The forecast for Belfast is not great for the first ever Test between these two teams
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Jacob Bethell called up for New Zealand Tests as Jamie Smith misses tour
Addition of Warwickshire allrounder the only change from squad that went to Pakistan
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Bangladesh look to begin post-Shakib era on winning note
South Africa, meanwhile, are quietly preparing for their first Test in Bangladesh in nine years
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Saha looks to wipe slate clean with Bengal: ‘I want to help in any capacity possible’
“All I am thinking about is about playing for Bengal. I have forgotten everything that happened in the past”
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Zaheer Khan in talks with LSG to take over as mentor
LSG are keen on giving Zaheer a wider profile, involving him in the scouting and player-development programmes during the off season
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Former Bangladesh batter Nafees Iqbal suffers brain haemorrhage
Nafees, who worked as Bangladesh’s logistical manager in the T20 World Cup, had reportedly complained of headaches for the last few days
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Shreyas Iyer: No matter whatever people think outside, I have to listen to my body
“The body has taken a lot of load at the same time. So we have to manage here and there and see to it that I strategise in terms of how I play”
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‘Mature, senior player’s innings’ – Buttler on Bairstow’s knock
The England captain also lauds Adil Rashid, saying he is their “most important player”
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Mitchell: ‘We can’t change the wicket, but we’ll find a way to adapt’
“I’m sure we’ll come up with a plan and find a way to take 20 wickets and hopefully score a few runs as well”