Bangladesh tour of New Zealand 2019

[Zeeraq]

Media Release:

The Bangladesh squad (for ODI & Test series’) for the Tour of New Zealand will be announced tomorrow (Wednesday, 23 January 2019). The squad will be declared at a media conference at 17h45 at the Press Conference Room, SBNCS.

 

[MenInG]

Bangladesh named two replacements for the injured pacer Taskin Ahmed for the tour of New Zealand.

Shafiul Islam will join the one-day international team, while the uncapped Ebadat Hossain has been included in the Test side, the Bangladesh Cricket Board announced on Tuesday, 5 February.

Ahmed, who had been named in both squads, had been ruled out of the series due to a lateral ligament injury to his left ankle.

Islam, 29, who has taken 63 wickets in 56 ODIs for Bangladesh, last played a 50-over game for his country in 2016. His performance in the Bangladesh Premier League for Rangpur Riders has earned him a recall to the national side.

Hossain, 25, burst onto the scene when he won a pace-bowling hunt a couple of years ago. He has been on the fringes of selection, and recent performances in domestic cricket have seen him finally break through.

Bangladesh are set to play three ODIs and three Tests in New Zealand, starting 13 February.

ODI squad: Masrafe Mortaza (c), Shakib Al Hasan (vc), Tamim Iqbal Khan, Litton Das, Soumya Sarker, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mohammad Mithun, Mahmudullah, Sabbir Rahman, Mehidy Hasan, Mustafizur Rahman, Rubel Hossain, Mohammad Shaifuddin, Nayeem Hasan, Shafiul Islam

Test squad: Shakib Al Hasan (c), Mahmudullah (vc), Tamim Iqbal Khan, Shadman Islam, Mominul Haque, Mohammed Mithun, Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Das, Mehidy Hasan, Taijul Islam, Mustafizur Rahman, Abu Jayed Rahi, Syed Khaled Ahmed, Nayeem Hasan, Ebadat Hossain

https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/1048271

 

[MMHS]

Possible best squad, probably only one missing is Taskin for the ODI squad - I would have picked him (still for squad) over Nayeem, because including Mahmudullah, 3 Off-spinners are too many for NZ ODI; but might be injury is too serious to risk. And, I am happy that ZIM bashing by Imrul didn’t bluff selectors. Not sure between Sabbir vs Mosaddek, but may be they want to have a look at Sabbir before WC.

 

[JattMaula]

Possible best squad, probably only one missing is Taskin for the ODI squad - I would have picked him (still for squad) over Nayeem, because including Mahmudullah, 3 Off-spinners are too many for NZ ODI; but might be injury is too serious to risk. And, I am happy that ZIM bashing by Imrul didn’t bluff selectors. Not sure between Sabbir vs Mosaddek, but may be they want to have a look at Sabbir before WC.

Any new exciting talent on show from Bangladesh?

 

[MMHS]

Any new exciting talent on show from Bangladesh?

Whole team is exciting and full of talent .

I think, Sadman is a fantastic Test prospect, while Naeem is another top class spinner in making, but here he might not get games. Apart from Mash, the oldest 4 players are Mahmudullah 33 (and 1 day), Shakib 31, Mushi 31, Tamim 29 - these players started at 17-18 for an emerging new entrant, therefore looks like veteran, otherwise they should be actually at their prime now, even if you take 1-2 years in that age.

Taskin is a big miss, because he was bowling really well in BPL, otherwise don't think there is anything new. Ebadat & Khaleq are improvement from what we had in past, but still there is a big gap. Overall, average age of BD squad is still among the youngest and there are several players knocking the door. I don't think we'll see much of a change till WC; but after that at least half a dozen new faces will join the squad.

 

[Markhor]

Whole team is exciting and full of talent .

I think, Sadman is a fantastic Test prospect, while Naeem is another top class spinner in making, but here he might not get games. Apart from Mash, the oldest 4 players are Mahmudullah 33 (and 1 day), Shakib 31, Mushi 31, Tamim 29 - these players started at 17-18 for an emerging new entrant, therefore looks like veteran, otherwise they should be actually at their prime now, even if you take 1-2 years in that age.

Taskin is a big miss, because he was bowling really well in BPL, otherwise don't think there is anything new. Ebadat & Khaleq are improvement from what we had in past, but still there is a big gap. Overall, average age of BD squad is still among the youngest and there are several players knocking the door. I don't think we'll see much of a change till WC; but after that at least half a dozen new faces will join the squad.

Shadman Islam seems like an old school, solid opener which Bangladesh (and most Test teams) are crying out for.

