Bangladesh vs Pakistan

Shakib knocks Kallis off rankings summit

Shakib - youngest to top the all-rounder list.
Mushfiqur - looking for the big shots.

Mushfiqur shoulders blame in defeat

Bangladesh captain Mushfiqur Rahim shouldered the blame for his team's seven-wicket defeat to Bangladesh in the second Test in Dhaka.

Rehman celebrates the wicket of Mushfiqur.

Pakistan romp to seven-wicket win

Bangladesh slumped to yet another Test defeat as Pakistan beat the failing light to chase down 103 on the final day in Dhaka and sweep the series 2-0.

Misbah - pushes to point in his innings of 70.

Pakistan on course despite Shakib heroics

Shakib Al Hasan became the first Bangladesh player to take six wickets and score a hundred in a Test, but he had little support from his team as they ended day four of the second Test against Pakistan staring in the face of defeat yet again.

Umar welcomes his 50 on Monday.

Pakistan reassert their dominance in Dhaka

Taufeeq Umar's third Test century of the year ensured that Pakistan dominated the third day of the second Test against Bangladesh in Dhaka.

Al Hasan departs for 144 on Sunday.

Shakib welcomes century, targets wickets

Shakib Al Hasan was pleased to put in an extended stay at the crease and was eager to follow up his century with a solid performance with the ball come day three of the second and final Test in Dhaka.

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Take that... and THAT ! Chennai Rhinos win, YET AGAIN !! (Why the team is called 'Rhinos' when there are no Rhinos in Chennai beats me. But hey, stop being pedantic !)

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