Bangladesh Cricket
The 3 challenges Bangladesh may face in New Zealand Tri-Series 2022
With a little over two weeks left before the T20 World Cup 2022 begins in Australia, the participating teams are currently busy preparing themselves for the main event. In this perspective, New Zealand will organize a tri-series beginning on October 7 that includes Bangladesh and Pakistan. Let’s take a look at the 3 challenges Bangladesh may face in the forthcoming New Zealand Tri-Series 2022.
New Zealand Tri-Series 2022: The main challenges for the Bangladeshi players
The Bangladesh cricket team’s recent performance in the Twenty20 format hasn’t been impressive. They have won 4 out of 12 matches this year, but all of the wins have come against weaker opponents or teams at the same level. In this context, Bangladesh’s poor run in the T20 format itself will be a big challenge during the tri-nation series. Here are the three areas where the tigers may struggle in the upcoming competition.
Read: Bangladesh clinch T20I series vs UAE with easy win
Conditions
The Bangladesh players don’t have enough experience to play in the New Zealand conditions. A different skill set is required in order to do well in those kinds of conditions. Wickets in the Oceania region offer more bounce and pace. Balls come to the bat fast, and pace bowlers can get a lot of advantage from the surfaces.
Whereas, in Bangladesh and sub-continent conditions, wickets usually remain slow and damp. The wickets offer more turn and swing, and batters often find it tough to score runs. Therefore, Bangladesh's players need to be well versed in the conditions. More importantly, the sooner they can adapt to the condition, the better for them.
Strike Rotation - Batting
Bangladesh batters' strike rates have been really unimpressive. One of the main reasons for that is their inability to play big shots on a consistent basis. The batters mindset and approach need to adjust according to the format.
Because of the bouncy wickets, Bangladesh players may find it difficult to make an immediate impact in New Zealand conditions. But players will flourish if they can read the pitches properly and make some technical adjustments in their batting.
The T20I stats of Bangladesh players in New Zealand haven’t been good. The two players who have more than 100 T20I runs and fifty plus scores in an innings in New Zealand are Soumya Sarkar and Mahmudullah Riyad, but they are not part of the team. Soumya has a more than 150 strike rate as well.
Except for these two players, none of the Bangladesh players have even 100 Twenty20 international runs in New Zealand and their strike rates are poor as well. Therefore,a real challenge is waiting for the batters.
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Alok Kapali says goodbye to first-class cricket
Alok Kapali, who picked up the first hat-trick in Tests for Bangladesh and scored many runs in the domestic arena in the last 22 years, announced his retirement from first-class cricket Monday.
On the same day, on August 29 in 2003, the all-rounder claimed a hat-trick in a Test against Pakistan.
In his 93-match international career, Alok was considered the best fielder for Bangladesh. He scored 1,876 runs in international cricket and played his last Test in 2006.
Alok's only hundred in international cricket came against India in Karachi in 2008.
Read: Asia Cup 2022: 8 milestones within sight of Bangladesh players
"I've been playing first-class cricket for the last two decades. And I've taken part in international cricket for Bangladesh in every format," Alok wrote on his social media page.
"I would like to thank you all who have supported me a lot along the way. I'm proud to be a part of the sporting arena of Bangladesh and Sylhet."
"I think this is the time to pave the way for young talents," he added. "I have decided to retire from first-class cricket so that I can give more time to my family and pave the way for the young cricketers."
Despite deciding to retire from first-class cricket, Kapali said that he would continue to play in the shorter version of domestic cricket.
In his 172-match first-class career, Alok scored more than 9,000 runs with 20 centuries and 37 half-centuries.
Meet Sridharan Sriram: Bangladesh national cricket team’s new T20 technical consultant
The former Australian national team’s spin bowling coach, who was also a part of IPL team Royal Challengers Bangalore’s coaching panel, Sridharan Sriram, has been appointed as technical consultant for the T20 format by the BCB. The BCB president stated that this Indian coach will serve in that position for Bangladesh's national T20 team till the Twenty20 World Cup 2022. Though Sriram may not be a household name among cricket fans, his coaching career has seen considerable success. Let's explore Sridharan Sriram's coaching and cricketing career at the international level.
Profile of Sridharan Sriram's Cricket Career
The Bangladesh Cricket Board is determined to bring fresh faces to the coaching panel for the T20 format. They have appointed India’s Sridharan Sriram as a technical consultant for the Tigers Twenty20 side.
Read: South Africa out for 326, leads England by 161 in 1st Test
Russell Domingo's position as the team's head coach is threatened with the appointment of Sriram. However, the BCB president did confirm that Domingo should focus more on the ODI and Test formats. Domingo's participation in the Bangladesh team's trip to the Asia Cup 2022 would probably be determined following the meeting with everyone on August 22, according to BCB president Nazmul Hasan Papon. Here are some of Sridharan Sriram's noteworthy accomplishments, both as a player and a coach.
International Career
Sridharan Sriram was born in Tamil Nadu, Chennai, India on February 21st, 1976. He made his first-class debut for Tamil Nadu in the 1993/1994 season. He earned his international debut for India against South Africa in an ODI match in 2000 following a stellar season in the Ranji Trophy.
