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Bangladesh recall Mahmudullah Riyad, Taijul Islam for Sri Lanka T20Is | Cricket News – Times of India

Bangladesh on Tuesday recalled batsman Mahmudullah Riyad and Taijul Islam to their Twenty20 international squad for the three-match series against Sri Lanka in March.Former captain Mahmudullah last played a T20I against Zimbabwe in 2021, but did well in the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League to force his way back into the squad.Left-arm spinner Taijul played the last of his two T20Is in 2019.Opening duo Anamul Haque and Mohammad Naim also returned to the squad on the back of a strong showing in the BPL.Off-spinner Aliss Al Islam is the only newcomer in the T20 squad, that will miss the service of all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan.Shakib, who has been suffering from an eye problem, is also absent in the ODI squad for the first two one-day internationals.Sri Lanka will arrive in Bangladesh on Ma...
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Pat Cummins and Deepti Sharma clinch ICC Player of the Month awards – Times of India

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Pat Cummins among nominees for ICC Men’s Player of the Month for December | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday unveiled the shortlists of nominees for the ICC Men's Player of the Month awards for December 2023."A marvellous fast bowler-captain, a splendid spinner and an outstanding all-rounder feature in the shortlist for the ICC Men's Player of the Month for December 2023," ICC said in an official statement.The captain who led Australia to two ICC titles, Cummins had a remarkable 2023, securing triumphs in the ICC World Test Championship, ODI World Cup, and retaining the Ashes. His exceptional performances throughout the year have positioned him as a strong contender for the prestigious Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy at the ICC Awards 2023.In December, Cummins continued his stellar form, playing a pivotal role as Australia's spearhead. He...
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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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2nd Test: Bangladesh in charge against New Zealand despite bizarre Mushfiqur Rahim dismissal | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: In a riveting start to the second Test between Bangladesh and New Zealand at Mirpur's Shere Bangla Stadium, a flurry of wickets set the tone for an action-packed day of cricket on Wednesday. Mushfiqur Rahim's rare obstructing-the-field dismissal added a unique twist to the contest, ultimately leaving New Zealand in a challenging position.As it happened: 2nd TestBangladesh struggled with batOpting to bat first, Bangladesh faced early setbacks as they slumped to 47/4 within 15 overs, courtesy of a formidable display by New Zealand's spin duo, Mitchell Santner (3-65) and Ajaz Patel (2-54). However, Mushfiqur Rahim (35) and Shahadat Hossain (31) orchestrated a crucial 57-run partnership, stabilising the innings until the 41st over.Turning point - A 'bizarre dismissal'The turning ...
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1st Test: Taijul’s 10 wickets fashions Bangladesh’s memorable win against New Zealand – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Left-arm spinner Taijul Islam showcased a stunning bowling performance, claiming a match haul of 10 wickets, to lead Bangladesh to a commanding 150-run victory against New Zealand in the opening Test in Sylhet on Saturday.Facing a target of 332 on a turning track, New Zealand entered the final day at 113/7, navigating a challenging situation against Bangladesh's spin-heavy attack on a dry and turning pitch.Despite a valiant fifty from overnight batterDaryl Mitchell (58) and a brief resistance from skipper Tim Southee (34), Bangladesh's spinners proved too much for the visitors.As it happened: 1st TestTaijul Islam, with figures of 6-75 in the second innings, played a pivotal role in Bangladesh's triumph and deservedly earned the player-of-the-match award.In the absence of seve...
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Bangladesh beat New Zealand by 150 runs in first Test

