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Young blood injected as BCB announces squad for first Test against Sri Lanka
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Monday unveiled the squad for the first Test against Sri Lanka, featuring a maiden call-up for the exciting young pacer, Nahid Rana.
The 21-year-old has impressed selectors with his raw pace and bounce, claiming 63 wickets in just 15 first-class matches since his debut in November 2021.
Rampant Rishad helps Bangladesh clinch ODI series against Sri Lanka
The 15-man squad also sees the return of Litton Das, who missed the previous Test series. The first Test, a part of the 2023-25 ICC World Test Championship cycle, begins on March 22 in Sylhet, followed by the second Test in Chattogram on March 30.
Commenting on the squad selection, Abdur Razzak, member of the National Selection Panel, expressed confidence in the team's balance and adaptability.
Third ODI: Sri Lanka opt to bat first; Bangladesh make three changes
“We feel that the squad picked for the first Test has a very nice balance,” Razzak said. “Our Test side is fairly settled, with Nahid Rana being the only newcomer. Litton's return bolsters the batting, and we have backups in all departments.”
Razzak further elaborated on Rana's inclusion, highlighting his potential and the opportunity presented by the absence of other pace bowlers.
Third ODI: Bangladesh eye a series win vs Sri Lanka
“Rana is a very exciting prospect. He is probably the quickest bowler in Bangladesh at the moment and can also extract steep bounce,” Razzak explained. “This is the right time for him and Mushfik Hasan to gain experience with Ebadot Hossain injured, and Taskin Ahmed, not playing Tests currently.”
Bangladesh squad for first Test vs Sri Lanka: Najmul Hossain Shanto (Captain), Zakir Hasan, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Shadman Islam, Litton Das, Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Shahadat Hossain Dipu, Mehidy Hassan Miraz, Nayeem Hasan, Taijul Islam, Shoriful Islam, Khaled Ahmed, Mushfik Hasan, Nahid Rana.
Rampant Rishad helps Bangladesh clinch ODI series against Sri Lanka
Fueled by Tanzid Hasan's well-composed 84 and a late cameo by Rishad Hossain, Bangladesh beat Sri Lanka in the third ODI of the three-match series and subsequently won the series by 2-1 on Monday in Chattogram.
Tanzid was not part of Bangladesh's initial playing XI. He was fielded as a substitute for Soumya Sarkar, who hurt himself during fielding. Tanzid took the chance and lived up to the expectations. He scored 84 off 81 runs – a record for scoring the most runs by a concussion substitute.
Third ODI: Sri Lanka opt to bat first; Bangladesh make three changes
With the game hanging in the balance and 58 runs required, after Bangladesh lost sixth wickets by the dismissal of Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Rishad Hossain entered the crease and shifted the momentum decisively in Bangladesh's favour.
He plundered 16 runs off Wanindu Hasaranga in the 37th over, followed by a remarkable 24 runs in the 40th over, showcasing his impressive power-hitting abilities. Rishad's quickfire 48 off just 18 balls, punctuated by four sixes, proved to be the final nail in Sri Lanka's coffin.
Third ODI: Bangladesh eye a series win vs Sri Lanka
Two overs later, in the 40th over, Rishad smashed 24 runs off Hasaranga with two sixes and four fours.
Rishad ended on 48 off 18 balls. In this late and short cameo, Rishand smashed the ball around the wicket— two of his four sixes came through the mid-wicket region, one over the square leg and the other over the cow corner. The young batter proved once again that he has ample shots in his bat. Earlier in the T20I-Series, he smashed seven sixes in an innings.
Tanzim Ruled Out of Third ODI, Hasan Mahmud Called Up
Bangladesh chased the below-par target of 236 with 58 balls to play.
For Sri Lanka, Lahiru Kumara took four for 48, his career-best, but he missed enough support from his fellow bowlers while defending a below-par total.
Earlier, Sri Lanka’s top and middle order tumbled. But Janith Liyanage's maiden ODI ton guided them to a score they could fight for. Their late order also faltered, and eventually, Sri Lanka was wrapped up for 235.
For Bangladesh, Taskin Ahmed led the bowling attack with three wickets, and Mustafizur Rahman, who has been going through a bad patch for a while now, took two wickets.
As the ODI series concluded, both the teams will now take on each other in a two-match Test series, with the first being played in Sylhet from March 22.
Third ODI: Sri Lanka opt to bat first; Bangladesh make three changes
In the third ODI of the three-match series, which is a series decider, Sri Lanka won the toss and opted to bat first in Chattogram on Monday.
Bangladesh made three changes in this match— Litton Das, Tanzim Hasan, and Taijul Islam— to make way for Anamul Haque Bijoy, Mustafizur Rahman, and Rishad Hossain.
Third ODI: Bangladesh eye a series win vs Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka added Maheesh Theekshana to replace Dilshan Madushanka.
In the first match of the series, Bangladesh won. But Sri Lanka bounced back in the second. So the third match decides the final outcome.
Before the ODI series, Sri Lanka won the three-match T20Is by 2-1. After the ODIs, both teams will lock horns in two Tests.
