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WI vs BAN 2nd Test 2022: Can Bangladesh Bounce Back to Level Series?
The majority of the blame must be given to Bangladesh's batting unit for failing to put up a fight against the West Indians in the first Test, instead falling by 7 wickets inside the first session of day 4. A low first innings total resulted from the batters lack of responsibility in the middle, with the exception of Shakib Al Hasan. Bangladesh are ready to make two changes for the WI vs BAN Second Test 2022 to strengthen the team. Oppositely, the West Indian team is in a positive mindset at the moment. They should be favourites to win the game if the hosts perform to their full potential. The second Test preview is discussed in this article.
Bangladesh vs West indies Second Test: Match Preview
The results of the second Test would have an impact on both teams' standings in the ICC Test Championship points table. The Bangladeshi team should concentrate on getting better in order to draw the series. Oppositely, it will be a fantastic chance for the West Indies to win two consecutive series and improve their PCT in the Test Championship. The WI vs BAN Second Test 2022 will start on Friday (June 24) at 8 p.m. at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium.
Both teams' records at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium
Team
Win
Lost
Draw
Bangladesh
0
0
1
West Indies
1
4
4
Source: https://www.espncricinfo.com/
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Bangladesh
One of the batters between Mominul Haque and Najmul Hossain will be dropped to make way for Anamul Haque. The team management is now debating who should be rested for the second test. Mominul Haque is completely out of touch, having failed to reach two-digit numbers in his previous nine innings. However, he is still among the top five Bangladeshi batters with the best averages and most Test centuries with 11. In contrast, Najmul Hossain Shanto has a problem negotiating outside the off-stump deliveries, and somehow, he couldn’t overcome the issue.
Anamul Haque will take the No. 3 spot. He was included for the limited-overs formats but later was recalled for the Test side after Yasir Ali sustained an injury during the warm-up match. Anamul recently had a record-breaking outing in the DPL 2022, becoming the first batter ever to score more than one thousand runs (1138) in a season.
The other player who is likely to play the second Test is left-arm pacer Shoriful Islam. He will most likely replace Mustafizur Rahman, which is a kind of surprise. Mustafizur bowled really well in the first match and had the best economy rate (1.68) among the bowlers. Maybe Bangladesh's team doesn’t want to take any risk on Mustafizur Rahman as he is a premier bowler for white-ball formats.
Predicted Playing XI
Top-Order: Tamim Iqbal, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Anamul Haque;
Middle-Order: Mominul Haque, Litton Das, Shakib Al Hasan (captain), Nurul Hasan (wicket-keeper), Mehidy Hasan Miraz
Lower-Order: Shoriful Islam, Ebadot Hossain, Khaled Ahmed.
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West Indies
The West Indian team doesn’t have any major issues as their pace attack has managed to put Bangladesh's batting unit under strain. The Caribbean side's main strike bowler is Kemar Roach, who picked up 7 wickets in the first match. In batting, Captain Kraigg Brathwaite has continued his good run of form with the bat.
Besides, those batters didn’t perform as expected in the England series, but they did well against Bangladesh in the first match. The likes of Nkrumah Bonner, Jermaine Blackwood, and John Campbell all performed well with the bat. The Windies are expected to name an unchanged playing XI.
Predicted Playing XI
Top-Order: Kraigg Brathwaite (captain), John Campbell, Raymon Reifer;
Middle-Order: Nkrumah Bonner, Jermaine Blackwood, Kyle Mayers, Joshua Da Silva (wicket-keeper), Alzarri Joseph;
Lower-Order: Kemar Roach, Gudakesh Motie, Jayden Seales.
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Weather and Pitch Report
St. Lucia might have rain during the Test match. Therefore, the poor weather may have an effect on how the game turns out. The wicket may allow the spinners to excel. The toss-winning captain should bat first in order to score big in the first innings.
Bottom Line
Despite a disappointing first game performance, the Bangladesh campaign should be confident in its ability to win the WI vs BAN Second Test 2022. The West Indies' success at this ground is one of the factors contributing to their confidence. The Caribbean team has only one victory out of nine games played here. On the other hand, Bangladesh have drawn a Test match at this venue.
In addition, Bangladesh's team would be more equipped and motivated to draw the Test series with West Indies. But the Windies team will play with more confidence because they now lead the series 1-0. They are in the driver's seat and shouldn't want to ruin it by losing the series-ending match.
