Fit-again Sri Lanka spinner Ajantha Mendis takes 4-71 to bowl Bangladesh out for 208 on day two of the second Test in Chittagong.
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Mortaza believes comeback still possible
Despite conceding a 176-run first-innings lead, Mashrafe Mortaza believes Bangladesh can draw inspiration from their gallant effort in the previous Test in Mirpur and make a comeback over the next three days
Last-wicket pair frustrate dominant Sri Lanka
A last-wicket stand of 63 between Mashrafe Mortaza and Shahadat Hossain revived a crumbling innings and helped Bangladesh avert the follow-on
Bangladesh batsmen undo bowlers’ good work
Shakib Al Hasan helped Bangladesh make a promising start, taking three wickets in his two overs to nip out the Sri Lankan tail early. The visitors however hit back, snaring three of the host batsmen
Dilshan knock rescues Sri Lanka
Tillakaratne Dilshan hits 162 after Sri Lanka make a shaky start against Bangladesh in the second Test in Chittagong.
Dilshan puts his hand up
A blistering rearguard hundred from Tillakaratne Dilshan saved Sri Lanka’s day
Dilshan’s explosive 162 dents Bangladesh
Tillkaratne Dilshan’s sixth Test century put Sri Lanka in charge of the second Test in Chittagong
Sri Lanka in trouble as Jayawardene falls
Bangladesh made a bright beginning to the second Test in Chittagong taking three wickets, including the big ones of Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene, in the first session
Bangladesh eye win over Sri Lanka
Bangladesh will seek to keep the pressure on Sri Lanka when the second Test starts in Chittagong on Saturday.
Bangladesh prepare for Mendis threat
Preview of the 2nd Test between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka in Chittagong
Shakib aims to build on success
Shakib Al Hasan, the Bangladesh allrounder, is eager to build on his impressive performance in the first Test against Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka defeat spirited Tigers
Sri Lanka win the first Test in Mirpur by 107 runs after bowling out Bangladesh for 413.
Jayawardene praises Bangladesh fight
Mahela Jayawardene, the Sri Lanka captain, said his team were fortunate to have the cushion of a 500-plus lead against Banglades
Rajshahi clinch title after Barisal lose to Dhaka
A round-up of the tenth-round matches of the National Cricket League in Bangladesh
Brave Bangladesh fall 107 short
Bangladesh fell 107 short of pulling off the most miraculous of chases as Sri Lanka clawed back after lunch to seal a victory
Murali gives Sri Lanka the edge in spin battle
Preview of the 1st Test between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka in Mirpur
Bangladesh face daunting target
Bangladesh need 267 more to win the first Test against Sri Lanka after closing day four in Mirpur on 254-5.
Ashraful takes contest into fifth day
A face-saving partnership of 74 for the sixth wicket between Mohammad Ashraful and Shakib Al Hasan ensured Bangladesh put up a fight chasing an improbable target of 521 on the fourth day in Mirpur.
‘We need only two wickets’ – Dilshan
Bangladesh, led by their captain Mohammad Ashraful, may have extended the first Test against Sri Lankans to the fifth day in Mirpur, but the visitors are confident of wrapping up a win on Wednesday.
Bangladesh lose Kayes early chasing 521
The events on the fourth morning took a predictable path as Sri Lanka, led by Mahela Jayawardene’s 168, piled on the agony before declaring leaving Bangladesh to chase an improbable 521 with the better part of two days remaining, light permitting. .
Jayawardene puts Sri Lanka ahead
Mahela Jayawardene’s unbeaten 129 leaves Sri Lanka in prime position to beat Bangladesh in the first Test in Mirpur.
Jayawardene puts Sri Lanka in dominant position
A fine hundred by Mahala Jayawardene and half-centuries by Kumar Sangakkara and Thilan Samaraweera effectively shut Bangladesh out of the match as Sri Lanka extended their lead to an imposing 406 with six wickets in hand at the end of the third day.
SL rebuild after losing openers early
A lively opening spell by the Bangladesh seamers lifted their team after their listless batting performance, but Sri Lanka still called the shots at lunch on the third day in Mirpur.
Bangladesh v Sri Lanka latest score
Bangladesh take on Sri Lanka in the second Test in Mirpur.
Bangladesh fold to Muralitharan
Muttiah Muralitharan comes to the fore as Bangladesh lose their grip against Sri Lanka in the first Test in Mirpur.
Shakib five-for restricts Sri Lanka to 293
After making life difficult for New Zealand and South Africa, Shakib Al Hasan showed the Sri Lankans what he’s capable of with his third consecutive five-wicket haul to restrict Sri Lanka to 293 just minutes before lunch on a extended second morning.