 

[Stalin]

Going to be an interesting tour. Bangladesh has to play extremely well to win atleast one game on this tour.

 

[Hyperion66]

Possible best squad, probably only one missing is Taskin for the ODI squad - I would have picked him (still for squad) over Nayeem, because including Mahmudullah, 3 Off-spinners are too many for NZ ODI; but might be injury is too serious to risk. And, I am happy that ZIM bashing by Imrul didn’t bluff selectors. Not sure between Sabbir vs Mosaddek, but may be they want to have a look at Sabbir before WC.

You found a leggie yet? What happened to Zubair Hossain? With all off spinners your attack seems a bit one dimensional.

 

[Hyperion66]

Good luck to BD, always support desi teams against SENA countries.

 

[MMHS]

You found a leggie yet? What happened to Zubair Hossain? With all off spinners your attack seems a bit one dimensional.

There is another new guy, and a U19 kid - but everything is after WC. Don't think a leggi is going to replace Shakib or Miraz in UK, therefore it's not essential to introduce one now. Also, at home tracks, these 4 finger spinners are doing exceptionally well to be replaced. Zubair has made a come back (took a break from the game for Studies), but Leggis need longer period to get into top of their game - no chance for WC.

 

[Hyperion66]

There is another new guy, and a U19 kid - but everything is after WC. Don't think a leggi is going to replace Shakib or Miraz in UK, therefore it's not essential to introduce one now. Also, at home tracks, these 4 finger spinners are doing exceptionally well to be replaced. Zubair has made a come back (took a break from the game for Studies), but Leggis need longer period to get into top of their game - no chance for WC.

Should have shown more faith on Zubair I guess, Miraz is not someone who wins you matches in England.

 

[WengerOut]

There is another new guy, and a U19 kid - but everything is after WC. Don't think a leggi is going to replace Shakib or Miraz in UK, therefore it's not essential to introduce one now. Also, at home tracks, these 4 finger spinners are doing exceptionally well to be replaced. Zubair has made a come back (took a break from the game for Studies), but Leggis need longer period to get into top of their game - no chance for WC.

Just curious, i see more players put studies first and then the game. Anamul haq if i am not mistaken did the same. Is it a general thing?

 

[MMHS]

Just curious, i see more players put studies first and then the game. Anamul haq if i am not mistaken did the same. Is it a general thing?

Main reason is, cricket is still restricted among middle & upper middle class population. These families won't allow their kids to leave school after 8th grade - for a record this fellow MMHS learned cricket in AUS & UK, was brilliant in school level and would have gone much further in cricket than blogging had his School Grade sheet and Dad's social profile was a bit humble .

Also, in BD cricket system there is a massive involvement of educational institutions and the National Sports Academy has up to undergrad (4 years Honors) level academic facilities for few subjects, you can transfer grades from St. 13-16 level to selective universities under player's quota ... therefore players do try to finish at least undergrad, BA/BCom, may be at the cost of couple of years. I can confidently tell you that now the average English skills of BD players are better than PAK, SRL & IND players for a reason. There are few genuine Masters/BBA/MBA degree holder in BD team - Mash, Mushi, Mahmudullah, Tamim, Shafiul, Soumya, Khaleq, Sabbir, Taskin ... probably few more, while Miraz, Sadman, Naeem are still studying (don't know what but listed in University). ..... even Shakib has completed BCom some how!!!!!!

 

[rhony]

Bangladesh named two replacements for the injured pacer Taskin Ahmed for the tour of New Zealand.

Shafiul Islam will join the one-day international team, while the uncapped Ebadat Hossain has been included in the Test side, the Bangladesh Cricket Board announced on Tuesday, 5 February.

Ahmed, who had been named in both squads, had been ruled out of the series due to a lateral ligament injury to his left ankle.

Islam, 29, who has taken 63 wickets in 56 ODIs for Bangladesh, last played a 50-over game for his country in 2016. His performance in the Bangladesh Premier League for Rangpur Riders has earned him a recall to the national side.

Hossain, 25, burst onto the scene when he won a pace-bowling hunt a couple of years ago. He has been on the fringes of selection, and recent performances in domestic cricket have seen him finally break through.

Bangladesh are set to play three ODIs and three Tests in New Zealand, starting 13 February.

ODI squad: Masrafe Mortaza (c), Shakib Al Hasan (vc), Tamim Iqbal Khan, Litton Das, Soumya Sarker, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mohammad Mithun, Mahmudullah, Sabbir Rahman, Mehidy Hasan, Mustafizur Rahman, Rubel Hossain, Mohammad Shaifuddin, Nayeem Hasan, Shafiul Islam

Test squad: Shakib Al Hasan (c), Mahmudullah (vc), Tamim Iqbal Khan, Shadman Islam, Mominul Haque, Mohammed Mithun, Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Das, Mehidy Hasan, Taijul Islam, Mustafizur Rahman, Abu Jayed Rahi, Syed Khaled Ahmed, Nayeem Hasan, Ebadat Hossain

https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/1048271

Could be a breakout WC for Mehidy Hasan. Amazing talent.

