West Indies tour of Bangladesh 2018/19
Bangladesh v West Indies, 2nd ODI, Dhaka
Shai Hope stars with 146* as West Indies level series
May 17, 2024
Bangladesh v West Indies, 1st Test, Chattogram, 3rd Day
Mahmudullah ensures 200-plus lead for Bangladesh
Devendra Bishoo's 4 for 26 ensures Bangladesh are bowled out for just 125 on Day 3's morning session
May 15, 2024
Bangladesh v West Indies, 3rd T20I, Mirpur
Ready to risk sanctions for team's sake - Brathwaite on umpiring errors
Play was suspended for at least eight minutes in Mirpur after umpire Tanvir Ahmed made wrong no-ball calls off Oshane Thomas
May 18, 2024
Bangladesh v West Indies, 3rd T20I, Dhaka
Lewis 89, Paul five-for help West Indies clinch T20I series
After West Indies won the first T20I, the hosts hit back in the second, thanks to Shakib's all-round performance, to force this series into a decider
May 15, 2024
Bangladesh v West Indies, 3rd T20I, Dhaka
West Indies' last chance to salvage Bangladesh tour
Having lost the Test and then the ODI series, the visitors will look to spring a surprise on Bangladesh in the T20I series decider
May 12, 2024
Bangladesh v West Indies, 2nd T20I, Mirpur
Mahmudullah's knock made things easier for me - Shakib
The Bangladesh captain called his deputy's unbeaten 21-ball 43 a special knock and urged him to bat in the same aggressive manner in every format
May 17, 2024
Bangladesh v West Indies, 2nd T20I, Mirpur
All-round Shakib helps Bangladesh level series
With the series on the line, the onus is on Bangladesh's batting to fire in dewy conditions
May 17, 2024
Bangladesh v West Indies, 2nd T20I, Dhaka
High on Hope and IPL riches, West Indies eye series win
With six of their players landing contracts at Tuesday's IPL auction, the visitors will look to channel the propitious circumstances into a series-clinching outing in Dhaka
May 18, 2024
Bangladesh v West Indies, 1st T20I, Sylhet
Top four fighting 'fire with fire' cost Bangladesh - Neil McKenzie
The Bangladesh batting consultant blamed the 'overconfidence' of Tamim Iqbal, Liton Das, Soumya Sarkar and Shakib Al Hasan, all of whom got out pulling the short ball
May 17, 2024
Bangladesh v West Indies, 1st T20I, Sylhet
Shai Hope, Sheldon Cottrell lead West Indies to dominating win
West Indies have included Evin Lewis, Rovman Powell and Sheldon Cottrell to their XI, as they go without Denesh Ramdin, the injured Kieron Powell and left-arm spinner Khary Pierre
May 15, 2024
Bangladesh v West Indies, 1st T20I, Sylhet
'As long as he is alive, Shai Hope will play' - Carlos Brathwaite
The West Indies captain was also pleased with the return of opener Evin Lewis for the T20I leg, after he skipped the tour of India last month
May 17, 2024
Bangladesh v West Indies, 1st T20I, Sylhet
Afif Hossain, Zakir Hasan haven't developed as expected, says Bangladesh selector
Minhajul Abedin said the youngsters had underperformed since making their international debuts but added Mahedi Hasan was still on the radar
May 18, 2024
Bangladesh v West Indies, 1st T20I, Sylhet
WI look to break five-game losing streak against upbeat Bangladesh
The match has been rescheduled twice in the last 48 hours, mainly due to some technical problems with one of the light towers. It will now start at 12.30pm local time
May 19, 2024
Bangladesh v West Indies, 3rd ODI, Sylhet
Was this Mashrafe Mortaza's last ODI at home?
Speculation has been rife on the topic, and the Bangladesh captain kept his cards close to his chest
May 18, 2024
Bangladesh v West Indies, 3rd ODI, Sylhet
Rovman Powell disappointed over umpiring error
The West Indies captain was given out on what was evidently a no-ball due to fielding infringements by Bangladesh
May 17, 2024
Bangladesh v West Indies, 3rd ODI, Sylhet
Shai Hope's game cut short by blow to helmet
Hope was struck on the helmet during his unbeaten 108, while Roach hurt his right hamstring while bowling
May 15, 2024
Bangladesh v West Indies, 3rd ODI, Sylhet
Mehidy, Soumya, Tamim give Bangladesh series win
Bangladesh made two changes to the side, bringing in Mohammad Mithun and Mohammad Saifuddin, while West Indies' XI did not include fast bowler Oshane Thomas
May 16, 2024
Bangladesh v West Indies, 3rd ODI, Sylhet
West Indies seek more convincing show in series decider
Bangladesh would be wary of slip-ups in the third ODI. Losing wickets in clusters after a big partnership has been a long-term problem for them
May 16, 2024
Bangladesh v West Indies, 3rd ODI, Sylhet
Rovman Powell questions Bangladesh's skills against pace
Mashrafe Mortaza backs his batsmen in response, saying losing wickets at the wrong time has cost his side rather than shortcomings against pace
May 15, 2024
Bangladesh v West Indies, 2nd ODI, Mirpur
Shai Hope shows faith in Keemo Paul as West Indies hang on for glory
Windies batsman delighted to deliver a matchwinning hundred at last
May 18, 2024
Bangladesh v West Indies, 2nd ODI, Mirpur
Shai Hope stars with 146* as West Indies level series
Can Bangladesh deliver victory in what is a landmark game for a handful of their players?
