No rush for tickets
Hasibur Rahman from Bogra
When the Shaheed Chandu Stadium hosted its maiden one-day international here two weeks ago, the 18,000-capacity venue was jam-packed to see Bangladesh and Sri Lanka play. Not only that, thousands of spectators were forced away from the stadium in spite of having valid tickets. But with the second Test starting today, organisers confirmed that only 300 tickets have been sold so far for the first day's play. The authorities have cited the SSC exam as the chief reason for such low ticket-sell as many of the cricket fans include school and college goers. However, they are hoping of a better turnout on the day with the late inclusion of local boy Mushfiqur Rahim. The young prodigy, who made his debut at Lord's against England last year, will play only his second Test starting today. Rahim's father Mahbub Hamid is excited with the news of his son's inclusion and said that the whole family will be there to cheer him. " It is a great moment for us that my son is playing the Test at his home ground." said a delighted Hamid. "I hope that he brings a cause for joy for us and the nation."
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