Naim leads Metro to strong position in NCL

Opener Naim Sheikh hit his career-best 153 not out as Dhaka Metro put them on top over Rangpur Division on Day 1 of the National Cricket League's (NCL) sixth round at Cox's Bazar Academy Ground in Cox's Bazar on Saturday, reports BSS.

Naim appeared strong to convert his first 150 plus knock to a double century as Metro reached 276-2 at stumps.

Marshal Ayub was on 16 alongside Naim when the bails were drawn. Opting to bat first, Naim and Anisul Islam shared 55 runs with the later being out on 24.

Naim then added 198 runs for the second wicket stand with Gazi Tahjibul Islam who made 73.