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'One of the great character wins' - Bracewell

'One of the great character wins' - Bracewell

John Bracewell, the New Zealand coach, has hailed the team's three-wicket win over Bangladesh in the first Test in Chittagong as "one of the great character wins"

22-Oct-2008•Cricinfo staff

Vettori pleased with fightback

Vettori pleased with fightback

Daniel Vettori, the New Zealand captain, has praised his team for fighting back to win the first Test against Bangladesh in Chittagong

21-Oct-2008•Cricinfo staff

Vettori made the difference - Ashraful

Vettori made the difference - Ashraful

Mohammad Ashraful, the Bangladesh captain, said that his team played "really well" but added that New Zealand's ability to avoid their first-innings mistakes made the difference during their chase of 317

21-Oct-2008•Cricinfo staff

Resolute Vettori breaks Bangladesh

Resolute Vettori breaks Bangladesh

It was a match that hung in the balance until tea on the final day, but the experience of New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori proved the difference that finally got his team over the line. The visitors completed the three-wicket victory within the first ho

21-Oct-2008•The Bulletin by Peter Burdon

We were more patient - Redmond

We were more patient - Redmond

After collapsing for 171 in the first innings, New Zealand reached 145 for 2 in the second and Aaron Redmond said that patience was the differentiating factor between the performances

20-Oct-2008•Cricinfo staff

Redmond fifty sets up interesting finish

Redmond fifty sets up interesting finish

New Zealand made a resolute start in their chase of 317 to win the first Test against Bangladesh in Chittagong by reaching 84 for the loss of opener Jamie How

20-Oct-2008•The Bulletin by Peter Burdon

'I think we're in a strong position' - Patel

'I think we're in a strong position' - Patel

New Zealand offspinner Jeetan Patel has said his team still has a chance of winning despite Bangladesh extending their overall lead to 258

19-Oct-2008•Cricinfo staff

'It hasn't quite sunk in yet' - Shakib

'It hasn't quite sunk in yet' - Shakib

Shakib Al Hasan's all-round performance has put Bangladesh on course for their second Test win

19-Oct-2008•Cricinfo staff

Shakib helps stretch lead to 258

Shakib helps stretch lead to 258

Shakib Al Hasan once again stepped up for his team, this time with the bat, as Bangladesh seized the advantage on the third day of the first Test against New Zealand in Chittagong

19-Oct-2008•The Bulletin by Peter Burdon

Vettori frustrated by team's batting display

Vettori frustrated by team's batting display

Pleased with his performance with both bat and ball, New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori said he was frustrated with the poor showing from his batsmen in Chittagong

18-Oct-2008•Cricinfo staff

Shakib leaves New Zealand in tatters

Shakib leaves New Zealand in tatters

Shakib Al Hasan's six-wicket haul helped Bangladesh reach a dominant position at the end of the second day of the first Test in Chittagong

18-Oct-2008•The Bulletin by Peter Burdon

'We are not safe yet' - Mehrab

'We are not safe yet' - Mehrab

With a team reduced to 44 for 4, anyone might blame the top-order batsmen, but Mehrab Hossain jnr didn't shy from praising his team-mates for sticking to their job

17-Oct-2008•Cricinfo staff

Mehrab and Mushfiqur revive Bangladesh

Mehrab and Mushfiqur revive Bangladesh

An unbeaten 79 by Mehrab Hossain jnr has seen the spoils shared on the first day of the first Test between Bangladesh and New Zealand in Chittagong

17-Oct-2008•The Bulletin by Peter Burdon

New Zealand confident despite spinning track

New Zealand confident despite spinning track

Cricinfo previews the first Test between Bangladesh and New Zealand in Chittagong

16-Oct-2008•Cricinfo staff

Naeem set for Test debut

Naeem set for Test debut

Having made his ODI debut in the recently-concluded three-match series against the same opposition, Naeem Islam will become the 51st Test player for Bangladesh

16-Oct-2008•Cricinfo staff

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