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Batters struggle to play big innings

Batters struggle to play big innings

In 24 years of Test cricket, Bangladesh has managed a total of 81 Test centuries. This statistic underscores a persistent issue: the inability of Bangladeshi batters to play substa...

 Sep. 22
Tigers face uphill task
Bangladesh skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto takes on India’s spinner R Ashwin during Day 3 of the first Test match at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Saturday. Photo: BCCI

Tigers face uphill task

Bangladesh found themselves in a precarious position, ending the day at 158-4 in their second innings, on Day 3 of the first Test at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Saturday. Chasing an imposing target of 515 set by India, the visitors struggled to maintain momentum, wit...

 Sep. 21

Shakib becomes Bangladesh’s oldest Test player

Shakib becomes Bangladesh’s oldest Test player Bangladesh all rounder Shakib Al Hasan has etched his name in the annals of Bangladeshi cricket history by becoming the oldest player from his country to participate in a Test matc...

Sep. 21

Faruque’s first month as BCB chief

Faruque’s first month as BCB chief On August 21, Faruque Ahmed stepped into a role he could scarcely have anticipated in its enormity. As the newly appointed president of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), Faruque ...

Sep. 21