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Rishad Hossain and Tanzid Hasan Tamim power Bangladesh to ODI series win against Sri Lanka | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Bangladesh secured a four-wicket win over Sri Lanka, clinching the One Day International (ODI) series with a 2-1 victory. The hosts chased down a modest target of 236 runs, propelled by a fiery 48-run innings from Rishad Hossain, following Tanzid Hasan Tamim's solid knock of 84 off 81 balls on Monday.Facing a target of 236 after Sri Lanka set it with Janith Liyanage's unbeaten century, Bangladesh raced to victory, reaching 237-6 in just 40.2 overs.Rishad's unbeaten 48 off just 18 balls proved pivotal in steering his team to victory, as he unleashed a flurry of boundaries and sixes, totaling four and five respectively.The match hung in balance when Wanindu Hasaranga dismissed Mehdiy Hasan Miraz for 25 runs, leaving Bangladesh 58 runs shy of victory. However, Rishad's explosive...
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Bangaldesh’s Najmul Hossain Shanto named as national cricket skipper | Cricket News – Times of India

Bangladesh on Monday reappointed Najmul Hossain Shanto as national cricket captain for all three formats for the coming year due to uncertainty over the availability of regular choice Shakib Al Hasan.Najmul, 25, a top order batter, led Bangladesh in their last two series against New Zealand at home and away, but he had been expected to hand over the charge to Shakib."Shakib was obviously our first choice as captain, but we did not want to live with any uncertainty," Bangladesh Cricket Board president Nazmul Hassan told reporters.Nazmul referred to Shakib's eye problem he developed during the World Cup in India last year and that forced him to seek treatment in Britain and Singapore.Shakib also missed several matches in the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League Twenty20 tournament due to the...
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3rd T20I: New Zealand beat Bangladesh to square series | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: In a rain-affected third and final Twenty20 international at Mount Maunganui on Sunday, New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner claimed four wickets as they defeated Bangladesh by 17 runs to tie the series 1-1.After dismissing Bangladesh for 110, New Zealand's top order fell to 49-5, but Jimmy Neesham and Santner rallied to make 95-5 from 14.4 overs.All-rounder Neesham's unbeaten 28 put the Black Caps well ahead of the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern mark when play was stopped due to severe rain.After losing the previous ODI series 2-1, the outcome prevented Bangladesh from winning a series in any format on New Zealand soil.Santner suppressed an innings that was already faltering at 41-3 when he was introduced, claiming 4-16 from his four overs after asking Bangladesh to bat first on a li...
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Bangladesh wins the toss and bowls in 2nd T20 match against New Zealand

December 29, 2023 12:08 pm | Updated 12:08 pm IST - MOUNT MAUNGANUI (New Zealand) Bangladesh’s Shoriful Islam (C) celebrates after taking the wicket of New Zealand’s Finn Allen during the second Twenty20 cricket match between New Zealand and Bangladesh at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui on December 29, 2023. | Photo Credit: AFP Bangladesh has won the toss and chosen to bowl Friday, December 29, 2023 in the second Twenty20 international against New Zealand at Bay Oval.At the time of publishing the report, New Zealand scored 41 for one in 5 overs. Opener Finn Allen was out for 2 off the delivery of Shoriful Islam. Tim Seifert and Daryl Mitchel were at the crease.The tourists lead the three-match series 1-0 after winning Wednesday’s first match by five wickets, Bangladesh’s first T20 win ove...
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2nd Test: Glenn Phillips leads NZ fightback against Bangladesh on gloomy third day | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Glenn Phillips displayed resilience with a determined half-century, helping New Zealand stay competitive before their bowlers reduced Bangladesh to 38-2 in the second innings on Friday. Bad light intervened, bringing an early end to the third day's play in the rain-affected second Test.Opener Zakir Hasan remained unbeaten on 16, partnering with Mominul Haque, who had yet to score.Bangladesh managed to build a slender lead of 30 runs after Mahmudul Hasan Joy and skipperNajmul Hossain Shanto fell in fading light.New Zealand's spinner Ajaz Patel made an impact with his third ball, while captain Tim Southee dismissed Shanto in the eighth over, leaving the hosts in a precarious position before play was halted and eventually called off.In an assertive innings, Phillips hammered nin...
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Bangladesh vs New Zealand 2nd Test | Rain plays a spoil sport on Day 2; match delayed

