Tigers face NT Chief Minister's XI in practice match today
Wednesday, 27 August 2008
Visiting Bangladesh national cricket team face Northern Territory Chief Minister XI in the 5th one-day practice match today (Wednesday) at the Garden's Oval in Darwin, reports UNB.
The Chief Minister's XI is coached by former Bangladesh and GP-BCB National Cricket Academy trainer Shane McDermott, who will also play in the match.
Earlier, in the four practice matches against Australian Institute of Sports (AIS), the visiting side conceded three defeats against a win.
The Tigers earned a three-wicket victory over AIS in the 2nd practice match after suffering a 14-run defeat in the first match against the same team. They then conceded a five-wicket defeat in the 3rd match and suffered a nine-wicket defeat in the 4th match.
On completion of the practice matches, Bangladesh team will start their three-match ODI series against mighty Australia on Aug 30 at the TIO Stadium in Darwin. The remaining two ODI matches will be held on September 3 and September 6 at the same venue.
The Chief Minister's XI is coached by former Bangladesh and GP-BCB National Cricket Academy trainer Shane McDermott, who will also play in the match.
Earlier, in the four practice matches against Australian Institute of Sports (AIS), the visiting side conceded three defeats against a win.
The Tigers earned a three-wicket victory over AIS in the 2nd practice match after suffering a 14-run defeat in the first match against the same team. They then conceded a five-wicket defeat in the 3rd match and suffered a nine-wicket defeat in the 4th match.
On completion of the practice matches, Bangladesh team will start their three-match ODI series against mighty Australia on Aug 30 at the TIO Stadium in Darwin. The remaining two ODI matches will be held on September 3 and September 6 at the same venue.