Tanzim Ruled Out of Third ODI, Hasan Mahmud Called Up
Bangladesh (XI): Soumya Sarkar, Anamul Haque, Najmul Hossain Shanto (captain), Towhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Mahmudullah, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman
Sri Lanka (XI): Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis(wk/captain), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Janith Liyanage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Pramod Madushan, Lahiru Kumara
Third ODI: Bangladesh eye a series win vs Sri Lanka
With the series hanging in the balance, Bangladesh is eyeing to secure it over Sri Lanka when the teams lock horns in the third and final ODI on Monday in Chattogram.
Bangladesh won the first match of the series, but they failed in the second. On both occasions, the chasing team emerged victorious.
Towhid Hridoy showed a valiant effort in the second match scoring 96 not-out, but his effort went in vain as the bowler failed to defend a total of 286 runs.
The third match will be a day match. Teams might need to adjust their plan accordingly. The match will kick off at 10 am (Bangladesh time).
Bangladesh will have to make at least two changes as Litton Das was axed for the third match and Tanzim Hasan was ruled out due to an injury. To replace them, Bangladesh included Jaker Ali and Hasan Mahmud. While Hasan played ODIs before, Jaker is uncapped in this format.
Prolonged lean show in the format has eventually prompted the newly-appointed selection panel under the leadership of Gazi Ashraf Hossain to axe Litton for the third match.
Bangladesh allrounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz louded the approach of the Bangladesh management to play on sporting wickets instead of low and slow surfaces. He said this approach will prepare them to do well in the bigger events.
Naveed Nawaz, Sri Lanka's assistant coach, said that the due factor will not play a part in this match as the match is being held on day time. Be believes the conditon will be even for both teams in the third match.
Before the ODI series, these teams took on each other in a three-match T20I series that Sri Lanka won 2-1.
After the ODI series, they will move to a two-match Test series, with the first match being played in Sylhet and the second match will take place in Chattogram.
Australia women’s cricket team arrives in Dhaka
The Australia women's cricket team arrived in Dhaka to participate in a three-match ODI and three-match T20I series.
Both the ODI and T20I series will be played at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka, starting from March 21 with an ODI.
Two other ODIs will be played on March 24 and 27. The ODI series is a part of the 2022-25 ICC Women’s Championship.
T2oIs will be played on March 31, and April 2, and 4. The Australia team will depart on April 5.
For this series, Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced the squad under the leadership of Nigar Sultana. Nahida Akter will be her deputy.
While most members of the Australian team arrived in Dhaka, some will take Bangladesh’s flight later due to their duties in the Women’s Premier Leugue taking place in India.
Australian captain Alyssa Healy in this series arrived in Dhaka with the first contingent as her duty in WPL was completed.
Darcie Brown, the pacer, missed the Bangladesh tour due to a bone stress injury. Cricket Australia decided not to include a replacement; they, rather, named Grace Harris to be part of the whole tour after initially being named only for T20Is.
Bangladesh squad for this: Nigar Sultana Joty (Captain), Nahida Akter (Vice Captain), Fargana Hoque Pinky, Murshida Khatun, Sobhana Mostary, Shorna Akter, Ritu Moni, Rabeya, Sultana Khatun, Fahima Khatun, Marufa Akter, Disha Biswas, Sumaiya Akter, Nishita Akter Nishi, Farzana Hoque Lisa
Australia squad: Alyssa Healy (Captain), Ashleigh Gardner, Kim Garth, Grace Harris, Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield, Tahlia McGrath (Vice Captain), Sophie Molineux, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Wareham, Tayla Vlaeminck
Tanzim Ruled Out of Third ODI, Hasan Mahmud Called Up
To replace injured pacer Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) called up Hasan Mahmud for the third ODI against Sri Lanka, which will be played on March 18 in Chattogram.
Tanzim sustained a hamstring injury during the first ODI in Chattogram. Despite this, he participated in the second ODI and bowled all 10 overs while managing his injury. However, his condition worsened during a net session thereafter.
Second ODI: Towhid, Soumya propel Tigers to 286 vs Sri Lanka
“Tanzim is experiencing pain and discomfort of his right hamstring. He did not feel any better at training today and is not fit to play tomorrow,” Bayjedul Islam Khan, national team physio, said.
Earlier, confirming Tanzim’s unavailability in the third ODI, Gazi Ashraf Hossain, the chief selector of BCB told UNB that they were working to finalise a replacement for Tanzim.
BCB announces national women's ODI team to play Australia
In the first two ODIs, Tanzim took four wickets, including three in the first match that Bangladesh won.
Prior to this series, Tanzim played nine matches in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) and claimed 11 wickets.
His absence in the final match, which will decide the series as both teams have won one match each, will certainly be a setback for the Bangladesh team.
But Hasan has also proved his mettle in ODIs, taking 30 wickets in 22 matches, with the best figures of taking 5 wickets for 32 runs.
Itinerary for Zimbabwe’s Tour of Bangladesh announced
BCB announces national women's ODI team to play Australia
Bangladesh Cricket Board today (Saturday) announced a 15-member final squad of Bangladesh Women's ODI team to play the three-match ODI home series against Australian women's team in Dhaka.
