The return of Mount Maunganui to Sylhet marks a significant historical moment in cricket. While victories against New Zealand in white-ball cricket have been numerous, the triumph at Mount Maunganui stands out as the sole success in the Test format. Despite the Bangladeshi team achieving a clean sweep of the Kiwis on their home turf, the success of Mount Maunganui, both at home and away, holds a special place in Bangladesh's cricket history. The upcoming Test match at the Sylhet International Stadium promises to be a continuation of Mount Maunganui's historic legacy.
Bangladesh marked a historic victory against South Africa in the series opener, securing a 13-run win in Benoni. However, Captain Nigar Sultana's demeanor reflects a mix of emotions as she acknowledges the areas that demand improvement for the upcoming matches.
Mushfiqur Rahim left spectators in disbelief with a remarkable dismissal that even took him by surprise. The commentary room echoed with astonishment as Atahar Ali Khan and Tamim Iqbal reacted to the unexpected turn of events. Mushfiqur etched his name in history by being declared 'obstructing the field,' an unprecedented incident where he caught the ball with his hands while playing defensively.
A significant day etched in the memories of Argentina and its fans, marking the one-year anniversary of their World Cup victory. On this date, Messi's Argentina secured their third World Cup title by defeating France in a thrilling tiebreaker. Lionel Messi, renowned for his accomplishments with Barcelona and PSG, had one notable gap in his illustrious career – a World Cup win.
Bangladesh faced an uphill battle after losing the first two ODIs in the three-match series against New Zealand, rendering the last match a mere formality. Despite New Zealand's pursuit of a clean sweep, Nazmul Hossain Shanto and team emerged triumphant, conclusively ending the series with a commanding 9-wicket victory in the third and final ODI.
In a historic victory against New Zealand on Saturday, Bangladesh secured a significant milestone by achieving their first-ever win at the opposition's ground, marking a turnaround from their previous 18 One Day Internationals (ODIs) against the same opponent, all of which ended in losses. The key to this success lay in the outstanding performance of Bangladesh's pacers, namely Shariful Islam, Tanjim Hasan Shakib, and Soumya Sarkar, who collectively dismissed the opponents for a mere 98 runs, preventing the losing streak from extending to 19 matches.
Since 2010, Bangladesh has been participating in international T20 matches in New Zealand. For the past 13 years, Bangladesh faced a challenging streak, losing all 11 initial matches. However, a significant breakthrough was achieved today at McLean Park in Napier, where Bangladesh secured a historic 5-wicket victory over New Zealand in the first T20 of the series.
In a historic breakthrough, Kim Cotton, a female umpire, has etched her name in cricket history by officiating in Bangladesh's second T20I match against New Zealand at Mt Maunganui.
Australian captain and wicketkeeper Alyssa Healy showcased her prowess by scoring 82 runs in the final ODI against India at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium, establishing a new milestone as the highest individual innings by a captain-wicketkeeper in women's ODIs.
The Bangladesh national cricket team took its first steps on the cricketing stage on this memorable day in 1977. The journey began six years after gaining independence, marked by a three-day match against an English club. This pivotal match aimed to assess Bangladesh's suitability for international cricket participation.
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