Sridharan Sriram had struggled to become a consistent player for the Indian national team. Sriram’s only international half-century (57) came against Bangladesh in his last match for India in 2004. Overall, Sriram appeared in 8 ODIs and made 81 runs in 7 innings. In bowling, he picked up 9 wickets and his best bowling figure was 3/43.
Sridharan Sriram’s International cricket career stats
Match
Runs
HS
Wickets
BBI
8
81
57
9
3/43
Source: https://www.espncricinfo.com/
Coaching Career
Sridharan Sriram was appointed as a coaching consultant for the Australian national men’s cricket team’s tour of Bangladesh in 2017. Before that, he worked with Australia's A squad that toured India in 2015. Sriram was part of Australia’s coaching team during the 2018 4-match Test series against India and the 2019 Ashes Series in England.
Read: FTP Cycle 2023-2027: Bangladesh National Men’s Cricket Team’s Full Fixtures
Apart from the Australian national side, Sriram also worked with an IPL team, Royal Challengers Bangalore. He was Bangalore’s batting and spin bowling coach in the 2020 IPL season.
What can Bangladesh expect from Sridharan Sriram?
The 2022 T20 World Cup will be held in Australia, a completely unfamiliar condition for most of the Bangladesh players. The cricketers need someone who has good coaching experience in the Australian territory.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board made the right decision in hiring Sriram. The BCB’s new T20 technical consultant has plenty of experience through his involvement as a coach with Australia’s national side over the years. He can assist players in quickly adjusting to the Australian conditions in preparation for the upcoming 2022 World Cup. In addition, spinners may learn from him how to bowl well in that region.
The Bangladesh players will benefit from Sridharan Sriram's IPL 2020 experience in the UAE by learning valuable lessons from him in preparation for the Asia Cup 2022. Overall, he can help batters bat more productively in the T20 format, and spinners can learn some important lessons that can help them succeed in the upcoming two major competitions.
Bottom Line
Each of the three cricket formats has a certain mindset required for success at the international level. After working with the Australian national team and Royal Challengers Bangalore, Sriram is cognizant of what it takes for a player to be successful in the game's shortest format. Sridharan Sriram can thus provide Bangladesh's players some insightful guidance.
Shakib Al Hasan: Expectations from Bangladesh’s T20 captain in Asia Cup 2022
After several days of hype surrounding the appointment of a new captain for Bangladesh national men's Twenty20 team, the BCB finally confirmed on Saturday (August 13) that Shakib will captain the team for the upcoming three international series, which include the Asia Cup 2022 in the UAE and the T20 World Cup 2022 in Australia. It may have been a risky move for the Cricket Board to choose a new captain at a time when two crucial events are approaching. The fact that the name is Shakib creates an air of hope. The expectations from the ace all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan and his record as Bangladesh's national male cricket team's T20 captain are discussed in this article.
Shakib’s record as Twenty20 captain of the Bangladesh national team
All-rounder Shakib Al Hasan was first appointed as captain when regular skipper Mashrafe Mortaza suffered a knee injury during the first Test of the West Indies tour in 2009. Shakib acted as captain for the remainder of the tour, which included a lone T20I as well. Under his captaincy, Bangladesh won all of their fixtures on the 2009 Caribbean tour. Shakib then captained Bangladesh in the 2010 ICC World Twenty20 and lost both of their group phase fixtures against Pakistan and Australia, respectively.
The BCB later scrapped Shakib from the captaincy and appointed Mushfiqur Rahim to lead the national side. Seven years later, in 2017, Shakib was re-appointed, but his second stint as T20 captain didn’t come out as expected. Bangladesh only won one series out of six under his captaincy from 2017 to 2019. In terms of stats, Shakib is the second-worst Twenty20 captain in Bangladesh.
Read Asia Cup 2022: SWOT Analysis of Bangladesh National Men’s T20 Cricket Squad
Bangladesh’s T20 captaincy record (at least 10 matches)
Player
Matches
Win
Loss
Percentage (%)
Mahmudullah Riyad
43
16
26
38.09
Mashrafe Mortaza
28
10
17
37.03
Mushfiqur Rahim
23
8
14
36.36
Shakib Al Hasan
21
7
14
33.33
Mohammad Ashraful
11
2
9
18.18
Source: https://www.espncricinfo.com/
Read Asia Cup 2022: Who are favourites to lift the trophy?
How will Shakib fare as Bangladesh’s T20 captain in 2022 Asia Cup?
Shakib has come a long way since making his international debut in 2006. He has seen many highs and lows in his 16 illustrious years of international cricket. At 35, he is nearing the end of his career and probably has a good two to three years left before hanging up his boots. Despite the fact that Shakib hasn’t achieved noteworthy successes as captain in T20Is, one can’t rule out the possibility that he will be a success in his third term as skipper. He has all the qualities and experience to lead the Bangladesh Twenty20 side. Here are some of his captaincy qualities that could make a difference for Bangladesh during the upcoming 2022 Asia Cup event.
