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Bangladesh Humiliate Pakistan In Their Own Home, Make Test History With 10-Wicket Win

The Bangladesh cricket team brought much-needed respite back home with a historic result in Test cricket. As the country looks to pull itself out of political chaos, its men's cricket team sent a wave of jubilation back home by securing its first-ever victory against Pakistan in Test cricket. Bangladesh and Pakistan have squared off in a total of 13 matches in the longest format of the game, with 12 of them resulting in a loss for the Bangla Tigers, while one ended in a draw. The opening Test of the 2-match series in Rawalpindi, however, produced a first for Bangladesh, who secured a 10-wicket victory.

"Such A Case...": Bangladesh Skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto Breaks Silence On Murder Row Involving Shakib Al Hasan

Bangladesh players have rallied round teammate Shakib Al Hasan, the ousted lawmaker who faces a case of alleged murder connected to unrest that toppled the government earlier this month. Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto said his team's maiden Test win against Pakistan on Sunday, in which all-rounder Shakib took three second-innings wickets, was a tribute to the hundreds killed during protests that forced former premier Sheikh Hasina from power. Bangladesh endured weeks of student-led protests that resulted in Hasina fleeing to India by helicopter on August 5, ending 15 years of autocratic rule.

"Expected The Pitch To...": Shan Masood On Controversial Selection Call As Pakistan Lose First-Ever Test vs Bangladesh

Pakistan captain Shan Masood on Sunday defended the decision to select four pace bowlers and no specialist spinner for the first Test, which the hosts lost to Bangladesh by 10 wickets. It was Pakistan's first ever defeat against Bangladesh in a Test. Masood, who failed with the bat in both innings, refused to admit that it was a bad call to go in without a specialist spinner even after Shakib ul Hasan and Mehidy Hasan Miraz shared seven wickets on the final day to bowl out Pakistan for just 146 runs.

Watch: Shaheen Afridi Takes 1st Wicket After Becoming Father. Celebration Goes Viral

Shaheen Afridi has become a father now. The Pakistan star pacer and his wife Ansha Afridi welcomed a baby boy on Saturday. Given that Afridi is currently playing for Pakistan in the first Test against Bangladesh in Rawalpindi, the fast bowler could not make it to his family immediately. However, while performing on the ground too, Afridi found it hard to control his emotions, something which was evident when he claimed his first wicket after becoming a father.

If Jay Shah Becomes ICC Chairman, DDCA President Rohan Jaitely Likely To Be BCCI Secretary: Report

BCCI secretary Jay Shah is likely to become the nest ICC chairman. According to several reports, he has emerged as the leading candidate to succeed Greg Barclay in the top post. To secure his nomination, the ICC requires a proposer and a seconder. Reports indicate that England and Australia are likely to back Shah's candidature, further solidifying his bid for the top position.

"Kabutar Ki Tarah...": ICC Umpire Blasts Mohammad Rizwan Over Incessant Appealing

Star Pakistan wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan is one of the finest batters currently. Rizwan, who is currently playing for Pakistan in a two-match Test series against Bangladesh, became the first keeper from his country to score 150 or more in a Test innings since Kamran Akmal in 2009. Apart from being a world class cricketer, Rizwan is also famous for his on-field antics. From fake cramping to incessant appealing behind the sticks, Rizwan can prove to be a bit of nuisance for the umpires.

"Selfish": Pakistan Captain Shan Masood Slammed For 'Awful' Declaration As Bangladesh Take Lead

Pakistan captain Shan Masood has come under the scanner after Bangladesh took a sizeable lead over the hosts in the first innings of the ongoing first Test at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Mohammad Rizwan and Saud Shakeel slammed centuries for Pakistan in the first innings, with the hosts looking in control of the proceedings. However, Shan made a rash declaration when Pakistan were 448/6 on Day 2, leaving Rizwan stranded on 171 not out. While the decision made a lot of sense after the opening day was cut short due to rain, Shan's call seemed to have backfired with the visitors taking a 117-run first innings lead.

Waqar Younis Appointed As One Of Five Mentors For Pakistan's Champions Cup

Former Pakistan cricketer Waqar Younis has been recruited as one of the mentors of the five Champions Cup sides on a three-year contract. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) released an official statement on Monday to confirm that Younis, alongside Misbah-ul-Haq, Saqlain Mushtaq, Sarfaraz Ahmed and Shoaib Malik, will serve as mentors in the Champions Cup, which will kick off in Faisalabad from September 12. "Misbah-ul-Haq, Saqlain Mushtaq, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Shoaib Malik and Waqar Younis were today confirmed as mentors of the five Champions Cup sides on three-year contracts following a transparent and robust recruitment process. Names of their sides and squads will be confirmed in due course," PCB said in a statement.

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Bangladesh Humiliate Pakistan In Their Own Home, Make Test History With 10-Wicket Win

"Such A Case...": Bangladesh Skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto Breaks Silence On Murder Row Involving Shakib Al Hasan

"Expected The Pitch To...": Shan Masood On Controversial Selection Call As Pakistan Lose First-Ever Test vs Bangladesh

Watch: Shaheen Afridi Takes 1st Wicket After Becoming Father. Celebration Goes Viral

If Jay Shah Becomes ICC Chairman, DDCA President Rohan Jaitely Likely To Be BCCI Secretary: Report

"Kabutar Ki Tarah...": ICC Umpire Blasts Mohammad Rizwan Over Incessant Appealing

"Selfish": Pakistan Captain Shan Masood Slammed For 'Awful' Declaration As Bangladesh Take Lead

Waqar Younis Appointed As One Of Five Mentors For Pakistan's Champions Cup