 

[RainMan_]

Why r we touring NZ again? Haven't we just played a full fledged series in NZ. Isn't it time for newzealand to tour us? Why aren't they touring BD? R they scared of being Banglawashed?

 

[Bangladesh_Fan]

Looking forward to Ebadat making debut , probably the fastest bowler in Bangladesh, has an action that seems to mimic Brett Lee. He could be a consistent 140kmph+ bowler in NZ.

Also want to see how Khaled Ahmed does in NZ , another potential possibly consistent 140kmph bowler.

And opener Shadman Islam will be playing his second test after the great debut he had , one more player that am excited about.

 

[happydavy]

Going to be an interesting tour. Bangladesh has to play extremely well to win atleast one game on this tour.

I won't count on it, it will be whitewash across all formats.

 

[Abdullah719]

Warning: Stop discussing Pakistan and India in this thread.

 

[ILcricket]

Test venues ? I think the dreaded drop-in Kiwi pitches are going to follow the same pattern : 16-20 wickets in first 2 days , 2-4 wickets on day 3 , 5-6 on day 4 & rest on day 5 weather permitting .
Perhaps the Kiwi's will be encouraged by lack of quality pace bowling options of opponents & might be tempted to leave live grass of around 1 cm uniformly & finish it in 3 days .

 

[The Viper]

Incumbent Test opener Jeet Raval has been included in the New Zealand XI to play Bangladesh in a 50-over match at Lincoln on Sunday.

The left-handed Auckland batsman is the only player with international experience in the 12-man squad and will look to get some meaningful cricket under his belt ahead of the three-match Test series against the tourists.

With the exception of Wellington batting all-rounder Rachin Ravindra, players participating in the Burger King Super Smash were not considered for selection in order to avoid compromising the integrity of the competition.

Selection manager Gavin Larsen said Ravindra was considered a special case and was deemed available for the Bangladesh game.

“We’ve identified Rachin as a player of interest for a significant period of time now,” said Larsen.

“He did a very good job for the NZ A team in both the UAE and at home against India A and we believe another day of international cricket would be very advantageous for him.”

Larsen said the match was also a good opportunity for Raval, who will captain the NZ XI.

“Jeet’s not playing Burger King Super Smash cricket for Auckland so the chance to spend some time in the middle against Bangladesh was too good to miss.”

In Ravindra, Finn Allen, Dale Phillips, Katene Clarke and Max Chu, the team features some of the younger players on NZC’s high-performance radar, as well as the Ford Trophy’s leading run-scorer – Wellington’s Andrew Fletcher.

Larsen said the selectors were also looking forward to monitoring the progress of pace bowlers Iain McPeake, Andrew Hazeldine and Jamie Brown, and the all-round prowess of Auckland all-rounder Sean Solia.

NZ XI SQUAD:

Jeet Raval (Auckland, captain), Andrew Fletcher (Wellington), Rachin Ravindra (Wellington), Finn Allen (Auckland), Dale Phillips (Auckland), Katene Clarke (ND), Sean Solia (Auckland)
Max Chu (Otago, wk), Theo van Woerkom (Canterbury), Iain McPeake (Wellington), Andrew Hazeldine (Canterbury), Jamie Brown (Auckland)

 

[Zeeraq]

Steve Rhodes sees CWC19 learning from New Zealand tour

Steve Rhodes, the Bangladesh coach, expects the team's tour of New Zealand to offer an indication of where they stand ahead of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2019.

Bangladesh play three one-day internationals and as many Tests in New Zealand. The ODIs are a vital part of the team's preparation ahead of the premier 50-over tournament starting in England and Wales on 30 May.

"It will give us an indication of where we are in world cricket, whether we are on target to the World Cup," Rhodes told reporters on Wednesday, 6 February, ahead of the team's departure. "Ireland and the West Indies (a tri-nation competition in May) will be closer to the tournament and so that will be the last finishing touches for the World Cup."

Bangladesh have never won a Test match or an ODI in New Zealand, and the coach, while hopeful, was realistic about their chances of changing that statistic.

"We are expecting to do well in the ODI format because that's something we pride ourselves on and so we will be doing our very best in the ODIs," he said. "As far as Test matches are concerned, very difficult.

