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Chittagong pitch rated 'below average' by ICC

Chittagong pitch rated 'below average' by ICC

Venue receives one demerit point, which will stay on it's record for five years; four more such points within that period and the ground will be suspended from hosting internationals for 12 months

06-Feb-2018•Mohammad Isam

Players offer contrasting views on Chittagong pitch

Players offer contrasting views on Chittagong pitch

The Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium can now be added to the list of recent venues (the others being the MCG and the Wanderers) in which either the batsmen or the bowlers had absolute advantage over the other

04-Feb-2018•Mohammad Isam

On-site generators to prevent floodlight failure

On-site generators to prevent floodlight failure

Organisers of the World T20 in Chittagong will use on-site generators to run floodlights at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, rather than off the main electric grid, to try and ensure against another loss of power.

26-Mar-2014•Alan Gardner in Chittagong

Power failure hits Chittagong venue

Power failure hits Chittagong venue

Netherlands' chase in their World T20 warm-up match against Afghanistan was curtailed by five overs because of a power failure at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium

13-Mar-2014•Mohammad Isam

Australia satisfied with Chittagong venues

Australia satisfied with Chittagong venues

Cricket Australia has expressed its satisfaction with the facilities and security measures at both venues in Chittagong

01-Feb-2006•Cricinfo staff

Bangladesh gets three new international venues

Bangladesh gets three new international venues

Three new grounds in Bangladesh have been given the ICC's approval to stage international cricket

31-Jan-2006•Cricinfo staff

Bangladesh stadia await ICC approval

Bangladesh stadia await ICC approval

The ICC are expected to give Bangladesh the go-ahead to play international cricket at at least three of their five new venues

19-Jan-2006•Cricinfo staff

Lloyd impressed with venues

Lloyd impressed with venues

Clive Lloyd inspected four new venues in Bangladesh that are awaiting international status

31-Aug-2005•Cricinfo staff

Bangladesh Board XI start well

Bangladesh Board XI start well

The Bangladesh Cricket Board XI made a strong start in their three-day match against the Zimbabwean tourists, scoring 316 for 7 before declaring shortly before the close at the Chittagong Divisional Stadium

01-Jan-2005•Cricinfo staff

Bangladesh secure spot in Plate final

Bangladesh secure spot in Plate final

Bangladesh have reached the final of the Under-19 Plate Championship, after overwhelming Scotland for the second time in the tournament

01-Mar-2004•Wisden Cricinfo staff

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