Bangladesh vs Pakistan
Pressure got to us, says Stuart Law
An agonising five-run defeat against Pakistan saw Bangladesh bow out of the ongoing ICC Under-19 World Cup from the Super Sixes on Saturday. The reigning Asian Champions had high hopes of winning the title for the second time since 2020, and it seemed as if a semifinal berth was almost in their grasp. The Daily Star’s Mazhar Uddin caught up with Stuart Law, the coach of the Bangladesh Under-19 side, as he reflected on the things that went wrong, takeaways for the young Tigers from the tournament in South Africa among a few other topics. The excerpts of the interview are as follows:
Tigresses did not get paid due to ‘technical reason’
Chairman of Bangladesh Cricket Board’s (BCB) Women’s Wing Shafiul Alam Chowdhury Nadel confirmed that the 26 contracted players of the national team pool did not get paid for five months due to a ‘technical reason’.
Batters responded well: Joty
Bangladesh skipper Nigar Sultana Joty praised her batters’ performance after their seven-wicket win over Pakistan in the final ODI of the three-match series at the at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur on Friday.
Joty focuses on seizing series
Bangladesh women's cricket team have an opportunity to clinch their third ODI series against Pakistan as they face the visitors in the final match of the three-match series at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur today.
No more Super Overs: Joty
Bangladesh skipper Nigar Sultana Joty jested saying she wasn't looking forward to any more Super Overs after Bangladesh pulled off a series-saving win in the second ODI of the three-match series against Pakistan at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur yesterday.
Bangladesh clinch second Pakistan ODI in Super Over thriller
Bangladesh women’s cricket team clinched the second ODI of the three-match series against Pakistan in a thrilling Super Over finish at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on Tuesday.
Shakib’s batting a far cry from 2019 WC
Against Pakistan, Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan posted his highest score in the ongoing World Cup, which only highlighted how far the all-rounder has fallen from the incredible form with the bat he enjoyed in the previous edition of the competition.
Tigers’ freefall not just the batters’ making
There was a lot of discussion in the Bangladesh camp about how to stop the slide ahead of the Pakistan game at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata yesterday.
Will Pakistan find a home in Kolkata?
While the Bangladesh players had counted on 'home' support in Kolkata for their eventual 87-run defeat against the Netherlands, the Tigers may not have much luck on that front when they face Pakistan in their seventh match of the World Cup at the Eden Gardens today.
Nahida fifer sets up five-wicket win for Bangladesh
Bangladesh left-arm spinner Nahida Akter picked up her maiden T20I five-wicket haul to help set up a five -wicket win for her side against Pakistan in the first of the three-match series at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram on Wednesday.
Top 5 most memorable moments of Bangladesh cricket
With Bangladesh making waves in cricket and creating moments that will forever be etched in our hearts and memoires, here are the top five most memorable moments of Bangladesh cricket.
Team combinations come to fore ahead of Super Four
Bangladesh opener and ODI vice-captain Liton Das departed for Pakistan yesterday but it remains unclear whether Liton would be part of the playing eleven against Pakistan in Lahore on Wednesday in the first Super Four game of the ongoing Asia Cup.
Shanto and Co ‘felt it was not out’
Bangladesh opener NHS admitted that the Tigers ‘could not play well in the middle overs’ following the controversial decision from the third umpire that led to Shakib’s dismissal against Pakistan in Adelaide today.
'Bangla Wash T20 International Tri-nation Cricket Series' logo unveiled
The official logo of the 'Bangla Wash T20 International Tri-nation Cricket Series' was unveiled at a hotel in the capital on Wednesday.
On This Day: Bangladesh seal historic win over Pakistan in 1999 WC
23 years ago, on this day, a historic chapter had unfolded in Bangladesh’s cricket. Inspired by an all-round performance from Khaled Mahmud, Bangladesh beat a legendary Pakistan side by 62 runs in the 1999 World Cup.
Third T20I called off following incessant rain
The third T20I between Bangladesh and Pakistan has been called off due to incessant rain. Pakistan take the series 2-0. Bangladesh team are set to board their return flight home today and their expected time of arrival is 2:30 am on Tuesday.
‘Too many top-order batsmen’
Bangladesh white-ball batting consultant Neil McKenzie was outspoken in pointing out the issues bugging the Tigers following back-to-back losses in the ongoing T20I series in Pakistan.
Tigers fight for pride in third T20I
After surrendering meekly in the first two T20Is and consequently losing the three-match T20I series, Bangladesh will be trying to salvage some pride when they take on hosts Pakistan in the third and final T20I at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore today.
Pakistan outclass toothless Tigers by 9 wickets and seal series
Sparkling 50s from skipper Babar Azam and Mohammad Hafeez take Pakistan to a nine-wicket win over Bangladesh in the second T20I at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore
