Bangladesh created a historic moment in their cricket history, beating Pakistan in the Rawalpindi Test on Sunday by a big margin of 10 wickets.  It was Bangladesh’s first-ever Test win over Pakistan, and overall 20th win in the format.  In 2003, Bangladesh went as close as just one wicket from a win, but they were eventually denied by a great innings of Inzamam-ul-Haq. Twenty-one years later, Bangladesh finally registered a Test win over Pakistan.  Before this match, Bangladesh played 13 Tests against Pakistan and lost 12, with the other ending in a draw.  In the first innings of the match, Pakistan posted 448 for six and declared the innings. Saud Shakeel and Mohammad Rizwan hit a century each for Pakistan.  Read more: CA Prof Yunus greets Bangladesh cricket team for their historic Test win against Pakistan For Bangladesh, Shoriful Islam and Hasan Mahmud took two wickets each. In reply, Bangladesh posted 565 in their first innings— Bangladesh’s highest-ever Test total against Pakistan, with Mushfiqur Rahim scoring 191. Naseem Shah took three wickets for the hosts. In their second innings, Pakistan consistently lost wickets at crucial moments, managing only a 29-run lead and setting Bangladesh a modest target of 30 runs to win. For Bangladesh, Mehidy Hasan Miraz took four wickets conceding only 21 runs, and Shakib Al Hasan took three wickets.  Shakib has now taken 707 wickets in international cricket, surpassing New Zealand’s Daniel Vettori's tally of 705 to become the highest wicket-taking left-arm spinner in history. Bangladesh chased the target of 30 runs in just 6.3 overs, with Zakir Hasan hitting the winning shot. Read more: Shakib’s career in jeopardy: Legal notice to BCB demands removal from national team

The Tigers swept England in the T20 series, showing their strength, while they failed in the ODI series. Nevertheless, Bangladesh was strongest in ODI, and fans had an expectation to win the one-day series. Last November, England secured the T20 World Cup title in Australia, firmly establishing their reputation as a formidable opponent in this format of cricket. Despite this, Bangladesh was able to whitewash England in the 2023 BAN vs ENG T20 series, leaving the question if anyone had predicted such an outcome prior to the start of the series. Overall Performance of Bangladesh Team in T20 Series Against England After losing the first two T20 matches, England tried hard in the third match to avoid the whitewash. And England had been performing well until the fourteenth over.. David Malan was caught behind the wicket after being unable to handle Mustafiz's outswing and extra bounce, earning Mustafiz his hundredth wicket in a T20 International match. This signaled the start of England's downfall, as Jos Buttler was run out on the very next ball. The first two balls of the 14th over had the audience on the edge of their seats, turning the T20 into an intense and suspenseful thriller. At the end of 13 overs, with England needing 159 runs to win and being 100/1, who could have predicted that their dream of victory would fall down at 142/6? Did the world champions sense their world would soon become gray as five wickets fell for 28 runs in five overs, sending their required run rate rocketing from 8 to 12 per over? Malan and Buttler's partnership of 95 runs for the second wicket kept England's hopes of avoiding a washout alive as long as they stayed at the crease. However, Mustafiz's intervention caused England's innings to smash. Read More: Shanto storms up ICC T20I rankings with extraordinary performances against England Bangladesh scored 158 runs in 20 overs, losing only two wickets, thanks to Litton Das's ninth T20 fifty and an impressive partnership of 84 runs between Litton and Najmul Hossain Shanto for the second wicket. There is no doubt that Litton and Najmul Hossain formed the cornerstone of the Bangladesh innings, with Litton scoring his first fifty of the series with 73 runs off 57 balls. His performance earned him the award of the Player of the Match. Najmul Hossain was also successful, registering the series-best performance of 144 runs in three matches with an unbeaten 47 off 36 balls. Najmul Hossain Shanto won the Player of the Series award. Previously, Shakib’s team started the T20 series against England with a win at Chittagong. After winning the toss at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chittagong, Shakib Al Hasan chose to bowl first. The opening pair of Philip Salt and captain Jos Buttler made a promising start, putting together 80 runs. Nasum Amed's efforts in the tenth over proved to be Bangladesh's first success as he picked Philip Salt’s wicket for 38 runs off 35 balls in the last ball of the over. Dawid Malan, who had been in impressive form in the ODI series, unfortunately, got out for a duck, being dismissed by Najmul Hasan Shanto off a ball from Shakib. Mustafizur then bowled Duckett for 20 runs off 13 balls. England collected 156 runs. Read More: Historical Win of Bangladesh against England in 2023 BAN vs ENG T20 Series On the other hand, Litton Das was unable to have a big score. Nonetheless, he arrived at the crease and ultimately accumulated 12 runs from 10 deliveries. Meanwhile, Bangladesh's opening batsman Rony Talukdar managed 21 runs from 14 balls. Nevertheless, the home team's innings were put in a difficult situation, as they had lost two wickets for only 43 runs. Najmul Hossain Shanto and Towhid Hridoy then assumed control of the team, forming a formidable third-wicket partnership. Shanto boosted Bangladesh's innings with a personal tally of 51 runs from 30 balls, featuring 8 fours. Towhid, meanwhile, provided the only six of the innings, scoring 24 runs from 17 balls, including 2 fours and 1 six. Bangladesh suddenly went from 108 for 2 wickets to 112 for 4 wickets and was under some pressure again. This time the captain came as a savior. Shakib remained not out with 34 runs off 24 balls with 6 fours, while Afif Hossain scored 15 runs off 13 balls alongside Shakib. Bangladesh’s performance was also great in the second T20I match in Dhaka. Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan won the toss and decided to bowl at the Sher-e-Bangla Stadium. England could not stand in front of the bowling attack of Bangladesh. Jos Buttler's team was all out for 117 runs in 20 overs. Ben Duckett scored the highest 28 runs. Mehdy Hasan Miraz took 4 wickets for Bangladesh. With 11 balls to spare, Bangladesh managed to chase down the 118-run target on a slow-turner wicket, losing six wickets in the process. Najmul Hossain Shanto top-scored with 46 runs, while Miraz and Towhid Hridoy contributed 20 and 17 runs, respectively to the successful run chase. Read More: Ireland arrive in Bangladesh to play ODIs, T20Is, Test Top Bangladeshi Players in the T20 Series Against England After losing the ODI series, the Bangladesh team made a concerted effort to maximize their batting, bowling, and fielding performances in the three matches. The fielding, in particular, has been top-notch, which has been a great asset in the T20 format, where small margins can make a big difference. Among all the Bangladeshi players, Najmul Hossain Shanto put in a great effort in all three T20 matches. It seems his BPL experience comes in handy. His T20 performance against England was impressive, with a total impact of 153.2 in just three matches. In these matches, he scored a total of 144 runs, making a significant contribution to the Bangladesh team's success. With an impact per match of 51, Shanto showed his ability to make an impact with his performances. His contribution was vital in Bangladesh's victory over England in the T20 series, demonstrating his skills as a top-level cricketer. Mehidy Hasan Miraz's T20 performance against England was a mixed bag of batting and bowling. In two matches, he had a total impact of 104.4, with an impact per match of 52.2. However, he made his overall with his bowling, taking four crucial wickets for his team. Miraz's bowling performance was especially noteworthy, as he played a crucial role by taking 4 wickets for 12 runs in Bangladesh's victory over England in the second T20. Overall, Miraz's performance was commendable, and he showed his versatility as a player, making valuable contributions in both batting and bowling. Read More: Shakib reaches 300 ODI wickets Top English Players in the T20 Series Against Bangladesh Although the English team could not win a single T20 match, some of the players gave their best to prove themselves. And captain Jos Buttler's name comes first. His batting performance was outstanding, with a total impact of 137.7 in three matches. In these matches, he scored a total of 111 runs, showcasing his ability to make an effect with his performances. With an impact per match of 45.9, Buttler proved himself as one of the most crucial players for the England team. His aggressive approach to batting and his ability to contribute a quick score made him a valuable asset to the team. Jofra Archer's bowling skill against Bangladesh was undeniable, as evidenced by his total impact of 109.1 in three matches and four wickets were taken. His impressive impact per match of 36.3 further demonstrated his bowling expertise and earned him the admiration of the England team. Final Words England's whitewash in Bangladesh proves that no matter who the opponents are, the Tigers have the capacity to triumph over any nation at home ground. Bangladesh cricket team have proved that several times in recent years. And in the 2023 BAN vs ENG T20I Series, Shakib-Al-Hasan’s team defeated the world champions at home. Bangladesh can surely take pride in this win, with each individual player and the whole team performing brilliantly to outplay England. On the other hand, this is the second time England has been whitewashed in a three-match bilateral T20I series. The last time they were whitewashed against Australia was back in 2014. Read More: Bangladesh secures spot in 2024 Women's T20 World Cup as hosts

Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen has congratulated Mamata Banerjee on her party Trinamool Congress' historic win in the West Bengal State Assembly elections 2021, and hoped to resolve outstanding issues. "We believe, with your cooperation and commitment, the relations between the two countries will be strengthened further and help resolve the outstanding issues," Dr Momen said in a message sent to Mamata on Wednesday. Also Read: Mamata Banerjee sworn in as Bengal CM He said TMC's win with people's huge mandate to form the government in the State for the third consecutive term, reflects the continued trust and confidence of the people of West Bengal on Mamata to lead them. The Foreign Minister said they are thankful to Mamata as she spiritedly upheld the long-cherished values of Bengal - the principle of religious harmony and brotherhood that Bangabandhu spearheaded throughout his life. Dr Momen said Bangladesh and India enjoy excellent bilateral relations and mutual engagements have expanded to all possible areas of cooperation in recent years. He said the shared history, culture, language, values and ancestral linkages between the people on both sides of the border have made the relations unique and stronger. Also Read: Mamata to be sworn in as Bengal CM on May 5 In particular, Dr Momen said, West Bengal and its people have a special place in the hearts of Bangladeshis. In this special year, when Bangladesh celebrates the Golden Jubilee of Bangladesh’s Independence and Mujib Borsho, as well as 50 years of Bangladesh-India diplomatic relations, he recalled with gratitude the support and sacrifices of the people and political leadership of India, including the people of West Bengal. As the world confronts the unprecedented challenges posed by the unknown enemy Covid-19, Dr Momen said Bangladesh remains committed to continuing to work together for the benefit of the people of our two countries. "I’m confident that together we’ll counter this menace and help return lives and livelihoods to normalcy soon," said the Foreign Minister. Also Read: Bucking anti-incumbency, Mamata scores a hat-trick in Bengal Mamata Banerjee, who led Trinamool Congress to a landslide victory in West Bengal assembly elections, was sworn on Wednesday as the state's Chief Minister for the third term. The 66-year-old leader, in her trademark white saree and shawl, took oath in Bangla at a simple ceremony with all Covid-19 protocols in place at the Raj Bhavan in central Kolkata.