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  • Shakib Al Hasan desires 4-5 dependable Bangladesh pacers for T20 World Cup – Asia Cup was an eye-opener for us

    Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan reckoned that his staff continues to be searching for 4-5 high quality quick bowlers with the T20 World Cup knocking on the door. On Thursday, September 1, the Tigers’ loss of life bowling got here underneath fireplace as Sri Lanka beat Bangladesh by two wickets in a Group B conflict of Asia Cup 2022.

    After the defeat, Bangladesh grew to become the primary staff to get knocked out of the Asia Cup. Even within the match towards Afghanistan, the Tigers let their opposition off the hook after getting them on the mat.

    Before the match, Shakib stated that one should not count on an in a single day transformation of Bangladesh’s T20 staff. After Thursday’s loss, the veteran stated that Bangladesh are nonetheless making an attempt to determine the easiest way of enjoying the format.

    “It’s not easy to start from scratch. Had we played a few series before, we could have planned better. The thing is that our planning has started now and it was in the match against Afghanistan. Some decisions will work out and some may not,” Shakib was quoted as saying within the post-match presser.

    For the match towards Sri Lanka, Bangladesh dropped each their openers, Mohammad Naim Sheikh and Anamul Haque Bijoy, and roped in Sabbir Rahman and Mehidy Hasan Miraz. While Sabbir acquired out cheaply, Miraz scored a quickfire 38. Shakib stated that the Tigers all the time had Mehidy as an choice for opening the batting.

    “Miraz was always in the mix to open the batting since we were struggling to find a proper opener. We didn’t take that decision against Afghanistan. But there was no guarantee that had he opened the batting, he would have done well. Had Miraz and Sabbir not performed today, people would have criticised the move,” he said.

    The Magura-born Shakib additionally stated that the Asia Cup was an eye fixed opener for the Bangladesh bowlers.

    “Earlier, I said that we had a goal and we are focussing on it. If you look at the difference in the first and second match, we have improved a lot going by how we used to play.

    “Before the World Cup, we shall be enjoying a couple of matches and which may assist us. The Asia Cup was an eye fixed opener for our bowlers and their performances,” Shakib said.

    Moreover, Shakib said that he expects his fast bowlers to shoulder a chunk of the responsibility on Australian soil.

    “On this pitch, you’ll count on your pacers to bowl 12 overs and so they need to ship. The ones who will ship will keep and those who will not ship will not keep.

    “In two matches, we tried out four bowlers. Before the World Cup, hopefully, we will find four to five bowlers who will give us 12-14 overs as in Australia, we would have to depend a lot on our pace bowling,” he added.

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  • 2nd Test: Asitha Fernando breaks Bangladesh’s spine on Day 5 as Sri Lanka safe complete win in Mirpur

    Bangladesh misplaced wickets in clumps within the second session of Day 5 and managed to submit a goal of 29 for Sri Lanka to chase down on the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium.

    Sri Lanka cricketers rejoice: Courtesy: Bangladesh Cricket Facebook

    HIGHLIGHTSSri Lanka received the two-match collection 1-0Asitha Fernando picked up a 6-wicket haul within the second inningsSri Lanka beat Bangladesh by 10 wickets in Mirpur

    Sri Lanka, on Friday, May 27, defeated Bangladesh by 10 wickets within the second Test on the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur. After twin centuries from Angelo Mathews and Dinesh Chandimal, the Tigers discovered themselves in dire straits, having discovered themselves 4 down at Stumps on Day 4.

    In the opening session of the final day, Kasun Rajitha castled the in-form Mushfiqur Rahim, who scored a century within the first innings. From there on, Shakib Al Hasan and Liton Das confirmed some resistance and stitched collectively a partnership of 103 runs for the sixth wicket.

    Liton scored a ton within the first innings and he backed it up with a 52-run knock. Shakib, then again, confirmed attacking instincts and notched 58 at a strike charge of 80.55. Asitha Fernando separated the duo after he removed Das. A few overs later, the pacer pinned Shakib as effectively.

    From there on, the Bangladesh innings went downhill and the hosts had been bundled out for 169. Mosaddek Hossain Saikat, who was picked instead of an injured Nayeem Hasan, couldn’t make a lot of an affect both.

    Fernando picked up a five-wicket haul after he nipped out Taijul Islam. The speedster pulled the curtains down on the innings after he picked up his sixth wicket within the type of Khaled Ahmed. Kasun Rajitha picked up a fifer within the first innings and he accounted for 2 scalps within the second.

    The goal of 29 was hardly going to problem the in-form Sri Lankan batting unit. Oshada Fernando scored 16 runs off Taijul Islam’s first over, after which the guests chased the goal down in three overs.

  • 1st Test: Bangladesh openers regular after Sri Lanka’s Angelo Mathews stars with 199

    While Angelo Mathews sparkled with a 199-run knock, off-spinner Nayeem Hasan picked up a stupendous six-wicket haul within the Chattogram Test.

    Nayeem Hasan celebrates after getting a wicket. Courtesy: Bangladesh Cricket Facebook

    HIGHLIGHTSAngelo Mathews bought out on 199Off-spinner Nayeem Hasan picked up a six-wicket haulBangladesh path by 321 runs after the primary innings

    Mominul Haque’s Bangladesh can be pretty happy with proceedings on Day 2 of the Chattogram Test regardless of Angelo Mathews’ 199-run knock. Mathews and Dinesh Chandimal stitched collectively a partnership of 136 runs for the fifth wicket to maintain the Tigers at bay for fairly a while. But the house group made a comeback and bowled their opponents out for 397.

    Nayeem Hasan, who might not have performed if Mehidy Hasan Miraz was match, picked up a six-wicket haul. He additionally denied Mathews from attending to his second double century in Test cricket. Mathews tried to play Nayeem via the leg-side, however holed out to Shakib at sq. leg. The Magura-born Shakib picked up three wickets after he recovered from COVID-19.

    MATHEWS JOINS RAHUL

    After going wicket-less within the first innings, Shoriful Islam and Khaled Ahmed couldn’t make a breakthrough even within the second day’s play. Mathews additionally grew to become the second Sri Lankan batter to get out on 199 in Test cricket after the legendary Sanath Jayasuriya. He additionally joined KL Rahul within the 199-run membership.

    Chandimal lent Mathews apt help as he scored 66 runs earlier than getting out to Nayeem. During this whereas, Vishwa Fernando copped a blow on his helmet and needed to retire harm, however he got here again to bat within the closing session of the day’s play. The guests didn’t go for a concussion substitute.

    The Bangladesh openers regarded strong throughout their keep within the center. Tamim Iqbal and Mahmudul Hasan Joy made certain the Tigers didn’t face any hiccups. The residence group scored 76 in 19 overs and diminished the trial to 321. While Tamim scored 35 at a strike-rate of 67.30, Joy stayed not out on 31.