Leadership Quality
Perhaps the most important element to being a captain is to have leadership qualities. Shakib is well respected and idolized by the young players in the Bangladesh squad. He has a strong influence in the dressing room in terms of making decisions. Therefore, there is no doubt about Shakib’s leadership capability.
Clear Vision
Shakib Al Hasan has a clear vision of what he demands from his players. He knows the players very well, their strengths and weaknesses. Shakib will consider a player’s playing ability in a particular role when making a game plan. It remains to be seen whether the player can fulfill his role during the game and how much of an impact he can have on the team. Shakib’s strong will as a leader will help Bangladesh's team to produce good performances in the forthcoming two big events.
Read Asia Cup 2022: What could Bangladesh’s squad look like?
Game Awareness
The ability to make sensible judgments is one of a competent captain's most crucial qualities. A captain must pay close attention to three crucial decisions during a match: field selection, bowling substitutions, and batting order rearrangement. Shakib's talent as a cricketer and intelligence are widely recognized. Shakib is far savvier than the former skipper, Mahmudullah Riyad, when it comes to knowing what to do in different match situations.
Way Forward
It is clear that Shakib's track record as the Bangladesh national team's T20 captain is not the best. The Bangladesh Cricket Board now has no better candidate than Shakib to replace Mahmudullah Riyad as T20 captain. The talented all-rounder is perhaps Bangladesh's finest player to date, having played Twenty20 cricket in different parts of the cricketing world. Shakib is the best candidate to captain the team since he can inspire the players and bring forth their best performances in the Asian Cup Cricket tournament.
In addition, he has an in-depth understanding of what it takes to overcome tougher opponents and unfamiliar conditions. Though only time will tell whether Shakib Al Hasan can meet the expectations as Bangladesh T20 captain in the Asia Cup 2022.
Read Asia Cup 2022 Schedule: Groups, full fixtures, venues
Asia Cup 2022: SWOT Analysis of Bangladesh National Men’s T20 Cricket Squad
The BCB named a 17-member squad for the upcoming Asia Cup 2022, which is to start on August 27 in the UAE. The ace all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has been selected as captain of Bangladesh for the tournament as well as for the forthcoming New Zealand tri-nation series and T20 World Cup in Australia. There have been a few surprises in the team Tigers squad. The SWOT analysis of the Bangladesh twenty20 team is discussed in this article.
SWOT Study of Bangladesh T20 Team for the 2022 Asia Cup Cricket
The BCB made some important decisions when picking players for the upcoming Asia Cup 2022 tournament. One of the key decisions was selecting a new captain for the game's shortest format.
Shakib Al Hasan's selection as Twenty20 skipper seemed all but assured after Bangladesh's series defeat to the West Indies in July. However, Shakib's appointment as captain had become complicated due to the player's commercial involvement with a betting site - BetWinner.
Read Asia Cup 2022: Who are favourites to lift the trophy?
The Bangladesh Cricket Board has taken a firm stance that to get a chance in the national squad, Shakib has to revoke his deal with the betting company. The ace all-rounder eventually agreed with the BCB’s proposal and, subsequently, he was announced as the new T20 captain of Bangladesh for the next three series—the Asia Cup, Tri-Nation series in New Zealand and the Twenty20 World Cup in Australia on Saturday (August 13).
The selectors picked 17 players for the tournament. Sabbir Rahman, Mohammad Saifuddin, and Mushfiqur Rahim were recalled in the Twenty20 setup, while pacer Ebadot Hossain was included in place of Shoriful Islam.
Sabbir Rahman’s inclusion was a major surprise as he last featured for Bangladesh in a T20I match against Afghanistan back in September 2019. Sabbir’s inclusion was mainly due to his reputation as being an aggressive-minded batter. He is likely to play the role of power-hitter in the death overs.
All-rounder Mohammad Saifuddin hasn't played for Bangladesh in a T20 match this year due to injury. Saifuddin has reportedly made enough progress to be taken into consideration for the Asia Cup team.
Najmul Hossain Shanto, Munim Shahriar, and Shoriful Islam were not selected, and Litton Das was excluded because of a hamstring injury.
Bangladesh Squad for the 2022 Asia Cup
Shakib Al Hasan (captain), Anamul Haque, Parvez Hossain Emon, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mahmudullah Riyad, Afif Hossain, Mosaddek Hossain, Sabbir Rahman, Nurul Hasan, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mahedi Hasan, Mohammad Saifuddin, Hasan Mahmud, Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed, Ebadot Hossain, Nasum Ahmed
Let’s analyze the Bangladesh Asia Cup 2022 squad’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.
Read Shakib captain for Asia Cup, T20 World Cup
Strengths: The return of experienced players and the diversified bowling attack
The statistics make it clear that Bangladesh's performance has declined after the 2021 World Cup. As a result, the Tigers' expectations for the Asia Cup are relatively low this time. However, Bangladesh can manage to put up a strong show during the main event if the players overcome their shortcomings and make a proper strategy based on the opponents.