May 14, 2024
Bangladesh v West Indies, 2nd ODI, Dhaka
Bangladesh eye finishing blow over collapsible WI
The home side will be hopeful of securing a series win with one ODI to spare in Dhaka on Tuesday
May 17, 2024
Bangladesh v West Indies, 1st ODI, Dhaka
Bangladesh's quicks seize their chance to make a mark
Having gone largely unused during the Test series, Bangladesh's fast bowlers made the most of the opportunity in the Dhaka ODI to hand their side a win
May 18, 2024
Bangladesh v West Indies, 1st ODI, Dhaka
Bangladesh tick most boxes in dominating first ODI victory
The visitors have made two changes, with Darren Bravo and Roston Chase coming in to replace regular captain Jason Holder and left-arm spinner Fabian Allen
May 17, 2024
Bangladesh v West Indies, 1st ODI, Dhaka
Tamim's return gives Bangladesh happy headache
Who among Tamim, Imrul Kayes, Soumya Sarkar and Liton Das will open the batting for the hosts in their ODI series opener against West Indies?
May 13, 2024
Bangladesh v West Indies, 1st ODI, Dhaka
Looming World Cup adds extra significance to 2018's last ODI series
West Indies haven't won an ODI series since August 2014. Can they end their barren run against a resurgent Bangladesh side?
May 17, 2024
BCB XI v West Indians, tour game, Savar
Tamim Iqbal returns from injury with match-winning ton against West Indians
In a rain-hit contest, BCB XI scored at over 7.5 runs an over to down the visitors in their only warm-up game
May 17, 2024
Bangladesh v West Indies, 2nd Test, Dhaka, 3rd day
West Indies' shot selection 'wasn't good at all' - Kraigg Brathwaite
West Indies' captain said his team encountered drier surfaces in Bangladesh than they had done in India, but refused to blame conditions for their performances
May 12, 2024
Bangladesh v West Indies, 2nd Test, Dhaka, 3rd day
Bangladesh spin project finally bears fruit
After years of depending on Shakib Al Hasan, Bangladesh finally have the skill and depth to say they have the spin department covered
May 15, 2024
Bangladesh v West Indies, 2nd Test, Mirpur, 3rd day
Winning after enforcing the follow-on a special achievement - Shakib
The Bangladesh captain said his side had had a lot to prove after their 2-0 defeat in the West Indies in July
May 19, 2024
Bangladesh v West Indies, 2nd Test, Mirpur, 3rd day
Stats - 12 for Mehidy, 40 for Bangladesh's spinners
Statistical highlights from the Mirpur Test as Bangladesh routed West Indies within three days
May 18, 2024
Bangladesh v West Indies, 2nd Test, Dhaka, 3rd day
Mehidy 12-for scripts record Bangladesh win
Mehidy Hasan ripped through West Indies with career-best figures of 7 for 58 on the third morning as the visitors were bowled out for 111, the lowest total against Bangladesh
May 15, 2024
Bangladesh v West Indies, 2nd Test, Mirpur, 2nd day
Mental tweaks give Mahmudullah batting edge
The seasoned campaigner trades flamboyance for hard grind and the result is a marked improvement in his batting numbers
May 17, 2024
Bangladesh v West Indies, 2nd Test, Mirpur, 2nd day
Shakib's words fuel Bangladesh's payback
The two-Test humiliation in the Caribbean earlier this year has channeled a focused spin-heavy side to turn the tables at home
May 16, 2024
Bangladesh v West Indies, 2nd Test, Dhaka, 2nd day
West Indies crumble against spin after Bangladesh rack up 508
Shakib Al Hasan, Liton Das and Mahmudullah helped Bangladesh garner quick runs in the morning session of the second day in Dhaka
May 13, 2024
Bangladesh v West Indies, 2nd Test, Dhaka, 1st day
The irony of Shadman's rise to the top
The opener always flown under the radar in Bangladesh because his style of play isn't as flashy as some of the others'. But now that he has arrived in international cricket, he has the potential to go big
May 14, 2024
Bangladesh v West Indies, 2nd Test, Mirpur, 1st day
Mushfiqur becomes second Bangladesh man to 4000 Test runs
He's less than fifty runs away from going past Tamim Iqbal as Bangladesh's most-prolific run-scorer in Tests
May 17, 2024
Bangladesh v West Indies, 2nd Test, Dhaka, 1st day
Shadman, Shakib half-centuries hand Bangladesh the advantage
They have handed the opener Shadman Islam a debut and brought in Liton Das to allow Mushfiqur Rahim to play as a specialist batsman
May 18, 2024
Bangladesh v West Indies, 2nd Test, Dhaka
Buoyant Bangladesh sweat over Mushfiqur Rahim's finger injury
For West Indies, meanwhile, Keemo Paul is likely to replace the suspended Shannon Gabriel
May 17, 2024
West Indies in Bangladesh 2018-19
The problem Bangladesh face because of turning pitches
Over the last two years, their batsmen are averaging below 30 at home. And if they can't score big at home, how can they be confident of scoring abroad?
