Bangladesh Emerging Team inch closer to innings victory
Sports Correspondent
27th February, 2021 09:45:55
Bangladesh Emerging Team left-arm spinner Tanvir Islam continued his domination over the Ireland Wolves batsmen to leave the visiting side in a shaky position on Saturday after day two of the lone four-day match at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram.
Ireland Wolves are trailing by 127 runs in their second innings. The tourists were batting at 35 for four in 20 overs at the end of the day s play. Harry Tector and Curtis Campher remained unbeaten for two each.
Left-arm spinner Tanvir Islam, who bagged five wickets in the first innings for Bangladesh Emerging Team, has taken three wickets in the second innings so far while right-arm fast-bowler Ebadot Hossain scalped one.
Dockrell opted to skip Wolves’ Bangladesh tour
Sports Correspondent
16th February, 2021 09:54:10
Left-arm spinner George Dockrell chose not to accompany Ireland Wolves in their upcoming Bangladesh tour alongside head coach Pete Johnston, Ireland Cricket confirmed on Tuesday.
Dockrell was initially selected in the Ireland Wolves travelling party for their forthcoming tour to Bangladesh where they will play a multi-format eight-match series against Bangladesh Emerging Team.
“We completely respect the decision of George not to opt in, and fully understand Pete’s decisions based around family circumstances,” said Andrew White, chairman of Ireland national men’s selectors.
“The playing and coaching group have been busy preparing for the trip in line with COVID protocols, and we look forward to a competitive month of cricket ahead.”
White relishes his selection for Bangladesh tour
Sports Correspondent
15th February, 2021 09:34:18
Ireland Wolves leg-spinner Ben White is looking forward to his first tour with the team and sees his selection as vindication for his hard work over recent years.
The tour is scheduled from February 17 to March 19 and will see the Wolves play a multi-format eight-match series against Bangladesh Emerging Team.
“I was over the moon to get the call from the Chair of Selectors, and am very grateful to be given the opportunity to represent my country again after being fortunate enough to play Under-19s a few years ago,’’ said White on Monday.