Shanto lost for words after Pak series win

We can't express feelings with words, we are really happy, says BD skipper

Skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto was lost for words after Bangladesh sealed a landmark first-ever Test series win over Pakistan on Tuesday in Rawalpindi.

Bangladesh won the first Test -- also in Rawalpindi -- by 10 wickets, their first victory in 14 matches against Pakistan.

"We can't express feelings with words, we are really happy," said Najmul.

"I think before we came here we were looking to win, and the way everyone did their job made me really happy."

Najmul gave his bowlers special praise, saying their recent work had paid off.

"Our bowlers were very impressive," he said.

The spinner Mehidy was player of the series while Hasan and Nahid also played starring roles.

Bangladesh next face India in an away two-match Test series starting from September 18.

"I hope they will do the same against India as well, which will be a very challenging series," said Najmul, whose team has never won a Test against India in 13 attempts.

Miraz dedicates award to family of deceased rickshaw driver

All-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz was brilliant in the series against Pakistan and earned him the 'Player Of The Series' award.

He was not only pivotal with the bat but also made significant contributions with the ball.

In a heartfelt gesture, Mehidy dedicated his award to the family of a rickshaw driver who lost his life during recent riots in Bangladesh.

"First of all I would like to thank God for giving me this opportunity and this is my first award outside my home, so I am really happy.

" Well it is a tough job to bat at Number 8 but I enjoyed my batting with Litton Das. Yeah it is a really brilliant achievement for me to pick five wicket haul and I want to do better. I would like to give a lot of credit to my support staff for always backing me and I enjoyed practicing at home." Mehidy stated.

"I would like to dedicate to my Bangladeshi supporters.