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Bangladesh pay the price for lack of preparation

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

08-Aug-2011•Mohammad Isam in Harare

Taylor hails historic win

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

08-Aug-2011•Firdose Moonda in Harare

Zimbabwe triumphant on Test return

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

08-Aug-2011•The Report by Firdose Moonda in Harare

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

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

07-Aug-2011•Firdose Moonda in Harare

Taylor ton keeps Zimbabwe ahead

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

07-Aug-2011•Firdose Moonda in Harare

Zimbabwe ahead despite late flurry of wickets

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

06-Aug-2011•The Report by Firdose Moonda in Harare

Debutant Vitori removes openers

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

05-Aug-2011•The Report by Firdose Moonda in Harare

Zimbabwe make progress with small victories

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

04-Aug-2011•Firdose Moonda in Harare

Top order puts Zimbabwe in command

Zimbabwe's top four ensured that their return to Test cricket was impressive as they achieved a balance between aggression and caution

04-Aug-2011•The Report by Firdose Moonda in Harare

ZC rejects Taibu allegations

Tatenda Taibu's place in the Zimbabwe starting line-up is secure, despite his flagrant criticism of administrators on the brink of the country's return to Test cricket

03-Aug-2011•Firdose Moonda in Harare

Hope in the air as familiar foes face off

Zimbabwe and Bangladesh have grown accustomed to playing each other in limited-overs cricket in recent years, but have not met in a Test for more than five years

03-Aug-2011•The Preview by Firdose Moonda in Harare

Test toddlers face off once more

Zimbabwe and Bangladesh have grown accustomed to playing each other in limited-overs cricket in recent years, but have not met in a Test for more than five years

02-Aug-2011•Firdose Moonda in Harare

Taibu slams board on eve of Test return

On the eve of Zimbabwe's return to Test cricket, Tatenda Taibu has said that a lack of funds and poor professional structures are crippling the game in the country

02-Aug-2011•Firdose Moonda in Harare

We have a few surprises for Bangladesh - Taylor

Zimbabwe captain Brendan Taylor believes his team could spring a few surprises on Bangladesh in the one-off Test which starts on Thursday

01-Aug-2011•ESPNcricinfo staff

Mutizwa takes Zimbabwe XI to victory

Forster Mutizwa and Sean Ervine out-batted the Bangladeshis in the tourists' only practice game to lead Zimbabwe XI to a four-wicket victory

01-Aug-2011•ESPNcricinfo staff

Taylor to lead Zimbabwe in comeback Test

Brendan Taylor will lead Zimbabwe in the one-off home Test against Bangladesh which marks their return to Test cricket

01-Aug-2011•Liam Brickhill

Advantage Bangladeshis despite collapse

Zimbabwe XI need 220 runs for victory with eight wickets in hand on the third and final day against Bangladeshis at the Harare Sports Club

31-Jul-2011•ESPNcricinfo staff

Bangladeshis fight after making 188

The Bangladeshis were shot out for 188 runs in 60.1 overs on the opening day of their three-day practice game against Zimbabwe XI at the Harare Sports Club

30-Jul-2011•ESPNcricinfo staff

We're ready for Tests - Campbell

National selector Alistair Campbell believes Zimbabwe's preparations for their return to Test cricket will stand them in good stead, but admitted that mental strength remained the team's greatest challenge

29-Jul-2011•ESPNcricinfo staff

'We're the favourites' - Shakib

Shakib Al Hasan, the Bangladesh captain, thinks his team is slightly ahead of Zimbabwe as they prepare for their first Test match in more than 14 months

25-Jul-2011•ESPNcricinfo staff

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