A peek at the records would show that the results at this level for Bangladesh have been very inspiring in the recent past. However, the same quality of performance and achievement has not come through to the national team.

“I’m actually a Brazil supporter. I did the Messi celebration because my teammates really enjoy that celebration,” Rabby told the media at Mirpur

Two major trophies for the Bangladesh Under-19 side in the space of almost four years is a testament to the long-term plan set by the game development committee of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB).

Ashiqur Rahman Shibli hit a marvellous century to power Bangladesh to 282-8 in 50 overs before the bowlers did a tremendous job to skittle out the hosts for 87 runs in 24.5 overs. 

“Congratulations everyone. You guys played really well,” Shanto said in a video posted by the BCB which was recorded inside the team bus in Dunedin

This is Bangladesh’s second straight win as they had earlier defeated the UAE by 61 runs on Saturday.

Stuart Law, who had served as head coach of the Bangladesh national team in 2011-2012, was appointed as under-19 team’s head coach, and yesterday he spoke to the media during a press conference.