"Again we are a little bit better equipped now for playing away from home. Hopefully we can produce some result in the Test matches."

To help them in the Tests, Bangladesh have added to their coaching staff Rhys Morgan, the former New Zealand first-class cricketer. He will join them after the ODIs for around 10 days, working with those members of the ODI squad who are in the Test side as well.

Mehidy Hasan, who was among the eight players who left for New Zealand (the others will join them after the Bangladesh Premier League), added, “It is a big challenge for me. Spinners usually do well in the sub-continent, but don't seem to have that impact when they travel overseas. If us spinners can dominate, and if we support the pacers well, it will be easier for the bowlers.”

https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/1048973

 

[Chokli]

Good contest between evenly matched sides

 

[Space Cat]

Test venues ? I think the dreaded drop-in Kiwi pitches are going to follow the same pattern : 16-20 wickets in first 2 days , 2-4 wickets on day 3 , 5-6 on day 4 & rest on day 5 weather permitting .
Perhaps the Kiwi's will be encouraged by lack of quality pace bowling options of opponents & might be tempted to leave live grass of around 1 cm uniformly & finish it in 3 days .

The test matches wont be played on drop in pitches but yea the Basin and Hagley will probably follow their usual pattern of flattening out to roads over days 3 to 5.

Its been hotter than usual in NZ the past couple of weeks so im interested to see how that effects pitch conditions.

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

Good contest between evenly matched sides

Hhaha what? On what planet are New Zealand and Bangladesh evenly matched sides? New Zealand are probably the 3rd best ODI side in the world. Bangladesh are at best 7th.

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

Expecting Bangladesh to lose all games. They haven't won a single game in SENA for as long as I can remember. Correct me if I'm wrong but the last time was that ODI victory over Australia in 2006 right?

 

[Chokli]

Hhaha what? On what planet are New Zealand and Bangladesh evenly matched sides? New Zealand are probably the 3rd best ODI side in the world. Bangladesh are at best 7th.

Bangladesh have destroyed New Zealand in Bangladesh many times...

They had a decent run against them in ICC trophies as well.

Should be a good contest, more of a fight than Sri Lanka for sure.

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

Bangladesh have destroyed New Zealand in Bangladesh many times...

They had a decent run against them in ICC trophies as well.

Should be a good contest, more of a fight than Sri Lanka for sure.

During those times New Zealand used to have a pretty mediocre side, the time you are referring to is 2013 that was 6 years ago lol. This same Bangladesh side toured New Zealand in 2017 and lost every game. I don't see how this time will be any different.

 

[hadi123]

Good contest between evenly matched sides

Lol. Bangladesh will be lucky to win even one game.

 

[rhony]

Even though on paper NZ looks much stronger, for some weird reason BD always gave NZ a fright. Look at the last world cup too. NZ was blasting teams and BD almost won that game. The last ODI series was very close despite the scoreline. NZ is low on confidence after the drubbing from Indians. This is going to be a close series.

 

[Banter]

Why r we touring NZ again? Haven't we just played a full fledged series in NZ. Isn't it time for newzealand to tour us? Why aren't they touring BD? R they scared of being Banglawashed?

LMAO. BD will be lucky to win one game in NZ. And NZ are supposed to be the ones that are 'scared'?

Besides WC is being played in England, not Asia. If anything, BD fans with brains and sanity would be happy to get a ODI series against a top opponent right before the big tournament.

 

[Banter]

Even though on paper NZ looks much stronger, for some weird reason BD always gave NZ a fright. Look at the last world cup too. NZ was blasting teams and BD almost won that game. The last ODI series was very close despite the scoreline. NZ is low on confidence after the drubbing from Indians. This is going to be a close series.

Close? After the challenge of playing India, NZ are going to be feasting on the Bangla boys.

 

[Shutdown Corner]

Expecting Bangladesh to lose all games. They haven't won a single game in SENA for as long as I can remember. Correct me if I'm wrong but the last time was that ODI victory over Australia in 2006 right?

We have won a few games in SENA, most recently at the Champions Trophy in 2017. We rarely tour SENA but we should still be competitive in the ODIs at least in NZ. Tests may be a different story, but if the SL team can draw a Test, Bangladesh have the potential to draw a couple.

 

[latecut]

This series is happening in New Zealand. What Bangladesh has achieved at home will have no bearing on what they will be able to achieve in New Zealand. I expect New Zealand batsmen to feast on Bangladeshi bowlers the way they feasted on Sri Lankan bowlers just a few weeks ago.