The pitch is seen covered as rain delays play on the second day of the second test cricket match between Bangladesh and New Zealand in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on December 7, 2023. | Photo Credit: AP A hectic opening day has been followed by an uneventful second morning with persistent rain preventing any play before lunch on December 7 in the second cricket Test between Bangladesh and New Zealand. A total of 15 wickets fell on Day 1, giving Bangladesh a 117-run lead and control of the match as it bids for a first ever Test cricket series win over New Zealand. After skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto won the toss and opted to bat, Bangladesh was bowled out for 172 runs with Mushfiqur Rahim top-scoring on 35. That dismissal made Mushfiqur the first Bangladeshi batter to be given out for handling t...
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Bangladesh 25/0 in 10.0 Overs | Bangladesh vs New Zealand 2nd Test Day 1 Live Cricket Score: Bangladesh opt to bat against New Zealand – The Times of India

LIVE NOWTHE TIMES OF INDIA | Dec 06, 2023, 09:49:01 ISTBangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto won the toss and elected to bat as his team bids for its first Test cricket series victory over New Zealand. Bangladesh leads the two-match series after winning the opener by 150 runs and retained the same starting lineup for the second Test. Offspinner Nayeem Hasan, who hurt a finger on Tuesday, was deemed fit to play as Bangladesh aimed again to unsettle New Zealand with a strong spin attack. New Zealand made one change with left-arm spinner Mitchell Santner replacing leg-spinner Ish Sodhi. Bangladesh: Mahmudul Hasan, Zakir Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto (captain), Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Shahadat Hossain, Mehidy Hasan, Nurul Hasan, Nayeem Hasan, Taijul Islam, Shoriful Islam. New Zeal...
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1st Test: Bangladesh nose ahead in Sylhet after Shanto’s hundred | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Bangladesh took a commanding position in the opening Test against New Zealand in Sylhet on Thursday, propelled by captain Najmul Hossain Shanto's century and two significant partnerships.As day three concluded, the home side stood at 212-3, boasting a lead of 205 runs. With seven wickets in hand, Bangladesh appear confident in securing a 1-0 advantage in the two-Test series.Having posted 317 in their first innings, New Zealand face a challenging task, especially in a spinner-dominated contest, as they contemplate batting last. Shanto, with his captain's innings of 104, marked his third century in four Test innings, while Mushfiqur Rahim stood at 43 when bad light halted play.Earlier in the day, New Zealand, starting at 266-8, surpassed Bangladesh's first innings total of 310....
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1st Test: Glenn Phillips claims four as New Zealand restrict Bangladesh to 310/9 | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Spinner Glenn Phillips delivered impressive figures of 4-53 as New Zealand limited Bangladesh to 310-9 before bad light curtailed play on the opening day of the first Test in Sylhet on Tuesday.Chosen over Rachin Ravindra, Phillips played a pivotal role in taking crucial wickets, while opener Mahmudul Hasan's resilient knock of 86 off 166 balls provided Bangladesh with a solid foundation for a substantial total.Opting to bat first, the hosts had moments of dominance against New Zealand but lost key wickets at crucial junctures. Kiwi bowlers Ajaz Patel (2-76) and Kyle Jamieson (2-52) contributed to the dismissals.Bangladesh's captain Najmul Hossain Shanto and former captain Mominul Haque each contributed 37 runs, forming partnerships of 53 and 88 runs with Mahmudul for the seco...
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A wide was purposely bowled to stop Virat Kohli from scoring a century: Former India batter – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Bangladesh stand-in captain Najmul Hossain Shanto might have brushed aside the notion that spinner Nasum Ahmed "intentionally" bowled a wide ball to deny Virat Kohli a century during the World Cup match in Pune on Thursday.But former India batter Mohammad Kaif thinks otherwise saying Nasum purposely bowled wide to stop Kohli from scoring a century."It was extremely enjoyable to watch his batting.He took last-ball singles to retain the strike. That also shows his smartness. A wide was purposely bowled so that the century was not scored. It was the bowler's plan. How can a spinner bowl a wide?," Kaif told Star Sports after the match.A huge controversy erupted when the on-field umpire Richard Kettleborough decided not to signal Nasum's down the led side delivery wide with Kohli ...
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‘Jasprit Bumrah should have been given a break against Bangladesh’: Former Indian skipper slams team management’s call | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar is totally flummoxed with Indian team management's call to not rest pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah against Bangladesh with an aim to keep him fresh for the more challenging ODI World Cup contest against New Zealand in Dharamsala on Sunday.Bumrah, who underwent a surgery in New Zealand for a back injury, made a comeback into the team almost two months back after a long injury layoff and needs to be handled carefully as he is a vital cog in Team India's World Cup campaign at home.Former Indian skipper reasoned Bumrah's break saying that the team had a three-day break between the Pakistan and Bangladesh game and if they feel that it is good enough, then it's fine."They are playing the same team. The only question would have been that because the...
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New Zealand whitewash Bangladesh to wrap ODI World Cup preparation – Times of India

