New Delhi: Bangladesh will face India in the two-match Test series starting September 19. The first match of the series will be played in Chennai. Najmul and Co. created history at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium by defeating Pakistan 2-0 in the Test series.
The Bangla Tigers registered their maiden Test series win against Pakistan on September 3. Shan Masood and Co. struggled to score against Bangladeshi spinners throughout the series and suffered a shameful defeat at home.
Bangladesh defeated Pakistan by 6 wickets in the second Test to win the series. Chasing the target of 185 runs in the fourth innings, Zakir Hasan (40), Najmul Hossein Shanto (38) and Mominul Haque (34) made crucial contributions in the chase to help the team win on Pakistan soil.
Not many expected Bangladesh to dominate Pakistan in Tests as they were under a lot of pressure after losing six consecutive matches. Skipper Najmul after the Test series victory said that it feels great when the team is winning and it is important to enjoy these moments.
“One word: belief. It feels great when you are winning. It is important to enjoy these moments. I think such a moment has never come in the Bangladesh team’s history. Cricketers look for references. Now we have one. We know that we have the ability to win abroad” Shanto told ESPNCricinfo.
Government rewards Bangladesh cricket team with cash prize
The Bangladesh interim government rewarded BDT 3.2 Crore to the cricket team for winning the Test series against Pakistan. Mahmud Sajeeb Bhuiyan, Advisor for the Ministry of Youth and Sports handed the award to the captain Najmul Shanto.
Bangladesh cricket team has been awarded BDT 3.20 crore for their historic Test series win against Pakistan. BCB preseident Faruque Ahmed accepted the bonus from Asif Mahmud, Advisor to the Ministry of Youth and Sports. A portion will be donated to help flood victims. pic.twitter.com/Fp1T81qsUi
— Bangladesh Cricket (@BCBtigers) September 14, 2024
Today, a winning bonus handing-over ceremony was organized for the Bangladesh team in celebration of their first-ever historic Test series win against Pakistan. Asif Mahmud, Advisor to the Ministry of Youth and Sports, and BCB president Faruque Ahmed were present at the occasion. pic.twitter.com/4dVeaAesZN
— Bangladesh Cricket (@BCBtigers) September 14, 2024
Bangladesh defeated Pakistan by 2-0 in the Test series at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium and received the major boost ahead of the Test series against India. Cricket Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today