Mahmudullah sets his sights on tri-series
Mahmudullah, the Bangladesh middle-order batsman, is hopeful to making a return to the one-day side for the tri-nation series in January following an impressive run in the domestic circuit.
Bangladesh restrict Sri Lankans
Sri Lanka are reduced to 172-6 after an opening day cut to 57 overs in the first Test at Mirpur.
Shakib strikes leave SL in trouble
Shakib Al Hasan took three wickets, including the prized ones of Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene, to rattle Sri Lanka on the first day in Mirpur.
Steady Sri Lanka lose Warnapura
Bangladesh gained the edge in the 12 overs salvaged from the first session after a fog delay by dismissing Balinda Warnapura for 14.
Bangladesh v Sri Lanka live score
Bangladesh and Sri Lanka meet at Mirpur in the first of two Test matches.
Ashraful backs batsmen to come good against Murali
Bangladesh captain Mohammad Ashraful has said though the batsmen are aware of the threat from Muttiah Muralitharan, he was confident that they could face up to the challenge in the upcoming two-Test series against Sri Lanka which gets underway in Dhaka on Friday.
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Pakistan to tour Bangladesh next year
Pakistan will tour Bangladesh for a series of five ODIs after the
scheduled tour by Sri Lanka in March next year, the PCB has announced.
Bangladesh v Sri Lanka
Bangladesh host Sri Lanka in the first Test at Dhaka on Friday.
Tight race continues between Rajshahi and Barisal
A round-up of the ninth round of matches of the National Cricket League in Bangladesh.
Dilshan and Prasanna shine in drawn game
After the fog which had blighted their preparation on the tour so far relented, the Sri Lankans got themselves some useful batting practice on the final day against a Bangladesh Cricket Board XI.
BCB XI clueless against Herath
After ruling out play on the first day fog allowed only 53.1 overs on the second, but that was enough for the Sri Lankan spinners to roll over a Bangladesh Cricket Board XI for 88 in Savar.
Mushfiqur confident of tackling Muralitharan
Bangladesh wicketkeeper Mushfiqur Rahim is confident his batsmen can negate the threat of Muttiah Muralitharan in the upcoming two-Test series at home against Sri Lanka, starting on Friday in Dhaka.
Bangladesh recall Haque and Saleh for SL Tests
Bangladesh have recalled Enamul Haque jnr and Rajin Saleh in the 14-member Test squad to take on Sri Lanka in the two-match series, which gets underway on January 26 in Dhaka. The notable absentees from the previous tour of South Africa however, will be Abdur Razzak, Naeem Islam, Nazmul Hossain. .
Shahadat found guilty of conduct breach
Shahadat Hossain, the Bangladesh fast bowler, has been disciplined for a breach of both the BCB and ICC Code of Conduct..
Mendis to miss Bangladesh Tests
Spin bowler Ajantha Mendis is ruled out of Sri Lanka’s forthcoming Test series in Bangladesh because of an ankle injury.
Rajshahi gather steam
A round-up of the eighth round of matches of the National Cricket League in Bangladesh.
Speed regrets World Cup failure
Malcolm Speed, the former ICC chief executive, has admitted the World Cup in the West Indies last year was one of the more disappointing episodes of his tenure in charge.
Bangladesh tour pushed to June
Bangladesh’s visit to West Indies has been pushed back to the end of June after the hosts agreed to tour England in April and May.
Asian bloc to discuss Mumbai attacks
Leading figures from the Asian Cricket Council will meet in Colombo on Friday with the impact of the Mumbai terror attacks, and the consequences for subcontinent cricket, high on the agenda.
Razzak suspended from bowling in international cricket
Abdur Razzak, the Bangladesh left-arm spinner, has been suspended from bowling in international cricket after his action was found to be suspect under independent analysis.
Razzak banned for illegal action
Bangladesh spinner Abdur Razzak is suspended by the ICC because of an illegal bowling action.
‘Three run-outs were fatal’ – Ashraful
Mohammad Ashraful has termed as “fatal” three needless run outs that marked another Bangladesh defeat inside three days.
South Africa cruise to series win
South Africa beat Bangladesh by an innings and 48 runs to seal a 2-0 series win.
Woeful Bangladesh slump to defeat
South Africa took just 36.4 overs to dismiss Bangladesh in Centurion, thereby completing an emphatic innings victory to seal a 2-0 series win. Ashwell Prince cracked an unbeaten 162 earlier in the day before South Africa’s fast bowlers tore into Bangladesh’s fragile line-up who were rolled for an abject 131.