Tigers emboldened by winning mindset

PLANET CRICKET
At the heart of the Global Game

Tim Wigmore discovers from Bangladesh’s star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan about his nation’s change in fortunes
In 2006, Tony Blair was still Prime Minister, George W. Bush was still President and the iPhone had yet to be launched. It was also the last time that Bangladesh played a Test match against Australia.
The two-Test series between the countries, which begins on Sunday, is brimming with significance. It is a series that many in Bangladesh had feared would never come.
First, because Australia have lo...

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