Marylebone Cricket Club cricket team in Bangladesh in 1976-77
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The Marylebone Cricket Club
(MCC) tour of Bangladesh during the winter of 1976/77 marked the entrance of Bangladesh into international cricket. Though the tour was very short, it gave the Bangladeshi players their first taste of international cricket.
Bangladesh invited the MCC in May, 1976 to tour Bangladesh
. In June, the International Cricket Council
discussed Bangladesh's membership and they decided to wait for the MCC tour before allowing Bangladesh membership.
The MCC team, led by Ted Clarke, arrived at Dhaka
on December 27, 1976. On December 29, they left for Rajshahi
for the first 2 day match against the North Zone. However, the main attraction of the tour was the three day unofficial test match at Dhaka
against the Bangladesh national side.
Marylebone Cricket Club
Marylebone Cricket Club is a cricket club in London founded in 1787. Its influence and longevity now witness it as a private members' club dedicated to the development of cricket. It owns, and is based at, Lord's Cricket Ground in St John's Wood, London NW8. MCC was formerly the governing body of...
(MCC) tour of Bangladesh during the winter of 1976/77 marked the entrance of Bangladesh into international cricket. Though the tour was very short, it gave the Bangladeshi players their first taste of international cricket.
Bangladesh invited the MCC in May, 1976 to tour Bangladesh
Bangladesh
Bangladesh , officially the People's Republic of Bangladesh is a sovereign state located in South Asia. It is bordered by India on all sides except for a small border with Burma to the far southeast and by the Bay of Bengal to the south...
. In June, the International Cricket Council
International Cricket Council
The International Cricket Council is the international governing body of cricket. It was founded as the Imperial Cricket Conference in 1909 by representatives from England, Australia and South Africa, renamed the International Cricket Conference in 1965, and took up its current name in 1989.The...
discussed Bangladesh's membership and they decided to wait for the MCC tour before allowing Bangladesh membership.
The MCC team, led by Ted Clarke, arrived at Dhaka
Dhaka
Dhaka is the capital of Bangladesh and the principal city of Dhaka Division. Dhaka is a megacity and one of the major cities of South Asia. Located on the banks of the Buriganga River, Dhaka, along with its metropolitan area, had a population of over 15 million in 2010, making it the largest city...
on December 27, 1976. On December 29, they left for Rajshahi
Rajshahi
The city of Rajshahi is the divisional headquarters of Rajshahi division as well as the administrative district that bears its name and is one of the six metropolitan cities of Bangladesh. Often referred to as Silk City and Education City, Rajshahi is located in the north-west of the country and...
for the first 2 day match against the North Zone. However, the main attraction of the tour was the three day unofficial test match at Dhaka
Dhaka
Dhaka is the capital of Bangladesh and the principal city of Dhaka Division. Dhaka is a megacity and one of the major cities of South Asia. Located on the banks of the Buriganga River, Dhaka, along with its metropolitan area, had a population of over 15 million in 2010, making it the largest city...
against the Bangladesh national side.
Scores in Brief
| Date | Match | Venue | Result | |||
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| Dec 31-Jan 1 | 2-Day Match | Rajshahi Rajshahi The city of Rajshahi is the divisional headquarters of Rajshahi division as well as the administrative district that bears its name and is one of the six metropolitan cities of Bangladesh. Often referred to as Silk City and Education City, Rajshahi is located in the north-west of the country and... |
North Zone: 119 (Omar Khaled Rumy Omar Khaled Rumy Omar Mohammad Khaled was a Bangladeshi cricketer. A middle order batsman and a leg spin googley bowler, he played regularly for the national side between 1976-77 to 1983-84.-As a batsman:... 27, Faruk 23, Raquibul Raquibul Hasan Raqibul Hasan is a former Bangladeshi cricketer who played in 2 ODIs in 1986. he is widely regarded as one of the best Bangladeshi batsman of his era.-Early years:... 15, Duff 4/19, Vernonn 3/22) & 185/7 (Declared) (Raquibul Raquibul Hasan Raqibul Hasan is a former Bangladeshi cricketer who played in 2 ODIs in 1986. he is widely regarded as one of the best Bangladeshi batsman of his era.-Early years:... 73, Faruk 40*, Pearchud 3/24, Barclay 3/26) |
MCC Marylebone Cricket Club Marylebone Cricket Club is a cricket club in London founded in 1787. Its influence and longevity now witness it as a private members' club dedicated to the development of cricket. It owns, and is based at, Lord's Cricket Ground in St John's Wood, London NW8. MCC was formerly the governing body of... : 123/1 (Declared) (Barclay 60, Norman 55*) & 39/4 (Daulat 2/17) |
Match Drawn | |
| 3-4 Jan | 2-Day Match | Chittagong Chittagong Chittagong ) is a city in southeastern Bangladesh and the capital of an eponymous district and division. Built on the banks of the Karnaphuli River, the city is home to Bangladesh's busiest seaport and has a population of over 4.5 million, making it the second largest city in the country.A trading... |