New Zealand‘s Daryl Mitchell bats during the fourth day of the first test cricket match at Sylhet, Bangladesh, Friday, Dec. 1, 2023. | Photo Credit: AP Taijul Islam grabbed a 10-wicket match haul to hand Bangladesh a famous 150-run win over New Zealand in the first Test in Sylhet on Saturday. The left-arm spinner returned second innings figures of 6-75 to bowl New Zealand out for 181.Set a target of 332 runs, the visitors stuttered to reach 113-7 at stumps on the fourth day. Their last three wickets could only add another 68 runs on the final day, with top scorer Daryll Mitchell, 58, the first batter to fall. New Zealand never got going in the second innings, losing opener Tom Latham without a single run on the scoreboard. Wickets fell steadily from there. Taijul swiftly removed danger...
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1st Test: Bangladesh sniff victory against New Zealand in Sylhet | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Bangladesh set New Zealand a challenging target of 332 on a turning track on day four of the opening Test in Sylhet. The hosts then made significant strides towards victory by reducing New Zealand to 113 for seven.In a match dominated by spinners, New Zealand faced a daunting task on the deteriorating pitch. Despite Daryl Mitchell's resistance, batting on 44 when play was halted due to bad light, New Zealand's top order collapse has left them on the verge of defeat in the first match of the two-Test series.Left-arm spinner Taijul Islam played a crucial role, claiming figures of 4-40, ensuring Bangladesh didn't feel the absence of regular skipper Shakib Al Hasan, who, along with several other key players, is sidelined due to injury.Earlier in the day, Bangladesh, resuming at 2...
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Lorcan Tucker: Debutant Lorcan Tucker becomes only second Irishman to hit Test century | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Debutant Lorcan Tucker entered record books on Thursday as he became only the second Irishman to hit a Test century after Kevin O’Brien during the one-off Test against Bangladesh in Dhaka.O’Brien scored 118 against Pakistan in 2018 during Ireland's maiden Test in Dublin. Tucker completed his century with a cover drive for four off left-arm spinner Taijul Islam.The wicketkeeper-batter played a fine knock of 108 which came in 162 balls before becoming the victim of Ebadot Hossain, with Shoriful Islam taking the catch at extra cover.The 26-year-old Tucker hit 14 fours and a six during his stay in the middle.Tucker stitched two fine partnerships of 72 and 111 with Herry Tector and Andy McBrine after the visitors resumed on a precarious 27-4 in their second innings.Tector's 56 als...
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Mushfiqur ton, bowling attack gives Bangladesh edge in Ireland Test | Cricket News – Times of India

DHAKA: Bangladeshi left-arm spin duo Shakib Al Hasan and Taijul Islam made quick work of Ireland's top order on Wednesday to leave the tourists flailing at 27-4 on day two of their one-off Test in Dhaka.Mushfiqur Rahim's knock of 126 put the hosts on the front foot after early wobbles in the first innings and the hosts were still 128 runs ahead at stumps.Andy McBrine claimed 6-118, becoming only the second Irish bowler to take five Test wickets, to help close out the first innings in the final session.But Ireland's batsmen spoiled his party with four quick wickets before the day was done.Murray Commins (1), James McCollum (0), Andy Balbirnie (3) and Curtis Campher (1) wilted in front of Taijul and Shakib, who claimed 2-7 and 2-11 respectively.Herry Tector was batting on eight alongside ...
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Ireland strike after making 214 in Bangladesh Test | Cricket News – Times of India

DHAKA: Left-arm spinner Taijul Islam claimed 5-58 for Bangladesh on Tuesday to help bowl out Ireland for 214 but two early strikes left the one-off Dhaka Test in the balance.Bangladesh took to the crease not long after drinks and were 34-2 at stumps, with Andy McBrine sending back Tamim Iqbal for 21 on the last ball of the day.Mark Adair bowled Najmul Hossain for a duck in the first over of the innings. Mominul Haque was unbeaten on 12 at the end of day's play with Bangladesh trailing Ireland by 180 runs.Harry Tector earlier top-scored with 50 for the tourists, who otherwise struggled to build partnerships after electing to bat first.Shoriful Islam struck early to trap opener Murray Commins for five before Ebadot Hossain and Taijul scalped James McCollum (15) and Andy Balbirnie (16) res...
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Ind vs Ban 2nd Test Live Updates: R Ashwin, Mohammed Siraj strike early vs Bangladesh – The Times of India

