Glenn Maxwell played one of the greatest ODI knocks to guide Australia to an improbable victory when it looked like Afghanistan had it in the bag. The 'Big Show' smashed a career-best 201, laced with 21 boundaries and 10 maximums and guided his team to the victory shores. After the win, Maxwell said it was the LBW call that went in his favour that kickstarted the maniacal innings from him.&nbsp;

Maxwell had all the luck by his side as he was dropped twice, and survived a similar number of close LBW calls. On one of the DRS calls, Maxwell started trudging back to the pavilion before Hawkeye showed the ball was going over the stumps.&nbsp;

Quizzed about what was his plan to approach the chase, Maxwell said it was all about being proactive.&nbsp;

"Not too much. Just trying to stick to our batting plans as long as possible. Was trying to be positive, produce bad balls and put pressure on them. The lbw decision that went over the top probably kickstarted it," said Maxwell.

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<h2>Greatest ODI knock?</h2>

The all-rounder said being away from the game due to the golf cart concussion meant that he was short on few exercises which led to the cramp during the match.

"It was quite hot when we fielded. Have not really done a lot of high-intensity exercises in the heat. Got hold of me today. Tried to stay at one end and was happy I could be there at the end," he said.

Asked if it was the greatest ODI innings he had ever played, Maxwell said:&nbsp;"Would have been nice if it was chanceless. Led a charmed life. I have had those innings where I have not made the most of it."

"To see it out today with Pat, really proud of it. After the first two games, everyone was pretty quick to write us off. To come back and win six on the spin is great. Hopefully, that belief spreads through the change room," he added.&nbsp;

Maxwell's double century means Australia have qualified for the semifinals and will be aiming for a sixth World Cup trophy.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Glenn Maxwell played one of the greatest ODI knocks to guide Australia to an improbable victory when it looked like Afghanistan had it in the bag. The 'Big Show' smashed a career-best 201, laced with 21 boundaries and 10 maximums and guided his team to the victory shores.

Glenn Maxwell played one of the greatest ODI knocks to guide Australia to an improbable victory when it looked like Afghanistan had it in the bag. The 'Big Show' smashed a career-best 201, laced with 21 boundaries and 10 maximums and guided his team to the victory shores. After the win, Maxwell said it was the LBW call that went in his favour that kickstarted the maniacal innings from him. Maxwell had all the luck by his side as he was dropped twice, and survived a similar number of close LBW calls. On one of the DRS calls, Maxwell started trudging back to the pavilion before Hawkeye showed the ball was going over the stumps. Quizzed about what was his plan to approach the chase, Maxwell said it was all about being proactive. "Not too much. Just trying to stick to our batting plans as long as possible. Was trying to be positive, produce bad balls and put pressure on them. The lbw decision that went over the top probably kickstarted it," said Maxwell. Also read | World Cup 2023: Maxwell's 'one leg' heroics drag Australia to a stunning victory against Afghanistan Greatest ODI knock? The all-rounder said being away from the game due to the golf cart concussion meant that he was short on few exercises which led to the cramp during the match. "It was quite hot when we fielded. Have not really done a lot of high-intensity exercises in the heat. Got hold of me today. Tried to stay at one end and was happy I could be there at the end," he said. Asked if it was the greatest ODI innings he had ever played, Maxwell said: "Would have been nice if it was chanceless. Led a charmed life. I have had those innings where I have not made the most of it." "To see it out today with Pat, really proud of it. After the first two games, everyone was pretty quick to write us off. To come back and win six on the spin is great. Hopefully, that belief spreads through the change room," he added. Maxwell's double century means Australia have qualified for the semifinals and will be aiming for a sixth World Cup trophy. (With inputs from agencies)

World Cup 2023: 'LBW decision kickstarted it', Maxwell reveals secret to his one for the ages double hundred

Former New Zealand captain Kane Williamson has entered an&nbsp;elite company by scoring his sixth double hundred in Tests. Against Sri Lanka in the ongoing second Test at the Basin Reserve, Kane scored a stunning 215 off 296 balls in the first innings – equalling the record&nbsp;held by Virender Sehwag, Ricky Ponting, and Javed Miandad for most double hundreds in Tests.

Williamson found his mojo back after his extended century-drought in international cricket lately. With a hundred in the previous Test and a double in this, the 32-year-old has returned to form, much to everyone’s delight inside the stadium.

