Record Book – Bangladesh’s ODI wins against Sri Lanka

The World Cup Super League resumes this Sunday, with Bangladesh hosting Sri Lanka. The three-match series assumes importance for both teams as they look for crucial points on the road to the 2023 World Cup. The two teams have contested 48 ODIs since their first meeting in 1985-86, of which Bangladesh have won only seven. […]

Review – 2017 Test cricket recap

Test cricket more than held its own in 2017, despite the ever-growing domestic T20 scene around the world, not to mention the arrival of an even more watered-down version of ‘cricket’ in the form of T10. Though the year featured a successful Champions Trophy with an unlikely winner, it was Test cricket that provided […]

Record Book – Bangladesh’s only overseas Test series win

Later this month, the Bangladesh cricket team will begin their third tour of the West Indies. The Tigers had previously visited the Caribbean in 2004 and 2009. The 2009 visit was historic for them, as they recorded their first and till date, only overseas series victory. It is a fact that Bangladesh were […]

SPECIALS – Bangladesh’s near-misses

Bangladesh suffered yet another series sweep after a tame 10-wicket defeat to the West Indies in the second Test at Khulna. Though there was success for individuals like Sohag Gazi (who took 9 wickets on debut) and Abul Hasan (who scored a stunning hundred from No.10 on debut), Bangaldesh failed again as collective unit. […]

IN FOCUS – West Indies in Bangladesh Test series 2012-13 preview

The West Indies will make their second trip to Bangladesh in two years, following their 1-0 win in the 2-Test series last season. Bangladesh will be playing their first Tests since they hosted Pakistan 11 months back. The Matches As is expected of any series played in Bangladesh, this one too will be […]