Sylhet: Quick Facts

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242 not out: The records Tawhid Hridoy set in Sylhet • Nov. 9, 2026, 2:43 PM ET (Daily Star)

Bangladesh ready to ditch spin-first approach in Sylhet • Nov. 6, 2026, 10:35 PM ET (Daily Star)

Sammy eyes 2-0 'Christmas present' in Sylhet to seal unbeaten year for West Indies • Nov. 4, 2026, 9:01 AM ET (Daily Star)

Sammy wary of hosts: Can Tigers roar back in Sylhet? • Nov. 2, 2026, 4:55 AM ET (Daily Star)

Debutant Rakib’s five-for helps Khulna edge Chattogram; Sylhet, Rajshahi win • Oct. 21, 2026, 11:46 AM ET (Daily Star)

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