Mohammed Siraj, an Indian Muslim: Why does it matter? | The Cricketer The hero of the fifth Test victory at the Kia Oval was so very nearly painted as the villain

"It's a moment imbued with significance; Siraj, the only Muslim cricketer in the Indian side, indeed the only Muslim cricketer on the pitch, was rightly being feted."

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Will Bangladesh ever tour England again?

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❌ECB CEO appears to rule out England hosting Bangladesh anytime soon.
#EngvBan

How SACA is showcasing those desperate for a second chance | The Cricketer TAWHID QURESHI speaks to Feroze Khushi and Arafat Bhuiyan, released by Essex and Kent at the end of last season, as they look to forge a return to professional cricket

Might be coincidence that a disproportionate number of BAME players were released from county contracts last year. In any case it’s not a good look.

Good to speak to Feroze Khushi and Arafat Bhuiyan about their experiences.
#CountyCricket

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The Bishop and The Bear p 89 by The Guerilla Cricket Podcast This week we get a whoop of Guerilas together to mull over their teams potential at ICC Champions Trophy

Join us as whoop of Guerillas (or is that a flange?) descend on our bar to preview the #ICCChampionsTrophy
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Shades of Ashraful with that top

“Joe Root has played 64 Tests against Australia and India; he has played two against Bangladesh.”

The two-tier system already exists.
#TwoTierCricket

Funny how only watching the first hour of the Test before falling asleep skews things.

Starc only taking one wicket after that new ball spell seems wild.
#AusvInd

Sick of mince pies and watching repeats?

Here’s deep dive into Bangladesh’s year of Test cricket.

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Yet more controversy for Shakib with illegal bowling action suspension - Guerilla Cricket Regardless of this latest misdemeanor, it’s highly likely that Shakib has already played his last international match. His political ties to the previous Bangladesh government have caused him immense ...

More controversy for Shakib. As ever our Bangladesh correspondent @sightscreen.bsky.social is on the case. Read here: guerillacricket.com/75338,yet-mo...
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SHAKIB SUSPENDED FOR AN ILLEGAL BOLWING ACTION How did this happen and could it really be the end for Shakib?

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🇧🇩Bangladesh cricket in one week:

✅Men beat WI in an awayTest match

✅Women beat Ireland 3-0 in ODIs

✅U19s win Asia Cup

✅Rangpur Riders win GSL

🇧🇩BANGLADESH CRICKET IS BACK
#BCB

YouTube video by T Sports Highlights | Bangladesh Women vs Ireland Women | 1st T20i | Ireland Women tour of Bangladesh

1st women's T20I highlights.

Bangladesh v Ireland.

#BANvIRE
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Such a shame that Bangladesh aren’t given 3-match series.

An almighty tussle in Jamaica, sees the series drawn 1-1.
#WIvBAN

Welcome to the GSL T20 in Guyana where big oil, geopolitics and cricket collide | Jonathan Liew T20 tournament has sprung up amid battle for oil and allies but do the cricketers actually know what is going on?

there’s a cricket tournament happening in Guyana right now. but it’s not really about cricket. it’s about oilfields, Russia and India, and a heated border dispute stretching back to (at least) 1899. this week’s column. www.theguardian.com/sport/2024/d...

Always found it odd how hardly any Bangladesh internationals have played county cricket.

Surely one or two counties should be asking about Nahid Rana….Bangladesh’s next Test series isn’t until June ‘25.

You got your wish belatedly

England players bought in the #IPLAuction (1/2):

Jos Buttler to GT - £1.49m
Liam Livingstone to RCB - £827k
Harry Brook to DC - £590k
Phil Salt to RCB - £1.09m
Jofra Archer to RR - £1.18m
Sam Curran to CSK - £226k

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Justin Greaves follows in the footsteps of Kyle Mayers and many others, and has the best day of his life against Bangladesh.

WI 408-8

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Stat: in Bangladesh’s last bowling innings v South Africa they saw 3 players get maiden hundreds and 1 player get a maiden 50.

So far in this innings they have seen Greaves get his maiden 50. So bat against Bangladesh if you want to get your Test career started.
#WIvBAN

As for the batting, injuries to Shanto and Mushi make that top order look wafer thin.
#WIvBAN

Bangladesh choose to bowl. No Nahid, Shoriful and Taskin back in the team and Taijul with a rare start outside Asia.
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What happened in Bangladesh's last Test series? Clue: it didn't go well. Full story in the new @thecricketer.bsky.social mag.
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