The return of Shakib Al Hasan and Mushfiqur Rahim to the T20 squad will bolster confidence among the players. Both missed the last bilateral Twenty20 International series against Zimbabwe, which the Tigers lost 2-1. Shakib’s vast experience in the Twenty20 format and Mushfiqur Rahim’s solid presence in the middle-order will be key for Bangladesh during the tournament. Besides, former captain Mahmudullah Riyad could be a game-changing player if he finds his tune with the bat in the event.
The top three run scorers for Bangladesh against Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Afghanistan are Shakib, Mushfiqur, and Mahmudullah. Sabbir Rahman, who scored the most runs for Bangladesh against India, is also in the team.
Read Shakib cancels contract with Betwinner News after BCB warning
Most runs scorers in the T20 format by a Bangladeshi player against ICC full members from Asia (as on August 2, 2022)
Player
Opposition
Innings
Runs
HS
Ave
SR
50s
Sabbir Rahman
India
6
236
77
47.20
134.85
1
Shakib Al Hasan
Pakistan
9
292
84
41.71
127.51
3
Mushfiqur Rahim
Sri Lanka
10
296
72*
42.28
149.49
3
Mahmudullah Riyad
Afghanistan
7
169
45
24.14
121.58
0
Source: https://www.espncricinfo.com/
Read: Shakib captain for Asia Cup, T20 World Cup
Bangladesh’s bowling line-up has versatility and diversity, which is another important strength that can be effective during the tournament. They have five pacers, two left-arm orthodox spinners, two off-spinners, and three part-timers who have the ability to give a breakthrough when needed. All the players are well capable of putting up a strong display, especially in Asian conditions. They need to be fit and well-prepared in order to show their true potential in the main event.
Weaknesses: Shaky opening combination and lack of reliable power hitters
The BCB is in desperate need of a reliable opening pair after Tamim Iqbal decided not to play Twenty20 cricket last year. Since January 2021, the selectors have tried 10 players for the opening batter positions, but none of them have been able to permanently secure their spot on the team as opening batters. Therefore, Bangladesh’s main weakness in the tournament would be not having a solid opening pair.
Only two genuine openers have been picked for the upcoming tournament and they are Anamul Haque Bijoy and Parvez Hossain Emon. Anamul failed miserably in the Twenty20 format series against Zimbabwe, while Parvez played only one T20I match. Huge responsibilities will be on their shoulders as it seems both the players will open the innings for Bangladesh in all the matches. Will they be able to live up to the Tigers' high expectations?
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Another major weakness for Bangladesh is that they don’t have any genuine power hitters in the squad. The veteran Mahmudullah Riyad is arguably the best hitter in the squad, but he is currently out of form. That is why the selectors have picked Sabbir Rahman to play the power hitting role in the death overs. Sabbir has a reputation for making big shots and can be an asset to the Tigers. Besides, Mosaddek Hossain, Afif Hossain, Nurul Hasan, and Mahedi Hasan can all play big shots but have failed to show their true potential on the international stage.
Bangladesh’s middle-order batting performance (between 4 and 8) in the T20 format since January 2022 (Top five)
Player
Innings
Runs
HS
Ave
SR
50s
Afif Hossain
8
195
50
32.50
119.63
1
Mahmudullah Riyad
6
99
27
16.50
112.50
0
Nurul Hasan
4
76
42*
38.00
133.33
0
Najmul Hossain
3
72
37
36.00
109.09
0
Mosaddek Hossain
4
38
15
12.66
135.71
0
Source: https://www.espncricinfo.com/
Read Asia Cup 2022 Schedule: Groups, full fixtures, venues
Opportunities: Captain Shakib Al Hasan, two openers, Sabbir Rahman and Hasan Mahmud
The Asia Cup 2022 will be a great opportunity for newly appointed Captain Shakib Al Hasan to prove that he is the ideal person to lead the Bangladesh Twenty20 team. Shakib is a vastly experienced cricketer and knows what to do, especially in crisis moments. The ace all-rounder is expected to showcase his true potential as a leader in the main event.
The upcoming Asian Cup cricket competition is also important for the openers – Anamul Haque Bijoy and Parvez Hossain Emon. They will likely play all the games, and showing good performances with the bat will guarantee spots in the Twenty20 World Cup 2022. Therefore, both the top-order batters will be eager to display strong performances with the bat.
The competition is also important for middle-order batter Sabbir Rahman and right-arm pacer Hasan Mahmud. Sabbir will try to capitalize on his return to the Bangladesh national side after three years of absence, while Hasan Mahmud needs to display a strong performance with the ball in order to cement his place in the T20 setup. He had a nice international comeback in the series against Zimbabwe, picking up 3 wickets in two matches with a strike rate of 6.75.
Read Asia Cup 2022: What could Bangladesh’s squad look like?
Threats: Lack of form for Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman and Mahmudullah Riyad
Even though Taskin Ahmed and Mustafizur Rahman’s performances in the ODI format have been quite impressive this year, they haven’t been able to show the same form in Twenty20 cricket. Mustafizur Rahman has featured in all T20I matches for Bangladesh in the year 2022 but picked only 5 wickets with an economy rate of 8.25.
