines the champion. Luck smiled on Cumilla, as the toss went their way, handing them the title.
Speculation is rife that a leadership reshuffle could take place ahead of the BCB's emergency meeting on May 31, with former Bangladesh captain and ICC official Aminul Islam Bulbul emerging as the frontrunner to take over the reins.
Kohli's Royal Challengers Bengaluru face table-toppers Punjab Kings on Thursday in Mullanpur after securing second place by chasing 228 to beat Lucknow Super Giants on Tuesday.
"Intent in T20s has to be there. When you are chasing 200 runs, you can't let the required run rate go over 13. If you take the average at 13, it will be tough for you," Mushtaq told reporters after the match.
Bangladesh have a poor T20I record against Pakistan, winning just 3 out of 19 encounters and losing 16.
“Our aim is to play positive, attacking cricket, the kind that teams across the world are adopting. But it’s important that we do so smartly. We will play fearless cricket, not careless cricket,” Salman emphasised.
