The red & green flag flies over Mount Manganui, New Zealand, at dawn. The Tigers have brought a festive occasion across the country after losing the first Test to New Zealand on home ground. At the end of the match, everyone in the dressing room sang ‘We shall overcome….’. The news of such a historic victory has reached the people of the whole country through the virtual world.
Netizens are flocking to YouTube to enjoy that moment of glory. The highlighted videos of the match in 5 days have exceeded the number of tens of million views in a few hours.
The Tigers made history by beating New Zealand by 7 wickets on their home ground; Undoubtedly, it is more fun than any other match. India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka could not bag a win on that ground in the last eleven years. Muminul and his fellows showed their talent in that country.
The President Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina congratulated the Bangladesh cricket team on winning the first Test against New Zealand. Thanks to the net, it has reached the players’ mobile phones at the moment.
A video of the victory celebration has been uploaded on the official Facebook page of Bangladesh Cricket Board.
The footballers of the Bangladesh national football team also showed respect to the team that defeated the Kiwis.
On social media, national football team captain Jamal Bhuiyan wrote, ‘I received a wonderful, inspiring victorious gift from the brothers on the ground of New Zealand. Congratulations Bangladesh.’
Co-captain Tapu Barman wrote, ‘A brave, extraordinary performance! Cricket fans all over the world will celebrate the victory of Bangladesh.’
Congratulations came not only from the footballers of the country, but also from the English footballer of Bangladeshi origin Hamza Chowdhury. He told with excitement: ‘What a wonderful victory for Bangladesh cricket! Congratulations! ‘
State Minister for ICT Zunaid Ahmed Palak also congratulated the victorious team. State Minister for Youth and Sports Mohammad Zahid Ahsan Russell congratulated all the players, coaches, officials and all concerned on this victory.
