Mushfiqur Rahim

Sloppy England let Bangladesh slip away

Careless, callous and clumsy when under the pump…the lackadaisical performance from England allowed Bangladesh to extend their lead and pull away from the visitors in the second and final Test match of the series at Dhaka.
30 October 2016, 07:28 AM

Tigers create magic and history in Mirpur

After taking 10 wickets in a session, Bangladesh win their first Test against England when they beat the visitors by 108 runs to level the series at Mirpur stadium.
30 October 2016, 06:17 AM

Why Bangladesh deserve to win 2nd Test vs England?

Following a close but heart-breaking 22-run loss in the opening Test against visitors England, at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chittagong, hosts Bangladesh are on a mission to take revenge on the touring English team.
30 October 2016, 04:17 AM

Don't want to chase over 250: Woakes

England pacer Chris Woakes was part of a 99-run ninth-wicket partnership that saved the visitors from conceding a huge lead to Bangladesh and effectively kept them in the game.
29 October 2016, 18:00 PM

England all out for 244, lead by 24 runs

England were all out for 244 in their first innings for a lead of 24 runs over Bangladesh, bringing up tea on the second day of the second and final test on Saturday.
29 October 2016, 03:48 AM

Play called off for the day due to rain

After restricting Bangladesh to 220, England are at 50 for 3 when play is called off for the first day of the second Test match of the series at Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka
28 October 2016, 03:42 AM

Will Tigers continue their resurgence at Dhaka?

After winning the thrilling first Test in Chittagong by 22 runs earlier this week, England will be eager to extend its 100 percent record against Bangladesh when the teams face off again in Dhaka on Friday (October 28) for the second and final Test.
27 October 2016, 06:36 AM

'Sabbir's stomach pain not serious'

Sabbir Rahman's participation in the second Test seems a lot more certain as Bangladesh physio Bayjidul Islam told reporters yesterday that Sabbir's stomach pain was not a serious issue and that he is confident that the batsman will be able to play in the second Test in Dhaka.
26 October 2016, 18:00 PM

Bangladesh expose England shortcomings

This tour of Bangladesh has been seen by many as a glorified warm-up before the main event of England’s winter begins. Yet this emerging nation showed they are a side who should be feared in home conditions after giving Alastair Cook’s side an almighty scare in the closest Test finish since England beat Australia by 12 runs in the opening match of the 2013 Ashes series at Trent Bridge.
25 October 2016, 06:33 AM

Babu's pitch-perfect tune

There were three great actors in the classic Test that ended in Chittagong's Zahur Ahmed Stadium yesterday -- winners
24 October 2016, 18:00 PM

World reacts to thrilling first Test between Bangladesh and England

Reactions from the cricketing fraternity as England beat Bangladesh by 22 runs to win the first Test at Chittagong.
24 October 2016, 07:58 AM

Wasn’t possible for Sabbir to score all 33 runs alone

There was immense drama throughout the Test and it continued right until the final day. The last two wickets were reviewed as well; the first by England, and the second by Bangladesh. It was a sign as to just how crucial a role the Decision Review System played in this Test.
24 October 2016, 06:40 AM

Bangladesh fall short by 22 runs, England lead series 1-0

England win the first Test against Bangladesh by 22 runs and go one up in the two-match series. The second Test will be played at Dhaka on October 28.
24 October 2016, 04:20 AM

That's Shakib: Bangladesh all out for 248

With a first innings lead in the offing, batsman Shakib Al Hasan plays a shot beyond the pale off the second ball of the day to signal a collapse that results in England taking a 45-run lead.
22 October 2016, 05:51 AM

Eng end day one on 258 for 7

England manage to reach 258 for 7 on the back of fifties from Moeen Ali and Jonny Bairstow at the end of day one in the first Test against Bangladesh at Chittagong
20 October 2016, 03:52 AM

'Nice to be called captain after a long time'

Bangladesh Test captain Mushfiqur Rahim is happy to take the reins after a big break ahead of the first Test against England tomorrow
19 October 2016, 07:54 AM

Bangladesh v England 1st Test: Hosts look to avenge ODI series defeat

Having lost out on a closely contested ODI series against England, Bangladesh will look to avenge their defeat when both teams clash in first Test of the two match series on Thursday at Chittagong.
19 October 2016, 07:30 AM

Cricket: Factbox England v Bangladesh Test series

Factbox on the Test series between England and Bangladesh starting at Chittagong on Thursday
18 October 2016, 07:59 AM

There's no pressure on me

Being a wicketkeeper is a pretty hard ask in cricket. It is a thankless job, and very often a keeper only gets noticed when he makes a mistake like dropping a crucial catch or missing a stumping chance.
17 October 2016, 18:00 PM

Cool England clinch series

A disciplined batting performance from England leads them to a four-wicket win over Bangladesh that gives them the ODI series 2-1
12 October 2016, 16:43 PM