 

[Chokli]

Bangladesh is the second best Asian side.. they will get NZ a hard time

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

We have won a few games in SENA, most recently at the Champions Trophy in 2017. We rarely tour SENA but we should still be competitive in the ODIs at least in NZ. Tests may be a different story, but if the SL team can draw a Test, Bangladesh have the potential to draw a couple.

You mean you have won one game against NZ in the CT. And despite playing two full series in South Africa and New Zealand in the last two years, you couldn't even win a single T20. And then Bangladesh fans wonder why they are not invited to SENA often enough

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

This series is happening in New Zealand. What Bangladesh has achieved at home will have no bearing on what they will be able to achieve in New Zealand. I expect New Zealand batsmen to feast on Bangladeshi bowlers the way they feasted on Sri Lankan bowlers just a few weeks ago.

Bangladeshi bowlers were eaten alive in South Africa. In New Zealand they will likely do better but yeah still expect New Zealand to feast on the bowling

 

[Banter]

Bangladesh is the second best Asian side.. they will get NZ a hard time

2nd best in making rosgollas?

 

[MenInG]

Guptill set to return for Bangladesh ODIs

BLACKCAPS opener Martin Guptill is set to return from injury for the upcoming ODI series against Bangladesh, pending a fitness test tomorrow

Guptill was this week ruled out of the T20 series against India after aggravating a disc in his lower back, but has recovered enough to be named for the three-game series, which starts in Napier on Wednesday.

If passed fit, the Auckland Aces opener will partner Canterbury batsman Henry Nicholls at the top of the order, while Colin Munro will come in for the third game in place of Kane Williamson, who will take a pre-planned rest.

Selector Gavin Larsen said it was an important series for the side as they look to fine tune their game ahead of the ICC Cricket World Cup in June.

“It’s an exciting time for the players and coaches alike as we look to sign-off our home summer of white-ball cricket.

“Undoubtedly the World Cup is looming large, but we’re very much focused on the series ahead and the type of cricket we want to play.

“We’re delighted to have Martin back on the park for this series; he’s a world-class player and an integral part of our one-day side.

“He and Henry did a good job opening up in Hamilton against India and they’re a combination we want to see some more of in this series, before Colin returns to the top for the third game with Kane resting.”

Mitchell Santner and Todd Astle are the specialist spinners in the squad, while Colin de Grandhomme and Jimmy Neesham take the pace-bowling all-rounder spots.

“We’ve been really pleased with Mitchell’s return after a serious knee surgery last year and we’ll continue to monitor him through the rest of the season.

“Todd’s another who is returning from a knee injury and after getting limited opportunities against India, we’re keen to see more of him in this series.

“Jimmy’s impressed us with the bat this summer, while Colin’s proved what he can do with the ball - especially if it is moving around.”

Tom Latham is the only specialist wicket-keeper in the squad and he will also captain the side for the third game in Dunedin.


BLACKCAPS ODI squad v Bangladesh

Kane Williamson (c) (Games 1 & 2)

Todd Astle

Trent Boult

Colin de Grandhomme

Lockie Ferguson

Martin Guptill

Matt Henry

Tom Latham

Colin Munro (Game 3)

Jimmy Neesham

Henry Nicholls

Ross Taylor

Mitchell Santner

Tim Southee


NZC Media Release

 

[Abdullah719]

Shakib ruled out of NZ ODIs

Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan sustained an injury to his left ring finger during the final of the sixth edition of the Bangladesh Premier League and has been ruled out of the upcoming ODI series against New Zealand, scheduled to start on February 13.

“An X-ray was done after the match and the results have confirmed a fracture on the left ring finger. The affected area will now have to be immobilised for around three weeks,” Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) chief physician Dr. Debashish Chowdhury was quoted as saying in a BCB media release.

https://www.thedailystar.net/sports/bangladesh-cricket/news/shakib-ruled-out-nz-odis-1699666

 

[Hasan123]

New Zealand should win the tests. In the ODIs anything could happen. Bangladesh need to compete well to show signs of progression.

 

[BDfanforever]

Shakib ruled out of NZ ODIs

Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan sustained an injury to his left ring finger during the final of the sixth edition of the Bangladesh Premier League and has been ruled out of the upcoming ODI series against New Zealand, scheduled to start on February 13.

“An X-ray was done after the match and the results have confirmed a fracture on the left ring finger. The affected area will now have to be immobilised for around three weeks,” Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) chief physician Dr. Debashish Chowdhury was quoted as saying in a BCB media release.

https://www.thedailystar.net/sports/bangladesh-cricket/news/shakib-ruled-out-nz-odis-1699666

Not understanding this guy, seems to find ways to avoid tough tours. What exactly did he do in final that he got injured? However he always seems to get fit for T20 leagues.

