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Dhaka Test: Phillips guides New Zealand to first-innings lead against Bangladesh
Responding to Bangladesh's first-innings total of 172, New Zealand scored 180, securing a slim lead of eight runs in the ongoing Dhaka Test on Friday.
The second day of the match was washed out due to day-long rain influenced by the cyclonic storm Michaung.
Dhaka Test: Persistent Rain Washes Away Day 2
The third day's play was also delayed due to a wet outfield, resuming only after the first session.
New Zealand were at 55 for five at the end of day one. The match witnessed the fall of 15 wickets on day one, with spinners accounting for 13 of them.
Dhaka Test: Rain Washes Out First Session of Day 2
On the third day, New Zealand added 125 runs with the remaining wickets. Phillips adopted an aggressive batting style, posting 87 off 72 balls with nine fours and four sixes.
For Bangladesh, Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Taijul Islam took three wickets each, while Shoriful Islam and Nayeem Hasan took two wickets each.
Dhaka Test: Before bad light interrupts play, Bangladeshi spinners unleash havoc vs New Zealand
Earlier, Bangladesh posted 172, with Mushfiqur Rahim scoring the highest at 35. Mitchell Santner and Phillips took three wickets each for New Zealand.
Bangladesh won the first Test of the series in Sylhet by 150 runs and aims to seal the series in this match.
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Bangladeshi IM Mohammad Fahad Rahman took solo lead in the Hanoi Grandmasters Chess Tournament' 2023 securing 3.5 points after the 4th round matches held in Vietnam’s Hanoi on Thursday.
Bangladeshi GM Niaz Murshed earned 1.5 points from 4 matches.
The 3rd and 4th round matches were held on Thursday.
In the 3rd round matches, IM Mohammad Fahad Rahman drew with IM Lee Jun Hyeok of South Korea while GM Niaz Murshed drew with GM Dau Khuong Duy of Vietnam.
IM Fahad Rahman won against GM Niaz Murshed of Bangladesh in the 4th round matches took place on Thursday afternoon.
BFF Academy Championships begins on December 19 across country
The first-ever Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) Academy Championship' 2023-24 under the talent development scheme of the World football body FIFA will begin simultaneously at 24 zonal venues across the country on December 19
A total of 170 BFF registered Academy teams from all over the country will compete in Crore Taka's Under -15 football meet with the full financial support of FIFA.
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BFF vice president cum chairman of the development committee Ataur Rahman Bhuiyan (Manik) disclosed it at a press conference and tournament's draw ceremony at the BFF office in Motijheel on Thursday.
BFF member M Eliyas Hossian, BFF general
Secretary Imran Hossain Tushar, among others, were also present on the occasion.
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Initially, 170 Academy teams, split in 24 zones, will compete in the first phase from December 19 and later 24 zonal champions teams will play again in the zonal finals at 12 venues.
The BFF will involve 24 coaches in 24 zonal venues to hunt talented footballers for the BFF Elite Academy.
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Later, 12 zonal champions teams will play in the final round of the meet will be held in Dhaka in February- March next year.
The players, who was born between Jan 1, 2009 to December 31, 2010, are eligible to compete in the meet, to be organized in a slogan of "Give Every Talent A Chance".
Dhaka Test: Persistent Rain Washes Away Day 2
Continuous rain influenced by cyclonic storm Michaung has disrupted day two of the ongoing Test match between hosts Bangladesh and New Zealand.
Persistent rainfall throughout the day prevented any play on the second day. The match referee officially called off the day around 1:55 pm (local time).
Read: Dhaka Test: Rain Washes Out First Session of Day 2
Before the weather interruption, Bangladesh maintains a significant lead in the match, having built a first-innings advantage of 117 runs.
At the close of the first day, New Zealand found themselves struggling at 55/5, with spinners dominating the proceedings. Spin bowlers have taken 13 of the 15 wickets fallen so far in this Test.
Read: Dhaka Test: Before bad light interrupts play, Bangladeshi spinners unleash havoc vs New Zealand
Following their victory in the first Test, Bangladesh entered the Dhaka Test with the goal of securing the series. A series win would mark Bangladesh's first-ever Test series triumph over New Zealand.
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Dhaka Test: Rain Washes Out First Session of Day 2
Rain forced the cancellation of the first session on the second day of the Dhaka Test between Bangladesh and New Zealand on Thursday.