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Bangladesh aim to bounce back in 2nd Test
After losing the first Test by seven wickets, Bangladesh aims to bounce back strongly in the second Test against the West Indies at Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia on Friday.
Batters failed to impress Antigua when they suffered six ducks in the first innings of the match, and they also couldn't come back in the second innings.
Read:Yasir Ali ruled out of West Indies series
Shakib Al Hasan, the newly-appointed captain of the Bangladesh Test team, hit a fifty in each innings, but the other batters failed to accompany him.
After the first match, Shakib said that the batters should come up to end their continued Test debacle.
Kemar Roach, the premium pacer of the hosts, has taken five wickets in the second innings of Bangladesh in the first match. The Tigers need to do well against him in order to bring a positive result.
The Tigers might bring some changes in the second match. Mominul Haque, the left-handed batter, has been failing to do well for a long time. In his last 10 innings, he suffered four ducks and failed to reach even a single two-digit total.
The former captain of Bangladesh might lose his place in the second match. If the team management gives him another chance to go, Najmul Hossain Shanto might have to pave the way for Anamul Haque Bijoy who has been added to the squad for the second Test. Shanto has also been going through a bad patch for a long time. Despite having some good starts to the innings, he has been failing to convert those innings to the big totals.
Along with Anamul, Shoriful Islam, the left-arm pacer, might get a chance in the second Test. The pacer was part of Bangladesh's limited-overs teams. But he is now added to the Test squad as well.
In the first match, Bangladesh fielded three pacers— Mustafiuzr Rahman, Khaled Ahmed and Ebadot Hossain. To pave a way for Shorfiul, the team management may rest Ebadot who bagged two wickets in the first match.
This series is a part of the ICC World Test Championship. Bangladesh has only one win in this event which came against New Zealand earlier this year.
After the two-match Test series, both teams will lock the horns in a three-match ODI and three-match T20I series.
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Bangladesh Test squad:
Tamim Iqbal, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mominul Haque, Shakib Al Hasan (c), Litton Das, Nurul Hasan (wk), Mehidy Hasan, Ebadot Hossain, Khaled Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Mosaddek Hossain, Taijul Islam, Rejaur Rahman Raja, Anamul Haque and Shoriful Islam
West Indies Test squad:
Kraigg Brathwaite (c), John Campbell, Nkrumah Bonner, Raymon Reifer, Jermaine Blackwood, Kyle Mayers, Joshua Da Silva (wk), Alzarri Joseph, Kemar Roach, Gudakesh Motie, Jayden Seales, Anderson Phillip and Devon Thomas
ENG vs NZ Test Series 2022: Can New Zealand avoid whitewash?
Before the ongoing New Zealand series, the English Test team won only one match and lost eleven of the last seventeen Test matches. The ECB made a necessary move to rejuvenate the squad. They handed over the captaincy to Ben Stokes and appointed Brendon McCullum as the new head coach. The combination has proved to be a magical one as the England team has regained their confidence. They have a 2-0 lead in the ENG vs NZ Test Series 2022 series after winning the first two matches. Will New Zealand be able to stop this confident England side in the third Test? The third match preview is discussed in this article.
England vs New Zealand Third Test: Match Preview
The third Test match is very important for both sides as it is a part of the ICC’s Test Championship. England can be very close to New Zealand in the points table if they whitewash them. On the other hand, New Zealand can increase their PCT if they finish the ENG vs NZ Test Series 2022 by 2-1. The third match of the series will start on Thursday (June 23) at Headingley, Leeds. The match will start at 4 p.m. (Bangladesh Standard Time). Both teams have met each other on eight occasions at this ground. England have edged the head-to-head contest at this venue with five wins.
Head-to-head record at Headingley (England vs New Zealand)
Match
England Won
New Zealand Won
Draw
8
5
2
1
Source: https://www.espncricinfo.com/
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England
The atmosphere of the English Test campaign is very positive at the moment. It seems that Captain Ben Stokes and head coach Brendon McCullum have managed everything pretty well. Former skipper Joe Root, Ben Stokes and Jonny Bairstow have done the job with the bat. The veteran James Anderson, Stuart Broad, and Matthew Pots are England’s premier wicket-taking bowlers in this series.
One big news is that Anderson is unlikely to play the third match due to an injury concern. Jamie Overton may have his Test debut with the English side in this match.
