Live Cricket Score, Bangladesh vs England, 1st Test at Chittagong: Stumps
Live Cricket Score, BAN vs ENG, 1st Test at Chittagong: Stumps
Good Morning, Suprabhāta! Hello and Welcome to CricketCountry’s live coverage of Day 1 of the 1st of the two-Test series between hosts Bangladesh and visitors England, at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chittagong on Thursday. I am Vishal Mehra, and I will be bringing to you all the live updates from today’s action. Bangladesh, who were on the receiving end in the just concluded One-Day International (ODI) series against the very same visitors, as they lost the hard-fought series 2-1. However, with the Tests being whole new and different ball game, the hosts would indeed aim to make a turnaround. FULL CRICKET SCORECARD: Bangladesh vs England, 1st Test at Chittagong
Bangladesh cricket has been on a high over past 18 months specially in the One-Day International (ODI) format at home. Series victories against South Africa, Pakistan, Afghanistan and India would have given them a sense of belonging in the 50-over format arena. England, who had a outstanding Test, ODI and Twenty20 International (T20I) series versus Pakistan would have been well oiled and all geared up to take on their Bangladeshi tiger’s in their own den. England came to Bangladesh amidst a lot of skepticism doing the rounds after security concerns were raised. With a lot of changes in the side and experimentation to be exercised, England took on hosts in what was one of the most thrilling ODI series in recent memory. Bangladesh vs England 2016, 1st Test at Chittagong, Preview and Predictions
Mushfiqur, who is going through a rough patch in his batting, will look to lead his side from the front. With Tamim Iqbal as his deputy he has a strong supporting hand by his side. Shakib Al Hasan, who remains to be the most experienced player in the side, will be expected to inspire a team full of youngsters. The Bangladesh bowling attack has as many as 4-spinners in Shakib, Shuvagata Hom, Taijul Islam and Mehedi Hasan. The fast bowling department looks as thin as ever with only Shafiqul Islam and Kamrul Islam Rabbi to provide assistance. Rahim: Bangladesh ready to take on England in Test cricket
England’s spinning duties will be handled by Moeen Ali, Adil Rashid and Gareth Batty. Batty is making a return into the Test arena after a gap of 12 long years. Batty was cantered by Brian Lara in his last outing and will be hoping not to rekindle the same bowling form. Moeen with his batting and bowling has been crucial in getting England out of trouble in many matches only to be found underappreciated by many. Rashid will hope he continues his wicket taking form from the ODI series and into the Tests. Cook torn between family and cricket career
Both England and Bangladesh have a truck load of new comers in the side, who will be eager to display their skills to the world. For England, Zafar Ansari, Haseeb Hameed and Ben Duckett will want to take the international stage by storm. Duckett with his show in the ODI series is a front-runner to make his Test debut, while Ansari and Hameed will have to wait. Bangladesh on the other hand, will hand cap to Rabbi who in all likelihood will be the second pace-man in the side.
Squads:
Bangladesh: Mushfiqur Rahim (c & wk), Tamim Iqbal, Imrul Kayes, Kamrul Islam Rabbi, Mahmudullah, Mehedi Hasan, Mominul Haque, Nurul Hasan, Sabbir Rahman, Shafiul Islam, Shakib Al Hasan, Shuvagata Hom, Soumya Sarkar and Taijul Islam.
England: Alastair Cook (c), Moeen Ali, Zafar Ansari, Jonny Bairstow (wk), Jake Ball, Gary Ballance, Gareth Batty, Stuart Broad, Jos Buttler (wk), Ben Duckett, Steven Finn, Haseeb Hameed, Adil Rashid, Joe Root, Ben Stokes and Chris Woakes.
FULL CRICKET SCORECARD: Bangladesh vs England, 1st Test at Chittagong