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Resuming&nbsp;day two on 26, Kane completed his 28th ton off 171 balls in the second session and then went onto notch his record sixth double century off 285 balls. Well-accompanied by Henry Nicholas on the other end, who also completed his double hundred remaining unbeaten on 200 off 240 balls, the pair stitched a 363-run stand for the third wicket. This also happened for the first time in New Zealand’s Test history that two batters scored double hundreds in a single innings.

Meanwhile, a&nbsp;mammoth 363-run partnership also saw this pair join a legendary list of Mahela Jayawardene-Kumar Sangakkara, Don Bradman-Will Ponsford, Michael Clarke-Ricky Ponting, Mohammad Yousuf-Younis Khan, and Rahul Dravid-VVS Laxman — who have stitched together two 300 plus stands in Tests. However, the pairs of Hashim Amla-Jacques Kallis and Herschelle Gibbs-Graeme Smith have three 300 plus partnerships in Tests.

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One of the Fab Four, Kane departed when he tried to up the ante by taking the attack to the left-arm spinner,&nbsp;Prabath Jayasuriya, only to find the fielder underneath. Just after Henry completed his double hundred, Tim Southee declared the innings on 580 for four. As things stand, Sri Lanka, at stumps on day two, have lost wickets already on 26.

Former New Zealand captain Kane Williamson has entered an elite company by scoring his sixth double hundred in Tests. Against Sri Lanka in the ongoing second Test at the Basin Reserve, Kane scored a stunning 215 off 296 balls in the first innings – equalling the record held by Virender Sehwag, Ricky Ponting, and Javed Miandad for most double hundreds in Tests.

Former New Zealand captain Kane Williamson has entered an elite company by scoring his sixth double hundred in Tests. Against Sri Lanka in the ongoing second Test at the Basin Reserve, Kane scored a stunning 215 off 296 balls in the first innings – equalling the record held by Virender Sehwag, Ricky Ponting, and Javed Miandad for most double hundreds in Tests. Williamson found his mojo back after his extended century-drought in international cricket lately. With a hundred in the previous Test and a double in this, the 32-year-old has returned to form, much to everyone’s delight inside the stadium. Kane Williamson’s 6th double century 🤩 Watch BLACKCAPS v Sri Lanka live and on-demand on Spark Sport #SparkSport #NZvSL pic.twitter.com/U0Fu7NlHlB — Spark Sport (@sparknzsport) March 18, 2023 × ALSO READ: Arshdeep Singh agrees to play five matches for Kent in County Championship Resuming day two on 26, Kane completed his 28th ton off 171 balls in the second session and then went onto notch his record sixth double century off 285 balls. Well-accompanied by Henry Nicholas on the other end, who also completed his double hundred remaining unbeaten on 200 off 240 balls, the pair stitched a 363-run stand for the third wicket. This also happened for the first time in New Zealand’s Test history that two batters scored double hundreds in a single innings. Meanwhile, a mammoth 363-run partnership also saw this pair join a legendary list of Mahela Jayawardene-Kumar Sangakkara, Don Bradman-Will Ponsford, Michael Clarke-Ricky Ponting, Mohammad Yousuf-Younis Khan, and Rahul Dravid-VVS Laxman — who have stitched together two 300 plus stands in Tests. However, the pairs of Hashim Amla-Jacques Kallis and Herschelle Gibbs-Graeme Smith have three 300 plus partnerships in Tests. #StatChat | Kane Williamson and Henry Nicholls (363) become the first New Zealand pair to share multiple 300+ run partnerships in Tests. Their partnership at the @BasinReserve ranks 5th on the New Zealand all-time list for any wicket. #NZvSL pic.twitter.com/Jx1wWPIc8U — BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) March 18, 2023 × One of the Fab Four, Kane departed when he tried to up the ante by taking the attack to the left-arm spinner, Prabath Jayasuriya, only to find the fielder underneath. Just after Henry completed his double hundred, Tim Southee declared the innings on 580 for four. As things stand, Sri Lanka, at stumps on day two, have lost wickets already on 26.

