Sanwar saves BD A
(dailystarnews.com)

The Bangladesh A team fought back gallantly on the final day to draw their three-day match against the Kenya Cricket Association (KCA) Eleven at the Aga Khan Sports ground in Nairobi yesterday.

Skipper Sanwar Hossain led from the front with an unbeaten 105 as the tourists, needing 277 runs to save the match, finished on 292 for seven.

Resuming the day on 12-1, Bangladesh A batted out the day before bad light stopped play 6.5 overs remaining. It was a spectacular escape act by the second string national side after being forced to follow on after the second day.

Bangladesh A were dismissed for 223 on the second day after the KCA selection amassed 512 in their first innings. Sanwar showed real character after successive failures by the top-order. The right-hander also scored 63 in the first innings.

Javed made up for his earlier failure with a gritty 74. The national opener, who has been out of action due to injury, made only seven in the first innings.

Besides, Mohammad Ashraful contributed 27 and young wicketkeeper Anwar Hossain made 22. Tushar, however fell for 5. He top-scored with 98 in the first innings.

The tourists kick off their three-match one-day series against KCA on August 21. The next two matches are on August 24 and 25 at the Ruraka Sports Club ground.

Bangladesh A will play another three-day match against KCA XI beginning on August 27 at the same venue.

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