Predicted Playing XI
Top-Order: Alex Lees, Zak Crawley, Ollie Pope;
Middle-Order: Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow, Ben Stokes (captain), Ben Foakes (wicket-keeper), Matthew Potts;
Lower-Order: Jamie Overton, Jack Leach, Stuart Broad.
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New Zealand
The Kane Williamson-led Kiwi Test side needs to finish high in the ongoing series with England. Losing the series 3-0 would be an embarrassing result for the Blackcaps. Daryl Mitchell and Tom Blundell have both done well with the bat. Skipper Kane Williamson needs to step up, along with Devon Conway. Trent Boult is the leading wicket-taker in the series with 12. But other Kiwi bowlers’ stats haven’t been impressive.
In the final contest, Tim Southee, Wagner, and the other premier bowlers have to show their true potential in order to avoid a whitewash. Two changes in the playing XI are almost confirmed for the Blackcaps. Skipper will likely replace Michael Bracewell, while Neil Wagner may replace the injured Kyle Jamieson.
Predicted Playing XI
Top-Order: Tom Latham, Will Young, Kane Williamson (captain);
Middle-Order: Devon Conway, Daryl Mitchell, Henry Nicholls, Tom Blundell (wicket-keeper), Tim Southee;
Lower-Order: Neil Wagner, Ajaz Patel, Trent Boult.
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Weather and Pitch Condition
There is a strong possibility of rain over the weekend in Leeds, and this may hamper the progress of the contest. Headingley is a classical surface which offers batters a chance to thrive for a big score. Therefore, the bowlers have to do their homework to put the batters under pressure. The toss-winning captain should bat first on this surface to score a big total in the first innings.
Bottom Line
The English side will play the match with no pressure as they have already sealed the ENG vs NZ Test Series 2022. This will give a significant advantage to England over the New Zealand team in the contest. On the other hand, the Kiwi side needs to find a strategy to outperform England during the match. This will put substantial pressure on the Blackcaps as the opposition side’s confidence level is currently very high. New Zealand's campaign will need exceptional performances from its players to prevent a whitewash.
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Yasir Ali ruled out of West Indies series
Right-handed Bangladesh batter Yasir Ali has been ruled out of the ODI and T20I series against the West Indies due to an injury, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) said Wednesday.
The batter failed to recover from a back injury sustained during the tour match ahead of the first Test in Antigua.
Also read:Yasir Ali ruled out of WI Tests with a back injury
He was expected to be back in action in the ODI and T20 international series.
"Yasir Ali is not recovering as fast as anticipated from his back injury and could not start his rehabilitation process," Bayejidul Islam, the physiotherapist of the national team, said.
"He will miss the remaining matches and therefore be out of the West Indies series."
Yasir will return to Bangladesh and continue his recovery under the supervision of the BCB medical team.
ICC CWC Super League 2020-2023: Current Standings, Qualification Scenarios, Remaining Fixtures
The 2023 ICC ODI World Cup will take place in India in just over a year. As per the latest schedule, the 50-over competition will take place next year between the months of October and November. All ten teams competing in the main event must first complete a qualification process, except for the hosts, India. Seven or eight teams will qualify for the tournament through the ICC CWC Super League 2020–2023. The remaining two berths will be determined by the 2023 Cricket World Cup Qualifier. Let's look at the qualification scenario and the remaining fixtures.
2020-2023 ICC CWC Super League: Latest Points Table
Thirteen teams have been taking part in the ICC CWC Super League 2020–2023. The participants include twelve ICC full members and the 2015–17 ICC World Cricket League Championship winner, Netherlands. The twelve full members of the ICC are: England, Australia, New Zealand, West Indies, India, Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and Ireland. As per the latest standings, Bangladesh are leading the points table with 120 points, while the Netherlands are at the bottom of the standings with 25 points.