Taskin, on the other hand, has only played two matches. The right-handed bowler has an extremely high economy rate of 12.57 and no wickets to his credit. They are the front-line pace bowlers for Bangladesh and need to be in their best form in the tournament. Otherwise, the Tigers will be in danger of conceding too many runs, which potentially will lead to defeat.
Mahmudullah Riyad has received harsh criticism for not performing to the best of his ability in the recent international bilateral series. Riyad is a reliable batter, and his performance may aid Bangladesh in winning important games. No matter how viciously others may criticize him, experience is something you cannot buy. Therefore, Mahmudullah Riyad's inconsistent batting might pose yet another serious threat to the Tigers.
Read: Twenty20 World Cup 2022: 5 issues Bangladesh team should address
Aftermath
Bangladesh's recent performance in the Twenty20 format has been abysmal; they have won only two games out of eight so far this year. The Tigers' most recent Twenty20 International series loss to Zimbabwe raises questions about their ability in the game's shortest format.
Bangladesh's primary aim in the Asia Cup 2022 cricket competition is to reach the Super Four round. Will they be able to compete well in Group B against Sri Lanka and Afghanistan to qualify for the Super Four? The SWOT analysis of the Bangladesh twenty20 team predicts that Bangladesh are capable of winning their group and advancing to the next phase if the players carry out the game plan as planned on the field.
ICC Test Championship: Bangladesh likely to play 34 Tests in next two editions
Bangladesh's performance in the Test format has declined in recent series. They have only one win in the ongoing 2021–2023 ICC Test Championship and have lost eight out of ten matches. Despite the fact that the players haven’t shown viable improvement in the longer-version format, the latest FTP of the ICC may include 34 Tests for Bangladesh in the next two editions of the ICC Test Championship, claims cricket news portal ESPNCricninfo. Who will be Bangladesh's opponents and other major series in the next two editions of the Test Championship are discussed in this article.
Bangladesh’s probable opponents in next two editions of the ICC Test Championship
Bangladesh will likely play both England and Australia in the 2025-2027 cycles of the ICC Test Championship, which will be two big series for them. England may come to Bangladesh, while Australia's series will be away from home.
Bangladesh have a series against Pakistan in both the third and fourth editions of the Test Championship. In addition, Bangladesh will play an away series against India in the 2023–2025 cycle but not one in the 2025–2027 cycle. Here are the probable opponents of Bangladesh in the next two editions of the ICC Test Championship.
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Bangladesh’s probable opponents in the 2023-2025 ICC Test Championship
Opponents
Host
New Zealand
Home
South Africa
Home
Sri Lanka
Home
India
Away
West Indies
Away
Pakistan
Away
Source: https://www.espncricinfo.com/
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Bangladesh’s probable opponents in the 2025-2027 ICC Test Championship
Opponents
Host
England
Home
West Indies
Home
Pakistan
Home
Australia
Away
South Africa
Away
Sri Lanka
Away
Source: https://www.espncricinfo.com/
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How many Tests will the other teams play?
Like in the first two editions, nine Test playing nations will take part in the third and fourth cycles of the ICC Test Championship. The participating teams are Australia, Bangladesh, England, India, Pakistan, New Zealand, South Africa, Sri Lanka, and the West Indies. Each team will take part in six bilateral Test series, three series at home and three away series.
According to ESPNCricinfo, England will play the most Tests (42), followed by Australia (41) and India (38). Surprisingly, Bangladesh will play the fourth highest, with 32 Tests in the next two cycles, while New Zealand will play 32 Tests. The remaining four teams will play fewer than 30 Test matches in the next two editions of the competition.
Bottom Line
The second edition of the ICC Test Championship will end in March 2023. Bangladesh are in the bottom position in the points standings with one win, and they will likely finish last at the end of the competition. As per ESPNCrincfo’s report, Bangladesh will play 17 or 18 matches in the next two cycles of the Test Championship, allowing them to face some of the toughest opponents in the competition. The BCB should take this opportunity to be more serious about the development of the longer-version format. The Cricket Board should aim to instill a culture of Test cricket in the country so that fans are more interested in the format and players are more motivated to excel on the field.
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WI vs BAN Series 2022: 7 attainable personal milestones for Bangladeshi cricketers
The Bangladesh national men’s cricket team’s tour of the West Indies will come to an end with a 3-match ODI series. The performances of the Bangladeshi players have been below par so far on the tour. In particular, the batters have been heavily criticized for their approach and technique in both the Test and T20 formats. The visiting team can end the tour on a high note if they seal the limited-overs WI vs BAN Series 2022. Besides, some players will get a chance to reach personal landmarks before the tour ends.
West Indies vs Bangladesh Series 2022: Milestones that Bangladesh players can achieve
Some major personal milestones are currently just a few steps away from being reached by Tamim Iqbal, Shakib Al Hasan, Mustafizur Rahman, and several other Bangladeshi players. Let's explore seven personal landmarks that Bangladeshi players can accomplish during the remaining fixtures of the WI vs BAN Series 2022.
