Victorious Moments: Taskin and Mahmudullah Extend Congratulations to Bangladesh Test Team

After finishing at the bottom in the last two test championships, Bangladesh has kicked off the current edition on a remarkable note. The team secured a significant win by defeating the formidable Kiwis, who were the champions of the first Test Championship. This triumph against New Zealand is particularly noteworthy as it marks Bangladesh's first-ever win at home, sparking jubilation among the cricketers.

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December 02, 2023

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Victorious Moments: Taskin and Mahmudullah Extend Congratulations to Bangladesh Test Team

The celebration on the field has extended to social media, with former cricketers outside the team expressing their joy for the Sylhet Test heroes. Taskin Ahmed, who was not part of the Sylhet Test squad, lauded Bangladesh for making history. The pacer exclaimed, "Bangladesh made history! The Tigers achieved a remarkable victory, beating New Zealand by a substantial margin of 150 runs."

Mahmudullah, who bid farewell to Tests two years ago, also congratulated Bangladesh on their impressive win. He expressed, "Great win. Congratulations and proud of your victory. Seize the moment and win the series. Good luck."

Reflecting on last year's historic Test win against New Zealand, Bangladesh's first against the opposition, the team is now aiming to create another memorable milestone at home. All-rounder Mehdi Hasan Miraj stated, "Another memorable milestone against the Black Caps."

Highlighting the significance of the victory, left-handed pacer Shariful Islam emphasized that this win marked the first time the Kiwis had lost at home. He said, "Beating New Zealand for the first time at home is a historic victory for Bangladesh."

Wicketkeeper-batsman Mushfiqur Rahim, who witnessed the historic win from the field, shared his excitement on his Facebook wall, declaring, "Bangladesh takes a 1-0 lead against the Black Caps in the first Test, winning by 150 runs."