Shakib Al Hasan became the first Bangladeshi to hit a century and take five wickets in an innings in the same Test but his efforts look like being in a losing cause after Pakistan seized control of the second Test in Dhaka.
All-rounder Shakib followed his first-innings 144 by snapping up 6 for 82 as the hosts bowled out Pakistan, already 1-0 up in the two-match series, for 470 on the fourth day.
However, pacemen Umar Gul and Aizaz Cheema then claimed two wickets apiece as Bangladesh limped to 5 for 114 in its second innings, trailing the visitors by 18 runs overall.
Nasir Hossain (30) and Mushfiqur Rahim (7) were still at the crease when bad light ended play for the day.
"Shakib's performance was great," Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez told a news conference.
"That was something special. He bowled really well after scoring the hundred. I praise him because he is doing a wonderful job for Bangladesh."
Bangladesh coach Stuart Law was unhappy his side dropped six catches though.
"That is an area of concern for us," said the Australian.
"You'll never take every catch that comes your way but for the easy ones we have to be switched on.
"When you're dropping good players you're giving them two chances. There's no excuse, there are no 38-year-olds running around for us out there."
Bangladesh's relief at taking all 10 Pakistan wickets subsided quickly when Gul struck twice in two balls before tea to reduce the home side to 2 for 24.
Gul had Tamim Iqbal caught by Misbah-ul-Haq at first slip for 21 although video replays suggested the ball might have hit the opener on his helmet.
The paceman then trapped Shahriar Nafees leg before for a duck.
Abdur Rehman bowled Nazimuddin for 12 before Cheema dismissed Mahmudullah (32) and Shakib (six).
Reuters
Tags: cricket, sport, bangladesh First posted December 21, 2011 08:04:35
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