Bangladesh National Cricket Team The Bangladesh national cricket team, also called The Tigers, is managed by the Bangladesh Cricket Board. They have Test, ODI, and T20I status from the ICC. The team joined the ICC in 1977 and won their first major victory in 1997. This win led to them becoming a Test-playing nation in 2000. Their first Test match was against India in November 2000. Although they haven’t won any ICC trophies yet.
Bangladesh National Cricket Team
Bangladesh started playing international cricket in 1979 in England. In 1986, they played their first ODI against Pakistan in the Asia Cup. Football was popular before, but cricket became more favored, especially in cities. By the late 1990s, cricket surpassed football. In 1997, Bangladesh won the ICC Trophy in Malaysia and qualified for their first Cricket World Cup in 1999. They caused an upset by defeating Pakistan and Scotland during the World Cup. In 2000, Bangladesh received full ICC membership. They faced many consecutive losses in Tests and ODIs between 2000 and 2004. Their first ODI win after becoming a Full Member was in 2004 against Zimbabwe. Their first Test victory was against Zimbabwe in 2005, winning their first Test series as well. In 2009, on a tour to the West Indies, Bangladesh won both Tests securing their first overseas Test series victory.
Bangladesh National Cricket Team Match Status
As of May 11, 2024, Bangladesh played 142 Tests and won 13. They improved results mostly at home. Draws were against Pakistan, India, and South Africa. Wins were against England, Sri Lanka, New Zealand, and Australia. In March 2017, they won their 100th Test against Sri Lanka by 4 wickets. By the same date in 2024, they won 159 out of 438 ODI matches. Their 100th ODI was against India in 2004 which they won. The team’s win streak continued, reaching milestones like winning the 200th ODI against West Indies in 2009 and the 400th ODI against Zimbabwe. Afghanistan’s visit to Bangladesh in October 2016 marked their 100th ODI win. In T20Is, out of a total of 171 games played by Bangladesh, they won 66. Their performance has seen significant improvement with victories over various teams including Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka, Australia, New Zealand, and West Indies. Their success continued as they won their 100th T20I against Zimbabwe in July 2021.
Bangladesh National Cricket Team Achievements
Bangladesh has had notable achievements in cricket, like reaching the semi-finals in the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy. They also reached the quarter-finals in the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup after beating England. In various Asia Cups, they were runners-up in 2012, 2016, and 2018. Despite some losses, they won the 2019 Ireland Tri-Nation Series. Currently, as of May 1, 2024, Bangladesh is ranked 9th in Tests, 8th in ODIs, and 9th in T20Is by the ICC.
Captain: Najmul Hossain Shanto (Test, ODI, T20I)
Coaches: Chandika Hathurusinghe (head coach), Nic Pothas (assistant coach), David Hemp (batting coach), Andre Adams (fast bowling coach)
First international match: 1986
Cricket board: Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB)
Bangladesh Men’s Cricket Team History
Cricket was played in Bengal in the 18th and 19th centuries. In the 1950s, tournaments began in Bangladesh. The MCC visited in 1976-77. The BCCB formed a team for the 1979 ICC Trophy. Bangladesh had their first ODI seven years later. They debuted at the World Cup in 1999 after winning the ICC Trophy in Malaysia. Sheikh Hasina, the prime minister, welcomed them back home with a huge crowd attending.
Bangladesh Wining Matches
Bangladesh proved themselves by hosting the 1998 ICC KnockOut Trophy and beating Pakistan in 1999. Soon after, they began a first-class competition and became the tenth Test-playing nation in June 2000. It took them 34 matches to win their first Test, which happened against Zimbabwe. Despite a humiliating first Test at Lord’s, they redeemed themselves by defeating Australia in an ODI in Cardiff on the same tour.
After some unsuccessful coaches, Dav Whatmore improved Bangladesh cricket in the mid-2000s. The team defeated India and South Africa in the 2007 World Cup. Players like Mashrafe Mortaza, Shakib Al Hasan, Tamim Iqbal, and Mushfiqur Rahim contributed. Senior players retired in 2008, leading to young talents taking over. The team progressed under coaches like Jamie Siddons, Shane Jurgensen, and Chandika Hathurusinghe. Shakib excelled as the top allrounder for a long time; Mashrafe strengthened the team at home ODIs; and Tamim performed well as an opener. They continued this success by beating England and Australia in Tests during 2016 and 2017. Although historically struggling in World Cups, cricket remains the top sport in Bangladesh.
Bangladesh Men’s Cricket Team Current Ranking
Tests: 9
ODIs: 8
T20Is: 9
Bangladesh Cricket Team Schedule
Bangladesh National Cricket Team
BATSMEN
Tamim Iqbal
Soumya Sarkar
Sabbir Rahman
ALL ROUNDER
Mahmudullah
Shakib Al Hasan
Mosaddek Hossain
Mohammad Saifuddin
Mehidy Hasan Miraz
WICKET
WICKET KEEPER
Mushfiqur Rahim
Litton Das
Mohammad Mithun
BOWLER
Mashrafe Mortaza
Rubel Hossain
Mustafizur Rahman
Abu Jayed
Bangladesh National Cricket Team Images