The weather forecast predicts further precipitation throughout the day, potentially jeopardizing any further play.
Dhaka Test: Before bad light interrupts play, Bangladeshi spinners unleash havoc vs New Zealand
Bangladesh boasts a strong lead in the match, having amassed a first-innings advantage of 117 runs.
At the close of the first day, New Zealand were reeling at 55/5, with spinners dominating the proceedings. Spinners have accounted for 13 of the 15 wickets fallen so far.
Explanation of Mushfiqur’s dismissal in Dhaka Test vs New Zealand
Having secured victory in the first Test, Bangladesh entered the Dhaka Test with the aim of clinching the series. A series win would mark Bangladesh's first-ever Test series triumph over New Zealand.
Dhaka Test: Bangladesh stumble in opening session against New Zealand
Hanoi GM Chess: Bangladeshi IM Fahad Rahman takes lead securing 2 points
Bangladeshi IM Fahad Rahman took the lead in the Hanoi Grandmasters Chess Tournament 2023, securing two full points from two matches held on the opening day (Wednesday) in the Vietnamese city of Hanoi.
Fahad won both the day's first and second round matches, while Bangladeshi GM Niaz Murshed settled for a draw in both the day's matches to earn one point from two matches.
In the day's first round held in the morning, IM Mohammad Fahad Rahman beat Australian FM Liu Yi, while GM Niaz Murshed drew with GM Bui Vinh of Vietnam.
In the day's second round, held in the afternoon, IM Mohammad Fahad Rahman beat GM Cao Sang of Vietnam, while GM Niaz Murshed drew with AR Ilamparthi of India.
A total of 12 players, including 4 Grandmasters, 4 International Masters, 3 FIDE Masters, and 1 Candidate Master from Bangladesh, Australia, India, Indonesia, South Korea, and Vietnam, are taking part in the Hanoi Grandmaster Chess Tournament '2023.
Dhaka Test: Before bad light interrupts play, Bangladeshi spinners unleash havoc vs New Zealand
In a day fraught with drama, bad lights abruptly halted play in the Dhaka Test with over eight overs still on the horizon. Prior to the unexpected interruption, the Bangladeshi spinners cast a spell of chaos upon New Zealand, sending shockwaves through the visitors' camp as they succumbed to the loss of five wickets for a mere 55 runs.
Aiming to amass a formidable total, Bangladesh won the toss and elected to bat first in this Test, only to encounter a formidable challenge from the Kiwi spin attack.
Bangladesh was eventually dismissed for 172. Despite a resilient effort from Mushfiqur Rahim and Shahadat Hossain Dipu, in only his second Test appearance, the remaining Bangladeshi batters grappled against the Kiwi spinners.
Mushfiqur emerged as the highest scorer for Bangladesh, notching 35 runs. However, his innings will be etched in memory for an unusual reason—he was declared out for obstructing the field, a first-time occurrence for a Bangladeshi batter in Tests. Following a defensive play, Mushfiqur nudged the ball away with his gloves, leading to his dismissal.
Had Mushfiqur not departed in such a fashion, Bangladesh would have found themselves in a more advantageous position after the first innings.
When Bangladesh took to the bowling crease, they found ample reasons to celebrate, claiming five wickets in a mere 12.4 overs. Mehidy Hasan Miraz impressed with a three-wicket haul, including two in a single over, while Taijul Islam secured two dismissals.
e first casualty was Davon Conway, falling victim to a delivery that showed minimal signs of turning. Attempting to dispatch the ball, it crashed into his stumps. Tom Latham, on the other hand, succumbed to the prowess of Taijul, the standout bowler for Bangladesh in this series. With Tom's dismissal, Taijul's Test wicket tally reached an impressive 150.
Shahadat showcased the most spectacular catch of the match when an extra bounce did the trick for Mehidy. Despite Kane Williamson's efforts to keep the ball down, Shahadat was poised and secured a catch destined for the highlight reel.
As the dust settled on day one of the Dhaka Test, New Zealand found themselves reeling at five for 55. Bangladesh, having triumphed in the first Test, entered this match with the ambition of sealing the series. After a compelling first day, they seem to have firmly grasped the steering wheel towards that coveted goal.