1000 International Runs
All-rounder Afif Hossain is only 85 runs away from completing his 1,000 runs for Bangladesh. He has 915 runs in 50 international innings for the national side.
Read Root and Bairstow rocket England to record Test win
250 International Wickets
Left-arm pacer Mustafizur Rahman has scalped 249 wickets in 162 appearances for the Bangladesh national side. He is only one short of completing his 250 international wickets. Mustafizur Rahman is currently the fourth highest wicket-taker for Bangladesh across all formats, while Shakib Al Hasan is leading the chart with 630 wickets.
Top five leading wicket-takers of Bangladesh on the international stage
Player
Innings
Wickets
BBI
Ave
Econ
5W
Shakib Al Hasan
420
630
7/36
28.33
3.83
23
Mashrafe Mortaza
322
389
6/26
34.83
4.52
1
Abdur Razzak
205
279
5/29
30.73
4.39
4
Mustafizur Rahman
162
249
6/43
24.03
5.03
6
Mohammad Rafique
171
220
6/77
39.49
3.46
8
Source: https://www.espncricinfo.com/
Read WI vs BAN ODI Series 2022: H2H Comparison, Fixtures, Venues
50 International Wickets
Left-arm young pacer Shoriful Islam has taken 48 wickets in 37 innings. He needs only 2 more to complete his 50 international wickets for Bangladesh.
50 International Dismissals
Nurul Hasan Sohan has 44 dismissals on the international stage for Bangladesh. He needs 6 more to complete his 50 international dismissals.
8000 ODI Runs
Bangladesh’s ODI captain, Tamim Iqbal has scored 7,826 runs in 223 innings. The left-handed batter needs 174 more runs to complete his 8,000 ODI runs for Bangladesh. Tamim Iqbal is currently the leading run scorer in the ODI format for Bangladesh.
Read BAN vs WI T20I Series 2022: Shakib Al Hasan Reaches Historic Landmark
Top three leading ODI run scorers of Bangladesh
Player
Innings
Runs
HS
Ave
100s
Tamim Iqbal
223
7,826
158
36.74
14
Shakib Al Hasan
209
6,755
134*
37.73
9
Mushfiqur Rahim
218
6,697
144
36.79
8
Source: https://www.espncricinfo.com/
7000 ODI Runs
Ace all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has 6,755 runs in 209 ODI innings. He requires 245 more runs to reach his 7,000 runs milestone in the ODI format.
50 ODI Appearances
Right-hand pacer Taskin Ahmed has played 48 ODI matches for Bangladesh. He will complete his 50 ODI appearances for the Bangladesh national team if he plays at least two matches in the limited-overs WI vs BAN Series 2022.
Read Twenty20 World Cup 2022: 5 issues Bangladesh team should address
Aftermath
Winning the ODI series will be Bangladesh's main priority right now as they prepare to wrap up their Caribbean tour. Bangladesh are a very strong team in the limited-overs format. Bangladesh will still be able to win the three-match series despite having had a difficult West Indies tour thus far. Additionally, the potential for achieving some individual milestones will motivate the cricketers to play better in the remaining matches of the WI vs BAN Series 2022.
BAN vs WI Test Series 2022: Five potential Bangladesh players to watch
The forthcoming BAN vs WI 2022 Test series is crucial for the Bangladesh team in order to revive the country's longer format after losing two straight series. Shakib Al Hasan has taken over as captain after Mominul Haque was stripped of his duties. Will Bangladesh be able to overcome the West Indies and make a big comeback? The Tigers should be confident in their ability to exert pressure on the Caribbean side, as they have a number of talented players on their squad. Let's look at five players with better records against the West Indies and who might make a difference in the BAN vs WI Test series 2022.
Five Crucial Players for Bangladesh in the BAN vs WI Test Series 2022
Some Bangladesh players will have to shoulder extra responsibilities in order to win the Test series against the Caribbean team. Let's have a look at five Bangladesh players who might make an impact in the Test series against the West Indies.
Tamim Iqbal
Test Inn: 24 | Runs: 853 | HS: 128 | Ave: 35.54 | 100s: 1
Tamim Iqbal will be the most important player in batting for Bangladesh in the upcoming series as he has to play the anchor role. Bangladesh need to stay at the crease as long as possible to ensure Tamim gets a commanding total on board.
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His record against the West Indies is the best among the Bangladesh players. Tamim has 427 runs in 12 innings in the West Indies, which is the most by any Bangladesh batter. The charismatic left-hander needs to continue his good run of form in the forthcoming series.
Shakib Al Hasan
Test Match: 11 | Runs: 813 | HS: 97 | Ave: 45.16 | 100s: 0 | Wickets: 46 | BBI: 6/33 | Ave: 24.54 | 5Ws: 3
Shakib Al Hasan has a great record against the West Indies, both as a player and as a captain. Bangladesh’s three out of four Test victories against the West Indies have come under Shakib Al Hasan’s captaincy. Shakib is the second-highest run scorer for Bangladesh against the West Indies. Besides, he has picked up 21 wickets in just 4 matches in the Caribbean Islands. Shakib will be the most important player for Bangladesh during the series.
