Sylhet [Bangladesh], April 24 (ANI): Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto has voiced his support for wicketkeeper-batter Mushfiqur Rahim following their three-wicket defeat to Zimbabwe in the first Test at Sylhet. The batter has been through a lean patch in recent times, with a highest score of 37 from his last 12 Test innings, according to the official website of the ICC.

Allardice said the Bangladesh Cricket Board explored “all avenues to try and enable the event to be hosted” there