With time in hand, Bangladesh needed the 39-year-old to anchor, and he did so effectively, frustrating Pakistan and steadily shutting them out of the contest.

The task remains historic, with the highest successful Test chase in history being 418 by West Indies against Australia in Antigua in 2003.

According to ESPNcricinfo, Cricket Australia had identified the Chennai venue as a potential host earlier this year.

Skipper Pat Cummins' 3-28 and an attacking 70 by Ishan Kishan helped Sunrisers Hyderabad book their play-off spot in the IPL with a nervy five-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings on Monday.

With only a short time left before the Tea break on Day 3 of the second Test between Bangladesh and Pakistan in Sylhet on Monday, tensions briefly boiled over in the middle.

After tea, the right-hander completed his century, smashing a boundary off Mohammad Abbas. With this hundred, Mushfiqur now holds the record for the most Test centuries by a Bangladeshi batter, surpassing Mominul Haque’s 13.

"His work ethic, his preparation before the game, his own plans and his training are above par. I don't see that even with a lot of the younger boys. That is the reason why he has sustained for so long."

Pakistan pacer Khurram Shahzad struck a crucial blow in the opening hour after trapping Shanto lbw for 15 off 46 deliveries.

Bangladesh had lost 12 of their 13 Tests against Pakistan before sealing a historic 2-0 series sweep in Rawalpindi in 2024. In a remarkable reversal, the Tigers can now sense a fourth consecutive Test victory over the same opponents after ending Day 2 of the second and final Test in Sylhet firmly in control yesterday.

Bangladesh are not yet guaranteed victory, but they are firmly in the driver’s seat. Mominul Haque’s dismissal on the final delivery of the day slightly dulled an otherwise dominant session, but with three days remaining and the prospect of stretching their lead beyond 300, Pakistan may need something extraordinary to turn the tide.

Australia's Mitchell Starc returned figures of 4-40 as Delhi Capitals kept their playoff hopes alive in the IPL with a five-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals on Sunday.

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) Election Commission on Sunday announced the draft voters’ list for the upcoming board of directors’ election, scheduled for June 7. The number of draft voters has been reduced to 184 from 191 in the previous election held in October 2025, with a few big names missing. Objections to the list can be submitted on May 18, with hearings set for May 19 before the final voters’ list is announced later that day.

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced the itinerary for Australia’s upcoming white-ball tour of Bangladesh, with the visitors scheduled to arrive on June 5.

Virat Kohli and Venkatesh Iyer struck half-centuries to help defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru become the first team to qualify for the IPL play-offs with a 23-run win over Punjab Kings on Sunday.

Nahid Rana arrived slightly ahead of schedule for the press conference following the end of the second day’s play in the ongoing second and final Test between Bangladesh and Pakistan in Sylhet on Sunday.

The High Court on Sunday cleared the way for the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) to hold its executive committee election on June 7.

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) Election Commission on Sunday announced the draft voters’ list for the upcoming board of directors’ elections, scheduled to be held on June 7. The Election Commission had announced the election schedule a day earlier.

Narine returned figures of 2 for 29 from four overs in KKR’s 29-run victory over Gujarat Titans (GT) and was named player of the match in his 200th IPL appearance.

In Sylhet, cricket does not overpower nature. It blends into it.

After bowling Pakistan out for 232 and taking a 46-run first-innings lead, Bangladesh lost opener Tanzid Hasan Tamim early in their second innings.