The ODI series will be the part of the 1CC women's Championship for 2022-2025.
Nigar Sultana Joyti led Bangladesh team will play Australian side on March 21, 25 and 27 in Dhaka.
Bangladesh women's team will also play a three-match T20 series against the Australian women's also in Dhaka on March 31, Apr 2 and 4.
Three players--Shamima Sultana, Lata Mondal and Sharifa Khatun were dropped from the previous team while two players--Nishita Akter and Fargana Haque Lisa included in the squad
Bangladesh ODI squad: Nigar Sultana (Captain), Nahida Akter (Vice Captain), Fargana Haque Pinki, Murshida Khatun, Sobhana Mostary, Sworna Akter, Ritu Moni, Rabeya Khan, Sultana Khatun, Fahima Khatun, Mahrufa Akter, Disha Biswas, Sumaiya
Akter, Nishata Akter Nishi and Fargana Haque Lisa.
Stand by: Fariha Islam Tisha, Sharifa Khatun and Lata Mondal
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Itinerary for Zimbabwe’s Tour of Bangladesh announced
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced the itinerary for Zimbabwe’s tour to Bangladesh in May 2024.
The Zimbabweans will arrive here on April 28 to play a five-match T20 international series against Bangladesh.
The first three matches of the five-match series will be held on May 3,5,7 at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram while the 4th and 5th matches will be held on May 10 and 12 at the Sher-e Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka.
Meanwhile, the BCB and Zimbabwe Cricket board have agreed to move the two-match bilateral Test series in Bangladesh, originally scheduled this year, to 2025.
This will be the first Test series between the two sides since 2018.
BCB announces squad to play 3rd ODI against Sri Lanka; Litton Das dropped
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced a 15-member final squad to play the series deciding 3rd ODI against Sri Lanka on Monday at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram.
Opener Litton Kumer Das has been dropped from final squad making way for the uncapped wicket-keeper-batsman Jaker Ali Anik.
Asalanka-Nissanka heroics guide Lankans to level with Tigers in ODI series
The three match ODI series between hosts Bangladesh and touring Sri Lanka now locked in 1-1 following Sri Lanka's three -wicket victory over Bangladesh last Friday.
Gazi Ashraf Hossain, Chairman of the National Selection Panel, explained the decision, “With the series now hanging in the balance, we believe Jaker Ali’s addition will provide the team with more options and flexibility in the middle order.”
“Considering Litton's recent performance in white-ball cricket, we opted for this change, mindful of the availability of two other capable openers within the squad.”
26-year-old Jaker Ali has made an impressive start to his international career and averages 55 after six appearances in T20 matches for Bangladesh. He has close to 2000 runs from 84 List A games where he is averaging 35.
Second ODI: Towhid, Soumya propel Tigers to 286 vs Sri Lanka
Bangkadesh Squad for 3rd ODI: Najmul Hossain Shanto (Captain), Anamul Haque Bijoy, Soumya Sarkar, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Mushfiqur Rahim, Tawhid Hridoy, Mahmud Ullah, Mehidy Hassan Miraz, Taijul Islam, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Mustafizur Rahman and Jaker Ali Anik.
Asalanka-Nissanka heroics guide Lankans to level with Tigers in ODI series
After a monumental 185-run partnership between Charith Asalanka and Pathum Nissanka in the fourth wicket while chasing a target of 287, Bangladesh found themselves facing an uphill battle in the second ODI against Sri Lanka on Friday.
Sri Lanka suffered an early setback when Avishka Fernando fell victim to a first-ball duck, courtesy of a solid catch at slip by Soumya Sarkar off the bowling of left-arm pacer Shoriful Islam.
Losing two more wickets quickly, Sri Lanka seemed to be tilting in Bangladesh's favor. However, Asalanka and Nissanka had different plans. They launched a counterattack after Kusal Mendis was caught behind by Mushfiqur Rahim off Taskin Ahmed's delivery, steering Sri Lanka to 228 runs with over 12 overs remaining.
Taskin Ahmed and Mushfiqur Rahim combined once again to dismiss Asalanka for 91, just shy of his century, dealing a crucial blow to Sri Lanka's hopes. But Nissanka was firm at the other end of the wicket. He ended up 114 for 113. Wanindu Hasaranga's contribution of 25 runs sealed the deal for Sri Lanka.
Ultimately, Sri Lanka secured victory by three wickets with 17 balls to spare, leveling the series. The third match, scheduled for March 18 at the same venue, now serves as a virtual final.
In the first innings, Towhid Hridoy and Soumya Sarkar steered Bangladesh to a competitive total of 286 for 7. Despite a shaky start with Litton Das enduring a duck, Soumya and Najmul Hossain Shanto steadied the ship before Towhid's unbeaten 96 propelled Bangladesh's late surge, adding 56 runs in the final five overs.
While Bangladesh may have little consolation from this match, Sri Lanka gained significantly, notably from the record-breaking partnership between Asalanka and Nissanka. Their 185-run stand is the highest-ever fourth-wicket partnership by Sri Lanka in ODIs against any opponent, providing a significant confidence boost ahead of the decisive third match.//