1999–2000 Bangladeshi cricket season
The 1999–2000 cricket season in Bangladesh saw the introduction of the National Cricket League, although it did not have first-class status until the 2000–01 season. Internationally, the country hosted tours by the West Indies, England A and Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC).
International tours[]
In October 1999, West Indies led by Brian Lara played a single first-class match against the Bangladesh national team, which was drawn. The teams also played a two-match series of Limited Overs Internationals (LOI) which West Indies won 2–0.
In October and November, an England A team visited Bangladesh en route to New Zealand and played five matches. Two of these were first-class matches, both being drawn, and one was a List A limited overs match, all three against the national team. England A won the limited overs match by 5 wickets.
In January 2000, Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) toured the country to play five matches including one first-class against the national team. This was drawn.
Bangladesh in their matches against the touring teams were captained by Aminul Islam.
National Cricket League launched[]
The National Cricket League was launched with six teams taking part, each representing one of the country's administrative divisions. The teams were:
- Barisal Division
- Chittagong Division
- Dhaka Division
- Khulna Division
- Rajshahi Division
- Sylhet Division
The championship was won by Chittagong, who won seven of their ten matches played.[1]
See also[]
References[]
- ^ "National Cricket League 1999–2000 Points Table". CricketArchive. Retrieved 1 July 2016.
Further reading[]
- 1999 in Bangladeshi cricket
- 2000 in Bangladeshi cricket
- Bangladeshi cricket seasons from 1971–72 to 2000
- Domestic cricket competitions in 1999–2000