bangladesh vs new zealand
Taijul nominated for December’s Player of the Month
Bangladesh left-arm spinner Taijul Islam has been rewarded for his pivotal role in the Tigers’ maiden Test victory against New Zealand at home in December 2023 with a nomination for the ICC’s Player of the Month award for the month of December.
Shoriful earns big boost in T20I rankings
Bangladesh pacer Shoriful Islam's latest exploits with the ball in the three-match T20I series in New Zealand have seen him surge 32 places in the bowling rankings.
New belief can foster new beginning
A new-look Bangladesh, under the leadership of Najmul Hossain Shanto, have managed to break barriers by clinching their first-ever ODI and T20I wins on New Zealand soil against the hosts.
Tigers’ chance to cap off 2023 in style
Although rain had the last laugh in the second T20I between Bangladesh and New Zealand in Mount Maunganui as the match was called off with the hosts on 72 for two in 11 overs yesterday, it eventually ensured that the Tigers would end the series with an achievement they never experienced before.
We came to win: Rishad
Bangladesh leg-spinner Rishad Hossain said his side were determined to go for the kill before rain forced the second of the three-match T20I series against New Zealand at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui on Friday to be called off.
Second T20I called off due to rain
Bangladesh's bid to win a T20I series in New Zealand will have to wait till Sunday after the second match of the series was called off due to rain.
Liton, Mahedi guide Bangladesh to maiden T20I win in New Zealand
Liton Das played a measured knock of unbeaten 42 off 36 deliveries while batting with cramps to guide Bangladesh to a five-wicket win over New Zealand in the first T20I in Napier today.
Hathurusingha all praise for captain Shanto
Bangladesh head coach Chandika Hathurusingha was all praise for stand-in skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto, stating that the cricketer has shown great positivity in his leadership skills.
Tigers look for turn of T20 fortunes in NZ
Bangladesh team were in a festive mood in Napier, having spent a two-day Christmas break ahead of their three-match T20I series against hosts New Zealand starting tomorrow with the first game at McLean Park.
Pleased with how the bowlers bowled today: Shanto
Bangladesh’s first-ever ODI win over New Zealand in their own backyard was set up by some incredible fast bowling in Napier on Saturday.
Soumya answers critics, not think tank
Where would Soumya Sarkar be in the next game had he made another poor score, not the 169, against New Zealand in Nelson yesterday? That is the poignant question involving Bangladesh's cricket, viewed through Soumya as the prism.
Time for Tigers to be bold
Following a 44-run defeat (via DLS) in a rain-curtailed first ODI, Bangladesh will be eyeing to come up with a different approach and must look to form a well-balanced playing eleven in order to save the series when they take on New Zealand in the second ODI of the three-match series at Saxton Oval in Nelson on Wednesday.
Bangladesh suffer 44-run defeat in 1st ODI
The visitors will need 245 runs to win owing to the adjusted total by the DLS method.
2027 World Cup on Stead's agenda during Bangladesh ODI series
New Zealand have a number of fresh faces for the upcoming home ODI series against Bangladesh. Their squad for the three-game series has four players – Adithya Ashok, Will O’Rourke, Ben Sears, and Josh Clarkson – with no experience at the ODI level. Of these, Ashok and Sears have represented the Black Caps in T20Is.
Tigers confident of flipping script
Bangladesh are set for a steep challenge in trying conditions in New Zealand as their white-ball tour against the 2023 World Cup semifinalists begins with the first of three ODIs at the University Oval in Dunedin on Sunday (Bangladesh time 4:00 am).
Watcher Ravindra's key is team environment
New Zealand's Rachin Ravindra did not exactly hit the ground running on his international breakout but went on to become one of the standout performers in his debut World Cup, setting records in his own way. The 24-year-old had a quiet tour of Bangladesh, not getting a game in the Test series but he has been keeping a keen eye on things. As he spoke with Abdullah Al Mehdi of The Daily Star after the recently concluded second Test, he discussed the Kiwi side's atmosphere, a terrific maiden World Cup, the Mirpur wicket, and more.
'Not worried about being in limelight'
Taijul Islam, who spun Bangladesh to their maiden home Test win over New Zealand in Sylhet, spoke with The Daily Star's Mazhar Uddin, where he opened up about his views on getting overshadowed by his more prominent teammates and gave his two cents about the use of home advantage in home Tests. The excerpts are given below:
Taijul vexed with frequent questions about Shakib
Bangladesh spinner Taijul Islam seemed to have had it with questions regarding fellow left-arm orthodox Shakib Al Hasan.
Will Bangladesh identify their home advantage?
What is home advantage for Bangladesh? The question has been one of the more acute ones in Bangladesh's Test cricket in the last few years as the team has failed to yield such advantage at home – an outcome pointing to a lack of long-term vision.
