Taijul Islam

Pakistan introduces new talent for the opening Test against Bangladesh in Dhaka. Abdullah Fazal and Azan Awais receive their maiden Test caps. This move comes as Babar Azam is sidelined with a knee injury. The team aims to rebuild with a younger batting core. Pakistan captain Shan Masood won the toss and elected to field first.

Bangladesh XI took firm control of the four-day match against Tamil Nadu Cricket Association XI as the home side, after following-on, were reduced to 133 for 6 in their second innings at stumps on day three on Thursday.

The Bangladesh Cricket Board on Tuesday named Mahmudullah Riyad and Taijul Islam in their Twenty20 international squad for the upcoming three-match series against Sri Lanka in March. Former captain Mahmudullah, who last appeared in a T20I against Zimbabwe in 2021, has earned his recall after showcasing strong performances in the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League.

Taijul Islam's five-wicket haul put Bangladesh in a fighting position on Day 1 of the first Test against South Africa in Dhaka. Bangladesh, despite struggling with the bat, managed to bowl out South Africa for 140/6. With Verreynne and Mulder aiming to extend their lead, the match remains finely poised.

In Kanpur, India’s skipper Rohit Sharma decided to bowl first in the second Test against Bangladesh. With an unchanged lineup, India leads the series 1-0. Bangladesh made two changes with Khaled Ahmed and Taijul Islam joining the team. The match was delayed due to a wet outfield. India had earlier won by 280 runs.

India were all out for 404 in their first innings on the second day of the opening Test against Bangladesh, here on Thursday. Ravichandran Ashwin (58) completed his fifty, while Kuldeep Yadav also contributed a valuable 40 to help India go past the 400-run mark after starting the day at 278 for six.

Bangladesh's Taijul Islam, a left-arm spinner, led the team to a commanding 150-run victory against New Zealand in the opening Test in Sylhet. With a target of 332 on a turning track, New Zealand entered the final day at 113/7. Despite a valiant fifty from overnight batter Daryl Mitchell and a brief resistance from skipper Tim Southee, Bangladesh's spinners proved too much for the visitors. Islam, with figures of 6-75 in the second innings, played a pivotal role in Bangladesh's triumph and earned the player-of-the-match award.

South Africa set a new record in the 2nd Test against Bangladesh by hitting 17 sixes, surpassing their previous best of 15. Tony de Zorzi's remarkable 177, along with contributions from Tristan Stubbs, David Bedingham, and Wiaan Mulder, propelled the team to a formidable 577/6 declared. Bangladesh's Taijul Islam claimed 5 wickets but couldn't stem the Proteas' scoring.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz on Saturday not only became the fourth Bangladesh bowler to take 100 wickets in the longest format of the game but also the fastest to achieve the glorious milestone.

Mushfiqur Rahim achieved a remarkable feat in his 100th Test, scoring fifties in both innings, a feat previously only accomplished by Ricky Ponting. Bangladesh secured a dominant 2-0 series victory over Ireland with a 217-run win in the second Test, thanks to strong performances from spinners Taijul Islam and Hasan Murad.

Kane Williamson returned to the Durban Super Giants for the SA20 2026 season, replacing Taijul Islam. Williamson, who was DSG's top scorer last season, brings much-needed experience and leadership to the batting order. This move follows his retirement from T20 Internationals, allowing him to focus on franchise cricket globally.

Mahmudullah Riyad and Mominul Haque were on Tuesday handed the reins of Bangladesh's T20 and Test squads respectively after the ICC slapped a two-year ban on regular skipper Shakib Al Hasan for failing to report three corrupt approaches.

Skipper Kraigg Brathwaite smashed a fifty but Bangladesh spinners struck back to halt the West Indies' progress in the first Test in Chittagong on Friday.

Shakib Al Hasan, who has an issue with the retina in his left eye, last played for Bangladesh at the 2023 World Cup. He has been replaced by Najmul Hossain Shanto as captain for the national team in all formats. Veteran Mahmudullah and opener Mohammad Naim return to the T20 squad for the first time since 2022 after strong performances in the BPL, while off-spinner Aliss Al Islam is the only new face in the squad.

Bangladesh left-arm spinner Taijul Islam took 6-135 but the touring side are behind in the game after they limped to 139 for five at the close on day two of the second and final Test against South Africa on Saturday. Seamer Wiaan Mulder (3-15) has been the pick of the home bowlers, removing Tamim Iqbal lbw for a brisk 47.

Bangladesh's Taijul Islam is determined to level the Test series against South Africa after a crushing defeat in the opener. With South Africa eyeing a clean sweep, Taijul emphasizes teamwork and forming crucial partnerships on a batting-friendly wicket. Changes to the Bangladesh squad include Khaled Ahmed and Mahidul Islam Ankon. South Africa's stand-in captain Aiden Markram aims for consecutive wins.

Rain triggered by a weakened cyclone washed out the third day of the second Test between Bangladesh and Pakistan in Dhaka on Monday.

Bangladesh skipper Tamim Iqbal returned to the side on Thursday for next month's three-match one-day international series against England.

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.

South Africa completed a dominant win over Bangladesh, securing a 2-0 series sweep by an innings and 273 runs in Chittagong. Kagiso Rabada led the attack with five wickets in the first innings, while Keshav Maharaj and Senuran Muthusamy shared nine wickets in the second.

Bangladesh spinner Taijul Islam has been fined 25 per cent of his match fee for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the third day of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Dhaka.

Skipper KL Rahul's wretched form with the bat continued as Bangladesh left-arm spinner Taijul Islam set alarm bells ringing with three top-order wickets to leave India at an uncomfortable 86 for 3 at lunch on the day two of the second Test on Friday.

Taijul Islam made a triumphant return to One-Day International cricket with his first five-wicket innings haul as Bangladesh dismissed West Indies for 178 in the third and final match of their three-game series at the Guyana National Stadium on Saturday.

Off-spinner Sajid Khan's maiden five-wicket haul for Pakistan brought back some life to the rain-hit second Test in Dhaka on Tuesday. Sajid's 6-35 held Bangladesh to 76 before bad light forced early stumps on the fourth day at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium.

Star all-rounder Mahmudullah has been included in the Bangladesh Test squad for the Zimbabwe series which gets underway next month.

The rain-hit four-day practice match between Tamil Nadu XI and the visiting Bangladesh XI ended in a tame draw on Thursday with only 88 overs of play being possible.

Keshav Maharaj hit a rapid half-century as South Africa prospered on the second morning of the second Test against Bangladesh at St George's Park in Port Elizabeth on Saturday. Maharaj made 55 not out as South Africa reached 384 for seven at lunch, adding 106 runs in 25 overs for the loss of two wickets.

Adding another feather to his illustrious cap, India skipper Virat Kohli on Saturday equalled Australian great Ricky Ponting's record of 41 international centuries as captain. Kohli brought up his 70th overall ton and 27th Test century with a brace off Taijul Islam in the 68th over, on the second day of India's maiden day-night Test in Kolkata against Bangladesh.

In the post lunch session, Bangladesh lost their remaining three wickets -- Litton Das (73), Taijul Islam (1) and Khaled Ahmed (4). Das had led Bangladesh's fightback on the third day with seven fours in his 98-ball innings.

Debutant Lorcan Tucker entered record books on Thursday as he became only the second Irishman to hit a Test century after Kevin O’Brien during the one-off Test against Bangladesh in Dhaka.