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Mahmudullah opts out as BCB awards central contracts to 22 players for 2025

NEW DELHI: The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced central contracts for 2025 on Monday, awarding 22 players. Most of the contracted players were part of Bangladesh’s squad at the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, held in Dubai and Pakistan.

The Times of India

2nd Test: Taijul Islam's five-wicket spell fashions series-levelling win for Bangladesh in West Indies

Bangladesh spinner Taijul Islam foxed hosts West Indies with his left-arm spin on day four of the second Test in Jamaica to fashion a 101-run victory for his team, which allowed the visitors to end the two-match series at 1-1.

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Bangladesh stumble to 38-4 in reply to mammoth South Africa total in second Test

NEW DELHI: Bangladesh faced severe difficulties, losing four wickets early while responding to South Africa's substantial first innings score of 575-6 on day two of the final Test in Chattogram. Play ended prematurely due to poor visibility with the score at 38-4.

The Times of India

'Everyone plays for milestones but...': Kagiso Rabada after reaching historic landmark during BAN vs SA 1st Test

NEW DELHI: South Africa's Kagiso Rabada etched his name in the record books on Monday, becoming the fastest bowler to reach 300 Test wickets in terms of balls bowled, during the first Test against Bangladesh in Dhaka.

The Times of India

Kagiso Rabada grabs 300th Test wicket as South Africa take lead over Bangladesh

NEW DELHI: Kagiso Rabada, the South African paceman, set a new record by claiming his 300th Test wicket on the first day of the opening Test against Bangladesh at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka on Monday.

The Times of India

2nd Test: How India beat the odds to boost World Test Championship campaign

India assert absolute home dominance; race past rain, time to beat Bangladesh by 7 wickets and complete 2-0 series sweep

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India beats Bangladesh by 7 wickets in 2nd Test, wins series 2-0

For India, pacer Jasprit Bumrah and spinners R Ashwin, R Jadeja took 3 wickets each in Bangladesh's second innings. Read further on Dynamite News:

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India wallop Bangladesh by 7 wickets, clinch series 2-0 and extend lead in WTC standings

India pummelled Bangladesh to win the second Test and sweep the series 2-0 in Kanpur. The 7-wicket win increased their lead in WTC standings

The Times of India

Watch: Jasprit Bumrah ends Bangladesh resistance with a peach of a delivery

NEW DELHI: With Bangladesh 9 wickets down, India went for the kill. The first session was extended by 30 minutes but the veteran Mushfiqur Rahim was at it again, putting up a frustrating and stubborn resistance.

The Times of India

India vs Bangladesh, 2nd Test: First time in 60 years, team opts to bowl in Kanpur

KANPUR: India skipper Rohit Sharma won the toss and elected to bowl in the second Test against Bangladesh here on Friday. Hosts India, who lead the two-match series 1-0, have fielded an unchanged side.

The Times of India

India vs Bangladesh: No time for slip-ups for India in first Test

India are the world's top Test team, have a reputation of being virtually invincible at home and are looking to seal a spot in WTC Final before the big series Down Under. The pressure is on the hosts as Bangladesh look to put up a challenge and continue their recent…

The Times of India

India vs Bangladesh: Challenges for Indian batting against Bangladesh's spin bowling attack

NEW DELHI: India are set to start a two-match Test series against Bangladesh on Thursday, focusing on improving their batting against spin bowling. Despite having a strong home record of 40-4 over the past decade, India's performance against spin has recently shown weaknesses.

The Times of India

India vs Bangladesh: India may look to keep pacers in play against Bangladesh

CHENNAI: There's still a couple of days to go before the ball rolls. India are fighting for a spot in the World Test Championship Final in June 2025 and the first stop is Bangladesh at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.

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India vs Bangladesh: Why this Bangladesh team is not a pushover

High confidence after win vs Pakistan, good spin attack should help visitors challenge India in Test series

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Unique record loading: If India beat Bangladesh in first Test...

India will enter the home straight in the 2023-25 World Test Championship (WTC) cycle with the two-Test series in their backyard against Bangladesh, hoping to retain their current number one position in the WTC table by the time the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia ends in January next year.

The Times of India

Bangladesh announce Test squad for India tour

NEW DELHI: Due to a groin injury sustained in Pakistan, Bangladesh pacer Shoriful Islam will miss this month's two-Test series in India, the nation's cricket board announced on Thursday.

The Times of India

India vs Bangladesh: When Virat Kohli broke the records of Don Bradman and Rahul Dravid

NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli was in stupendous form from 2016 to 2018. The former Indian captain notched up more than 1000 runs in Test cricket in each of these three years.

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The Times of India

Bangladesh team leaves for Pakistan for two-match Test series

NEW DELHI: The Bangladesh national cricket team departed for Pakistan on Monday to participate in a two-match Test series. The first Test is scheduled to commence on August 21 in Rawalpindi.

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Sri Lanka close on victory in second Bangladesh Test

NEW DELHI: Prabath Jayasuriya, Lahiru Kumara, and Kamindu Mendis showcased their prowess by claiming two wickets each, propelling Sri Lanka towards yet another commanding victory in the second and final Test match on Tuesday.

The Hindu

Sri Lanka on course for Test-series sweep over Bangladesh despite batting collapse

Sri Lanka strengthens lead against Bangladesh in second Test despite batting collapse, aiming for series sweep.

The Times of India

Sri Lanka on top in second Bangladesh Test despite batting blues

NEW DELHI: Asitha Fernando showcased an impressive performance, claiming figures of 4-34 as Sri Lanka bowled out Bangladesh for 178 in the second Test in Chittagong, securing a substantial lead of 353 runs in the first innings.

The Hindu

Sri Lanka holds 476-run lead over Bangladesh at stumps on Day 2 of 2nd Test

Sri Lanka dominates Bangladesh in cricket Test, posting 531 runs; Bangladesh trails by 476 runs at stumps.

The Times of India

Sri Lanka dominate Bangladesh but Kamindu Mendis misses rare feat in second Test

NEW DELHI: In a remarkable display of batting prowess, Sri Lanka etched their name in the annals of Test cricket history by amassing a staggering 531 runs in their first innings during the second Test against Bangladesh. However, despite their monumental total, Kamindu Mendis fell agonizingly short of securing a…

The Hindu

Sri Lanka reaches 314-4 at stumps on opening day of 2nd test against Bangladesh

Sri Lanka elects to bat first in second Test against Bangladesh, with star allrounder Shakib Al Hasan returning.

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