Mohammad Isam

Bangladesh correspondent, ESPNcricinfo

Mushfiqur requests less pressure on Bangladesh's top order

The Bangladesh captain wants everyone to put less pressure on Imrul Kayes, Sabbir Rahman and Soumya Sarkar, who had a tough time against Australia earlier this month

16-Sep-2017•Mohammad Isam

Rajshahi bag Mustafizur, Usama Mir with first picks at BPL draft

Pakistani legspinner Mir first pick among overseas players at the draft in Dhaka

16-Sep-2017•Mohammad Isam

ICC rates Dhaka outfield 'poor' for Australia Test

The outfield of the Shere Bangla National Stadium has been rated "poor" by ICC match referee Jeff Crowe who oversaw the first Test between Bangladesh and Australia last month

14-Sep-2017•Mohammad Isam

Why can't Bangladesh produce big hitters?

With overseas players filling up the power-hitting slots in BPL teams and no real T20 culture in Bangladesh below the franchise level, the rare talent that can smack sixes on demand has nowhere to go

14-Sep-2017•Mohammad Isam

Mustafizur likely to be first pick in BPL draft

Who will be the most sought-after players at Saturday's BPL draft, and which areas do each of the seven franchises need to strengthen?

14-Sep-2017•Mohammad Isam

'I deserve a break' - Shakib

The Bangladesh allrounder said there was no point playing "for the sake of match fees and salary" when he couldn't handle the expectations of international cricket

12-Sep-2017•Mohammad Isam

Shakib sets another new standard in Bangladesh cricket

While Shakib has now thrown the door open for the current lot to think differently, his absence also poses a challenge for the Test captain and coach

11-Sep-2017•Mohammad Isam

Shakib granted short break from Tests

The BCB has allowed Shakib Al Hasan to rest during the Test series in South Africa later this month, while giving him the option of playing the second Test "if he wants"

11-Sep-2017•Mohammad Isam

Shakib requests six-month break from Tests

In an unprecedented move by a Bangladesh cricketer, the allrounder has requested time off apparently to prolong his international career

10-Sep-2017•Mohammad Isam

BCB president recommends Anamul for SA Tests

The BCB president has asked the selectors to consider Anamul Haque as an opening option for the South Africa Test series that is scheduled to begin on September 28

08-Sep-2017•Mohammad Isam

Mushfiqur explains batting order shake-up

The captain reflects on his multi-layered role in the Test team after Australia dashed hopes of a historic series win for Bangladesh in the second Test

07-Sep-2017•Mohammad Isam in Chittagong

Familiar batting woes hurt Bangladesh in the end

They could have pulled off a 2-0 victory over Australia, but collapsed to 97 for 6 on the fourth day in Chittagong and had to settle for a 1-1 draw

07-Sep-2017•Mohammad Isam in Chittagong

Bangladesh bowlers off the mark while building pressure

Even though Mustafizur Rahman and Mehedy Hasan finished the third day with three wickets apiece, the entire bowling line-up could have done with more intent and aggression to curb Australia's lead

06-Sep-2017•Mohammad Isam in Chittagong

Sledged Bangladesh become the sledgers

Led by seniors like Tamim Iqbal and Shakib Al Hasan, Bangladesh are not shying away from responding to on-field sledging with some aggression of their own

06-Sep-2017•Mohammad Isam

'To get to 500 was tremendous for me'

Courtney Walsh talks about playing alongside fellow West Indian legends, how he got match-fit, and his captaincy stint

06-Sep-2017•Interview by Mohammad Isam

Lyon exposes Bangladesh's offspin problem

Having struggled against Moeen Ali, R Ashwin and Dilruwan Perera over the past 12 months, Bangladesh's array of left-hand batsmen were undone by another orthodox offspinner on the first day of the Chittagong Test

04-Sep-2017•Mohammad Isam in Chittagong

How will Bangladesh respond to the pressure of a 1-0 lead?

The hosts could draw confidence from their recent ODI run and comeback wins against England and Sri Lanka in Tests

03-Sep-2017•Mohammad Isam in Chittagong

'No way we will play safe cricket' - Mushfiqur

Bangladesh's captain has insisted that his side will continue to play aggressive cricket in a bid to secure their first series win over Australia

03-Sep-2017•Mohammad Isam in Chittagong

Bangladesh use Ashwin's strategy to pierce Smith's armour

Bangladesh have managed to unsettle Steven Smith by bowling from around the wicket, and while it is a relatively untested angle by offspinners, it puts pressure on them to be more accurate

31-Aug-2017•Mohammad Isam

Shakib's quest for excellence inspires Bangladesh

He may not be seen in the same light as the legendary quartet of allrounders from the 1980s, but Shakib's contributions towards raising Bangladesh's game and sustaining their progress is reason enough to consider him one of the greats

30-Aug-2017•Mohammad Isam in Mirpur

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