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Litton Das
Test Inn: 9 | Runs: 326 | HS: 71 | Ave: 36.22 | 100s: 0
Litton Das’s Test record against West Indies hasn’t been impressive, but he has the potential to improve his record. Litton has been in outstanding form since 2021 and has become a more mature batter, especially in the longer-version format. In the absence of Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton has to take extra responsibility to strengthen the Bangladesh middle-order.
Taijul Islam
Test Match: 7 | Wickets: 33 | BBI: 6/33 | Ave: 26.30 | 5Ws: 2
Left-arm spinner Taijul Islam has been the main strike bowler for Bangladesh in the last two years in the Test format. He is the only Bangladeshi bowler who has taken 8 wickets in an innings. Taijul Islam has bagged 11 wickets in 3 matches on West Indian soil. His spin bowling could cause problems for the West Indian batting line-up. Therefore, Taijul could be a real difference-maker for Bangladesh.
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Mustafizur Rahman
Test Match: 2 | Wickets: 2 | BBI: 2/46 | Ave: 66.00 | 5Ws: 0
The cutter-master, Mustafizur Rahman,’s record against the West Indies is very poor. However, Mustafizur is the most reliable bowler among the pacers, especially in the absence of Shoriful Islam and Taskin Ahmed. Mustafizur’s experience will be crucial, and he needs to step up for Bangladesh to provide important breakthroughs when needed.
Aftermath
It's never easy to perform on a consistent basis away from home. Therefore, expecting a strong display from the majority of Bangladesh's players is unrealistic. Players with a better record in the West Indies can make a big impact for Bangladesh in the BAN vs WI Test series 2022.
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WI vs BAN Test Series 2022: Who has better record?
The much-anticipated WI vs BAN Test Series 2022 will begin on June 16. The Bangladesh Test team has already arrived in the Caribbean to compete in this bilateral match. The series is significant for both teams since it is part of the ICC’s World Test Championship. Therefore, winning the series will help them enhance their Test Championship standings. Knowing the past Test records of these two teams, as well as their recent play, is important in determining which team is the favourite to win the series.
West Indies vs Bangladesh: Head-to-head bilateral Test series record
Bangladesh and West Indies have faced each other on 18 occasions so far, and understandably, the Caribbean team has dominated the head-to-head record with 12 wins. Bangladesh have defeated the West Indies four times, with two of those matches ending in draws.
The tenth bilateral Test series
The upcoming series will be the two sides' tenth bilateral series. On the previous nine occasions, the West Indies won seven series, while Bangladesh won two series.
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Fifth series in West Indies
The forthcoming series will be the fifth in the Caribbean islands. In the past, the West Indies won three series while Bangladesh won one.
Five series in Bangladesh
Bangladesh have hosted the West Indies for five bilateral series. Of them, Bangladesh have only managed to win one series and lost the rest of the four contests.
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Individual Test records between Bangladesh and the West Indies
Over the years the players of both teams have had some outstanding performances while playing each other. Let’s have a look at some notable individual stats.
Notable Individual Test Records between West Indies and Bangladesh
Bangladesh
West Indies
Matches Played (18)
4
12
Most Runs
Tamim Iqbal (853 runs in 24 innings)
Shivnarine Chanderpaul (897 runs in 14 innings)
Highest Score
Mahmudullah (136)
Ramnaresh Sarwan (261*)
Most Hundred
Mominul Haque (2)
Shivnarine Chanderpaul (4)
Most Wickets
Shakib Al Hasan (46)
Kemar Roach (34)
Best Bowling Figures
Mehidy Hasan Miraz (7/58)
Jermaine Lawson (6/3)
Most Matches
Mushfiqur Rahim (14)
Kraigg Brathwaite (10)
Highest Partnership
Mahmudullah and Abul Hasan (184)
Darren Bravo and Marlon Samuels (326)
Most Catches
Mahmudullah (9)
Daren Sammy (13)
Most Dismissals
Mushfiqur Rahim (21)
Denesh Ramdin (20)
Source: https://www.espncricinfo.com/
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BAN vs WI Test series 2022: Venue Statistics
First Test (16-20 June):
The Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua will host the opening Test match of the upcoming WI vs BAN Test Series 2022.
Test Matches: 11 | Highest Individual Innings: 200 (Virat Kohli) | Best Bowling Figure in an Innings: 7/83 (Ravi Ashwin) | Highest Team innings: 566/8d | Lowest Team Innings: 43
Bangladesh’s Test record (Sir Vivian Richards Stadium): Win: 0 | Lost: 1 | Draw: 0
West Indies’ Test record (Sir Vivian Richards Stadium): Win: 3 | Lost: 2 | Draw: 6
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Second Test (24-28 June):
Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia will host the second Test match of the upcoming bilateral series.
