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BCB appeals against ICC's 'below average' rating for Mirpur pitch

The appeal will be heard by March 14 as per the period stipulated in the pitch monitoring process and will be determined by Geoff Allardice, ICC's general manager (cricket), and Anil Kumble, the chairperson of the cricket committee

28-Feb-2018•Mohammad Isam

Mirpur pitch gets 'below average' rating

The venue has earned a demerit point, with match referee David Boon ruling that uneven bounce and inconsistent turn, 'which was even excessive at times', skewed the second Test between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka heavily in favour of the bowlers

14-Feb-2018•Mohammad Isam

Mahmudullah defends batsmen's 'intent' and 'positive' approach

Mahmudullah defends batsmen's 'intent' and 'positive' approach

The stand-in captain said that batsmen had to choose wisely which balls to defend and which ones to hit

10-Feb-2018•Mohammad Isam

'Feel like we've started another journey' - Herath

'Feel like we've started another journey' - Herath

Veteran spinner sees a "proper" team with youth and experience in equal measure following three years of rebuilding

10-Feb-2018•Mohammad Isam

Dananjaya takes five as Sri Lanka clinch series

Dananjaya takes five as Sri Lanka clinch series

Akila Dananjaya recorded the best figures for a Sri Lanka bowler on debut as the visitors sealed a 215-run win after lunch on the third day

10-Feb-2018•The Report by Andrew Fidel Fernando

'I don't know why they gave a wicket like this' - Roshen Silva

'I don't know why they gave a wicket like this' - Roshen Silva

The Sri Lanka batsman expressed surprise over the rank turner in Mirpur based on how his team had "very experienced bowlers" capable of exploiting it

09-Feb-2018•ESPNcricinfo staff

Roshen Silva's fifty puts SL in firm control

Roshen Silva's fifty puts SL in firm control

Debutant Akila Dananjaya ransacked Bangladesh's lower-middle order in the morning, and Roshen Silva compiled a second high-quality fifty in the match, as Sri Lanka claimed a 312-run lead and took iron-grip of the Test

09-Feb-2018•The Report by Andrew Fidel Fernando

Razzak overcomes early 'nerves' for memorable return

Razzak overcomes early 'nerves' for memorable return

Once he overcame the early nervousness, Abdur Razzak got into the sort of groove he has become accustomed to in the domestic circuit off late and finished with 4 for 63 on his Test comeback

08-Feb-2018•Mohammad Isam in Mirpur

Sri Lanka on top after 14-wicket first day

Sri Lanka on top after 14-wicket first day

On a treacherous day-one Mirpur surface, Sri Lanka hit back with four wickets to soar ahead in the Test match after being wiped out for 222 by the spin duo of Abdur Razzak and Taijul Islam

08-Feb-2018•The Report by Andrew Fidel Fernando

Bangladesh face Sabbir v Mosaddek dilemma

Bangladesh face Sabbir v Mosaddek dilemma

Sabbir Rahman's aggressive style of batting could tip the balance in his favour on what is expected to be a turning pitch in Mirpur

07-Feb-2018•Mohammad Isam

Sterner tests await batsmen as teams move to Mirpur turner

Sterner tests await batsmen as teams move to Mirpur turner

Sri Lanka are no strangers to playing on dustbowls, but Bangladesh can only hope their familiarity with Mirpur, where they recently picked up wins over Australia and England, gives them an edge

07-Feb-2018•The Preview by Andrew Fidel Fernando

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