The ongoing National Cricket League -- NCL T20 -- is going against the regular modus operandi of T20 tournaments.

Shadman Islam lit up the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Saturday with the first century of the ongoing National Cricket League (NCL) T20, steering Dhaka Metro to a commanding 96-run victory over Barishal Division in their sixth-round encounter.

The Tigers closed the Day 2 on 291 for seven, leading by only 64 runs, having lost their grip on a match they once looked to be dominating.

Bangladesh pacer Nahid Rana's wholehearted effort was some consolation for the tourists after the West Indies fast bowlers exploited the many deficiencies to consistent pace and bounce of the Bangladesh batting line-up.

National selector Abdur Razzak was optimistic about getting more sporting wickets in the upcoming National Cricket League (NCL), which will be held in both four-day and T20 formats next month.

It still feels surreal that Bangladesh have won their first-ever Test series against Pakistan 2-0 and that too on Pakistan soil.

Left-handed batter Shadman Islam can claim himself lucky to be part of the opening Test against Pakistan as he hasn’t been the first-choice opener of the Bangladesh Test team in recent years.

Shadman Islam’s double century and Khaled Ahmed’s five-wicket haul helped South Zone to their sixth Bangladesh Cricket League (BCL) title with an innings and 33-run win over Central Zone in the finale in Cox’s Bazar on Tuesday.

Bangladesh 'A' began their tour of the West Indies on a familiar note resembling the national team as the Mohammad Mithun-led side suffered a top order batting collapse against the West Indies 'A' on a shortened opening day of the four-day match in Saint Lucia on Thursday.

Bangladesh opener Shadman Islam, who made his debut today said that his father Shohidul Alam -- a BCB official who was close to age-level cricketers and saw the transformation of the likes of Mushfiqur Rahim and Shakib Al Hasan, has been very supportive of his cricket career.