The History Of The Bangladesh Cricket Team

Bangladesh cricket team had a fascinating history, marked by notable achievements and progress in international cricket. Here an overview of their history up until that time:

1. Early Years:

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3. Bangladesh cricket team journey began in 1971 when the country gained independence from Pakistan. Cricket slowly gained popularity, and in 1976, Bangladesh became an associate member of the International Cricket Council (ICC).

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5. Full ICC Membership:

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7. In 2000, Bangladesh was granted full membership to the ICC, making them the 10th Test playing nation. This allowed them to compete in Test matches against other established cricketing nations.

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9. Test Cricket:

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11. Bangladesh played their first Test match in November 2000 against India in Dhaka. Initially, they struggled to find their footing in the longer format but gradually improved over time.

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13. One-Day Internationals (ODIs):

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15. Bangladesh played their first ODI in 1986 against Pakistan. In 1997, they participated in the ICC Cricket World Cup for the first time. Over the years, their performance in ODIs showed steady improvement.

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17. Progress in Limited Over Cricket:

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19. Bangladesh made significant strides in limited Over cricket, particularly in the 2000s and beyond. They recorded notable ODI victories against top teams and started to challenge opponents regularly.

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21. ICC Cricket World Cup:

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23. Bangladesh has participated in several ICC Cricket World Cups since 1999. One of their most memorable moments came in the 2007 World Cup when they defeated India and Bermuda to qualify for the Super 8 stage.

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25. ICC T20 World Cup:

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27. Bangladesh has also taken part in various ICC T20 World Cup since its inception in 2007. They have displayed commendable performances on occasions, especially in the shorter format.

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29. Asia Cup:

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31. Bangladesh has been a regular participant in the Asia Cup, a tournament featuring Asian cricketing nations. They have reached the final on a few occasions, showing their competitiveness in the subcontinent.

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33. Notable Players:

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35. Bangladesh has produced some exceptional cricketers over the years. Players like Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim, Tamim Iqbal, and Mashrafe Mortaza have been instrumental in the team's successes.

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37. Home Ground:

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39. The Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka is Bangladesh's primary home ground, where they have played numerous matches and hosted various international tournaments.

As with any team, Bangladesh has experienced highs and lows in their cricketing journey. Still, they have shown a remarkable development and growth in their performance over time. Please note that this information is accurate up to September 2021, and there may have been further developments in Bangladesh cricket since then.

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