Mahmudul Hasan Joy
We dropped too many catches: Adams
Bangladesh bowling coach Andre Adams was not impressed with his side letting opportunities slip through dropped catches on Day 1 of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Chattogram on Saturday.
Contradiction even in assessment!
Bangladesh team’s assistant coach Nic Pothas yesterday said the Test team’s batting unit is going through a rebuilding stage and everyone needs to remain patient, a statement that contradicts what other important figures of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) had said in the days prior.
A good chance squandered?
“We got dismissed playing rash shots,” said a remorseful Joy at the end-of-day press conference yesterday.
‘Trust in defence’ sees Joy’s resilience flourish
Just into his career’s 10th Test, Bangladesh Test opener Mahmudul Hasan Joy has seen the highs and lows not particularly seen in internationals. Today against the Kiwis in the first Test, there was highs and lows too, following a team-high 86 which saw him miss out on a ton but his resilience sees the game in balance after day one.
Glenn Phillips takes four as Bangladesh end Day 1 on 310-9
Part-time off-spinner Glenn Phillips took four wickets as Bangladesh were reduced to 310 for nine at the end of the first day of the first Test at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium today.
Joy completes fifty post-lunch
Joy, who is batting on 53, completed his half-century off 93 balls as Bangladesh reached 116-2 after 31 overs.
Bangladesh A confirm semis
Courtesy of Mahmudul Hasan Joy's century, Bangladesh A confirmed their ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup semifinal spot by securing a 21-run victory against Afghanistan A in their final group game at the P Sara Oval yesterday.
Joy smashes ton as Bangladesh A post 308 for seven
Joy scored 100 off 114 deliveries, striking 12 fours and two sixes, while left-hander Zakir Hasan added 62 off 72 deliveries with the help of six fours and two sixes. Soumya Sarkar scored 48 off 42 while Sheikh Mahedi smashed a quick-fire 36 off just 19 balls with six fours and a six.
Joy hits ton as Bangladesh A draw third four-day Test
Mahmudul Hasan Joy’s fourth first-class ton starred as Bangladesh A staged a turnaround with the bat in the fourth innings against West Indies A to help the hosts draw the third and final four-day Test at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Friday.
No. 3 and 4 key to Tigers’ batting stability
Ahead of Bangladesh’s two-Test series against the West Indies, all eyes were on the Tigers’ top-order in their three-day warm-up game against CWI President’s XI in Antigua that concluded yesterday. However, other than Tamim Iqbal’s unbeaten 162, there weren’t many highlights for the Tigers in the batting department.
Refined Joy looking to impress
Mahmudul Hasan Joy’s inclusion in the Test side could help could be the answer to Bangladesh’s long search for an opening partner to Tamim Iqbal, with the youngster already showing glimpses of his ability in the longest format of the game.
U-19s storm into maiden final
Thanks to a fantastic century from Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Bangladesh Under-19s made it to their first ever final in the ICC U-19 World Cup after defeating their New Zealand counterparts by six wickets at the Senwes Park in Potchefstroom today.
