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"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.

"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.

"Itna Zaleel Hue Hain...": Ex-Pak Star's Epic Meltdown On Defeat Against Bangladesh

Pakistan's loss to Bangladesh in the first Test in Rawalpindi on Sunday has led to some strong reaction from former players. Bangladesh beat Pakistan by 10 wickets to register their first win over their opponents in the longest format of the game. While analysing the match, former Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Kamran Akmal has lashed out at the players and the management for not rectifying their past mistakes. In a brutal rant, Akmal accused the players and officials for Pakistan's global humiliation in world cricket over the last five years.

Pakistan vs Bangladesh Live Updates, 1st Test Day 5: Bangladesh On Driving Seat As Pakistan Go 2 Down

Pakistan vs Bangladesh, 1st Test Day 5, Live Updates: Pakistan will be resuming the Day 5 of the ongoing first Test against Bangladesh at 23/1 with Shan Masood (9*) and Abdullah Shafique (12*) standing unbeaten at the crease. The hosts currently trail by 94 runs and also lost the wicket of Saim Ayub on the fourth day. Earlier on Day 4, the visitors took a 117-run lead in the first innings, courtesy of Mushfiqur Rahim's gutsy 191. Rahim powered Bangladesh to a dominant 565. (Live Scorecard)

"When You Lost To India...": Ignored Pakistan Star Ahmad Sehzad Tears Into PCB

As Pakistan cricket team hits an all new low, one of its discarded stars, Ahmad Shehzad, didn't mince words in his criticism on social media. Shehzad has been criticising the Pakistan team over a long time, be it with regards to his exclusion from national selection or other matters. Now, Shehzad has found another reason to target the PCB, questioning the manner in which the board is running cricketing affairs in the team. After Pakistan's defeat to Bangladesh in Rawalpindi, the first-ever to the opponents in the nation's history, Shehzad said that the team hit an all-new low.

Watch: Angry Shakib Al Hasan Throws Ball At Mohammad Rizwan, Gets Scolded By Umpire

Known to lose his calm in the middle of the match on occasions, Bangladesh's star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasa gave another example of his leaky temprament on Day 5 of the first Test against Pakistan. Shakib, who has caused disruptive scenes on the cricket much multiple times in the past, once again lost his cool as Pakistan wicket-keeper batter Mohammad Rizwan took his team to be ready and face a delivery. Upset with Rizwan, who has also been at the center of many time-wasting tactics in the past, an angry Shakib threw ball towards the Pakistan star.

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"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

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

"Itna Zaleel Hue Hain...": Ex-Pak Star's Epic Meltdown On Defeat Against Bangladesh

Pakistan vs Bangladesh Live Updates, 1st Test Day 5: Bangladesh On Driving Seat As Pakistan Go 2 Down

"When You Lost To India...": Ignored Pakistan Star Ahmad Sehzad Tears Into PCB

Watch: Angry Shakib Al Hasan Throws Ball At Mohammad Rizwan, Gets Scolded By Umpire