NZ vs SL: Kane Williamson enters elite list with 6th Test double ton, equals Sehwag, Ponting’s record

Shubman Gill Double Century:&nbsp;Coming off age, Indian batter Shubman Gill on Wednesday smashed three sixes on the trot to reach his double hundred (208 off 149)&nbsp;and become only the eighth and the youngest player (23 years) in ODI history to achieve the feat.&nbsp;

Gill achieved the milestone during the first ODI against New Zealand at the&nbsp;Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal, Hyderabad. His innings was laced with 19 boundaries and nine sweetly timed maximums.&nbsp;

Gill joins the small yet illustrious list of Indians to have smashed a double century. Previously,&nbsp;Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag,&nbsp;Rohit Sharma and Ishan Kishan have reached the milestone.&nbsp;

While Tendulkar and Sehwag have scored a double century in ODI once, current Indian skipper Rohit Sharma has achieved the feat thrice, including the highest-ever score of 264.&nbsp;

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Martin Guptill, Fakhar Zaman and&nbsp;Chris Gayle are the other players to have reached the incredibly rare landmark.&nbsp;

Gill also broke the record for the highest score at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium set by Sachin Tendulkar (175) against Australia in 2009.&nbsp;

His innings came to an end in the last over when Glenn Phillips pulled out a stunner of a catch in the deep towards the deep midwicket region.

Winning the toss and batting first, India managed to get off to a decent start as Rohit Sharma and Gill safely played the first powerplay.

However, after Sharma fell prey to Tickner and Virat Kohli was bamboozled by a Santner snorter, the Indian innings wavered a bit. Kishan and Suryakumar Yadav tried to forge a partnership but could not last long.&nbsp;

Gill continued to hold the fort with the lower-middle order, reaching his third ODI century as well as becoming the fastest Indian to complete 1000 runs in the format. He reached the record in 19 innings, surpassing Kohli and Shikhar Dhawan in the process.&nbsp;

In the end, India managed to score 349/8 in the stipulated 50 overs. Apart from Gill, none of the Indian batters managed to reach the half-century mark.&nbsp;

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Shubman Gill Double Century: Coming off age, Indian batter Shubman Gill on Wednesday smashed three sixes on the trot to reach his double hundred (208 off 149) and become only the eighth and the youngest player (23 years) in ODI history to achieve the feat.

Shubman Gill Double Century: Coming off age, Indian batter Shubman Gill on Wednesday smashed three sixes on the trot to reach his double hundred (208 off 149) and become only the eighth and the youngest player (23 years) in ODI history to achieve the feat. Gill achieved the milestone during the first ODI against New Zealand at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal, Hyderabad. His innings was laced with 19 boundaries and nine sweetly timed maximums. Gill joins the small yet illustrious list of Indians to have smashed a double century. Previously, Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag, Rohit Sharma and Ishan Kishan have reached the milestone. While Tendulkar and Sehwag have scored a double century in ODI once, current Indian skipper Rohit Sharma has achieved the feat thrice, including the highest-ever score of 264. ICYMI - 𝙒𝙃𝘼𝙏. 𝘼. 𝙆𝙉𝙊𝘾𝙆! 💪 💪 That celebration says it ALL 👌 👌 Follow the match 👉 https://t.co/IQq47h2W47 #TeamIndia | #INDvNZ | @ShubmanGill pic.twitter.com/OSwcj0t1sd — BCCI (@BCCI) January 18, 2023 × Martin Guptill, Fakhar Zaman and Chris Gayle are the other players to have reached the incredibly rare landmark. Gill also broke the record for the highest score at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium set by Sachin Tendulkar (175) against Australia in 2009. His innings came to an end in the last over when Glenn Phillips pulled out a stunner of a catch in the deep towards the deep midwicket region. Winning the toss and batting first, India managed to get off to a decent start as Rohit Sharma and Gill safely played the first powerplay. However, after Sharma fell prey to Tickner and Virat Kohli was bamboozled by a Santner snorter, the Indian innings wavered a bit. Kishan and Suryakumar Yadav tried to forge a partnership but could not last long. Gill continued to hold the fort with the lower-middle order, reaching his third ODI century as well as becoming the fastest Indian to complete 1000 runs in the format. He reached the record in 19 innings, surpassing Kohli and Shikhar Dhawan in the process. In the end, India managed to score 349/8 in the stipulated 50 overs. Apart from Gill, none of the Indian batters managed to reach the half-century mark. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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David Warner dominated proceedings on Day 2 of the second and penultimate Test between Australia and South Africa at the MCG, Melbourne on Tuesday (December 27). After Australia rode on Cameron Green's five-fer to dismiss SA for a paltry 189 on the opening day, the hosts resumed the day's play at 45 for 1 and rode on Warner-Steve Smith (85)'s 239-run third-wicket stand to dictate terms with the opener returning with a majestic 200. Playing his 100th Test, the swashbuckling opener made the most of the special occasion and has put Australia in the driver's seat as they are now well-placed at 386-3 with an overall lead of 197 runs.

