Bangladesh's Mushfiqur Rahim became only the second batsman in Test history to be dismissed for obstructing the field in the second match against New Zealand in Dhaka on Wednesday.

“Welcome to the very exclusive Handled ball club @mushfiqur15.. only proper players are members,” Vaughan wrote in his post

Bangladesh spinner Taijul Islam jumps four places to a career-best 14th after his 10-wicket haul and player of the match heroics against the Kiwis in Sylhet in the first Test of the two-match series. Taijul's total of 708 rating points is the highest-ever by a Bangladesh bowler, surpassing Shakib Al Hasan’s 705 achieved in August 2017.

“A cricketer who has played over 80 Tests, should know he can’t do that,” Tamim said in the commentary box.

The incident occurred in the 41st over of the innings

“Needed bit more discipline and patience when we were controlling moments in the game,” Saqlain told broadcasters ahead of the start of the Dhaka Test

"The IPL will probably be the last tournament I ever play, as I will play the IPL until I can't walk anymore," Maxwell told reporters

An unbroken 70-run seventh-wicket partnership saw the tourists home

When Najmul Hossain Shanto expressed his willingness to lead Bangladesh in all three formats ahead of the first Test in Sylhet, not many would have envisioned him guiding the Tigers to an emphatic victory in his very first assignment as captain in the format.

Bangladesh head coach Chandika Hathrusingha felt that the pitch in Mirpur for the second Test against New Zealand starting today is unpredictable but his side now have the different skillsets to match up with the conditions and opponents.

A host of Bangladesh players were rewarded on the latest ICC rankings following historic win against South Africa.

The 37-year-old is in the spotlight once again as he looks to bow out of Test cricket on his own terms amid considerable doubt over his place in the side.

Bangladesh will look to replicate the performance that helped them seal a historic 150-run win over New Zealand in Sylhet.

“Will be a small part of the commentary panel on First Day of 2nd Test between Bangladesh and New Zealand tomorrow. My first in an international game!” Tamim informed on Facebook today.

The 36-year-old smashed his 33rd first-class hundred, setting a national record in the process, surpassing Tushar Imran’s 32 tons.

Despite being one of the most consistent performers in the Bangladesh Test side, left-arm spinner Taijul Islam often remains overshadowed by Shakib Al Hasan, and even at times, by Mehedi Hasan Miraz.

The New Zealand skipper hinted that there is a fair chance of the visitors featuring an extra spinner in Mirpur

Several changes have been made in the Zimbabwe side for the T20Is against Ireland. The Chevrons had recently failed to qualify for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024, after failing to make it past the Africa Region Qualifier.

Nida Dar-led Pakistan women scripted history on Tuesday in Dunedin as they defeated New Zealand for the first time in a T20I series. Pakistan held their nerve to clinch a 10-run win in the 2nd T20I of the ongoing three-match series as they successfully defended 137 against a power-packed White Ferns side at their own backyard.

Off-spinner Nayeem Hasan suffered a finger injury during training in Mirpur today. Nayeem was batting during an indoor net session when he suffered the injury to his right index finger. He got out of the nets immediately as medical staff treated him, with his finger bleeding.