Bangladesh vs Pakistan
Dhaka Test set to resume on Day 4
After a washout on Day 3, the Dhaka Test between Bangladesh and Pakistan is all set to resume Tuesday morning as the weather gets better.
Relentless rain cost an entire day of action on Monday. But with the showers stopping on Tuesday morning, the field has been prepared for the match. However, the final nod depends on the weather, officials said.
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When the match was stopped on Day 2, on Sunday, Pakistan were batting at 188 for two in 63.2 overs, with both Azhar Ali and Babar Azam hitting a fifty each.
There were only 6.2 overs of cricket left on Day two, and Day one was also hit by bad weather when the match referee called an early end of the day due to bad light.
Dhaka Test: Persistent rain forces cricketless day 3
The third day of the Dhaka Test between Bangladesh and Pakistan has been called out without a ball bowled due to relentless rain on Monday.
At around 2pm on Monday, the match referee called the day off. There were only 6.2 overs of cricket on Sunday— the second day of the Test, and the first day was also affected by inclement weather.
Read:Dhaka Test: Relentless rains make 3rd day play uncertain
The broadcast crew and journalists who came to cover the match at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium were seen to play indoor cricket with the tennis ball this afternoon.
There was an early tea break on day one as well. Due to the bad light on the ground, the match referee had to stop the match at that point in time. The match referee said the match would start half an hour earlier than the regular time in the remaining days.
Had the rain stopped, it would have taken at least an hour to make the field prepared to resume the game. Sher-e-Bangla has a modern drainage system in the country, still, it would not be possible to prepare the field in less than an hour if the rain stopped fully.
When the play paused for the last time, Pakistan were batting at 188 for two in 63.2 overs with both Azhar Ali (52), and Babar Azam (71) hitting a fifty each. For Bangladesh, left-arm spinner Taijul Islam bagged two wickets in the first session of the match on day one.
Earlier, Pakistan won the first match of the series in Chattogram by eight wickets despite some good displays from Liton Das, Mushfiqur Rahim and Taijul Islam. While Liton hit his maiden Test ton, Mushfiqur hit 91, and Taijul bagged seven wickets in an innings.
In contrast, Abid Ali, Shaheen Afridi and Hassan Ali have done well for the tourists to seal the match.
With this series, both Bangladesh and Pakistan have started the new cycle of the ICC World Test Championship. In the previous cycle, Bangladesh played seven matches and lost six of them with only a draw.
Read:Shakib’s inner child comes out on rain-soaked day
After this series, Bangladesh will fly to New Zealand to play a two-match Test series against the hosts starting from January 1 in Tauranga. The second Test of the series will be played from January 9 in Christchurch.
Bangladesh have already announced an 18-member squad for this series. The team will take the flight to New Zealand on December 9.
Dhaka Test: Relentless rains make 3rd day play uncertain
Relentless rain caused by depression in the Bay of Bengal made the third day of the Dhaka Test between Bangladesh and Pakistan uncertain.
According to the latest update that came around 12pm on Monday, the teams are yet to leave the hotel for the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium.
There were only 6.2 overs of cricket on Sunday— the second day of the Test, and the first day was also affected by bad weather.
Read:Shakib’s inner child comes out on rain-soaked day
If the rain stops, it would take at least an hour to make the field ready to resume the game. Sher-e-Bangla has a modern drainage system in the country. Still, it won’t be possible to prepare the field in less than an hour if the rain stops fully.
When the play paused for the last time, Pakistan were batting at 188 for two in 63.2 overs with both Azhar Ali (52), and Babar Azam (71) hitting a fifty each. For Bangladesh, left-arm spinner Taijul Islam bagged two wickets in the first session of the match on day one.
Earlier, Pakistan won the first match of the series in Chattogram by eight wickets despite some good displays from Liton Das, Mushfiqur Rahim and Taijul Islam. While Liton hit his maiden Test ton, Mushfiqur hit 91, and Taijul bagged seven wickets in an innings.
In contrast, Abid Ali, Shaheen Afridi and Hassan Ali have done well for the tourists to seal the match.
Shakib’s inner child comes out on rain-soaked day
It was around 2:45pm on Sunday when the players of both Bangladesh and Pakistan were waiting in their dressing rooms for the rain to stop and allow resumption of play in the Dhaka Test.
But not Shakib Al Hasan.
Braving rain Bangladesh’s star all-rounder walked barefoot to the field sliding over the cover that was placed to protect the wickets.
Read:Dhaka Test: Persistent rain ends “nearly” cricketless 2nd day
It was enough to entertain a few hundred cheering spectators who were waiting at the gallery to watch some cricket to happen.
