Zimbabwe v Bangladesh

1st Test

Zimbabwe v Bangladesh, 2011

May 1, 2012: Wisden's review of the first Test, Zimbabwe v Bangladesh, 2011

The return of the pariah

Dec 30, 2011: A disappointing World Cup and end-of-the-year defeats couldn't dampen the joy of their victorious Test comeback

Bangladesh in Zimbabwe 2011

Donald praises Zimbabwe seam attack

Aug 11, 2011: Allan Donald has praised Zimbabwe's attack, saying that their performance in the one-off Test against Bangladesh is a testament to the "hard work and time the guys behind the scenes are putting in."

Bangladesh in Zimbabwe 2011

Zimbabwe's mindset ideal for growth

Aug 10, 2011: While Zimbabwe seem to have found an ideal leader, opening bowlers and on-field attitude, their fielding and infrastructure could use some work

Zimbabwe v Bangladesh, Only Test, Harare, 5th day

An historic occasion but an understated celebration

Aug 8, 2011: Zimbabwe were giddy in the immediate aftermath of beating Bangladesh on their return to Test cricket, but there were no over-the-top celebrations

Zimbabwe v Bangladesh, Only Test, Harare, 5th day

Bangladesh pay the price for lack of preparation

Aug 8, 2011: From the wreckage of this match, two miserable batting performances stare back at every Bangladesh cricketer, coach, fan and administrator

Zimbabwe v Bangladesh, Only Test, Harare, 5th day

Taylor hails historic win

Aug 8, 2011: After six and a half years away from Test cricket, Zimbabwe soak in their triumphant return after beating Bangladesh

Zimbabwe v Bangladesh, Only Test, Harare, 5th day

Zimbabwe's Harare habit

Aug 8, 2011: Stats highlights from Zimbabwe's historic 130-run win in their comeback Test in Harare

Zimbabwe v Bangladesh, Only Test, Harare, 5th day

Close shaves, chants and a cherishable moment

Aug 8, 2011: ESPNcricinfo presents the Plays of the day from the fifth day of the only Test between Zimbabwe and Bangladesh in Harare

Zimbabwe v Bangladesh, Only Test, Harare, 5th day

Zimbabwe triumphant on Test return

Aug 8, 2011: A dominant all-round performance by Zimbabwe ensured victory in their comeback Test after an almost six-year exile from the format

Zimbabwe v Bangladesh, Only Test, Harare, 4th day

'If we don't do anything silly, we will win' - Tamim

Aug 7, 2011: Tamim Iqbal was confident that his team would emerge comfortable winners because Zimbabwe's bowlers pose no threat to their line-up

Zimbabwe v Bangladesh, Only Test, Harare, 4th day

Tamim v Vitori, bugles and vuvuzelas

Aug 7, 2011: ESPNcricinfo presents the Plays of the day from the fourth day of the only Test between Zimbabwe and Bangladesh in Harare

Zimbabwe v Bangladesh, Only Test, Harare, 4th day

Taylor ton keeps Zimbabwe ahead

Aug 7, 2011: A century from captain Brendan Taylor made sure Zimbabwe forged ahead from an overnight score of 92 for 4 to a solid position on the fourth day in Harare

Zimbabwe v Bangladesh, Only Test, Harare, 3rd day

Both teams make mental adjustments for Test

Aug 6, 2011: Zimbabwe and Bangladesh have not played Test cricket for a combined total of 85 months between them, requiring both sides to make mental adjustments to cope with the demands of the game's longest format

Zimbabwe v Bangladesh, lone Test, Harare, 3rd day

A unique celebration and noisy fans

Aug 6, 2011: ESPNcricinfo presents the Plays of the Day from the third day of the lone Test between Zimbabwe and Bangladesh in Harare

Zimbabwe v Bangladesh, Only Test, Harare, 3rd day

Zimbabwe ahead despite late flurry of wickets

Aug 6, 2011: Led by the impressive Brian Vitori, who took four wickets on debut, Zimbabwe took an 83-run first-innings lead over Bangladesh

Zimbabwe v Bangladesh, Only Test, Harare, 2nd day

Patience is a virtue for Masakadza

Aug 5, 2011: He had to wait more than a decade for his second Test century and it is a moment he says he feared would never come

Zimbabwe v Bangladesh, lone Test, Harare, 2nd day

An overdue century and a steel bull

Aug 5, 2011: ESPNcricinfo presents the Plays of the Day from the second day of the lone Test between Zimbabwe and Bangladesh in Harare

Zimbabwe v Bangladesh, Only Test, Harare, 2nd day

Debutant Vitori removes openers

Aug 4, 2011: After bowling Zimbabwe out for 370, Bangladesh scored at a brisk rate, but lost three wickets to give Zimbabwe the advantage

Zimbabwe v Bangladesh, Only Test, Harare, 1st day

Zimbabwe make progress with small victories

Aug 4, 2011: Only one day of this Test match has been played, but already, there have been four small victories for Zimbabwe