Speaking to the press after the end of the day's play, vice-captain Smith -- who missed out on a well-deserved hundred -- heaped praise on Warner, who retired hurt on 200 after suffering from cramps and has backed the senior pro to keep going in the purest format of the game. It is to be noted that the 36-year-old had been criticised for his poor run of form but the opener silenced his critics in style on Tuesday.&nbsp;

"I don't see why not," Smith said.&nbsp;"He's fit and I don't see any reason why he can't continue playing. "He was certainly seeing the ball pretty well today, so fingers crossed he can keep playing well and he can play for as long as he likes," he added.

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Smith also went on to reveal the chats he had with Warner during their marathon partnership at the MCG. "The more he started to cramp the more shots he started to play and everything seemed to be coming out of the middle. It was an amazing knock and nice to be up the other end for a large chunk of it," Smith stated. "I was doing my thing and he was doing his. It was just like, 'Keep batting'. He was like, 'I’m cramping.' I was like, 'Good. Just keep going.'," added the former Aussie captain.&nbsp;

Warner became the first Australian and only the second batter, after England's Joe Root, to slam a double ton in his 100th Test. He also surpassed 17,000 international runs as an opener during his impressive knock versus the Proteas.&nbsp;

David Warner dominated proceedings on Day 2 of the second and penultimate Test between Australia and South Africa at the MCG, Melbourne on Tuesday (December 27).

David Warner dominated proceedings on Day 2 of the second and penultimate Test between Australia and South Africa at the MCG, Melbourne on Tuesday (December 27). After Australia rode on Cameron Green's five-fer to dismiss SA for a paltry 189 on the opening day, the hosts resumed the day's play at 45 for 1 and rode on Warner-Steve Smith (85)'s 239-run third-wicket stand to dictate terms with the opener returning with a majestic 200. Playing his 100th Test, the swashbuckling opener made the most of the special occasion and has put Australia in the driver's seat as they are now well-placed at 386-3 with an overall lead of 197 runs. Speaking to the press after the end of the day's play, vice-captain Smith -- who missed out on a well-deserved hundred -- heaped praise on Warner, who retired hurt on 200 after suffering from cramps and has backed the senior pro to keep going in the purest format of the game. It is to be noted that the 36-year-old had been criticised for his poor run of form but the opener silenced his critics in style on Tuesday. "I don't see why not," Smith said. "He's fit and I don't see any reason why he can't continue playing. "He was certainly seeing the ball pretty well today, so fingers crossed he can keep playing well and he can play for as long as he likes," he added. Also read: David Warner injured while celebrating wildly after slamming 200 vs SA in MCG Test, gets retired hurt - WATCH Smith also went on to reveal the chats he had with Warner during their marathon partnership at the MCG. "The more he started to cramp the more shots he started to play and everything seemed to be coming out of the middle. It was an amazing knock and nice to be up the other end for a large chunk of it," Smith stated. "I was doing my thing and he was doing his. It was just like, 'Keep batting'. He was like, 'I’m cramping.' I was like, 'Good. Just keep going.'," added the former Aussie captain. Warner became the first Australian and only the second batter, after England's Joe Root, to slam a double ton in his 100th Test. He also surpassed 17,000 international runs as an opener during his impressive knock versus the Proteas.

'Don't see any reason why he can't': Smith backs Warner to continue in Tests after his MCG heroics vs SA

For as long as a couple of years, the Indian cricket team has developed wealthy in height and has likewise procured astounding appreciation from other teams at the worldwide level. Behind the triumph of the Indian cricket team, there has been a significant commitment from marvellous cricketers. In the midst of those players, is a very notable cricketer and India's most valued belonging at present: Rohit Sharma.

<h2 style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">The journey from 2007-2012</h2>

Rohit Sharma thumped the entryways of Indian cricket when he ventured out to challenge Ireland in the year 2007 because of his amazing exhibitions in the India U-19 side and India-A side. He went to the spotlight when he scored a noteworthy knock against South Africa in the 2007 World T20 and was customary in the side from thereon.

