Shadman Islam

Bangladesh opening batsman Shadman Islam has been ruled out of the second and final Test against the West Indies due to a groin injury.

An unbeaten 72 by Shadman Islam helped Bangladesh stretch their lead over Zimbabwe to 361 runs by lunch on the fourth day of a one-off Test at Harare Sports Club on Saturday.

In the second Test against Bangladesh, India's captain Rohit Sharma chose to bowl after winning the toss. The match, held in India, saw early wickets fall as Zakir Hasan and Shadman Islam faced challenges from Indian bowlers. Bangladesh made two changes to their side. Play was delayed by a light drizzle during lunch.

Pakistan faced fielding issues in the second Test against Bangladesh at Rawalpindi. Saud Shakeel's dropped catch on the first ball of Bangladesh's innings added to Pakistan's pressure, as they had scored 274 runs in their first innings. Captain Shan Masood and teammates were visibly frustrated by the missed opportunity.

Bangladesh made 59 for 3 in 20 overs on a rain-hit opening day of the four-day practice match against Tamil Nadu XI at the M A Chidambaram stadium on Monday.

The Bangladesh Cricket Board on Monday announced central contracts for 2025, awarding 22 players including stars like Litton Das and Shadman Islam. Mahmudullah will not continue his contract beyond February 2025 and Mushfiqur Rahim is now in Grade B. Bangladesh exited the ICC Champions Trophy in the group stage, surpassing Sri Lanka and West Indies in rankings.

Bangladesh have included all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan and batsman Liton Das in the squad for their one-off Test against Ireland, ignoring their requests to join the Indian Premier League.

Bangladesh progressed to 56 without loss at tea on day three, chasing a massive target of 515 runs. Zakir Hasan and Shadman Islam were not out. India declared their second innings at 287 for four, powered by centuries from Rishabh Pant and Shubman Gill. Earlier, Bangladesh were dismissed for 149 in response to India's first innings total of 376.

Sachin Tendulkar commended Rishabh Pant and Shubman Gill for their stellar performances in the first Test against Bangladesh in Chennai. Gill scored an unbeaten 119, while Pant hit a commendable knock of 109 runs. India declared at 287/4, setting a target of 515 runs for Bangladesh, who ended day three at 158/4.

Najmul Hossain Shanto and Shadman Islam scored centuries as Bangladesh declared at 284-1 in their second innings for a 476-run lead over Zimbabwe in a one-off Test in Harare on Saturday.

Play on the second day of the four-day practice match here between Tamil Nadu XI and Bangladesh XI was washed out due to rain on Tuesday. After winning the toss and opting to bat, Bangladesh made 59 for 3 in 20 overs on a rain-hit opening day. Captain Mohammad Mithun (5) and Mominul Haque Showrab (9) were at the crease at stumps.

New Zealand pacer Trent Boult on Monday reached the milestone of 300 Test wickets.

On Day 1 of the second Test, Bangladesh recovered to 69/2 after early setbacks against West Indies at Sabina Park, thanks to Shadman Islam’s unbeaten 50 and sloppy fielding by the hosts. Two quick wickets by Kemar Roach had initially left the visitors at 10/2.

The script could not have been penned better. Wriddhiman Saha, who has grown up playing most of his cricket at the Eden Gardens, became the fifth Indian wicket-keeper to complete 100 dismissals in the longest format on the opening day of the inaugural D/N Test at Indian cricket's greatest amphitheatre on Friday.

Bangladesh XI skipper Mohammad Mithun slammed an unbeaten 156 and helped his team post 349 for nine before the bowlers reduced Tamil Nadu Cricket Association XI to 82 for seven at stumps on the second day of their four-day match on Wednesday.

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) chief executive Nizamuddin Chowdhury on Wednesday said they will host New Zealand and England ahead of the T20 World Cup in October this year.

Bangladesh opener Shadman Islam missed a fighting hundred by just seven runs but still guided Bangladesh to an impressive 316/5 at close on day three of the first Test against Pakistan in Rawalpindi on Friday.

Left-arm orthodox spinner Saurabh Kumar ran through Bangladesh 'A' batting line-up as India 'A' clinched the two 'Test' series with a commanding innings and 123-run victory in the second and final game here on Friday.

Bangladesh on Monday called up uncapped batsman Mahmudul Hasan and pace bowler Rejaur Rahman in their squad for the opening Test of a two-match series against Pakistan, starting on November 26 in Chittagong.

On the second day of the first Test, India reduced Bangladesh to 26 for three at lunch. Akash Deep took two wickets while Jasprit Bumrah dismissed Shadman Islam early. Bangladesh trails by 350 runs after India's first innings total of 376, bolstered by Ravichandran Ashwin's century and Ravindra Jadeja's solid knock.