 

[WengerOut]

Not understanding this guy, seems to find ways to avoid tough tours. What exactly did he do in final that he got injured? However he always seems to get fit for T20 leagues.

Yeah i remember he missed the bus for the SA tour last time.

 

[desi_launda]

What do Bangladeshi fans expect out of this tour?How many games do you guys expect to win?

 

[BDfanforever]

What do Bangladeshi fans expect out of this tour?How many games do you guys expect to win?

Bangladeshi players will look to enjoy NZ islands and sight seeing while not get whitewashed in the process. We will be looking to see how BD nextgen test bowling stacks up. It is supposedly far stronger than before where we lost even after scoring like 600 runs.

 

[latecut]

Shakib Ul Hasan managed to dodge touring South Africa and now New Zealand, both time getting injured in domestic tournaments. He never gets injured when tour of Zimbabwe comes up.

 

[Abdullah719]

Mahmudullah, Boult fined for breaching ICC Code of Conduct

Bangladesh all-rounder Mahmudullah and New Zealand fast bowler Trent Boult have been fined 10 and 15 per cent of their match fees, respectively, for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct in separate incidents during the second ODI in Christchurch on Saturday.

Mahmudullah was found guilty of breaching Article 2.2 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to “abuse of cricket equipment or clothing, ground equipment or fixtures and fittings during an international match,” while Boult was found to have violated Article 2.3 which deals with “use of an audible obscenity during an international match.”

In addition, one demerit point each has been added to the disciplinary records of both players, for whom it was their first offence since the introduction of the revised Code in September 2016.

Mahmudullah, when leaving the ground after being given out during Saturday’s match, struck the picket fence with his bat, while Boult used audible obscene words twice when his side was bowling.

Both players pleaded guilty to the offences and accepted the sanctions proposed by match referee Steve Bernard and, as such, there was no need for formal hearings.

The charges on Mahmudullah were levelled by on-field umpires Marais Erasmus and Shaun Haig, third umpire S. Ravi and fourth official Wayne Knights, while the charges on Boult were levelled by on-field umpires Marais Erasmus and Shaun Haig, and third umpire S. Ravi.

Level 1 breaches carry a minimum penalty of an official reprimand, a maximum penalty of 50 per cent of a player’s match fee, and one or two demerit points.

https://www.icc-cricket.com/media-releases/1056578

 

[giri26]

Milne to lead NZ XI pace-attack against Bangladesh

The New Zealand XI are set to unleash an exciting three-pronged pace arsenal against Bangladesh in a two-day warm-up game at Bert Sutcliffe Oval in Lincoln this weekend.

Central Stags speedster Adam Milne will lead the attack which features two of the country’s fastest young bowlers in Canterbury’s Edward Nuttall and 21-year-old Wellington Firebirds paceman Ben Sears.

Northern Districts batsman Bharat Popli will captain the side, with Otago’s Max Chu to keep wickets in the two-day match which coincides with Thursday’s fifth-round of the Plunket Shield.

Following the New Zealand XI’s victory over Bangladesh in the one-day warm-up match earlier this month, selector Gavin Larsen expected the young team to give a good account of themselves.

“We’ve pulled together a competitive side which features a number of our Under 19 World Cup players from last year and they should give Bangladesh a quality hit-out ahead of their three-Test series against the BLACKCAPS, which starts next Thursday in Hamilton,” Larsen said.

“It will be exciting to see how the pace-bowlers go as they are three of the quicker guys on the domestic circuit and will be keen to test themselves against international opposition.

“We’re especially looking forward to seeing Adam with the red ball in his hand as he continues his bowling progress after a positive return in the Burger King Super Smash.”

The Wellington Firebirds pairing of Jakob Bhula and the in-form Andrew Fletcher will open the batting, with Dale Phillips, Nick Kelly and Ken McClure set to feature in the middle order.

Canterbury’s Blake Coburn and Otago’s Ben Lockrose are the spinners included in the squad.

The two-day match starts at 11am on Saturday and will be live-streamed at nzc.nz.

NZ XI v Bangladesh
Bharat Popli (c) (Northern Districts)
Jakob Bhula (Wellington Firebirds)
Max Chu (wk) (Otago Volts)
Blake Coburn (Canterbury)
Andrew Fletcher (Wellington Firebirds)
Nick Kelly (Northern Districts)
Ben Lockrose (Otago Volts)
Ken McClure (Canterbury)
Adam Milne (Central Stags)
Edward Nuttall (Canterbury)
Dale Phillips (Auckland Aces)
Ben Sears (Wellington Firebirds)

*No players selected for round-five of the Plunket Shield were considered for this squad.