NEW DELHI: New Zealand geared up for the World Cup with an impressive 2-0 series victory over Bangladesh, culminating in a convincing seven-wicket win in the final one-day international (ODI) in Dhaka on Tuesday.In this decisive match, Will Young and Adam Milne played pivotal roles, contributing with the bat and ball respectively. Young's composed innings of 70 off 80 balls led New Zealand to a total of 175-3. Meanwhile, Milne's exceptional bowling figures of 4-34 limited the home team to a modest 171 runs in just 34.3 overs at Dhaka's Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium.Najmul Hossain Shanto, standing in as captain for Bangladesh, was the top scorer with 76 runs. However, he received insufficient support from his teammates, resulting in a subpar total after choosing to bat first.New Zealand...
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Asia Cup 2023: Bangladesh keep themselves alive with 89-run win over Afghanistan

Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Najmul Hossain Shanto delivered when it mattered the most by hitting centuries as Bangladesh registered an emphatic 89-run win over Afghanistan to keep themselves alive in the Asia Cup here on Sunday.While Miraz amassed 112 runs off 119 deliveries, Shanto picked up where he left off in the previous game, with a 105-ball 104 to take Bangladesh to a commanding 334 for 5 after opting to bat.Bangladesh bowlers, led by Taskin Ahmed (4/44 in 8.3 overs) and Shoriful Islam (3/36 in 9 overs), then joined the party as they struck at regular intervals to bowl out Afghanistan for 245 in 44.3 overs despite the best efforts of Ibrahim Zardan (75 off 74) and Hashmatullah Shahidi (51). After the victory, Bangladesh were in second spot in Group B, while Afghanistan need to win the...
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Asia Cup 2023: Mehidy Hasan and Najmul Shanto’s tons power Bangladesh to 334

While the two wickets used for the Asia Cup games in Sri Lanka produced bowling riches, Lahore kept its tournament debut in line with Multan – with another high-score yielding first innings as Bangladesh posted against Afghanistan. Despite losing two wickets in quick succession – at the end of the powerplay and just after – centuries from Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Najmul Hossain Shanto rode Bangladesh to 334/5 in their second Group B game in the tournament. Centuries by Shanto and Miraz have powered Bangladesh to a formidable total of 332 in their must-win fixture! Can Afghanistan come out all guns blazing and chase down this mammoth total? Or will Bangladesh secure their first win? 🤯#AsiaCup2023 #BANvAFG pic.twitter.com/LASXIegmLw — AsianCricketCouncil (@ACCMedia1) September 3, 2023 Addi...
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2nd T20I: Bangladesh claim shock series win over world champions England | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Mehidy Hasan Miraz produced an all-round performance as Bangladesh pulled off another upset four-wicket win over world champions England and took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match T20I series on Sunday.Mehidy spun the web around the visitors to return impressive figures of 4/12 before playing a crucial 20-run knock to help Bangladesh chase down 118-run target in 18.5 overs.Bangladesh got off to a disappointing start with both openers back to the pavilion inside the powerplay. But Najmul Hossain Shanto (46 not out) and Mehidy forged a 41-run partnership to lead Bangladesh fightback.In a tricky game like this it was important to keep our nerve. Shanto... Mehidy, a superb innings for the team," Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan said.Jofra Archer dismissed Mehidy and A...
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1st T20I: Bangladesh stun world champions England by 6 wickets | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Najmul Hossain Shanto notched up a brilliant 51 off 30 balls to help Bangladesh pull off an upset six-wicket victory over world champions England in the first T20I of the three-match series in Chattogram on Thursday.Chasing 157, all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan romped Bangladesh home in 18 overs with a boundary off Chris Jordan to stay 34 not out.Put into bat, Jos Buttler (67) and Phil Salt (38) forged an 80-run opening wicket stand to lay a good foundation for England to post a big total. But England crumbled after Buttler's fourth-wicket dismissal and managed just 21 runs in the last five overs to be restricted to 156/6.Hasan Mahmud was the pick of the bowlers for Bangladesh as he took two wickets, while four of his team mates claimed a wicket apiece.After a brief opening stand ...
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3rd ODI: Bangladesh avoid series whitewash with consolation win against England | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Shakib Al Hasan dished out an all-round performance to help Bangladesh register a 50-run victory over England in the third and final ODI of the series in Chattogram on Monday.Shakib's brilliance with both bat and ball saw Bangladesh earn a consolation win in the three-match series and deny England a clean sweep. The left-handed batter notched up a quick-fire 75 to take Bangladesh to a fighting 246 before he ripped apart England's top order to finish with figures of 4-35.In the process, the 35-year-old became the first Bangladesh player to take 300 ODI wickets.England's openers Jason Roy and Phil Salt laid the foundation for the run-chase with a 54-run partnership before the tourists lost three quick wickets.James Vince, Sam Curran and Jos Buttler also got starts but wickets f...