On day two of the Dhaka Test, there were only 6.2 overs of cricket, and in those overs, Pakistan scored 22 runs. As paly stands, Pakistan scored 188 runs for two in 63.2 overs.
Dhaka Test: Persistent rain ends “nearly” cricketless 2nd day
The first day of the Dhaka Test between Bangladesh and Pakistan was ended early due to bad light, and the second day also had an abrupt end due to persistent rain.
There were only 6.2 overs of play, and in those overs, Pakistan added 22 runs. At the end of the day, Pakistan were at 188 for two in 63.2 overs with Azhar Ali and Babar Azam were not out for 52 and 71 respectively.
Around 3pm on Sunday, the second day of play was called off, a few hours earlier than the regular time.
Read:Dhaka Test: Play of day two delayed by rain
According to the weather forecast, the spectators should not hope for much play tomorrow as well.
Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has predicted rain or thundershowers in many parts of the country in the next 24 hours, a forecast is attributed to the deep depression over the west-central Bay of Bengal.
There was no play after the tea break of day one as well. When play stopped, Pakistan were batting at 161 for two with Azhar Ali and Babar Azam were unbeaten for 36 and 60 respectively.
Bangladesh left-arm spinner Taijul Islam bagged two wickets in the first session of the match.
Earlier, in the first Test in Chattogram, Bangladesh lost by eight wickets.
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This is Bangladesh’s first series in the new cycle of the ICC World Test Championship. In the previous cycle, Bangladesh played seven matches and lost six of them with only a draw.
Meanwhile, Bangladesh announced an 18-member squad for the New Zealand tour to play two Tests. Shakib Al Hasan is included in the team, but the southpaw applied for leave during the series. The board is yet to respond to his letter.
Dhaka Test: Play of day two delayed by rain
Play of day two of the Dhaka Test between Bangladesh and Pakistan delayed by the rain on Sunday at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium.
At 11:25 am on Sunday, the match referee declared an early lunch break in Mirpur.
According to the Bangladesh Metrological Department, the weather got bad due to deep depression over the Bay of Bengal.
Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) on Saturday predicted rain or thundershowers in many parts of the country in the next 24 hours.
READ: Shakib writes to BCB to skip NZ tour
There was no play after the tea break of day one as well. When play stopped, Pakistan were batting at 161 for two with Azhar Ali and Babar Azam were unbeaten for 36 and 60 respectively.
Bangladesh left-arm spinner Taijul Islam bagged two wickets in the first session of the match.
Earlier, in the first Test in Chattogram, Bangladesh lost by eight wickets.
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This is Bangladesh’s first series in the new cycle of the ICC World Test Championship. In the previous cycle, Bangladesh played seven matches and lost six of them with only a draw.
Dhaka Test: Tigers set to take on Pakistan Saturday, hope to draw the series
Buoyed by the return of all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan Bangladesh are set to take on Pakistan in the second Test of the two-match series on Saturday at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium.
The hosts lost by eight wickets the first Test of the series, which was also the first Test of Bangladesh in the new cycle of the ICC World Test Championship, in Chattogram.
Liton Das, Mushfiqur Rahim and Taijul Islam have done well, but their efforts were not enough to avoid a big defeat.
Read: Yasir determined to prove his mettle
But the Tigers are eager to compose a turnaround in Dhaka when they are going secure the service of Shakib, who missed the first game due to a leg injury.
“It’s great that we are going to get back Shakib,” Mominul Haque, the Test captain of Bangladesh told the media on Friday in the pre-match press conference. “He is the number one all-rounder, and with him in the team, we can play an extra bowler and an extra batter.”
Along with Shakib, Bangladesh also called back Taskin Ahmed to the 20-member squad which has decreased to 19-member after Saif Hassan was diagnosed with typhoid fever.
Taskin was in the T20I series, but he hurt his hand right before the Test series and missed the first match. However, it’s not clear if he is fully fit to take part in Dhaka Test.
“We have to wait until tomorrow morning to make a decision about his participation in the Dhaka Test,” the Bangladesh captain added. “But, I think he will have no problem travelling to New Zealand.”
In a surprise move Bangladesh also called Mohammad Naim for the Dhaka Test though his record in last few years had not been impressive.
“We needed a backup opener, and we thought Naim is the best option as he was playing international cricket for a while now. If we called someone else from the domestic circuit and fielded him in the Test, (it would have been a bad move),” Mominul said.
Read: Dhaka Test: Bangladesh, Pakistan teams return from Chattogram
With Naim, Bangladesh has four uncapped players-- Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Shohidul Islam, Rejaur Rahman Raja. Mominul said he is confident enough about the young guns who can deliver well if they get a chance.