 

[Shutdown Corner]

What do Bangladeshi fans expect out of this tour?How many games do you guys expect to win?

Last tour we were in a good position in 2 of the 3 ODIs - I won't say strong because BD can always lose a game from anywhere. So I expected 1 win at least form the ODIs. They could very well do it against the 2nd string NZ side for the dead rubber. At least I hope.

Judging by Sri Lanka's performance, I would hope that we draw at least 1 of the 3 Tests, possibly draw 2 if the batsman show up. But for that Tamim, Mushfiq, Mominul will have to step up more so in Shakib's absence. Don't expect Mahmudullah to score much. NZ Test pitches have been very flat of late. Even Bangladesh scored 600 odd in Wellington two years back and should have EASILY drawn that match.

 

[happydavy]

Shakib Ul Hasan managed to dodge touring South Africa and now New Zealand, both time getting injured in domestic tournaments. He never gets injured when tour of Zimbabwe comes up.

And his fans actually believe that he's some great all rounder!

 

[Rana]

"Soumya Sarkar added to Bangladesh Test squad with Shakib doubtful

Bangladesh have kept batsman Soumya Sarkar back in New Zealand as part of their squad for the three-Test series starting next week, with the injured Shakib Al Hasan a serious doubt.

Shakib missed the three ODIs in New Zealand with a fractured finger, and given his likely unavailability for at least one Test, the Bangladesh Cricket Board decided to add Sarkar.

“We have included Soumya Sarkar in Test squad as we need an experienced campaigner in the squad,” former Test skipper Habibul Bashar, now a selector, told Cricbuzz. “We are not ruling Shakb out totally from the entire series, but certainly he will be missing the opening Test. We are waiting to see how he fares after opening the clip that surrounds his finger.”

In 12 Test matches, Sarkar has scored 588 runs at an average of 26.72 with four half-centuries.

He returned to Bangladesh’s Test squad in November, after a year, and managed 30 runs in three innings against West Indies.

The first Test starts February 28 in Hamilton, followed by matches in Wellington from March 3 and Christchurch from March 16."

https://www.cricketcountry.com/news...ladesh-test-squad-with-shakib-doubtful-805572

 

[BDfanforever]

I am not sure why useless players like Soumya and Liton are in the Test Squad.

I would probably go with this squad:

1. Tamim Iqbal
2. Shadman Islam
3. Mominul Huq
4. Mushfiqur Rahim
5. Mahmudullah
6. Mithun
7. Mehidy Hasan
8. Abu Jayed
9. Khaled Ahmed
10. Ebadat Hossain
11. Mustafizur Rahman

 

[The Viper]

After a couple of injury setbacks, Canterbury leg-spinner Todd Astle is poised to return to the Test arena as part of a 13-man BLACKCAPS squad named to face Bangladesh.

The 32-year-old was ruled out of the second Test against England and the tour of UAE last year, but after a successful comeback from knee surgery has been included as the specialist spinner for the upcoming three-Test series.

Astle’s selection comes at the expense of Central Stags spinner Ajaz Patel who played both Tests against Sri Lanka in December, while Mitchel Santner continues his own progression from more serious knee surgery with a target of returning in the next round of the Plunket Shield.

The rest of the BLACKCAPS Test squad remains unchanged from the side that defeated Sri Lanka 1-0, with uncapped right-hander Will Young retained as the batting cover.
Selector Gavin Larsen said he was pleased with the stability in the Test side who are currently on an unprecedented New Zealand Test winning streak of four consecutive series.

“One of the hallmarks of this group is how tight they are and we’ve seen them really galvanise as a tough Test unit over the past few years.

“The spinning position has been the only real area we’ve changed and that’s been largely dependent on conditions and injuries.

“We’re in a fortunate position having a number of high-quality spinners available, and it’s a tough call on Ajaz who was a star of the UAE tour.

“It’s great though to have Todd fit again and we’re keen to see what his wrist-spin can offer in New Zealand conditions, and he’ll also bolster the batting.”

The first Test of the series starts in Hamilton on Thursday, with the final two games of the home summer in Wellington and Christchurch respectively.

BLACKCAPS Test Squad v Bangladesh
Kane Williamson (c)
Todd Astle
Trent Boult
Colin de Grandhomme
Matt Henry
Tom Latham
Henry Nicholls
Jeet Raval
Tim Southee
Ross Taylor
Neil Wagner
BJ Watling (wk)
Will Youngsters

 

[BDfanforever]

At least Ferguson is not playing. BD batsman really struggled against his 150k pace. Should be exciting to see how BD new test bowling lineup plays.

