Bangladesh-Ireland Series 2023
‘I never played against someone who batted with sunglasses’
Balbirnie found Liton’s glasses while batting in the first innings to be quite amusing.
‘Bangladesh bowling ineffective without me?’
According to the Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan, it is not necessary for him to bowl if he has five to six different options in his arsenal.
Mushfiqur second to hit 14,000 int’l runs for Bangladesh
Mushfiqur Rahim’s stellar outing with the bat against Ireland in the one-off Test in Mirpur, which ended with Bangladesh winning by seven wickets today, saw him cross the 14000-run mark in international cricket.
Shakib cites family emergency as reason for IPL unavailability
Previously, board president Nazmul Hassan had stated a numerous times that the board were not going to allow players to feature in franchise leagues during international assignments.
Tigers beat Ireland for first win in 10 Tests
Bangladesh handed Ireland a seven-wicket defeat as the home side chased down a 138-run target before the end of the second session on the fourth day of the one-off Test at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on Friday.
Donald has 'no idea' why Shakib has not bowled more overs
Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan’s decision to not introduce himself into the bowling attack till the 66th over of the first innings against Ireland raised a lot of questions on the opening day of their lone Test in Mirpur. Shakib, eventually, bowled only three overs on that day.
Tucker hoping ‘something magical happens overnight’ to the flat track
Ireland had appeared to be on the verge of defeat with top-order failing to counter Shakib Al Hasan and Taijul Islam in the final session on day two. From there, they found a way on day three to make Bangladesh toil on a hot and humid day.
Tucker stars as Ireland recover from the brink to keep Mirpur Test alive
Few would have given Ireland to avoid an innings defeat, let alone stage a turnaround to keep the Mirpur Test alive as they began day three at 27 for four, but the visitors managed to claw their way back into the one-off Test against Bangladesh at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium today.
Tucker out after becoming ninth No.7 batter to score ton on Test debut
Ireland wicketkeeper-batter Lorcan Tucker joins a long list of cricketers who managed to score a century on Test debut as Ireland continue to stage an exceptional turnaround against Bangladesh in the third day of the one-off Test in Mirpur today.
Taijul removes Tector, breaks 72-run stand
Following a productive first session on the third day, Ireland were on course to claw back their way into the match against Bangladesh in the one-off Test in Mirpur. However, the loss of set batter Harry Tector has given the visitors a big setback.
Bangladesh’s lead goes past 100
Bangladesh remain in a strong position as their lead stretch past 100 on the second day of their lone Test against Ireland at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur today.
Mushfiqur brings up his 10th Test ton
Bangladesh’s veteran batter Mushfiqur Rahim brought up his 10th Test ton during the Tigers’ lone Test against Ireland at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur today.
Shakib’s wait for sixth Test ton continues
Bangladesh Test and T20I skipper Shakib Al Hasan’s wait for his sixth Test ton continues as the star all-rounder fell just 13 short of the landmark score in their lone Test against Ireland at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur today.
Shakib, Mushfiqur star in century stand as Tigers dominate first session of Day 2
Despite losing Mominul Haque early, Bangladesh dominated the morning session on the second day of their lone Test against Ireland at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur today.
Shakib, Mushfiqur rebuilding after Mominul departs early on Day 2
Bangladesh Test skipper Shakib Al Hasan and veteran batter Mushfiqur Rahim started rebuilding after Mominul Haque departed early on the second day of their lone Test against Ireland at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur today.
Dream comes true for Balbirnie’s parents in Mirpur
Candy Lappin, his mother was enjoying the cricket too, having seen the young players turn into international stars.
Miraz, Taijul bowl in tandem to leave Ireland reeling
Bangladesh spinners Taijul Islam and Mehedi Hasan Miraz combined to scalp three wickets in quick succession to leave Ireland struggling in the second session on the opening day of their one-off Test at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur today.
40 overs done, Shakib yet to come into bowling attack
Oddly enough, Bangladesh Test skipper Shakib Al Hasan is yet to introduce himself even after over 40 overs bowled during the Tigers’ one-off Test against Ireland at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur today.