Bangladesh Stumble for 172 in 1st Innings
New Zealand's spinners dominated the Bangladesh batting lineup on the first day of the Dhaka Test on Wednesday, leading to the hosts being bowled out for a mere 172 after opting to bat first.
Glenn Phillips, who surprised everyone with four wickets in the Sylhet Test, continued his form by taking three wickets in Dhaka, conceding only 31 runs.
Dhaka Test: Bangladesh opt to bat first against New Zealand
Mitchel Santner, back in the playing XI in Dhaka, replacing Ish Sodhi, also claimed three wickets, while the other spinner, Ajaz Patel, took two.
Of all Bangladesh's wickets, the spinners accounted for eight, highlighting the challenging nature of the Dhaka wicket.
Despite some resistance from Mushfiqur Rahim and Shahadat Hossain in the middle overs, Bangladeshi batters failed to make a significant impact, with most dismissals occurring casually.
The most unusual dismissal was Mushfiqur's, where he pushed the ball away by his gloves after defending it, resulting in the rare dismissal of obstructing the field. He was going well at 35, and his partnership with Shahadat came to an end with his dismissal.
Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Nurul Hasan Shohan, along with the lower-order batters, struggled to contribute runs, and Bangladesh was eventually bowled out for 172.
Explanation of Mushfiqur’s dismissal in Dhaka Test vs New Zealand
After winning the first Test by 150 runs, Bangladesh entered this match with the aim of clinching the series, which would mark Bangladesh’s first-ever Test series win against New Zealand.
Explanation of Mushfiqur’s dismissal in Dhaka Test vs New Zealand
Mushfiqur Rahim faced an unusual dismissal during the ongoing Dhaka Test against New Zealand. After defending the ball, he pushed it with his gloves, leading the third umpire to rule him out.For Bangladesh, Mushfiqur was the first batter to suffer such a dismissal in Tests.
The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), the cricket law-maker, initially classified this as "Handling the Ball." However, in 2017, this law was merged with another called "Obstructing the Field."
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Under the previous law (Law 33), a batter would be out if they handled the ball after facing a delivery, whether with one hand or both, and the bowler wouldn't get credit for the wicket. This law merged with Law 37.1.1 and 37.1.2.
Law 37.1.1 states: “Either batter is out Obstructing the field if, except in the circumstances of 37.2, and while the ball is in play, he/she wilfully attempts to obstruct or distract the fielding side by word or action. See also Law 34 (Hit the ball twice).”
Law 37.1.2 states: “The striker is out Obstructing the field if, except in the circumstances of 37.2, in the act of receiving a ball delivered by the bowler, he/she wilfully strikes the ball with a hand not holding the bat. This will apply whether it is the first strike or a second or subsequent strike. The act of receiving the ball shall extend both to playing at the ball and to striking the ball more than once in defence of his/her wicket.”
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This clarifies why Mushfiqur was given out during the 41st over of Bangladesh’s innings in the Dhaka Test.
Bangladesh is facing challenges in the Dhaka Test, having lost four wickets in the first session, with Mushfiqur's unexpected dismissal marking their sixth wicket with only 123 runs on the board.
Dhaka Test: Bangladesh stumble in opening session against New Zealand
Bangladesh is having a tumultuous start to their first innings in the Dhaka Test against New Zealand on Wednesday.
Opting to bat first after winning the toss, Bangladesh encountered early setbacks, losing three wickets with just 41 runs on the board.
The first to depart was Zakir Hasan, who succumbed to a loose shot, sending the ball skyward. Kane Williamson made a routine catch at mid-on. The tormentor in chief was Mitchel Santner, drafted into the team as a replacement for Ish Sodhi.
Dhaka Test: Bangladesh opt to bat first against New Zealand
In the subsequent over, opener Mahmudul Hasan Joy fell victim to Ajaz Patel. Ajaz continued his dominance by claiming the wicket of Mominul Haque in the very next over.
Within a mere 41 runs, Bangladesh saw three wickets tumble, all at the hands of the spinners.
Having secured a 150-run victory in the first Test of the series, Bangladesh entered this match with aspirations of clinching the series—potentially marking their inaugural Test series triumph over New Zealand.
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Bangladesh fielded an unchanged playing XI, while New Zealand made a change opting for Mitchel Santer in the place of Ish Sodhi.