East Zone: 162 (Ashraful Haque Ashraful Haque Syed Ashraful Haq is a Bangladeshi cricketer. He was the architect of Bangladesh's first ever ICC Trophy victory, over Fiji in May 1979. His 7/23 from 9.2 overs completely destroyed the Fiji middle order, leading Bangladesh to a 22 run win. He was also a member of the Bangladesh side that played... 68, Shafiq-ul-Haq Shafiq-ul-Haq Shafiq-ul-Haq was a Bangladeshi cricket player who played in the 1979 ICC Trophy and the 1982 ICC Trophy in England. In the latter tournament he captained the side and they finished fourth... 26, Shakil Kashem 24, Pearchud 4/36) & 74 (Shamim Kabir Shamim Kabir Shamim Kabir enjoys a permanent position in the annals of Bangladesh cricket, having led the national side in its first ever international match, against MCC, in Dhaka, in January 1977. The tall and lanky opener had a successful match, scoring 30 and 25... 29, Pearchud 6/24) |
MCC Marylebone Cricket Club Marylebone Cricket Club is a cricket club in London founded in 1787. Its influence and longevity now witness it as a private members' club dedicated to the development of cricket. It owns, and is based at, Lord's Cricket Ground in St John's Wood, London NW8. MCC was formerly the governing body of... : 267/6 (Declared) (Hooper 68*, Barclay 60) |
MCC Marylebone Cricket Club Marylebone Cricket Club is a cricket club in London founded in 1787. Its influence and longevity now witness it as a private members' club dedicated to the development of cricket. It owns, and is based at, Lord's Cricket Ground in St John's Wood, London NW8. MCC was formerly the governing body of... wins by an innings & 60 runs |
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| 7 - 9 Jan | 3-Day Match | Dhaka Dhaka Dhaka is the capital of Bangladesh and the principal city of Dhaka Division. Dhaka is a megacity and one of the major cities of South Asia. Located on the banks of the Buriganga River, Dhaka, along with its metropolitan area, had a population of over 15 million in 2010, making it the largest city... |
Bangladesh: 266/9 (Declared) (Yousuf Rahman Yousuf Rahman Yousuf Rahman was a Bangladeshi cricketer, who played regularly for the national side from 1976-77 until his retirement in 1983-84. He top scored with 78 against the MCC at Dhaka in Jan 1977. He also holds the distinction of being the first Bangladeshi to score an international hundred, with 115... Babu 78, Faruk 35, Shamim Kabir Shamim Kabir Shamim Kabir enjoys a permanent position in the annals of Bangladesh cricket, having led the national side in its first ever international match, against MCC, in Dhaka, in January 1977. The tall and lanky opener had a successful match, scoring 30 and 25... 30, Omar Khaled Rumy Omar Khaled Rumy Omar Mohammad Khaled was a Bangladeshi cricketer. A middle order batsman and a leg spin googley bowler, he played regularly for the national side between 1976-77 to 1983-84.-As a batsman:... 28, Pearchud 3/38) & 152/6 (Rumy Omar Khaled Rumy Omar Mohammad Khaled was a Bangladeshi cricketer. A middle order batsman and a leg spin googley bowler, he played regularly for the national side between 1976-77 to 1983-84.-As a batsman:... 32, Shamim Kabir Shamim Kabir Shamim Kabir enjoys a permanent position in the annals of Bangladesh cricket, having led the national side in its first ever international match, against MCC, in Dhaka, in January 1977. The tall and lanky opener had a successful match, scoring 30 and 25... 25) |
MCC Marylebone Cricket Club Marylebone Cricket Club is a cricket club in London founded in 1787. Its influence and longevity now witness it as a private members' club dedicated to the development of cricket. It owns, and is based at, Lord's Cricket Ground in St John's Wood, London NW8. MCC was formerly the governing body of... : 347 (Mens 75*, Norman 74, Barclay 65, Lintu Nazrul Kader Nazrul Kader, also known as Lintu, was a left arm spin bowler from Bangladesh. He was a member of the Bangladesh cricket team that played against the MCC in the historical match at Dhaka in 1976-77.-Bowling action:... 4/54, Daulat 3/67) |
Match drawn | |
| 11-12 Jan | 2-Day Match | Jessore | MCC Marylebone Cricket Club Marylebone Cricket Club is a cricket club in London founded in 1787. Its influence and longevity now witness it as a private members' club dedicated to the development of cricket. It owns, and is based at, Lord's Cricket Ground in St John's Wood, London NW8. MCC was formerly the governing body of... : 204/5 (Declared) (Weekes 68*, Clarke 60, Yousuf Rahman Yousuf Rahman Yousuf Rahman was a Bangladeshi cricketer, who played regularly for the national side from 1976-77 until his retirement in 1983-84. He top scored with 78 against the MCC at Dhaka in Jan 1977. He also holds the distinction of being the first Bangladeshi to score an international hundred, with 115... Babu 4/37) & 117/4 |
South Zone: 203/9 (Declared) (Raquibul Hasan Raquibul Hasan Raqibul Hasan is a former Bangladeshi cricketer who played in 2 ODIs in 1986. he is widely regarded as one of the best Bangladeshi batsman of his era.-Early years:... 74, Pearchud 4/67) & 72/2 (Raquibul Raquibul Hasan Raqibul Hasan is a former Bangladeshi cricketer who played in 2 ODIs in 1986. he is widely regarded as one of the best Bangladeshi batsman of his era.-Early years:... 33*) |
Match Drawn |
External links
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- http://www.articlesbase.com/cricket-articles/the-three-bangladeshi-batsmen-1858722.html The Three Bangladeshi Batsmen By Rafiqul Ameer