‘We want to pick up early wickets’ tomorrow, says Ross Taylor

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“If we can get them seven or eight down before the next new ball, I am sure that whatever the total is then, we will be satisfied”

New Zealand batsman Ross Taylor has announced that the Black Caps intend to “pick up early wickets” tomorrow after heavy rain brought play to an end earlier than expected on day one of the second Test in Mirpur.

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Bangladesh vs New Zealand 1st Test Day 5: Sohag Gazi makes history as first Test ends in stalemate

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Gazi became the first cricketer in history to score a century and take a hat-trick in a Test match

Bangladesh spinner Sohag Gazi became the first cricketer in the history of the sport to score a century and take a hat-trick in a Test match as the first Test between his side and New Zealand in Chittagong ended as a draw.

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