Directly all through that six-year time frame, Rohit Sharma would deliver one stunning innings followed by a spate of low scores. It was disappointing for him and the alike for spectators. For the sort of ability he had and the talent he possessed, he didn't do equity. His failure to construct an inning and score enormous made him sporadic in the side.&nbsp;

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At whatever point he was picked in the Indian side, there was a progression of discussions on his incorporation. The then Indian skipper, MS Dhoni, likewise went under a ton of analysis for backing Rohit Sharma. In 2010, he botched his opportunity of making it into the Indian Test team because of an injury. His vocation low came when he was not picked for the 2011 World Cup.&nbsp;

Life was difficult for Rohit Sharma. He was taunted, scorned, and savaged for the dreary display of his ability. He was discouraged, crestfallen, and dispirited however he didn't surrender.

<h2 style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">There was no looking back after 2013</h2>

The vocation-forming moment, came when the then Indian skipper elevated him to open the innings against England in mid-2013. Rohit Sharma was not one to let go of this brilliant chance. He snatched it with two hands and hit a game dominating 83.&nbsp;

Followed by that, Rohit was made the opener in India's effective Champions Trophy crusade, and from that point forward, there was no retreat as he solidified his place as an opener in the Indian side in white-ball cricket.&nbsp;

Following up, he agonized the Aussies where he scored his first ODI double hundred. He scored a mammoth 264 against forlorn Sri Lankans in the year 2015. While no player has done twice throughout the entire existence of cricket, Rohit Sharma, as he is broadly called, scored another double century against a similar resistance for the third time. He bats like a man had and the fielders are to be considered as a part of the number of observers when he is set. 
Of late, Rohit has changed into an ODI beast. He is ostensibly the best opening batsman in world cricket at this moment, with apparently significantly more accomplishment to come.

Taking control over the reins of Mumbai Indians from, one of the incredible skipper&nbsp;of cricket, Ricky Pointing couldn't have been a simple undertaking. The pressing factor upon you to convey probably was humongous, however, you conveyed. Mumbai Indians became champions five times and all five times under your captaincy. Such successes portray the personality of the skipper, his battling soul, and never-say-kick the bucket demeanor.

There are a few players who are capable as well as talented. They have an appeal that mitigates the eye and their impression is one that isn't effortlessly neglected. On such players, we vouchsafe humongous expectations. One such player is you, Rohit Sharma, famously known as the Hitman of Indian Cricket.

Wishing you a very Happy Birthday, Hitman!

For as long as a couple of years, the Indian cricket team has developed wealthy in height and has likewise procured astounding appreciation from other teams at the worldwide level.

For as long as a couple of years, the Indian cricket team has developed wealthy in height and has likewise procured astounding appreciation from other teams at the worldwide level. Behind the triumph of the Indian cricket team, there has been a significant commitment from marvellous cricketers. In the midst of those players, is a very notable cricketer and India's most valued belonging at present: Rohit Sharma. The journey from 2007-2012 Rohit Sharma thumped the entryways of Indian cricket when he ventured out to challenge Ireland in the year 2007 because of his amazing exhibitions in the India U-19 side and India-A side. He went to the spotlight when he scored a noteworthy knock against South Africa in the 2007 World T20 and was customary in the side from thereon. Directly all through that six-year time frame, Rohit Sharma would deliver one stunning innings followed by a spate of low scores. It was disappointing for him and the alike for spectators. For the sort of ability he had and the talent he possessed, he didn't do equity. His failure to construct an inning and score enormous made him sporadic in the side. ALSO READ: IPL 2021: 4,4,4,4,4,4: Prithvi Shaw's smash-fest reminds netizens of vintage 'Viru' At whatever point he was picked in the Indian side, there was a progression of discussions on his incorporation. The then Indian skipper, MS Dhoni, likewise went under a ton of analysis for backing Rohit Sharma. In 2010, he botched his opportunity of making it into the Indian Test team because of an injury. His vocation low came when he was not picked for the 2011 World Cup. Life was difficult for Rohit Sharma. He was taunted, scorned, and savaged for the dreary display of his ability. He was discouraged, crestfallen, and dispirited however he didn't surrender. There was no looking back after 2013 The vocation-forming moment, came when the then Indian skipper elevated him to open the innings against England in mid-2013. Rohit Sharma was not one to let go of this brilliant chance. He snatched it with two hands and hit a game dominating 83. Followed by that, Rohit was made the opener in India's effective Champions Trophy crusade, and from that point forward, there was no retreat as he solidified his place as an opener in the Indian side in white-ball cricket. Following up, he agonized the Aussies where he scored his first ODI double hundred. He scored a mammoth 264 against forlorn Sri Lankans in the year 2015. While no player has done twice throughout the entire existence of cricket, Rohit Sharma, as he is broadly called, scored another double century against a similar resistance for the third time. He bats like a man had and the fielders are to be considered as a part of the number of observers when he is set. Of late, Rohit has changed into an ODI beast. He is ostensibly the best opening batsman in world cricket at this moment, with apparently significantly more accomplishment to come. Taking control over the reins of Mumbai Indians from, one of the incredible skipper of cricket, Ricky Pointing couldn't have been a simple undertaking. The pressing factor upon you to convey probably was humongous, however, you conveyed. Mumbai Indians became champions five times and all five times under your captaincy. Such successes portray the personality of the skipper, his battling soul, and never-say-kick the bucket demeanor. There are a few players who are capable as well as talented. They have an appeal that mitigates the eye and their impression is one that isn't effortlessly neglected. On such players, we vouchsafe humongous expectations. One such player is you, Rohit Sharma, famously known as the Hitman of Indian Cricket. Wishing you a very Happy Birthday, Hitman!

