The Complete Guide to Bangladesh Cricket
What is Bangladesh Cricket?
The Bangladesh cricket team is the national cricket team of Bangladesh. The team is administered by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), and is a full member of the International Cricket Council (ICC), having been granted Test status in 2000 and One Day International (ODI) status in 1997.
The team is nicknamed "The Tigers", and their home ground is the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka.
History of Bangladesh Cricket
Cricket was first introduced to Bangladesh in the 19th century by the British. The first recorded cricket match in Bangladesh was played in 1893, between two teams of British soldiers.
After the partition of India in 1947, Bangladesh became part of Pakistan. The Pakistani cricket team represented Bangladesh in international cricket until 1971, when Bangladesh gained independence.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board was formed in 1972, and the team played its first international match in 1977, against the MCC. Bangladesh was granted ODI status in 1997, and Test status in 2000.
Bangladesh Cricket Team
Current Squad
The following players were selected for the Bangladesh cricket team for the 2023 Cricket World Cup:
- Shakib Al Hasan (c)
- Tamim Iqbal
- Liton Das
- Mushfiqur Rahim
- Mahmudullah
- Afif Hossain
- Mehidy Hasan Miraz
- Taskin Ahmed
- Ebadot Hossain
- Mustafizur Rahman
Coaching Staff
The Bangladesh cricket team is coached by Russell Domingo.
Bangladesh Cricket Schedule
The Bangladesh cricket team has a busy schedule in 2023, with a number of international fixtures lined up.
The team will begin the year with a tour of New Zealand, where they will play three Tests and three ODIs.
After the New Zealand tour, Bangladesh will host the Asia Cup, which will be held in September 2023.
The team will then travel to Australia for the ICC Cricket World Cup, which will be held in October and November 2023.
Bangladesh Cricket Results
Bangladesh has a mixed record in international cricket, with some notable victories and some disappointing defeats.
The team's best performance in a major tournament was in the 2015 Cricket World Cup, where they reached the quarterfinals.
Bangladesh has also won a number of bilateral series against other nations, including India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.
Bangladesh Cricket News
The latest news on the Bangladesh cricket team can be found on the ESPNcricinfo website.
ESPNcricinfo is the world's leading cricket website, and provides up-to-date news, scores, and statistics on all international cricket matches.
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