tim_southee_black_caps.jpg The Black Caps celebrate at Tim Southee wicket in the test against Bangladesh. Photo: Getty ImagesBangladesh were pushing themselves into a solid position by lunch on the second day of their first test against New Zealand at the Basin Reserve. By lunch their stand was worth 109, and Shakib had his 20th test 50, off 86 balls with eight fours. He went to his 16th test 50 with a thumping sweep off left arm spinner Santner shortly before lunch. Bangladesh have lost their last two tests at the Basin, but are determined to show they are an improving test nation and are making a good fist of that.

Source: Otago Daily Times January 13, 2017 00:23 UTC