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ICC CWC Super League 2020-2023 Points Table (Updated: June 19, 2022)
Team
Matches
Won
Lost
No Result
Points
NRR
Bangladesh
18
12
6
0
120
+0.384
England
17
11
5
1
115
+1.120
Afghanistan
12
10
2
1
100
+0.563
Pakistan
15
9
6
0
90
+0.095
West Indies
21
8
13
0
80
-0.823
India
12
8
4
0
79
+0.416
Australia
12
7
5
0
70
+0.496
Ireland
18
6
10
2
68
-0.355
Sri Lanka
18
6
11
1
62
-0.031
New Zealand
6
6
0
0
60
+2.075
South Africa
13
4
7
2
49
-0.206
Zimbabwe
15
3
11
1
35
-0.924
Netherlands
15
2
12
1
25
-1.159
Source: https://www.icc-cricket.com/cricket-world-cup-super-league/standings
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The Qualification Scenarios of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Super League 2020–2023
India will play in the 2023 ICC ODI World Cup competition as a host nation regardless of their position in the Super League. If India finish in the top eight, five teams from the Super League will have to play in the 2023 CWC Qualifier.
Four teams will join the five associate sides to play in the Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2023 if India finish outside the top eight in the CWC Super League points standings. Here is the qualification scenario of each team in the ICC CWC Super League 2020–2023.
Bangladesh and England
Bangladesh have won 12 matches out of 18 and they have 120 points at the moment. With six matches to be played, Bangladesh are only one win away from securing a place in the 2023 ICC ODI Cricket World Cup. They don’t even need to win any more matches if Zimbabwe, Ireland, Sri Lanka, and West Indies lose at least one match in their remaining fixtures.
On the other hand, England’s participation for the mega event will all but be confirmed if they beat Netherlands in the final match of the ongoing series. Both Bangladesh and England will likely finish in the top five in the points standings.
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Pakistan and Afghanistan
Both Pakistan and Afghanistan are in good places in the points standings. Afghanistan is currently in the third position with 100 points, while Pakistan are in the fourth position with 90 points. Afghanistan have 12 matches remaining, and winning at least two of them will almost certainly secure a place in the World Cup.
Pakistan can secure their spot in the main event if they win three of their remaining nine matches. Both teams may not need to win more than one match if the results of other fixtures in the Super League go in their favor.
India, Australia and New Zealand
The Indian team doesn’t need to be worried about their outcomes in the Super League as they will play as hosts. However, India may spoil others' dreams in the League. India are currently in the sixth position with 79 points.
Australia has 12 matches remaining, and they can secure a spot if they win at least three of them. New Zealand, on the other hand, are the only unbeaten side in the league. They have won six out of six matches. The Kiwi side has 18 matches left to comfortably secure a place in the next World Cup tournament.
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South Africa and West Indies
South Africa are currently in a little uncomfortable position with 49 points in 13 matches. They still have 11 matches left and need to win five or six matches to earn a spot in the main event.
On the other hand, the West Indies are in a very difficult position despite currently holding the fifth spot. The Caribbean side has only three matches in hand to secure a spot in the next tournament. Will they be able to earn a spot through the Super League? It seems they have to rely on other results from the league.
Sri Lanka, Ireland, Zimbabwe and Netherlands
All four of these four teams are in very critical positions at the moment in the point standings. Ireland and Sri Lanka have 68 and 62 points, respectively, and they have six matches in the league. With the current scenario, they may both need to win their remaining fixtures in their quest for a World Cup 2023 berth.
On the other hand, Zimbabwe and the Netherlands are the bottom two teams in the standings. These two teams not only need to win their remaining fixtures but also have to rely on other outcomes of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Super League 2020–2023.
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ICC Cricket World Cup Super League 2020-2023: Remaining Fixtures
A total of 156 matches will be played in the 2020–2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Super League, with 24 matches to be played by each team. Each team will play a total of eight series, and each series will contain three ODIs. All the participating teams have already played half of their scheduled matches, except New Zealand. The Kiwi side has only played six matches (two series) and they still have 18 matches (six series). Let’s take a look at the remaining fixtures of all thirteen teams.
Bangladesh
The current leader of the CWC Super League points table, Bangladesh, have only two series (six matches) left. They don’t have any series against Australia, India, Pakistan, and the Netherlands.
Remaining series (2): England (March, 2023 / home) and Ireland (May, 2023 / away)
England
England are currently playing a series against the Netherlands, and after that they will play two more Super League series. They don’t have any series against Afghanistan, New Zealand, the West Indies, and Zimbabwe.
Remaining series (2): South Africa (February, 2023 / away) and Bangladesh (March, 2023 / away).
Read: ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021: Bangladesh Cricket Team’s Full Schedule
Afghanistan
Afghanistan have already played four series and have four more left in the Super League. Afghanistan don’t have any series against England, New Zealand, South Africa, and West Indies.
