Dhaka: The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has extended its congratulations to cricketers Marshall Ayub, Taijul Islam, and Shuvagata Hom for reaching significant personal milestones in first-class cricket recently.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Dhaka Division batter Marshall Ayub achieved the landmark of 10,000 runs in first-class cricket during the opening day of the National Cricket League (NCL) match against Barishal Division in Cox's Bazar on November 22. The 36-year-old, who debuted in 2005, became the fourth Bangladeshi to reach this milestone, following Tushar Imran, Naeem Islam, and Mominul Haque.
On the same day, Mymensingh Division's Shuvagata Hom Chowdhury completed a rare double of 6,000 runs and 300 wickets in first-class cricket during an NCL fixture against Khulna Division in Khulna. The 39-year-old, who made his first-class debut 15 years ago, became only the second Bangladeshi, after Shakib Al Hasan, to achieve this feat.
Earlier this month, during the third day of the first Test against Ireland on November 13 in Sylhet, left-arm spinner Taijul Islam became the third Bangladeshi bowler to claim 500 first-class wickets. He follows in the footsteps of Abdur Razzak and Enamul Haque Jr. Taijul, 33, who began his first-class career with Rajshahi Division in 2011, recently became Bangladesh's highest wicket-taker in Test cricket, surpassing Shakib Al Hasan, and is the first Bangladeshi to reach 250 Test wickets.
BCB President Aminul Islam Bulbul praised the trio, acknowledging their dedication and contribution to first-class cricket. "Marshall, Shuvagata, and Taijul have all had long careers built on hard work and consistency. Reaching these milestones says a lot about their commitment to first-class cricket and the importance they place on the longer version of the game," Bulbul stated. "Their achievements reflect years of effort and determination. They have set strong examples for the younger players coming through our system, showing what can be accomplished with patience, discipline, and a genuine passion for cricket's most prestigious format."