Big boy CDG always finds ways to get back into NZ side.

 

[leatherface58]

We will go to 2nd place if we whitewash BD.

 

[giri26]

Williamson in doubt for third Test | Watling to be monitored

BLACKCAPS captain Kane Williamson is in doubt for the third Test against Bangladesh after an MRI scan this morning confirmed a grade one tear to his left pectoral minor muscle.

Williamson injured his shoulder while fielding on day three of the second Test and experienced pain while batting the following day.

Coach Gary Stead said Williamson will travel with the team to Christchurch where he’ll be further assessed ahead of the third and final Test, starting on Saturday at Hagley Oval.

“Kane is obviously keen to play this final game, but we’ll look to take a safety-first approach, particularly with the World Cup on the horizon,” said Stead.

If Williamson is ruled out then Central Stags batsman Will Young will be in line to debut for New Zealand.

“Will has been in our Test squad as batting cover for the past two series and he should be confident following some strong performances domestically and for New Zealand A.”

Stead also provided an update on wicket-keeper BJ Watling who hurt himself while warming-up before play at the Basin Reserve on day five.

“BJ has a minor left hamstring strain and we felt it was best he didn’t keep today to give him the best chance of being fit for the third Test.”

A decision on any replacement players for the 13-man squad will be confirmed at the conclusion of the latest round of the Plunket Shield.

 

[Amjid Javed]

Pretty performance to lose such a test match in near enough 2 days, Bangla do need to start showing improvement in such test tours.

 

[hadi123]

Embarrasing to lose a match in 2 days

 

[giri26]

Mahmudullah rues meek response to Wagner's 'bouncer theory'

Mahmudullah, Bangladesh's stand-in captain, has urged his batsmen to show guts in tackling New Zealand's pace bowlers, admitting that they were "caught in two minds" in the second Test in Wellington.

Despite the first two days being a complete washout, New Zealand completed a win by an innings and 12 runs in the first session of the final day, securing the three-Test series 2-0. Neil Wagner, who took five wickets in the first innings of the Hamilton Test, again sent down a short-ball barrage to snare another five-for on Tuesday, 12 March.

Bangladesh had no answers to what Mahmadullah called Wagner's "bouncer theory" and ended up playing risky shots that cost them the match. Tamim Iqbal's 74 in the first innings and Mahmudullah's 67 off 69 in the second, were the only fifty-plus scores from the visitors.

"In the first innings, Tamim and Shadman [Islam] gave us a good start and even after Wagner started with his bouncer theory, we were handling him well, but then we gave it away," Mahmudullah said.

"We have to bat with more guts for longer periods. A number of our batsmen are playing half-hearted shots, or we are not committed. We are in two minds whether to play a shot or not. You need to back yourself. If you want to attack, you should know how you want to cope with their bouncer theory."

The last time Bangladesh played a Test in Wellington was back in January 2017, and Wagner had troubled the visitors the same way, snaring a total of six wickets in the Test.

"We knew about him from the last time we were here," Mahmudullah said. "Now we are talking a lot about the Wagner factor.

A Wellington pitch that offered more bounce than what the teams encountered in the first Test in Hamilton only made the task for the batsmen harder. "There was certainly help in the pitches for both sets of pace bowlers but we couldn't utilise it as well as they did," he said.

"Wagner had to pitch it really short in Hamilton [in the first Test] while here he got bounce from a length slightly further up. It was easier to play or leave in Hamilton. Here there was a bit more in the pitch. He made use of it."

The last Test is in Christchurch, and Mahmudullah, who is expecting another fast-track, called for improvement from the batting unit after his side were bowled out inside three days in the first two Tests.

"They will probably have a fast wicket in Christchurch, so our batsmen have to be more responsible, particularly with three new bowlers in the side. I think it is the batsmen who should take more of the blame. We were bowled out twice inside two-and-a-half days."

https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/1094670

 

[giri26]

It is not a secret anymore as to what Wagner's strategy is. Any team playing New Zealand have no excuse not to be prepared.

 

[MenInG]

Blundell called in as cover | Watling/Williamson to prove fitness on Friday

Fresh off a century in the Plunket Shield, Wellington Firebirds wicket-keeper Tom Blundell has been called into the BLACKCAPS Test squad as cover for the third Test against Bangladesh at Hagley Oval.

Blundell, who scored a Test century on debut against the West Indies last season, will join the squad in Christchurch tonight as back-up for incumbent keeper BJ Watling who strained his hamstring before play on the final day of the second Test in Wellington.

Watling and captain Kane Williamson (pectoral) will have until Friday to prove their fitness and be available for selection.

The Third Test starts on Saturday.