Atif Azam

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Bangladesh Correspondent at CricBuzz

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Lost three wickets more than what we desired: Shadman Islam

2 months ago | cricbuzz.com | Atif Azam

ZIMBABWE TOUR OF BANGLADESH, 2025 by • Last updated on Legspinner Vincent Masekesa led Zimbabwe's fight back. © AFP Shadman Islam believes Bangladesh are in a good position in the Chattogram Test, though he admits it could have been better, with the hosts ending the second day 64 runs ahead with three wickets in hand. Bangladesh were cruising on the back of a 118-run opening stand between Shadman (120) and Anamul Haque (39), the team's first century opening partnership in 33 innings.
Confident that we can put Bangladesh under pressure: Dion Ebrahim

2 months ago | cricbuzz.com | Atif Azam

IPL 2025 by • Last updated on Sean Williams scored a crucial 67 in the first innings in Chattogram © BCB Zimbabwean assistant coach Dion Ebrahim backed Sean Williams despite his untimely dismissal by playing a sweep shot in their first innings against Bangladesh on the opening day of the second Test in Chattogram.
'Underrated' Taijul subscribes to discipline mantra

2 months ago | cricbuzz.com | Atif Azam

ZIMBABWE TOUR OF BANGLADESH, 2025 by • Last updated on Taijul claimed his 16th Test match five-fer on Day 1 in Chattogram. © BCB Just after Taijul Islam picked up another five-wicket haul against Zimbabwe to haul Bangladesh back into the series-deciding second Test in Chattogram, former skipper Tamim Iqbal hailed him on his official Facebook page as "the most underrated bowler in the world." "Look at the stats of the other current bowlers and you will understand my opinion.
Simmons urges patience as Bangladesh target comeback in Chattogram

2 months ago | cricbuzz.com | Atif Azam

CHATTOGRAM TEST by • Last updated on Bangladesh lost the first Test in Sylhet by 3 wickets © AFP Bangladesh head coach Phil Simmons said on Sunday that the fans need to be patient during the team's transition period and made it clear that they will not adopt a defensive mindset by fielding an extra batter at the expense of five bowlers.
Towhid Hridoy handed four-match ban

2 months ago | cricbuzz.com | Atif Azam

BANGLADESH CRICKET by • Last updated on Hridoy showed dissent to an umpire's decision © Getty Towhid Hridoy has been handed a four-match ban with immediate effect, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced on Sunday (April 27).
Mustafizur picked in Bangladesh A team with an eye on international return

2 months ago | cricbuzz.com | Atif Azam

INJURY RECOVERY by • Last updated on Mustafzur Rahman will face New Zealand A © Getty Bangladesh Cricket Board said on Saturday that they have included pace bowler Mustafizur Rahman in the 15-member squad of Bangladesh A for the opening two one-day matches against New Zealand A as they want to prepare him for international fixtures.
Bangladesh will come hard at us: Ben Curran

2 months ago | cricbuzz.com | Atif Azam

ZIM VS BAN by • Last updated on Ben Curran had two vital opening stands with Brian Bennett in the first Test © BCB Ben Curran has urged his teammates to guard against complacency as Zimbabwe they prepare to take on Bangladesh in the second Test match, scheduled in Chattogram from April 28. Zimbabwe edged past Bangladesh by three wickets in a thrilling finish on the fourth day of the first Test in Sylhet, chasing down 174, their highest successful run chase in Test cricket.
Current and former cricketers meet BCB president to voice concerns

2 months ago | cricbuzz.com | Atif Azam

BANGLADESH CRICKET by • Last updated on Tamim Iqbal addressed the reporters after the meeting. © BCB Current and former national cricketers led by Tamim Iqbal had an impromptu meeting with Bangladesh Cricket Board president Faruque Ahmed at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium as they felt insulted with the recent activities of the board.
We are not familiar being in these sort of positions - Ervine

2 months ago | cricbuzz.com | Atif Azam

ZIMBABWE TOUR OF BANGLADESH, 2025 by • Last updated on Craig Ervine was lavish in his praise of Blessing Muzarabani, who picked up nine wickets in the match © AFP Zimbabwe skipper Craig Ervine admitted there were nerves in the dressing room, given their unfamiliarity with chasing and winning a Test match, a feat they achieved in the opening game against Bangladesh to take a 1-0 lead in the two-match series.
Anamul earns recall as BCB announce squad for second Test

2 months ago | cricbuzz.com | Atif Azam

ZIMBABWE TOUR OF BANGLADESH, 2025 by • Last updated on Anamul has been rewarded for his good form. © BCB Opener Anamul Haque returned to the Test squad after three years as the Bangladesh Cricket Board announced a 15-member squad for the second Test against Zimbabwe. which starts at Chattogram's Bir Shrestha Flight Lieutenant Motiur Rahman Stadium from April 28. There are two changes from the squad that played the first Test.