Bangladesh all-rounder and star player Shakib-al-Hasan says they are no longer content with drawing Test matches and being the whipping boys of Test cricket, but are seriously looking to beat New Zealand in the second match.
All-rounder Sohag Gazi emerged the proud recipient of the Man of the Match award, after the series opener between Bangladesh and New Zealand at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chittagong ended in a draw on Sunday.
Bangladesh all-rounder Sohag Gazi became the first cricketer to score a century and take a hat-trick in the same Test, but could not prevent the series opener from ending in a draw at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chittagong on Sunday.
New Zealand held a lead of 85 runs at stumps on day four of the first Test in Chittagong, with the match heading towards a draw thanks to a maiden Test century by Sohag Gazi and the arrival of rain late in the day.
Batsman Mominul Haque expressed frustration after failing to score the highest Test score by a Bangladeshi cricketer - on day three of the series opener against New Zealand at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chittagong on Friday.
A big, maiden Test century from batsman Mominul Haque afford Bangladesh a substantial total of 380 for seven - in reply to New Zealand's 469 all out - on day three of the series opener at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chittagong on Friday.
New Zealand reached stumps on day one of the first Test against Bangladesh on 280 for five, losing some late wickets after Kane Williamson's century put them in a commanding position in Chittagong.
Skipper Mushfiqur Rahim has acknowledged the importance of spin, ahead of Bangladesh's first Test against New Zealand, which will get underway in Chittagong on Wednesday.
The new pitch makes predicting the outcome all but impossible. The ground is traditionally very good to the spinners, but now, assuming the weather allows for a decent amount of play, the fast bowlers may get a bit more purchase.
Bangladesh selectors have taken a gamble on spinner Abdur Razzak, naming him in the Test squad to face New Zealand on 9 October, even though he hasn't played a Test in two years.
Kent all-rounder Darren Stevens on Wednesday admitted to being charged by the International Cricket Council with failure to report attempted corruption in the Bangladesh Premier League.
The International Cricket Council has charged nine Bangladesh cricketers and officials with match-fixing and other related offences allegedly committed during this year's Bangladesh Premier League.
Bangladesh pulled off their first ever win in Sri Lanka over the hosts, winning the third ODI in Pallekele by three wickets as rain reduced the target dramatically, nullifying Tillakaratne Dilshan's century.
The second ODI between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh lasted for exactly five overs before the covers came on, and they never left as persistent rain in Hambantota caused the match to be washed out.
An unbeaten century from Tillakaratne Dilshan helped Sri Lanka to an eight-wicket victory over Bangladesh on Saturday after their victory target was reduced following floodlight failure.
Career-best figures of 12 for 157 from spinner Rangana Herath carried Sri Lanka to a resounding seven-wicket win - and one-nil series triumph - over Bangladesh on day four of the second and final Test at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Tuesday.
Two late wickets for Sri Lanka spinner Rangana Herath put the pressure on Bangladesh in the second Test in Colombo, as they reached stumps on day three on 158 for four, holding a lead of just 52 runs.
After a good morning session on day two of the second Test in Colombo, Bangladesh's day went downhill as centuries from Kumar Sangakkara and Dinesh Chandimal led the hosts to 294 for six at stumps, a lead of 54.
Bangladesh were bundled out for 240 on the first day of the second Test against Sri Lanka after being asked to bat first, with the hosts losing Tillekeratne Dilshan in the first over of their reply.
Centuries for opener Tillakaratne Dilshan and former captain Kumar Sangakkara marked the closing throes of Sri Lanka's drawn first Test on day five at the Galle International Stadium on Tuesday.
Captain Mushfiqur Rahim became the first Bangladeshi to score a Test century, as the series opener against Sri Lanka meandered toward a draw at the Galle International Stadium on Monday.
Big centuries from captain Mushfiqur Rahim and former skipper Mohammad Ashraful carried Bangladesh to 438 for four - and a deficit of just 132 - in reply to Sri Lanka's first-innings score of 570 for four declared on day three of the first Test at the Galle International Stadium on Sunday.
Bangladesh endured a difficult second day of the first Test in Galle, spending a tricky time in the field before batting to 135 for two at stumps, still 435 runs behind the Sri Lankan first innings score.