LIVE NOWTHE TIMES OF INDIA | Dec 24, 2022, 09:35:26 ISTIndia would be looking to to bowl out Bangladesh as early as possible on Day 3 and deny the hosts any chance of levelling the series. Riding on the 159-run fifth wicket stand between Rishabh Pant and Shreyas Iyer, India, who were tottering at 94/4, will fancy their chances for a fourth-day finish and consolidate their position in the World Test Championship table. Get live cricket score updates of 2nd Test match between India and Bangladesh. Check live scorecard, ball-by-ball commentary, cricket score online on Times of India.Read Less!(function(f, b, e, v, n, t, s) { window.TimesApps = window.TimesApps || {}; const { TimesApps } = window; TimesApps.loadFBEvents = function() { ...
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India vs Bangladesh Live Cricket Score 2nd Test, Day 3: Bangladesh lose early wickets vs India – The Times of India : 32.6 : Bangladesh : 71/4

LIVE NOWTHE TIMES OF INDIA | Dec 24, 2022, 11:47:34 ISTIndian bowlers put their side on course for a series-clinching victory as they reduced Bangladesh to 71 for 4 at lunch on the third day of the second Test. Ravichandran Ashwin, Axar Patel, Mohammed Siraj and Jaydev Unadkat struck once each in the first session of the day to put Bangladesh in a spot of bother. Resuming from the overnight score of 7/0, the hosts trail India by 16 runs. Zakir Hasan and Litton Das were on 37 and 0 respectively when lunch was taken. Get live cricket score updates of 2nd Test match between India and Bangladesh. Check live scorecard, ball-by-ball commentary, cricket score online on Times of India.Read Less!(function(f, b, e, v, n, t, s) { window.TimesApps = window.TimesApps || {}; ...
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IND vs. BAN, 2nd Test, Day 2 | India all out for 314, take 87-run first innings lead

Rishabh Pant (93 off 104 balls) and Shreyas Iyer (87 off 105 balls) shared 159 runs for the fifth wicket.   | Photo Credit: AP Rishabh Pant missed out on his century by seven runs as India were all out for 314 in the final session of the second day to take a first innings lead of 87 runs in the second Test in Mirpur on Friday.Pant (93 off 104 balls) and Shreyas Iyer (87 off 105 balls) shared 159 runs for the fifth wicket before Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan (4/79) produced an impressive spell in the final session to restrict the Indians to just over 300-run mark.While all eyes are on the #IPLAuction India's best test player Rishabh Pant has played another excellent innings.— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) December 23, 2022India lost six wickets after tea — for the addition of 90 ru...
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IND vs. BAN, 2nd Test day 2 | Pant, Iyer slam fifties; India 226/4 at tea

Bangladesh’s Taijul Islam leaps in air as he celebrates the wicket of India’s Shubman Gill on the day 2of the second test cricket in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Friday, Dec. 23, 2022. | Photo Credit: AP Rishabh Pant and Shreyas Iyer cracked unbeaten half-centuries to take India to 226 for four at tea on day two of the second Test against Bangladesh here on Friday.After the tourists lost three wickets in the opening session, Taskin Ahmed added to India’s woes claiming the prized scalp of Virat Kohli (24) soon after lunch.But Pant (86 batting) and Iyer (58 batting) combined forces and dominated proceedings. The two have added 132 runs for the unfinished fifth wicket and the team now trails Bangladesh by just one run.Brief score at TeaBangladesh 1st Innings: 227 all out in 73.5 overs.I ndia 1st In...
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We have been very good against Virat Kohli and KL Rahul in this series: Allan Donald | Cricket News – Times of India

MIRPUR: Bangladesh bowlers have been "really good" in keeping India star Virat Kohli quiet in the ongoing series and bowling coach Allan Donald expects that to continue in the second Test beginning here on Thursday.Left-arm spinner Taijul Islam dismissed Kohli with a beauty in the first innings in Chattogram while the former India captain remained unbeaten on 19 in the second essay.Stand in skipper KL Rahul too found it tough in the first Test."They are the prized wickets aren't they, it is like bowling to (Sachin) Tendulkar. You know when that man walks into the crease the value of getting it right is absolutely paramount," Donald told reporters on the eve of the game."So when the great Virat Kohli steps out and you miss a chance against him, you are going to suffer because they don't ...