Remaining series (4): Pakistan (February-March, 2023 / home), Australia (March-April, 2023 / home), Sri Lanka (January, 2023 / away), and India (TBD / away)
Pakistan
Pakistan have played 15 matches in five series, and they will play 9 more games in three series. They won’t play any series against Bangladesh, India, Ireland, and Sri Lanka.
Remaining series (3): Netherlands (August, 2022 / away), New Zealand (November, 2022 / home), and Afghanistan (February-March, 2023 / away)
West Indies
The Caribbean team has only one series left as they have already completed seven series in the ongoing CWC Super League. The West Indies don’t have any series against Afghanistan, England, South Africa and Zimbabwe.
Remaining series (1): New Zealand (August, 2022 / home).
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India
India have played 12 matches but have many series postponed. India will not play any series against Pakistan, Bangladesh, Ireland, or the Netherlands.
Remaining series (4): Afghanistan (TBD / home), South Africa (TBD / home), Zimbabwe (TBD / away), and New Zealand (November, 2022 / away)
Australia
The Australian side has completed four Super League series and they have four left. The Australian team doesn't have any series against Bangladesh, Ireland, the Netherlands, and Sri Lanka.
Remaining series (4): Zimbabwe (August, 2022 / home), New Zealand (September, 2022 / home), South Africa (January, 2023 / home), and Afghanistan (March-April, 2023 / away)
Ireland
The Irish national side has two series left in the Super League competition as they have already played six series. Ireland don’t have any series against Australia, India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.
Remaining series (2): New Zealand (July, 2022 / home), and Bangladesh (May, 2023 / home).
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Sri Lanka
The Lankan team has completed six series and they will play two more series in this qualifier competition. Sri Lanka won’t play series against Australia, Ireland, the Netherlands, and Pakistan.
Remaining series (2): Afghanistan (January, 2023 / home), and New Zealand (TBD / away)
New Zealand
New Zealand will have to play six series in the next one year as they have only finished two series so far in the ICC CWC Super League 2020–2023. The Kiwi side has no series against Afghanistan, England, South Africa, and Zimbabwe.
Remaining series (6): Ireland (July, 2022 / away), West Indies (August, 2022 / away), Australia (September, 2022 / away), Pakistan (November, 2022 / away), India (November, 2022 / home), Sri Lanka (TBD / home)
South Africa
The Proteas national side has played four series and they have remained four more. Their series against the Netherlands was postponed after one match was played. South Africa will not play a series against Afghanistan, New Zealand, the West Indies and Zimbabwe.
Remaining series (4): Australia (January, 2023 / away), England (February, 2023 / home), Netherlands (TBD / home), India (TBD / away).
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Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe have three more series left in the Super League. They don’t have any series against England, New Zealand, South Africa, and West Indies.
Remaining series (3): Australia (August, 2022 / away), Netherlands (March, 2023 / home), India (TBD / home)
Netherlands
The Dutch national team is currently playing a series against England. They will play three more series after that, including the postponed series against South Africa. The Netherlands won’t play any series against Australia, Bangladesh, India, and Sri Lanka.
Remaining series (3): Pakistan (August, 2022 / home), Zimbabwe (March, 2023 / home), South Africa (TBD / away)
Way Forward
For the first time ever, the ICC has set up a World Cup qualifying league for the full members. Except for the hosts, India, all Test-status sides must qualify through the ICC CWC Super League 2020–2023. Additionally, one of the objectives of the ODI Super League is to raise the level of competition in the international limited-overs competition.
According to current standings, former champions West Indies and Sri Lanka are in serious danger of failing to finish in the top eight of the 2020–2023 Super League points table. If these two teams don't place in the top eight in the league's final standings, they will have to compete in next year's Cricket World Cup Qualifier.
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Taskin eager to do well in West Indies
Bangladesh speedster Taskin Ahmed is all set to make a comeback to international cricket after a hiatus posed by injury.
The pacer said he is eager to do well in the limited-over series in the West Indies.
Also read:“It’s unfortunate” says Naimur about Bangladesh’s Test debacle
Bangladesh team is currently busy playing a two-match Test series against the Carribbeans at their home backyard. Bangladesh lost the first Test, and the second Test will be played from June 24.
After that, both the teams will take on each other in a three-match ODI and three-match T20I series.
Taskin will take part in both of those series. He wasn't able to play Tests due to injury. On Wednesday, Taskin took part in a fitness test at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium.
