New Zealand is seeking a turnaround after their initial setback in the Sylhet Test against Bangladesh, where the former Test Championship titleholders faced a 150-run loss. The Kiwi batsmen struggled against Taijul's impressive performance, marking a challenging start to their campaign. New Zealand had clinched the Test Championship title in the previous edition by defeating India, demonstrating their prowess in the format. However, this time around, their journey commenced with a defeat, and they are determined to reverse their fortunes in the upcoming second Test starting on Wednesday.
After the remarkable red-ball international cricket encounter in Sylhet, where Bangladesh secured its first-ever victory against New Zealand on home soil, both teams are gearing up for the Second Test at the Mirpur Sher Bangla Stadium in Dhaka. With New Zealand facing the prospect of a Test series whitewash for the first time, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has unveiled the ticket prices for the upcoming match.
In the Dhaka Test, a total of 1069 balls were bowled across four innings involving two teams, marking the shortest Test match in Bangladesh's cricket history. On average, a wicket fell every five overs, and the match could have concluded in just two and a half days if not for rain interruptions. Consequently, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has expressed dissatisfaction with Mirpur's pitch quality and has taken punitive measures.
Following a resounding victory in the 12th parliamentary election from Magura-1 seat, Shakib Al Hasan wasted no time getting back into action. Despite the late-night announcement of his win, Shakib arrived at the indoor practice facility at around 3:30 pm, fully prepared to resume training. Coach Nazmul Abedin Fahim, trainer Bayezdul Islam, Tushar Kanti Das Howladar, and doctor Manjur Hossain joined the session, emphasizing the commitment to work even after the election triumph.
The night before, Shakib Al Hasan was immersed in election activities in Magura, working tirelessly till midnight as a first-time Member of Parliament. Surprising everyone, he appeared in Mirpur on Monday afternoon, emphasizing his connection to cricket over politics.
The Mirpur Shere Bangla National Cricket Stadium, renowned as the 'Home of Cricket,' is undergoing refurbishment in preparation for the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL). The focus is on installing new chairs and enhancing various areas within the stadium.
Shakib Al Hasan spent busy time on his birthday. After playing the match of Dhaka Premier League all day, he went to send a product in the afternoon. Shakib has been showered with wishes there too. Shakib has made many records in his 17-year international career. The identity of the cricketer is there, Shakib is the goodwill ambassador of the product. Sometimes he is a politician. Sometimes it is just a common person to the people of the house.
