As stats and performances continue to plummet, Bangladesh find themselves in unfamiliar territory -- outclassed not just by top-tier nations but by emerging sides on the global stage.
Bangladesh batters failed to ascend to the task of chasing down Sri Lanka’s 285 in the series-deciding third ODI in Pallekele on Tuesday, falling to a 99-run loss while conceding the series 2-1.
“We need to learn from our mistakes.” This statement is the staple of Bangladesh players, uttered almost every time they lose a game.
Bangladesh captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz said that losing quick wickets in the middle saw the Tigers succumb to a 77-run defeat in the first of the three ODIs against hosts Sri Lanka at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Wednesday.
Miraz's recent ODI record establishes him as a consistent performer, which makes him a good captaincy candidate as he could lead by example. His pedigree as a leader, however, is not as impressive.
Bangladesh will aim for a rare slice of history when they take on Sri Lanka in the second and final Test at the Sinhalese Sports Club Cricket Ground in Colombo today, hoping to seal their first-ever Test series victory over the hosts.
Head coach Phil Simmons admitted the team now faces a "good headache" in balancing the playing 11.
Bangladesh allrounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz, who had to sit out the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle owing to fever, is available for selection for the second and final Test in Colombo after recovering.
Bangladesh off-spinner Mehidy Hasan Miraz’s involvement in the Tigers’ first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle is in doubt due to the 27-year-old suffering from fever, head coach Phil Simmons told the media today.
Currently ranked 10th in the ICC ODI rankings -- their lowest position in two decades -- Bangladesh are in need of a turnaround, and Miraz hopes the team can rise from this slump and see the Tigers transform into a settled ODI side within a year.
Bangladesh cricketers wished fans a happy Eid as the Muslim community of the country celebrates Eid-ul-Adha today.