“Everything went well— doctor is satisfied as I’ve recovered, I'm also satisfied with the fitness test,” Taskin told the reporters on Wednesday. “Now I have to play well in the field. I'm really eager to do well.”
The pacer is set to take a flight to the West Indies tomorrow.
“I bowled with my 100 percent effort,” Taskin said. “I felt very well. I tried every delivery. There was no problem.”
Taskin has always been a bowler who can do well in limited-over cricket. But after the COVID-19 break, Taskin unveiled a new version of himself. He did well in Sri Lanka in his comeback match during the pandemic. He also did well in limited-over matches in recent years. But his progress was disrupted by injuries.
“Injuries are part of life,” the right-arm pacer said. “What I believe is to fight back and play well. If I get injured again, I'll go through rehabilitation and play well again. I can do everything for my country.”
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Taskin also said that he dreams of becoming a world-class bowler who can perform in every format of the game of cricket.
Taskin played 48 ODIs and bagged 67 wickets with two five-wicket hauls, and he played 33 T20Is and scalped 23 wickets. The pacer got both ODI and T20I caps back in 2014.
“It’s unfortunate” says Naimur about Bangladesh’s Test debacle
The first Test captain of Bangladesh, Naimur Rahman, said that the continued failure in Test cricket is an unwanted fate for Bangladesh.
Over the last three years, Bangladesh played 19 Tests and lost 14 of them with only three wins and two draws. In most cases, batters lost the game for the teams. They failed to impress both at home and abroad.
Recently, Bangladesh played a home series against Sri Lanka and ended up losing by 1-0. The Tigers also lost the first match of the two-match Test series against West Indies in Antigua despite being more experienced than the hosts.
In the second Test against Sri Lanka and first against West Indies, six Bangladeshi batters failed to score anything. Along the process, Bangladesh became the first team in history to suffer six ducks in consecutive Tests.
“Compared to our time, players get more facilities now,” Naimur said. “In that sense, it’s unfortunate that we are not being able to earn the result we deserve. As a nation, as the board, organizers or spectators, everyone wants to do well in the shorter format of the game.”
As of the first Test in the ongoing series against the West Indies, Bangladesh played 133 Tests and won only 16 of them. Naimur believes the situation is the result of Bangladesh’s lesser attention to the longer format of cricket.
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“Test is the main cricket,” Naimur said. “It’s been years since we got the Test status. So we have to do well now. I think if we don’t concentrate on the longer version of cricket on the domestic circuit, we won’t be able to do well.”
In the first Test of the ongoing series in the West Indies, Bangladesh were tumbled for 103 in the first innings with six batters failing to score anything. Shakib Al Hasan, the newly-appointed Test captain was the only batter to have scored runs— the fifties in both innings.
After the first match, Shakib slammed the batters for their failure to take up the responsibilities. He said it would be easy for him to axe the players if the poor cricket continues from them.
The second Test of this series will take place on June 24. After the two-match Test series, both the teams will take on each other in a three-match ODI and two-match T20I series.
BAN vs WI Series 2022: How Bangladesh’s players fared in first Test
The BAN vs WI Series 2022 has begun with Bangladesh losing the first Test by 7 wickets at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua. By looking at the result, it seems like the game was closely contested between the two teams. However, the fact is that the visiting team’s performance was mostly disappointing. Their batting performance was unimpressive, with six batters dismissed for ducks early in the innings. In contrast, the bowlers performed well in both innings. How Bangladesh's players fared in the first Test is discussed in this article.
The Performance of Bangladesh's Players in the First Test
Captain Shakib Al Hasan's all-round performance in the series-opening match was one of the games' highlights for Bangladesh. Shakib scored fifty runs in both innings. He also put up a 100-run partnership with wicketkeeper Nurul Hasan Sohan for the seventh wicket in the second innings, which helped Bangladesh escape an innings loss.
Bangladesh's bowlers performed admirably, dismissing the Windies for 265 runs in the first innings. They also picked up three West Indian wickets when the score was only nine in the second innings. Let's take a look at each Bangladeshi player's performance in the opening Test of the BAN vs WI Series 2022.
