A "Dear Santa" moment for the Bangladesh pace bowlers upon arrival at Hagley Oval to train for the second cricket test against New Zealand

A search party had to be sent out to distinguish the pitch from the outfield.

Ebadot Hossain was the key protagonist in the Bay Oval victory, which gives the tourists a chance of a series triumph to back up their maiden win in this country.

Coach Russell Domingo has been asked whether the right-armer has received a promotion up the ranks in the airforce after his high-flying six wickets for 46.



Mahmudul Hasan Joy, who made 78 in his sole innings at Mt Maunganui, is out with split webbing on his hand - he's likely to be replaced by Mohammad Naim who has a first-class average of 16 from six matches.

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