Taskin Ahmed grabs four as Bangladesh annihilate Afghanistan in their biggest Test win
The foundation for the hosts' 546-run win was laid by twin centuries from Najmul Hossain Shanto
The foundation for the hosts' 546-run win was laid by twin centuries from Najmul Hossain Shanto
Afghanistan were dealt a big blow late in the day when their captain Shahidi had to retire hurt after a blow to the helmet
Bangladesh sped at nearly six runs an over after deciding against enforcing the follow-on
He added 212 for the second wicket with Mahmudul Hasan Joy, as Afghanistan paid for too many no-balls and wides
"They didn't use the bouncer for the sake of using it. They have come a long way and I am very pleased"
Young batters stood up, the seamers excelled in hot conditions, and Bangladesh rolled Afghanistan over with five sessions to spare
The incident occurred during the third day's play between Bangladesh and Afghanistan in Dhaka
Najmul Hossain Shanto joined an exclusive list for Bangladesh with his twin tons in Mirpur
The Bangladesh batter is going through his first upturn in form after underachieving for five years
"I could have scored more; I will try to make it bigger next time," he says after his 146 off 175 balls
Uncapped Musfik Hasan and Shahadat Hossain earn Test call-ups
Bangladesh head coach not worried about lack of context around the Test; Trott excited as Afghanistan get back to red-ball cricket after two years
Naveed and Abdulrahimzai have earned their maiden Afghanistan call-ups in the Hashmatullah-led squad
Both captains played down the significance of Rashid Khan's absence, with the Afghan spinner being rested
Bangladesh have relied on their spinners at home over the years, but as today demonstrated, that might be changing
Already without Shakib Al Hasan, Tamim Iqbal was ruled out for the hosts on the eve of the game