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The best three batting performances in the first Test
Player
Innings
Runs
HS
Shakib Al Hasan
2
114
63
Kraigg Brathwaite
2
95
94
Jermaine Blackwood
2
89
63
Source: https://www.espncricinfo.com/
The best three bowling performances in the first Test
Player
Innings
Wickets
BBI
Kemar Roach
2
7
5/53
Alzarri Joseph
2
6
3/33
Khaled Ahmed
2
5
3/27
Source: https://www.espncricinfo.com/
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Tamim Iqbal
Inn: 2 | Runs: 51 | HS: 29
There was an expectation of the veteran opener, Tamim Iqbal, that he would play the anchor role and guide Bangladesh to a big total. However, Tamim failed to fulfill his expectations in both innings. He made 29 in the first innings and 22 in the second innings.
The southpaw had a start in each innings but couldn’t carry on to bat for a big score. On a personal level, Tamim became the second Bangladesh player to score 5,000 Test runs in this match. He needs to be more responsible in the second match.
Mahmudul Hasan Joy
Inn: 2 | Runs: 42 | HS: 42
The highly talented opener, Mahmudul Hasan, made a duck in the first innings. He was looking sharp in the second innings before losing his wicket to Kemar Roach. Joy played a very patient 42-run knock. Mahmudul Hasan has continued to impress the selectors with his sincerity with the bat. His perseverance and determination will be important for Bangladesh in the second Test.
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Najmul Hossain Shanto
Inn: 2 | Runs: 17 | HS: 17
Najmul Hasan is rated highly by the selectors. However, he hasn’t been consistent on the international scene, which is a major concern for him. Najmul made a duck in the first innings and notched 17 runs in the second innings.
Mominul Haque
Inn: 2 | Runs: 4 | HS: 4
The former Bangladesh Test captain, Mominul Haque, has been completely out of form, which is why the team has suffered a lot. He made a duck in the first innings and scored only four in the second innings. Maybe Mominul needs a break to regain his confidence.
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Litton Das
Inn: 2 | Runs: 29 | HS: 17
Litton’s recent Test form is the best among the Bangladesh batters. However, he hasn’t scored a fifty in the last six overseas innings, which is a big concern. In the first Test, Litton Das made 12 and 17.
Shakib Al Hasan
Inn: 2 | Runs: 114 | HS: 63 | Wkts: 1 | BBI: 1/48
Shakib Al Hasan’s performance with the bat was satisfactory. Shakib had no choice but to take an aggressive approach after a dismal show by the other batters. The ace all-rounder hit aggressive half-centuries in each innings of the match. He also picked a wicket in the first innings. Shakib was by far the best player for Bangladesh in the contest.
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Nurul Hasan Sohan
Inn: 2 | Runs: 64 | HS: 64
Wicket-keeper batter Nurul Hasan was one of the six batters who scored ducks in the first innings. However, Nurul didn’t waste the opportunity he got in the second innings. He played a 64-run knock in 147 deliveries and made a record 123-run stand with skipper Shakib Al Hasan for the seventh wicket. Nurul is considered the best keeper in Bangladesh. His performance with the gloves was also brilliant in the first match.
Mehidy Hasan Miraz
Inn: 2 | Wkts: 4 | BBI: 4/59
Mehidy Miraz had a brilliant performance with the ball in the first innings. He picked up 4 wickets for 59 runs in the first innings. He was sent to bat at No.3 in the second innings but failed to contribute with the bat.
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Mustafizur Rahman
Inn: 2 | Wkts: 1 | BBI: 1/30
Left-arm pacer Mustafizur Rahman made his Test return in this match. He only picked up one wicket in the match but created a lot of chances. Besides, he was the most economical bowler in the match.
Ebadot Hossain
Inn: 2 | Wkts: 2 | BBI: 2/65
Ebadot picked two wickets in the first innings but remained wicketless in the second innings. He maintained less than 3 economy rates in the contest, which is a good thing.
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Khaled Ahmed
Inn: 2 | Wkts: 5 | BBI: 3/27
Bangladesh's most successful bowler in the match was pacer Khaled Ahmed. The right-arm pacer picked up five wickets in the contest. In particular, he put a lot of pressure on the West Indian batting line-up at the start of the second innings and removed three West Indian batters when the score was only 9.
Aftermath
The majority of the players had poor performances, which contributed to Bangladesh's lackluster performance in the first match of the BAN vs WI Series 2022. The Shakib-led team must formulate a good strategy for the second encounter. They must also put out their best effort in order to level the series. Bangladesh may need to make some changes to their playing XI for a competitive team.