Test Matches: 9 | Highest Individual Innings: 209 (Brian Lara) | Best Bowling Figure in an Innings: 8/62 (Shannon Gabriel) | Highest Team innings: 588/8d | Lowest Team Innings: 97
Bangladesh’s Test record (Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium): Win: 0 | Lost: 1 | Draw: 1
West Indies’ Test record (Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium): Win: 1 | Lost: 4 | Draw: 4
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Recent Test Performance of Bangladesh
Bangladesh have played a total of 13 Test matches since 2021. Out of those, Bangladesh have won two matches, lost nine and drawn two matches. The victory over New Zealand earlier this year is the best performance of a Bangladesh Test side in recent times. Bangladesh are currently in the tenth position in the ICC World Test Championship rankings, with 16.67 percent.
Recent Test Performance of West Indies
The West Indies have played 13 Test matches since 2021. The Caribbean team has won four matches, lost five and drawn four. The Windies team is currently in sixth position with 35.71 percent.
Bottom Line
The WI vs BAN Test Series 2022 is set to be fiercely contested despite the fact that the West Indies have a better record against Bangladesh. Bangladesh's rise as a Test-playing nation is one of the reasons. Furthermore, Shakib Al Hasan, as captain, has an excellent record against the West Indies. Three of his captaincy victories in the Test format have come against the Windies. However, the team that can execute their game plans well on the field has a better chance of winning the series.
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ICC Player of the Month for May 2022: Check Out the Nominees
The International Cricket Council announced the three finalists for the ICC Player of the Month for May 2022. The veteran batter from Bangladesh, Mushfiqur Rahim, is one of the nominees for the coveted individual award. Sri Lankans Angelo Mathews and Asitha Fernando are the other two candidates. All three candidates had a great outing in the Bangladesh-Sri Lanka Test series 2022 in the month of May. Let's take a look at how these players performed in the month of May.
ICC Player of the Month for May 2022: Who has a Strong Chance of Winning the Award?
Nominated players - Mushfiqur Rahim, Angelo Mathews and Asitha Fernando all had significant contributions to their respective teams in the recently concluded Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Test series 2022. Mushfiqur Rahim was the top performer for Bangladesh, while Angelo Mathews and Asitha Fernando played key roles in winning the series for Sri Lanka.
Mushfiqur Rahim (Bangladesh)
Test: 2 | Runs: 303 | Ave: 151.50 | HS: 175* | 100s: 2
Mushfiqur Rahim made two centuries in the month of May during the Test series against Sri Lanka. Rahim completed his 5,000 Test runs during the first Test in Chattogram, becoming the first Bangladesh player to do so. He also made a hundred (105) and a 165-run partnership with Litton Das in the first innings of the first Test. Their effort helped the hosts to take a good first innings lead over the visitors.
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Mushfiqur also played an unbeaten 175*-run innings in the first innings of the second Test and, more importantly, his record-breaking 272-run stand with Litton Das for the sixth wicket helped Bangladesh to make a strong comeback in the first innings. Bangladesh lost the series 1-0 to Sri Lanka, so Mushfiqur's chance of winning the award is slimmer than the other two nominees because of that.
Angelo Mathews (Sri Lanka)
Test: 2 | Runs: 344 | Ave: 172.00 | HS: 199 | 100s: 2
Angelo Mathews had a magnificent Test series against Bangladesh last month. He played a brilliant 199-run knock in the first innings of the first Test, which helped Sri Lanka put up a commendable total. However, Mathews's contribution in the second Test is even better. His 199-run partnership with Dinesh Chandimal on the sixth wicket helped Sri Lanka to take more than a 100-run lead over Bangladesh in the first innings of the series-decider match. Mathews was unbeaten with 145* runs. Sri Lanka went on to win the match by 10 wickets.
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The experienced Angelo Mathews was the heart of the Lankan batting line-up in the Bangladesh series, and it was thanks to his contributions with the bat that they were able to defeat the hosts. Therefore, Mathews is the big favourite to win the award.
Asitha Fernando (Sri Lanka)
Test: 2 | Wkts: 13 | Ave: 16.61 | BBI: 6/51 | 5W: 1
Asitha Fernando stunned everyone by showing discipline and an effective bowling performance against Bangladesh in the Test series. Fernando had shown his talent by picking up three wickets in the first match, but it was his performance in the second Test that caught the eyes of everyone.
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In the first innings of the second match, Asitha and Kasun dismantled Bangladesh's batting order by picking up 9 wickets between them, with Asitha taking four of them. Asitha was even more destructive in the second innings, picking up 6 wickets and helping his team bowl Bangladesh out for only 169 runs. The target was only 29 for the Lankans, which they comfortably chased down without losing a wicket. Asitha Fernando is a strong contender for the award.
Verdict
The three players nominated for the ICC Player of the Month for May 2022 are all deserving candidates. Angelo Mathews, who was the most impactful player in the Bangladesh-Sri Lanka series, seems to have a better chance of winning it. Mathews was the winner of the Player of the Series award, which may give him an edge over other nominees. Asitha Fernando, who was the most troublesome bowler for Bangladesh's batting line-up, also has a strong chance to win the award. Mushfiqur Rahim was Bangladesh's best player during the Sri Lanka series. It won't come as a surprise if Mushfiqur outbids the other two for this honor.
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