STAFF CORRESPONDENT

Bangladesh tightened their grip on the second Test against Pakistan after building a massive 436-run lead by the close of the third day at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium yesterday.

Veteran Mushfiqur Rahim once again stood at the centre of Bangladesh’s dominance, striking his 14th Test century to become the country’s leading centurion in the format, surpassing Mominul Haque.

The 39-year-old was once again symbolic in his drive and hunger for Test cricket achievements. Despite a Test career spanning over 20 years, Mushfiqur’s disappointment at missing out on scoring 150 was visible as Bangladesh innings closed out with his dismissal on 137. Before that, he showed all the features that earned

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