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SL vs AUS 2022: Lankans eye first home series win over Australia since 1992
The current SL vs AUS 2022 ODI series has seen Sri Lanka win two of the first three matches. With two matches remaining, Sri Lanka are now in a strong position to win the series, as the momentum is now in their favor. Sri Lanka will win their first home ODI series against Australia in 30 years if they win the fourth or fifth match. Sri Lanka last won a bilateral One-Day International series against Australia at home in 1992. The fourth match preview between Sri Lanka and Australia is discussed in this article.
Sri Lanka vs Australia Fourth ODI: Match Preview
Sri Lanka’s recent international form hasn’t been impressive and the team is in a rebuilding process. A few seriously talented cricketers have come up over the last couple of years. The Lankan Cricket Board is trying to formulate a strong limited-overs side by allowing their talented players more chances on the international stage. The patience that the Lankan Cricket Board has kept on their young players has finally paid off, as witnessed in the current Australia series.
The Australian team, on the other hand, was expecting to face a less challenging match against the Lankan side in the limited-overs format. However, the hosts have come up with a proper strategy and more intent in the ODI format. They overcame the Australian side in the second and third matches to take a 2-1 lead in the series. The fourth ODI will be held at R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, on Tuesday (June 21) at 3 p.m.
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Head-to-Head ODI record at the Premadasa Stadium
Match
Sri Lanka Won
Australia Won
NR
15
08
06
01
Source: https://www.espncricinfo.com/
Sri Lanka
The Lankan side has taken their home ground advantage by introducing some effective spinners into the ODI series contest. In addition, pacers Dushmantha Chameera and Chamika Karunaratne have managed to put pressure on the Aussie batting line-up. The bowling department has done their job pretty well.
In the third match, openers Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis were brilliant. Their partnership set the platform for the Lankan side to clinch the match. Nissanka’s maiden ODI hundred is an innings to remember. He, along with Kusal, will once again be important players for the hosts in the fourth match of the SL vs AUS 2022 series.
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Probable Playing XI
Top-Order: Niroshan Dickwella (wicket-keeper), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis;
Middle-Order: Dhananjaya de Silva, Charith Asalanka, Dasun Shanaka (captain), Chamika Karunaratne, Dunith Wellalage;
Lower-Order: Jeffrey Vandersay, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana.
Australia
The Australian campaign should feel that they have to perform as a team in order to clinch the ODI series against Sri Lanka. They couldn’t chase down a low total in the second match, bowled out for only 189 with 12.5 overs to spare. The visitors made a strong batting display in the third match, but the bowling unit couldn’t defend the 291-run total. All the departments should have to put up a fighting spirit if Australia want to level the series against Sri Lanka.
Probable Playing XI
Top-Order: David Warner, Aaron Finch (captain), Mitchell Marsh;
Middle-Order: Marnus Labuschagne, Alex Carey (wicket-keeper), Travis Head, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Swepson;
Lower-Order: Jhye Richardson, Matt Kuhnemann, Josh Hazlewood.
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Bottom Line
It's difficult to predict who will win the fourth ODI of the SL vs AUS 2022 series since the Australians have a reputation for coming back strong from nowhere. The visiting team can level the series with an aggressive performance on Tuesday. On the other hand, this will be a fantastic opportunity for Sri Lanka to win a bilateral ODI series against Australia in their own backyard for the first time since 1992. If they don't win, they will have a chance to win the series in the fifth match.
Shoriful included in Bangladesh squad for 2nd Test against West Indies
Left-arm pacer Shoriful Islam has been included in the Bangladesh squad for the second Test against the hosts West Indies, the Bangladesh Cricket Board said Monday.
Shoriful was not a part of the Test side due to an injury. As the pacer is doing well now, the selectors added him to the team.
He has played four Tests and bagged six wickets. Shoriful's best bowling figure is 69/3.
In the first Test of the series, Bangladesh suffered a seven-wicket defeat after a poor batting display in both innings.
New Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan hit 50s in each innings, and Nurul Hasan Sohan scored one in the second innings. Most of the other batsmen were too culpable in their dismissals.
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Mehidy Hasan bagged four wickets in the first innings; Khaled Ahmed took three in the second.
The second Test of the series is set to be played on June 24 at Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia.
After the two-match Test series, both teams will lock horns in a three-match ODI and three-match T20I series.