Bangladesh`s Miraz highest wicket taker in Youth ODI

Sport Correspondent: Bangladesh Under-19 captain Mehedi Hasan Miraz has become the highest wicket taker at Youth ODI level.

The 18-year old right-arm offspinner achieved the feat on Tuesday claiming 2 wickets against Namibia in their final match of Group A of ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup in Cox`s Bazar.

Miraz surpassed Imad Wasim of Pakistan`s 73 wicket at U-19 level when he made Warren van Wyk of Namibia LBW in the 5th delivery of 33rd over. Miraz now possess 74 wickets, which is highest in Youth ODIs.

Earlier, he equaled with Imad Wasim in the second delivery of 16th over as Michael van Lingen was also LBW.

Miraz teammate and bosom friend Nazmul Hossain Shanto also became the highest run scorer at U-19 level in the previous match against Scotland.

risingbd/DHAKA/Feb 2, 2016/Augustin Sujan