Happy birthday, Rohit Sharma - the 'Hitman' of Indian cricket

Mushfiqur Rahim slammed his second double century, surpassed Shakib al Hasan, to register the highest score by a Bangladeshi batsman in Tests on Monday.

He also became the first wicketkeeper-batsman in history to score two double hundreds in Tests as Bangladesh built a strong total in the second Test against Zimbabwe in Dhaka.

Mushfiqur hit an unbeaten 219 to help Bangladesh declare their first innings at 522-7 before the hosts reduced Zimbabwe to 25 for one at stumps on the second day.

"I wasn't in bad form in Tests, but yes I wasn't getting a big innings. I believed that it was around the corner," Mushfiqur said at the close of second day's play.

"I knew that converting a fifty would ensure a big score. I had a lot of self-belief. I had my preparations in place," he added.

Mushfiqur&nbsp;played 421 balls and hit 18 fours and a six.

Highest Test scores for Bangladesh:

Mushfiqur Rahim - 219* vs Zimbabwe, 2018&nbsp; 
Shakib Al Hasan - 217 vs New Zealand, 2017 
Tamim Iqbal - 206 vs Pakistan, 2015 
Mushfiqur Rahim - 200 vs Sri Lanka, 2013 
Mohammad Ashraful - 190 vs Sri Lanka 2013&nbsp;

Mushfiqur Rahim slammed his second double century, surpassed Shakib al Hasan, to register the highest score by a Bangladeshi batsman in Tests on Monday. He also became the first wicketkeeper-batsman in history to score two double hundreds in Tests as Bangladesh built a strong total in the second Test against Zimbabwe in Dhaka.

Mushfiqur Rahim slammed his second double century, surpassed Shakib al Hasan, to register the highest score by a Bangladeshi batsman in Tests on Monday. He also became the first wicketkeeper-batsman in history to score two double hundreds in Tests as Bangladesh built a strong total in the second Test against Zimbabwe in Dhaka. Mushfiqur hit an unbeaten 219 to help Bangladesh declare their first innings at 522-7 before the hosts reduced Zimbabwe to 25 for one at stumps on the second day. "I wasn't in bad form in Tests, but yes I wasn't getting a big innings. I believed that it was around the corner," Mushfiqur said at the close of second day's play. "I knew that converting a fifty would ensure a big score. I had a lot of self-belief. I had my preparations in place," he added. Mushfiqur played 421 balls and hit 18 fours and a six. Highest Test scores for Bangladesh: Mushfiqur Rahim - 219* vs Zimbabwe, 2018 Shakib Al Hasan - 217 vs New Zealand, 2017 Tamim Iqbal - 206 vs Pakistan, 2015 Mushfiqur Rahim - 200 vs Sri Lanka, 2013 Mohammad Ashraful - 190 vs Sri Lanka 2013

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