In the first Test, Pakistan’s Shaheen Afridi and Hasan Ali registered a five-for each to trouble the Tigers. In contrast, Bangladesh pacers— Abu Jayed Rahi and Ebadot Hossain-- were mostly stagnant. They only bagged two wickets in the match.
Bangladesh captain believes the Dhaka wicket will be better than Chattogram and will help all to do well.
Yasir determined to prove his mettle
He was with the team for more than two years, but never got a call to the playing XI. After waiting for more than 950 days, he finally got his place in Test XI against Pakistan in Chattogram which is his hometown.
But his first Test outing ended abruptly when he suffered a blow on his head off a bouncer of Shaheen Afridi and he had to stay under observation for more than 24 hours in a hospital.
Read: Dhaka Test: Bangladesh, Pakistan teams return from Chattogram
“I was scared,” Yasir said remembering the unexpected incident. “It was my first Test, and I was playing well when the team needed me most. I wanted to guide the team in a better situation, but that I could not do that for the blow.”
Yasir played 58 First-class matches and scored more than 4000 runs with nine centuries and 24 fifties.
“I batted well in the crunch moments in the domestic circuit,” Yasir told the media. “But the difference between domestic and international cricket is huge. It was a great feeling that I was doing well in my first Test.”
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The right-handed batter said he is determined to prove his mettle if he gets chances in the coming days. The batter is announced fit for the second Test against Pakistan which is set to take place from December 4.
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Pakistan national men's cricket team has taken a 1-0 lead in the BAN vs PAK Test series 2021. Therefore, the Bangladesh national men's cricket team has no choice but to win the second match to finish the series at 1-1. The Bangladesh team's performance in the first Test was really encouraging. Besides, a number of changes to the playing XI are expected for the forthcoming match, which could assist the host in performing even better against Pakistan. Take a look at three reasons why Bangladesh can win the second Test against Pakistan.
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Bangladesh’s record in Tests at SBNCS, Mirpur
Bangladesh's Test record at the SBNCS, Mirpur, is one of the key reasons they will play with confidence against Pakistan in the second match. The Sher-e-Bangla Cricket Stadium in Mirpur hosted the majority of Bangladesh's 15 Test victories. The most three victories were against Zimbabwe, as well as one each against England, Australia, and the West Indies.
Tigers have a good track record at the Mirpur ground when it comes to beating big teams. Overall, they have 6 victories, 12 defeats, and 3 draws in 21 matches at Sher-e-Bangla Stadium. Bangladesh will hope to improve their record by winning the second Test against Pakistan.
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Bangladesh’s record at SBNCS, Mirpur
Opposition
Match
Win
Lose
Draw
Zimbabwe
3
3
0
0
Australia
1
1
0
0
England
2
1
1
0
West Indies
4
1
3
0
India
2
0
2
0
New Zealand
2
0
0
2
Pakistan
2
0
2
0
South Africa
2
0
1
1
Sri Lanka
3
0
3
0
Source: https://www.espncricinfo.com/
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Dhaka Test: Bangladesh, Pakistan teams return from Chattogram
Ahead of Dhaka Test, both Bangladesh and Pakistan teams have returned to Dhaka from Chattogram after playing the first Test of the two-match series.
Both teams will start preparing for the second Test on Thursday.
The Dhaka Test will kick off on December 4 at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium. Pakistan are leading the series 1-0 with the big win by eight wickets in Chattogram.
In most parts of the Chattogram Test, Bangladesh were in the driving seat. But consistent good show by Pakistan pacers and top-order have helped the tourists to better the hosts.
Abid Ali hit a century and a 91 to guide Pakistan to make a flying start to the ICC World Test Championship. Along with him, Shaheen Afridi and Hassan Ali contributed well with the ball.
For Bangladesh, Liton Das smashed his maiden ton, and Mushfiqur Rahim posted 91. And with the ball, Taijul Islam was imperious taking seven wickets— his second-best bowling figure in the format.
Ahead of the second Test, Bangladesh called back Shakib Al Hasan and Taskin Ahmed to the squad. Both had been suffering from injuries and missed the first Test for the same.
However, right-handed opener Saif Hassan has been ruled out due to fever. And, Bangladesh called left-handed opener Mohammad Naim to the Test squad for the first time.
Bangladesh squad for 2nd Pakistan Test: Mominul Haque (Captain), Shadman Islam, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mushfiqur Rahim, Shakib Al Hasan, Liton Das, Yasir Ali, Nurul Hasan Sohan, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taijul Islam, Taskin Ahmed, Ebadot Hossain, Abu Jayed Rahi, Nayeem Hasan, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Rejaur Rahman Raja, Khaled Ahmed, Shohidul Islam, and Mohammad Naim