BSS, Dhaka :
Right after the historic win of Bangladesh Tigers over Australia in the first of the two match Test series in Mirpur on Wednesday afternoon, social networking sites went abuzz with former cricketing greats praising the efforts of Mushfiqur Rahim and co.
Former pace maestro Wasim Akram in a tweet congratulated the BCB tigers, saying, “Great to see Bangladesh win against mighty Australians. Test cricket still is and always will be the ultimate form of the game.”
Former Aussie skipper Michael Clarke, however didn’t hide his surprise over the win of the Tigers, tweeting, “Congratulations Bangladesh BD. Didn’t think I would be writing this tweet but you need to give credit where credit is due.”
Former Indian opener Virender Sehwag tweeted, “Well done Bangladesh. Special efforts to beat Australia.”
Former Sri Lankan all-rounder turned commentator Russel Arnold said, “Very well done @BCBtigers #BAN v AUS. Congratulations on a brilliant test win and a hard fought one at that. Extremely happy for you.”
Former Indian batsman Mohammad Kaif also lauded Bangladesh’s performance, tweeting, “Congrats Bangladesh on a special victory. Getting 86/8 when 107 were needed. 2 wonderful Test finishes in 2 days. A treat to watch.”
Right after the historic win of Bangladesh Tigers over Australia in the first of the two match Test series in Mirpur on Wednesday afternoon, social networking sites went abuzz with former cricketing greats praising the efforts of Mushfiqur Rahim and co.
Former pace maestro Wasim Akram in a tweet congratulated the BCB tigers, saying, “Great to see Bangladesh win against mighty Australians. Test cricket still is and always will be the ultimate form of the game.”
Former Aussie skipper Michael Clarke, however didn’t hide his surprise over the win of the Tigers, tweeting, “Congratulations Bangladesh BD. Didn’t think I would be writing this tweet but you need to give credit where credit is due.”
Former Indian opener Virender Sehwag tweeted, “Well done Bangladesh. Special efforts to beat Australia.”
Former Sri Lankan all-rounder turned commentator Russel Arnold said, “Very well done @BCBtigers #BAN v AUS. Congratulations on a brilliant test win and a hard fought one at that. Extremely happy for you.”
Former Indian batsman Mohammad Kaif also lauded Bangladesh’s performance, tweeting, “Congrats Bangladesh on a special victory. Getting 86/8 when 107 were needed. 2 wonderful Test finishes in 2 days. A treat to watch.”
