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Mohammad Isam

Bangladesh correspondent, ESPNcricinfo

@isam84

Debutant Mosaddek lays down a marker

Replacing a senior batsman like Mahmudullah comes with a lot of scrutiny and the 21-year-old handled it well, scoring a half-century and helping Bangladesh claim a rare first-innings lead

17-Mar-2017•Mohammad Isam in Colombo

Shakib's 116 gives Bangladesh control

Bangladesh were in a difficult position when the third day of their 100th Test, against Sri Lanka, began but with Shakib Al Hasan's century and debutant Mosaddek Hossain's 75, they were able to recover

17-Mar-2017•The Report by Mohammad Isam

'I think one rash shot made trouble for us' - Samaraweera

Bangladesh batting coach Thilan Samaraweera said he was "out of ideas" about why his team were collapsing so often, after yet another collection of soft dismissals pegged them back in the second Test

16-Mar-2017•Mohammad Isam in Colombo

BCB president says it was his decision to drop Mahmudullah

BCB president Nazmul Hassan has revealed the significant influence he has over the selection process, saying it was his call to drop Mahmudullah

16-Mar-2017•Mohammad Isam

Late wickets hurt Bangladesh's reply to SL's 338

Bangladesh threw away a strong start to their reply to Sri Lanka's 338, losing wickets late in the day and looking like a team hell-bent on self-destruction

16-Mar-2017•The Report by Mohammad Isam

Bangladesh find their feet on the field again

Given the milestone, it was only appropriate that Bangladesh came up with their best fielding effort of the series, and across the last few Tests, on the opening day in Colombo

15-Mar-2017•Mohammad Isam in Colombo

Sharp Bangladesh keep Sri Lanka in check

A consistently threatening Bangladesh bowling attack limited Sri Lanka to 238 for 7 on the opening day in Colombo, with only Dinesh Chandimal fighting back for the hosts

15-Mar-2017•The Report by Mohammad Isam

Liton Das out of second Test, Mushfiqur set to keep wicket

Liton was hit on the ribcage by a net bowler at the P Sara Oval during nets on Monday

14-Mar-2017•Mohammad Isam in Colombo

'Jaded seamers an area of concern' - Walsh

Bowling coach Courtney Walsh has said Bangladesh seamers' lack of physical ability later in the day is down to their inexperience and is an 'area of concern'

14-Mar-2017•Mohammad Isam in Colombo

The pillars of Bangladesh's promise

Marked for their potential at an early age, Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim and Tamim Iqbal have been key to Bangladesh successes in Test cricket over the last decade

14-Mar-2017•Mohammad Isam

Sunzamul, Shuvagata called in to Bangladesh ODI squad

Bangladesh have drafted in Sunzamul Islam and Shuvagata Hom and have left out Mehedi Hasan and Tanbir Hayder for the three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka later this month

13-Mar-2017•Mohammad Isam

Omar's stickability, Enamul's guile

From Javed Omar to Enamul Haque jnr, players skilled in the longer format have for long been treated condescendingly by a country that has grown up on a diet of one-day cricket. But the value they brought to Bangladesh's Test team is undeniable

13-Mar-2017•Mohammad Isam

Of frustration and solace: Bangladesh's journey to 100 Tests

Bangladesh have not had too many successes since receiving Test status in 2000, but 99 matches on, support and talent holds the team in good stead for the future

13-Mar-2017•Mohammad Isam

When Bangladesh strode onto the Test stage

The country's first Test was a dream made possible by a lot of hard work and shrewd cricket diplomacy

13-Mar-2017•Interviews by Mohammad Isam

Mahmudullah dropped for second Test

Bangladesh have decided to not play allrounder Mahmudullah in the second Test against Sri Lanka, team manager Khaled Mahmud has said

13-Mar-2017•Mohammad Isam in Colombo

'Batsmen need to make better decisions' - Hathurusingha

Bangladesh coach Chandika Hathurusingha has said his batsmen have to take better decisions and make technical adjustments for an improved performance in the Colombo Test starting later this week

12-Mar-2017•Mohammad Isam in Colombo

First-class cricket or picnic cricket?

Ahead of Bangladesh's 100th match, ESPNcricinfo looks into the history of first-class cricket in the country and its slow road to relevance

12-Mar-2017•Mohammad Isam

Bangladesh find chaos in tranquil Galle

Bangladesh have batsmen who have experience in batting out the final day of Test matches, but none of them showed the application to do so in Galle

11-Mar-2017•Mohammad Isam in Galle

Mehedi takes on the learning curve

The Galle Test has brought further lessons - as well as a few successes - for Mehedi Hasan as he continues his development at international level

10-Mar-2017•Mohammad Isam in Galle

'A draw is very possible' - Shakib

Shakil Al Hasan said Bangladesh could realistically target a draw since they had 10 wickets in hand going into the final day's play in Galle

10-Mar-2017•Mohammad Isam in Galle

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