Former Bangladesh captain Habibul Bashar has agreed to quit the rebel Indian Cricket League (ICL) by accepting an amnesty from the national board, an official said Monday.
Skipper Habibul Bashar struck a fluent ton to lead the tourists to a respectable 278 for seven on the first day of the opening Test against WI.
His fine knock of 72 runs enabled Bangladesh end day 1 of the third Test against Pakistan on 248 for 6.\n\n
Bangladesh were 163 for three in their second innings after bowling Pakistan out for 346 the third day of the first Test.
The wicketkeeper will lead Bangladesh in the third ODI against New Zealand, after Habibul Bashar was ruled due to injury.
Bangladesh captain Habibul Bashar has been sidelined for four weeks with a fractured thumb.
Habibul Bashar has relinquished the captaincy for ODIs but wants to remain in the squad.
Captain Habibul Bashar was in jubilant mood after Bangladesh scored a shock five-wicket win over world champions Australia.
Bangladesh's captain was happy that his team could end their campaign in the Champions Trophy qualifiers with a victory over Zimbabwe.
The Bangladesh captain made 94 as his side made a solid 280 for four on the opening day of the first Test against Zimbabwe.
He replaces Khaled Mahmud as captain and will lead Bangladesh on their tour of Namibia and Zimbabwe.
Bangladesh batted solidly to score 278 for nine on day one of the first Test against Pakistan.
Habibul Bashar won the toss and elected to field against Sri Lanka in the first qualifying match of the ICC Champions Trophy.
Bangladesh cricket plunged into crisis and its Test future looked bleak on Tuesday after 13 leading players signed up for the unofficial Indian Cricket League (ICL). Former skipper Habibul Bashar was unveiled in New Delhi to lead ICL's new Dhaka Warriors team in the Twenty20 league. Playing in the ICL attracts an automatic ban from all forms of official cricket.
Dhoni holds the record of winning most matches in all 3 formats -- the first Indian and also the first among current captains from all sides.
Bangladesh announced the 14-member squad for its first Test against New Zealand in the home series.
Saqibul Hasan and Habibul Bashar shared a century stand to set up a 45-run win.
Bangladesh axed Habibul Bashar as Test skipper and appointed batsman Mohammad Ashraful in his place.
Bangladesh beat Zimbabwe by eight runs in the third one-dayer to seal their first win in five years.
Six current national players are among 14 Bangladeshi cricketers who will form a new team, named Dhaka Warriors, in this year's 'rebel' Indian Cricket League, media reports in Dhaka said.
Ponting and Gilchrist, who hit centuries in the first Test against Bangladesh, today joined a select club of batsmen.
The Event Technical Committee for the ICC Champions Trophy has approved requests from four countries for the replacement of players.
Bangladesh slumped to 36-3 in the second innings, and need another 147 runs to make Sri Lanka bat in the first Test.
Among other Indian batsmen, skipper Rahul Dravid also improved his position by moving a step up to 15th.
The Bangladesh vice-captain feels that the absence of Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly from the ODI squad could hurt India's chances.
Uncapped pace bowler Nazmul Hossain has been added to the Bangladesh squad for the second and final Test against India, starting on Friday in the port city of Chittagong.
Former captain Khaled Mashud's maiden Test century helped Bangladesh secure a meritable draw on the final day of the first Test.
Perceived bias, soured relation with coach, insecurity and frustration were cited as reasons as 'rebel' Bangladesh players vehemently denied that it was the lure of money that triggered their exodus to the Indian Cricket League.
Andrew Symonds 103 not out to take Australia to a 67-run win over Bangladesh and a winning 2-0 lead
New Zealand's pace bowlers ripped through Bangladesh's top order to leave the visitors staring at almost certain defeat at the close of play on the second day of the second Test on Sunday.
The tourists slumped to 72 for four on a rain-hit opening day of the third and final Test against Sri Lanka.
Coach Dav Whatmore said India were put in to bat in the second Test because Bangladesh thought the pitch would assist its bowlers in the first session.
Eighteen--year-old Ishant Sharma was handed his Test debut. He replaced V R V Singh, who failed to make any impression in the first Test at Chittagong.
A three-wicket burst by pace bowler Douglas Hondo helped secure Zimbabwe a 22-run victory over Bangladesh.
Early morning rain forced the match to be reduced to 47 overs-a-side.
Bangladesh players made a big impact on the ICC Player Rankings for ODIs following a very successful series against Zimbabwe.
Chasing a total of 119 from 25 overs, West Indies won with five balls and seven wickets to spare in the third one-day international against Bangladesh.
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