Left-arm spinner Taijul Islam claimed four wickets as Bangladesh moved within three wickets of a series sweep against Pakistan after reducing the tourists to 316-7 on day 4 of the second test in the chase of an improbable 437.

Two spinners Simon Harmer and Taijul Islam, along with all-rounder Mohammad Nawaz, have been shortlisted for the ICC Mens Player of the Month award for November.

Taijul Islam scripted history as he surpassed legendary Shakib Al Hasan to become the leading wicket-taker for Bangladesh in Test cricket.

Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh, 2nd Test Day 3 Highlights: Kusal Mendis played a crucial hand with the bat before their spinners, led by Prabath Jayasuriya, left Bangladesh on the brink of an innings defeat.

Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh, 2nd Test Day 2 Highlights: Sri Lanka reached 290 for 2, with a lead of 43 runs at Stumps.

Bangladesh vs South Africa 2nd Test Day 2 Highlights: Bangladesh lost four wickets in their first seven overs in a hapless reply to South Africa's mammoth first innings of 575-6 at stumps.

Bangladesh left-arm spinner Taijul Islam said that he is prepared to take the Test captaincy role after playing international cricket for a decade amid uncertainty over Najmul Hossain Shanto's leadership future

The match was also witness to a bizarre incident as Bangladesh went for a DRS against Sri Lanka's Kusal Mendis, though he had came forward to defend the ball against Taijul Islam

Anamul Haque and Mohammad Naim also returned to the squad on the back of a strong showing in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL).

Bangladesh vs New Zealand 2nd Test, Day 4, Highlights: New Zealand secured a 4-wicket win to draw series 1-1.