May 15, 2024
Bangladesh v West Indies, 1st Test, Chattogram, 3rd Day
Taijul rises from Bangladesh shadows to get his due
In a country where being a Test specialist is usually seen as a hazard, Taijul Islam could have very easily slipped through the cracks. Thankfully for Bangladesh, he didn't
May 14, 2024
Bangladesh v West Indies, 1st Test, Chattogram, 3rd day
For West Indies, the answers to spin lie in the mind
The lack of partnerships at the top and in the middle order hurt the visiting side in the first Test, and they'll need to change their approach to the turning ball
May 14, 2024
Bangladesh v West Indies, 1st Test, Chattogram, 3rd day
Taijul Islam's string of five-fors, and Kieran Powell's unwanted record
Stats highlights from day three of the Bangladesh-West Indies Test in Chattogram
May 17, 2024
Bangladesh v West Indies, 1st Test, Chattogram, 3rd Day
Shakib becomes the quickest to 3000 runs-200 wickets double
The Bangladesh allrounder got there in his 54th Test, one fewer than Ian Botham, while also becoming the first bowler from his country to get 200 Test wickets
May 16, 2024
Bangladesh v West Indies, 1st Test, Chattogram, 3rd day
Taijul six-for helps Bangladesh defend 204 for 1-0 lead
Chasing 204, they were tottering at 11 for 4 at lunch on day three
May 17, 2024
Bangladesh v West Indies, 2nd Test, Chattogram, 2nd day
A happy homecoming for 17-year old Nayeem Hasan
A nervous Nayeem said that nobody from his family was at the ground but, of course, his first cricket coach, Mominul Haque, was
May 17, 2024
Bangladesh v West Indies, 1st Test, Chattogram, 2nd day
Dowrich fancies West Indies' chances in 'even game'
West Indies' target on Saturday is to keep Bangladesh's lead below 200 runs, and they plan on doing that by "going hard at them" in the morning session
May 18, 2024
Bangladesh v West Indies, 1st Test, Chattogram, 2nd day
Shannon Gabriel suspended from Mirpur Test
West Indies pacer gets two demerit points for shoulder contact with Imrul Kayes, taking his tally to five and forcing the suspension
May 18, 2024
Bangladesh v West Indies, 1st Test, Chattogram, 2nd day
West Indies claw back late on 17-wicket day
Bangladesh lost their last two wickets within five overs of Day 2 starting, with Warrican taking both in his first over of the day
May 15, 2024
Bangladesh v West Indies, 1st Test, Chittagong, 1st day
A masterpiece at Fort Mominul Haque
Mominul Haque struck his sixth century in eight Tests at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium on Thursday. By Bangladesh's standards, that is good enough to get the stadium named after him
May 19, 2024
Bangladesh v West Indies, 1st Test, Chattogram, 1st day
Gabriel brought us back in the game - Warrican
The left-arm spinner admitted that it was about discipline and not luck, when asked about the chances West Indies missed on the first day
May 19, 2024
Bangladesh v West Indies, 1st Test, Chattogram, 1st day
Bangladesh surrender advantage after Mominul ton
West Indies bring in Kemar Roach for injured Jason Holder, whereas Shakib Al Hasan makes his first appearance after recovering from a finger injury
May 18, 2024
Bangladesh v West Indies, 1st Test, Dhaka
Bangladesh's big problem outside the off stump
West Indies' pace attack destroyed them at home and though conditions in the subcontinent will be different, Bangladesh need to sort out this weakness to have any chance of winning
May 15, 2024
West Indies in Bangladesh 2018-19
Will Bangladesh banish July ghosts or West Indies conjure them?
A little more than four months ago, when the two teams met in the Caribbean, Bangladesh were trounced 2-0 by West Indies
May 16, 2024
Bangladesh Cricket Board XI v West Indies, Chittagong, 2nd day
Hope, Powell and Soumya find form ahead of first Test
Shadman Islam, NCL's highest scorer this season, also impressed with 73 for the hosts
May 17, 2024