In Case You Missed It: Bangladesh win big, New Zealand break losing streak
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ESPNcricinfo staff
10-Feb-2020
The Bangladesh players celebrate with the Under-19 World Cup Trophy • ICC via Getty
Rain threatened to wash out two finals last week, but couldn't rob Bangladesh of their maiden Under-19 World Cup win. In Australia, the Sydney Sixers battled rain and the Melbourne Stars to take their second BBL title. And New Zealand finally broke their losing streak with two straight wins in the ODIs to seal the series against India. All that and more in your catch-up on the week that was.
Akbar Ali, Shoriful Islam lead Bangladesh to Under-19 World Cup glory
In a rain-hit match not short on drama, Yashasvi Jaiswal's 88 was in vain as a collapse of 7 for 21 cost India. Bangladesh's celebrations of their maiden World Cup final win though was marred by a bit of scuffle on the field as some of the players mouthed off - an incident that drew an apology from Bangladesh U-19 captain Akbar Ali. But congratulations poured in for the team from cricketers past and present for their hard-fought win two years in the making.
In a rain-hit match not short on drama, Yashasvi Jaiswal's 88 was in vain as a collapse of 7 for 21 cost India. Bangladesh's celebrations of their maiden World Cup final win though was marred by a bit of scuffle on the field as some of the players mouthed off - an incident that drew an apology from Bangladesh U-19 captain Akbar Ali. But congratulations poured in for the team from cricketers past and present for their hard-fought win two years in the making.
Kyle Jamieson's debut show gives New Zealand series despite Jadeja-Saini scare
In a yo-yoing second ODI, the hosts had control of the game, then they lost it, then they got it back, then they lost it... and so it went until the final overs when New Zealand sealed a series win.
In a yo-yoing second ODI, the hosts had control of the game, then they lost it, then they got it back, then they lost it... and so it went until the final overs when New Zealand sealed a series win.
England overcome late wobble to square ODI series
England overcame a late collapse to share the one-day series spoils by denying South Africa victory on Pink Day for the second time in the event's seven-year history.
England overcame a late collapse to share the one-day series spoils by denying South Africa victory on Pink Day for the second time in the event's seven-year history.
Josh Philippe fires Sydney Sixers to second BBL title in rain-hit encounter
Playing in the breaks between heavy showers, the hosts completed a handsome 19-run win as the Melbourne Stars' wait for the crown continued.
Playing in the breaks between heavy showers, the hosts completed a handsome 19-run win as the Melbourne Stars' wait for the crown continued.
At Nepal's first home ODI, cricket has a hero's homecoming
Nepal played their first ever ODI at home, in Kathmandu, last week against Oman. For fans who have climbed every mountain and crossed every sea to watch their team play, this was a moment more than ten years in the making. Peter Della Penna was there to record the historic match.
Nepal played their first ever ODI at home, in Kathmandu, last week against Oman. For fans who have climbed every mountain and crossed every sea to watch their team play, this was a moment more than ten years in the making. Peter Della Penna was there to record the historic match.
Four-day Tests? Let's talk about the cricket calendar first
Osman Samiuddin can't believe anyone's discussing four-day Tests when there are bigger issues in cricket than how long the premier format should be - scheduling, for starters. Kartikeya Date believes four-day Tests should and can work if they fit into the rhythms of life today, and if they are structured right, while Anantha Narayanan looks to history for what the changing lengths of Test matches has shown us.
Osman Samiuddin can't believe anyone's discussing four-day Tests when there are bigger issues in cricket than how long the premier format should be - scheduling, for starters. Kartikeya Date believes four-day Tests should and can work if they fit into the rhythms of life today, and if they are structured right, while Anantha Narayanan looks to history for what the changing lengths of Test matches has shown us.
Having KL Rahul keep wicket and bat low isn't viable in the long term
He needs to flourish at the top of the order, where he is best off, and India need to look for a proper back-up keeper, says Mark Nicholas.
He needs to flourish at the top of the order, where he is best off, and India need to look for a proper back-up keeper, says Mark Nicholas.
'I am black, that's my skin. But I play cricket because I love it' - Bavuma on transformation talk
Firdose Moonda speaks to Temba Bavuma, who admits recent discussions about his place in the side have weighed heavily on him.
Firdose Moonda speaks to Temba Bavuma, who admits recent discussions about his place in the side have weighed heavily on him.
Why New Zealand were not wrong to entrust Southee with the Super Overs
Iain O'Brien weighs in on the Southee in Super Over debate and asks might it be that the batsmen were just better than him at that place and time?
Iain O'Brien weighs in on the Southee in Super Over debate and asks might it be that the batsmen were just better than him at that place and time?
Ask Steven: Have teams ever tied two consecutive matches before as New Zealand and India did?
And was Sikandar Raza the first Zimbabwe bowler to take seven wickets in a Test innings? You asked and Steven Lynch answered.
And was Sikandar Raza the first Zimbabwe bowler to take seven wickets in a Test innings? You asked and Steven Lynch answered.
Is South Africa's outlook on spin changing?
For years the country has been synonymous with seam bowling, but with the advent of Tahir, and now Maharaj, the tide might be turning says Jarrod Kimber
For years the country has been synonymous with seam bowling, but with the advent of Tahir, and now Maharaj, the tide might be turning says Jarrod Kimber