Bangladesh vs Afghanistan
Tigers' away series against Afghanistan postponed
Bangladesh’s all-format tour of Afghanistan in July has been postponed, Bangladesh Cricket Board’s chairman of Cricket Operations Jalal Yunus confirmed to Crickbuzz on Saturday.
All-rounder Miraz thrives in Dharamshala
A placard reading "We love you Miraz" held by a Bangladesh fan in the stands of the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium yesterday reflected the trust the all-rounder has gained in recent times.
World Cup tidbits / Tamim Iqbal in Dharamshala!
The last time Bangladesh played in Dharamshala was back in 2016 during the ICC T20 World Cup. In that match against Oman, Tamim Iqbal made history by becoming the first Bangladeshi to score a century in the format. Even though Tamim is not a part of this World Cup campaign but, thanks to the fans, his presence was felt at the picturesque Dharamshala stadium during Bangladesh’s match yesterday. A number of Bangladesh supporters in the gallery were seen holding up a placard written, ‘We will never forget you’ with Tamim’s picture, reminiscing the contributions of the former Bangladesh captain.
Fans appreciate Miraz show in Dharamshala
A placard saying ‘We love you Miraz’ held by a Bangladesh supporter at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association stadium in Dharamsala on Saturday reflected the amount of trust and reliability that all-rounder Mehedi Hasan Miraz has been able to gain in recent times.
Shakib expects pacers to contribute more
Bangladesh ODI skipper Shakib Al Hasan said he is certain that his fast bowlers will have a lot to say going forward in the tournament after Bangladesh got their World Cup campaign off to a winning start with a six-wicket victory over Afghanistan in Dharamshala on Saturday.
Booters eye improvement and victory
Bangladesh will look to improve and get a victory against Afghanistan in the second FIFA friendly match at the Bashundhara Kings Arena today, with the match kicking off 5:00pm.
Desperate Tigers ‘to bring A game’ against Farooqi and Co
Bangladesh are expected to face a stiffer challenge in their do-or-die Asia Cup match against Afghanistan at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore today.
Hathurusingha banks on familiarity to tackle Afghanistan bowling attack
Bangladesh head coach Chandika Hathurusingha acknowledged the arduous challenge of facing the Afghanistan bowling attack but pointed out that the familiarity of facing the Afghans in recent encounters will help the Tigers' cause.
Tigers to face Sri Lanka and England in WC warm-ups
Bangladesh will play two official warm-up games in Guwahati before starting their ICC World Cup campaign against Afghanistan on October 7.
Bangladesh v Afghanistan: The numbers that matter
Bangladesh and Afghanistan have played two bilateral series so far in the format, with Rashid Khan and Co. winning one and the other one ending in a draw.
Festive Sylhet embraces relaxed Tigers
Around hundred people, including men, women and children, were seen waiting yesterday outside the Grand Sylhet hotel located near the airport road, where Bangladesh cricket team had checked in for the ongoing T20I series against Afghanistan.
Tigers’ ‘plan’ against Rashid, Mujeeb pans out
Just ahead of the series against Afghanistan, there were a lot of talks over the threat that the Afghanistan spinners pose and their impact in the shortest format of the game as teams all around the world face difficulty to negotiate the class of Rashid Khan and Mujeeb Ur Rahman.
Tried to remain calm in that situation: Hridoy
Needing six runs off the final over with five wickets in hand and Towhid Hridoy on 47 off 32 at the non-strikers’ end, it seemed an easy task for Bangladesh to win the first T20I against Afghanistan in Sylhet yesterday until Karim Janat’s hattrick suddenly changed the complexion of the game.
Bowling depth pays dividends
Bangladesh have come up with a different strategy in the game's shortest format this year, and it worked again to some extent against Afghanistan in the first of the two-match T20I series at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium yesterday.
Was nervous when I didn't get strike in the last over: Hridoy
With just five away from victory, Bangladesh almost made a meal out of their chase, conceding a hattrick to Afghanistan pacer Karim Janat in the final over of the innings while chasing 154 in the first of the two-match T20I series at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Friday.
Hridoy, Shamim help Tigers to victory in T20I opener
Bangladesh batters Towhid Hridoy and Shamim Hossain came of age as they guided Bangladesh to a tight two-wicket win over Afghanistan in the first T20I of the two-match series at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Friday.
Shakib departs as Tigers lose four
Bangladesh T20I skipper Shakib Al Hasan failed to capitalise on his start as he departed for a 17-ball 19 to leave Tigers four down for 64 in pursuit of 154 in the T20I opener against Afghanistan at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Friday.
Tigers lose three as rain stops play
Bangladesh lost three wickets with 41 runs on the board in the eighth over against Afghanistan while chasing 154 before rain stopped play in the first of the two-match T20I series at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Friday.
Rony departs in opening over
Bangladesh opener Rony Talukdar failed to keep away a regulation delivery by fast bowler Fazalhaq Farooqi as he departed in the very first over of the innings while chasing 154 against Afghanistan in the T20I opener at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Friday.
