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Rumours of disagreement in Bangladesh dressing room as coach Domingo returns to his roots
Bangladesh head coach Russell Domingo returns to his roots as his team seek to revive their fortunes in the second Test against South Africa starting at St George's Park in Gqeberha on Friday.
Bangladesh to lodge complaint over umpiring in Durban Test
Bangladesh will formally complain to the International Cricket Council over claims of biased umpiring and "unbearable" sledging in the first Test against South Africa, officials said on Tuesday.
Bangladesh to complain over South Africa umpiring, sledging
umpiring and "unbearable" sledging in the first Test against South Africa, officials said Tuesday. The side was furious after several close calls went against them in Durban, where they remained competitive for most of the match before a batting collapse saw them dismissed for 53 in the second innings. Players have since taken issue with their opponents for on-field taunts they said crossed the line into abuse.
South Africa keen to spin another win over Bangladesh in second test
GQEBERHA, South Africa : Hosts South Africa will look to impose another trial by spin on seething tourists Bangladesh in the second and final test starting at St George's Park in Gqeberha, formerly Port Elizabeth, on Thursday.
Late strikes by S.Africa's Maharaj hurt Bangladesh in 274 run chase
DURBAN: South Africa spinner Keshav Maharaj took the key wicket of first innings centurion Mahmudul Hasan Joy as Bangladesh slipped to 11 for three in pursuit of a victory target of 274 at the close of play on day four of the first test at Kingsmead on Sunday.
SA vs BAN 1st Test, Day 4: Bangladesh Crumble In Pursuit Of First Test Victory vs South Africa
Bangladesh's hopes of pulling off an historic first Test win against South Africa took a major blow when they made a horror start to their second innings at the end of the fourth day of the first Test at Kingsmead on Sunday. Bangladesh bowled out South Africa for 204 in the second innings, leaving themselves a target of 274 to win. Only six overs were possible before bad light ended play but South African spin bowlers Keshav Maharaj and Simon Harmer, sharing the new ball, reduced Bangladesh to 11 for three.
1st Test: Bangladesh 11/3 in pursuit of 274 against South Africa
Bangladesh, set to make 274 to win, were teetering at 11 for three at the close, with South African spinners Simon Harmer and Keshav Maharaj taking all three wickets inside five overs with the new ball. Off-spinner Harmer had Shadman Islam caught at slip for nought in the second over before left-armer Keshav Maharaj took two wickets in his third over. Maharaj bowled first innings century-maker Mahmudul Hasan Jay for four with a ball which drifted in and found a gap between bat and pad.