The New Zealand cricket team has arrived in Dhaka for a two-Test series against Bangladesh. Originally scheduled to travel to Sylhet on Wednesday morning, there has been a change in the travel plans. Both teams will now reach Sylhet at night after a day of rest, as confirmed by BCB media manager Rabid Imam.
The upcoming storm in Bangladesh cricket goes by the name “Kal Baisakhi”, and fans are eagerly waiting for the new talents to soar. The rallying cry of 'Tora Sob Joyodhoni kor !' echoes, questioning whether the newcomers can harmonize with the iconic lines of national poet Kazi Nazrul Islam.
However, Bangladesh concluded the first day of the match with a sense of disappointment. The day held immense potential for Bangladesh, but the team fell short of capitalizing on it, losing several wickets. Despite a promising start with the notable contributions of Muminul Haque and Mahmudul Hasan Joy, the team struggled to maintain momentum after their dismissals.
Bangladesh missed a golden opportunity to seize control of the Sylhet Test as the hosts found themselves in a challenging position at the end of the second day against New Zealand. Despite the visitors accumulating 266 runs for the loss of 8 wickets, Bangladesh let the match slip away due to dropped catches and a failure to utilize the Decision Review System (DRS)
David Warner is set to bid farewell to his Test career, with the upcoming series against Pakistan marking his final stint in whites. The third and concluding Test, scheduled to be played at Sydney, holds particular significance as it is Warner's home ground, where he aims to conclude his illustrious career. Warner has secured a spot in the team for the first Test of the series, with Australia fielding a 14-member squad for the match.
New Zealand expresses confidence in facing the challenge posed by the spin-friendly conditions at Mirpur as they gear up for the upcoming Test match. The historical success of teams from outside the subcontinent on Mirpur's spin-friendly wicket is well documented, with England and Australia falling victim to Bangladesh's spin prowess in the past.
In November 2024, David Warner will take on a new role as the commentator for the India vs Australia Test series. After announcing his withdrawal from the Sydney Test, marking the end of his cricketing career, Warner will bid farewell to the 22 yards dressed in white. However, fans can anticipate seeing him with a microphone in hand in the commentary room, sharing his wealth of experience during the upcoming India-Australia
Bangladeshi left-arm spinner Taijul Islam has earned a spot on the ICC Cricketer of the Month nomination list for December, alongside Australia's Pat Cummins and New Zealand's Glenn Phillips. Taijul showcased brilliance in the two-match Test series against New Zealand, contributing significantly to Bangladesh's victory in the first Test in Sylhet. His remarkable performance included taking 4 wickets
