Match Coverage

Williamson frustrated after warm-up game abandoned
Kane Williamson expressed his and New Zealand's disappointment after the practice match between New Zealanders and Bangladesh Cricket Board XI was abandoned due to a very wet outfield
Fulton rues loss of practice to rain
Peter Fulton's preparations ahead of New Zealand's Test series against Bangladesh were to bat on scuffed pitches at home, and he will have to be content with training on artificial surfaces for possibly the remaining four days leading up to the first Test
Patient Marshall waits for his chance
Marshall Ayub could be making his Test debut as a No. 3 batsman against New Zealand, but he hasn't had much of a chance to bat in match situation recently
Rain threat looms over Chittagong practice game
Forecast of rain on Friday morning coupled with an already wet outfield has threatened the start of the practice match between the New Zealanders and BCB XI
Hesson expects tough series
New Zealand coach Mike Hesson has remained realistic of the challenges for his young side in the next three weeks, given that New Zealand hasn't had an easy time in Bangladesh during their last two visits

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