Ex-stars of world cricket hail Tigers

Some former greats in world cricket have applauded the Tigers after their victory in the second Test match against England in Dhaka yesterday. They greeted the Tigers through tweets and Test Match Special (TMS).

Jason Gillespie
Massive result for Bangladesh. Well done! Commiserations to England. What a fantastic couple of test matches!
Russel Arnold
Fantastic for @BCBtigers Congratulations on an awesome victory over England.. it’s come at last!!!
Chandika Hathu (Bangladesh Coach)
Celebrating Big Man’s Bday with Great win vs England!
Geoffrey Boycott
I’m delighted Bangladesh have won, congratulations, my comments have always been they don’t do it abroad, just at home. They are like a bottle of wine, they don’t travel well!
Simon Hughes
Fantastic achievement by Bangladesh, they have really come of age asa  cricket nation today. And courageous effort by England too.
Vic Marks, former England spinner, on BBC TMS
That was extraordinary. I don’t think I’ve seen a series where it’s been impossible to know who’s winning. At tea time we were praising Duckett and Cook, but less than two hours later the match was over. I’ve not seen the mood change between sessions like that before.
Ebony Rainford-Brent, ex-England female batsman, on TMS
I feel emotional for Bangladesh. There were all these issues about security and there were doubts about the series taking place. The people here were all so happy that England came. This is unbelievable. A big congrats to Bangladesh! To think this tour nearly didn’t happen. The locals grateful and the players rewarded them. History made
Athar Ali Khan, former Bangladesh all-rounder, on TMS
That was a very special win for Bangladesh. I think 160 million people in Bangladesh will have been glued to the TVs, radios and phones. I feel privileged to be here to have seen it.
Ben Stokes hails Shakib
England cricketer Ben Stokes hailed Shakib Al Hasan in a tweeter message:
Thanks for having us Bangladesh been a brilliant Test/ODI series,salute to the security and the people and of course @Sah75official (Shakib Al Hasan)
Shakib Al Hasan laters posted in facebook: What an amazing series it has been! Heartfelt thanks to ECB, the English Cricket Team, BCB, our Management and Team, and the amazing fans from both sides for their wonderful spirit and love for the game! Can't wait to play the English Lions again! @BenStokes38Official - Shakib

 

Ex-stars of world cricket hail Tigers

Some former greats in world cricket have applauded the Tigers after their victory in the second Test match against England in Dhaka yesterday. They greeted the Tigers through tweets and Test Match Special (TMS). Jason Gillespie Massive result for Bangladesh. Well done! Commiserations to England. What a fantastic couple of test matches! Russel Arnold Fantastic for @BCBtigers Congratulations on an awesome victory over England.. its come at last!!! Chandika Hathu (Bangladesh Coach) Celebrating Big Mans Bday with Great win vs England! Geoffrey Boycott Im delighted Bangladesh have won, congratulations, my comments have always been they dont do it abroad, just at home. They are like a bottle of wine, they dont travel well! Simon Hughes Fantastic achievement by Bangladesh, they have really come of age asa cricket nation today. And courageous effort by England too. Vic Marks, former England spinner, on BBC TMS That was extraordinary. I dont think Ive seen a series where its been impossible to know whos winning. At tea time we were praising Duckett and Cook, but less than two hours later the match was over. Ive not seen the mood change between sessions like that before. Ebony Rainford-Brent, ex-England female batsman, on TMS I feel emotional for Bangladesh. There were all these issues about security and there were doubts about the series taking place. The people here were all so happy that England came. This is unbelievable. A big congrats to Bangladesh! To think this tour nearly didnt happen. The locals grateful and the players rewarded them. History made Athar Ali Khan, former Bangladesh all-rounder, on TMS That was a very special win for Bangladesh. I think 160 million people in Bangladesh will have been glued to the TVs, radios and phones. I feel privileged to be here to have seen it. Ben Stokes hails Shakib England cricketer Ben Stokes hailed Shakib Al Hasan in a tweeter message: Thanks for having us Bangladesh been a brilliant Test/ODI series,salute to the security and the people and of course @Sah75official (Shakib Al Hasan) Shakib Al Hasan laters posted in facebook: What an amazing series it has been! Heartfelt thanks to ECB, the English Cricket Team, BCB, our Management and Team, and the amazing fans from both sides for their wonderful spirit and love for the game! Cant wait to play the English Lions again! @BenStokes38Official - Shakib