Najmul Hossain Shanto

Najmul Hossain Shanto Likely To Step Down As Bangladesh Captain After South Africa Test Series

Bangladesh's all-format captain Najmul Hossain Shanto is likely to step down from the leadership role after the conclusion of the ongoing home Test series against South Africa. The Bangladesh Cricket Board had appointed Najmul as captain across formats for a year in February 2024, with plans for him to lead the team in the Champions Trophy next year. However, Najmul has informed the board of his decision to step down and is awaiting approval from board president Faruque Ahmed, who is currently abroad and expected to return soon.

Record stand puts Bangladesh in command in first Sri Lanka Test

GALLE, Sri Lanka: A record-breaking fourth-wicket partnership between captain Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mushfiqur Rahim put Bangladesh in control at 292-3 on day one of the first Test against Sri Lanka on Tuesday.

Shadman Islam's Ton Gives Bangladesh Lead In 2nd Test Against Zimbabwe

Bangladesh opener Shadman Islam smashed a century in the second Test against Zimbabwe on Tuesday, giving the hosts a lead of 64 runs at the end of the second day with three wickets in hand. Bangladesh were 291-7 at the close, with Mehidy Hasan Miraz (16) and Taijul Islam (5) remaining not out, in response to Zimbabwe's first innings total of 227. Shadman recorded a career-best knock of 120 and partnered with Anamul Haque in a first-wicket stand of 118 runs, only the 10th time that Bangladesh's openers had passed the 100-run mark in Tests. Despite Shadman's century, the other batsmen failed to exploit the dry and slow surface at Chattogram after a good start.

Santner delighted with Bracewell quality after Champions Trophy heroics

RAWALPINDI, Pakistan : New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner showered praise on Michael Bracewell for adjusting to flat tracks after the spinner bagged four wickets in their comprehensive Champions Trophy win over Bangladesh on Monday.

What New Zealand's Win Over Bangladesh Means For India, Pakistan's Champions Trophy 2025 Dreams

India booked their spot in the Champions Trophy 2025 semi-finals following New Zealand's comprehensive victory over Bangladesh in Rawalpindi on Monday. Rachin Ravindra scored a brilliant century after a sensational bowling performance from Michael Bracewell as New Zealand defeated Bangladesh by 5 wickets. The result also meant that New Zealand became the second team from Group A to book their spot in the knockout stages of the competition. However, it also meant that Bangladesh and Pakistan were eliminated from the competition as both teams have two losses each. India will face New Zealand in their final group stage match while Bangladesh will take on Pakistan but both encounters will have no significance other than deciding which team will top the group en route to the semifinals.

Bangladesh vs New Zealand Live Score Champions Trophy: Najmul Hossain Shanto Hits Fifty But Bangladesh Lose Wickets At Other End vs NZ

BAN vs NZ Live Scorecard Champions Trophy: New Zealand have pegged back Bangladesh after a bright start in their Champions Trophy group A match in Rawalpindi. Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto, however, holds key for four-down Bangladesh as he completed his half-century. Hoping to secure a place in the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy, the Kiwis made two changes from the side that beat Pakistan in the tournament opener last week. Kyle Jamieson and Rachin Ravindra replaced Daryl Mitchell and Nathan Smith. For Bangladesh, Soumy Sarkar and Tanzim Hasan are sitting out, with Nahid Rana and Mahmudullah replacing them. A win against familiar opponents Bangladeshwill confirm New Zealand's place in the semi-final from Group A, alongside India. Bangladesh, however, beat New Zealand in their previous Champions Trophy meeting, in Cardiff in 2017. (Live Scorecard)

Harshit Rana Highlights Jasprit Bumrah 'Factor' Behind Bangladesh Heroics In Champions Trophy

India's young pace sensation Harshit Rana opened up about the teachings he has received from current best Jasprit Bumrah and bowling coach Morne Morkel, allowing him to thrive in international cricket. With stakes running high in the Champions Trophy, India management decided to put its faith in Harshit ahead of left-armer Arshdeep Singh, who holds a fair share of experience in delivering at ICC events.

Champions Trophy 2025: Virat Kohli Levels Mohammad Azharuddin To Script Elusive ODI Record For India

Stalwart Virat Kohli went level with former captain and batting maestro Mohammad Azharuddin for the record of completing most catches as a fielder for India in the ODI format. Virat achieved the feat during India's Champions Trophy opening clash against Bangladesh in Dubai on Thursday. Virat completed two catches to take his tally to 156 in the ODIs, the joint-highest by an Indian as a fielder, joining Azharuddin at the top. However, Virat achieved the feat in 298 matches, 36 games less Azharuddin (334).

Watch: Rohit Sharma Livid With Himself, Then Does This After Robbing Axar Patel Of Hat-Trick In Champions Trophy

The Indian cricket team bowlers came out all guns blazing in its first match of the Champions Trophy 2025 as Mohammed Shami and Co. reduced Najmul Hasan Shanto's team to 5-down inside nine overs. The Bangladesh batting line-up fell like a pack of cards as Mohammed Shami struck in the first over itself, followed by Harshit Rana's wicket in the third over. Shami then took the wicket of Mehidy Hasan Miraz before the real magic happen in the ninth over by Axar Patel.

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