Where are the 11 players who featured in Bangladesh’s inaugural Test Match now?
Prothom Alo (English) · ১০ নভে, ২০২৬
Cricket is often described as a "numbers game", where records are constantly made and broken. Some players reach major milestones, while others surpass existing records through their performances with the bat and ball.
পুরো খবরটি পড়ুনProthom Alo (English)-এর ওয়েবসাইটে খুলবেমূল কথা
Prothom Alo (English)-এর প্রতিবেদন থেকে হুবহু উদ্ধৃত
- Some players reach major milestones, while others surpass existing records through their performances with the bat and ball.
- However, the players featured in this article will always hold a special place in history.
- On this day (10 November) in 2000, Bangladesh played their first-ever Test match against India at the National Stadium.
বিসিএস ও ভর্তি পরীক্ষা তথ্য ছক (Exam Fact Sheet)
হাই-ইল্ড ডেটাপ্রিলিমিনারি নৈর্ব্যক্তিক ও লিখিত রচনায় কোটেশনযোগ্য সুনির্দিষ্ট পরিসংখ্যান
| ধরন | তথ্য | প্রতিবেদনের যে বাক্য থেকে নেওয়া |
|---|---|---|
Date | 10 November | “On this day (10 November) in 2000, Bangladesh played their first-ever Test match against India at the National Stadium.” |
Date | 5 August | “Following the fall of the Awami League government on 5 August last year, he went into hiding.” |
শব্দভাণ্ডার ও বাস্তব প্রয়োগ ছক (Vocabulary Matrix)
5টি মূল শব্দএই প্রতিবেদন থেকে বাছাই করা শব্দ: অর্থ, উচ্চারণ ও প্রতিবেদনে ব্যবহার
With steadfastness; with resolve; in loyalty, faithfully.
Synonyms: ceaselessly, incessantly, nonstop, consistently
“Cricket is often described as a "numbers game", where records are constantly made and broken.”
An important event in a person's life or career, in the history of a nation, in the life of some project, etc.
Synonyms: landmark
“Some players reach major milestones, while others surpass existing records through their performances with the bat and ball.”
To ascribe the greatest importance to something within a certain context.
“However, the players featured in this article will always hold a special place in history.”
Very important; noteworthy: having importance or significance in history.
Synonyms: bygone, foregone, dated, old-fangled
“Let us take a look at where the 11 players who featured in that historic playing XI are now.”
To go beyond, especially in a metaphoric or technical manner; to exceed.
Synonyms: exceed, excel, outdo, outstrip
“Some players reach major milestones, while others surpass existing records through their performances with the bat and ball.”
Words chosen from this story. English meanings: Wiktionary (CC BY-SA), via the Free Dictionary API.
IELTS Reading practice
Read the passage, then answer the questions. Every answer is in the passage.
Cricket is often described as a "numbers game", where records are constantly made and broken. Some players reach major milestones, while others surpass existing records through their performances with the bat and ball. However, the players featured in this article will always hold a special place in history. After all, no one else can ever play Bangladesh’s first-ever Test match!
On this day (10 November) in 2000, Bangladesh played their first-ever Test match against India at the National Stadium. Let us take a look at where the 11 players who featured in that historic playing XI are now.
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Question 1: Choose the correct answer.
1.On this day (10 November) in _____ Bangladesh played their first-ever Test match against India at the National Stadium.
Question 2: Complete the sentence. Write ONE WORD from the passage.
2.Some _____ reach major milestones, while others surpass existing records through their performances with the bat and ball.
Questions 3–4: Do the following statements agree with the passage? Choose TRUE or FALSE.
3.Let us take a look at where the 13 players who featured in that historic playing XI are now.
4.After all, no one else can ever play Bangladesh’s first-ever Test match!
Writing practice
IELTS Writing Task 2 style · Topic: Cricket
Should a country spend public money to host international cricket tournaments? Give your opinion.
Write a short answer of 4–5 sentences (30–250 words). State your opinion clearly, give a reason, and use a fact from this story as an example.
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পাঠোত্তর প্রতিফলন ও সারসংক্ষেপ অনুশীলন (Active Recall)
প্রতিবেদনটি পড়া শেষ করার পর মূল ভাবটি নিজের ভাষায় ২-৩ বাক্যে লিখুন। এটি বিসিএস লিখিত ও ভর্তি পরীক্ষার ফোকাস রাইটিংয়ে আপনার নিজের ভাষায় উত্তর লেখার সক্ষমতা বহু গুণ বাড়িয়ে দেবে।