CHITTAGONG, Bangladesh, (Reuters) – Bangladesh tail-enders Shafiul Islam and Mahmudullah became the toast of the nation yesterday after steering their team to a stunning two-wicket World Cup win over England.
The co-hosts looked to be probably heading out of the competition with England progressing to the last eight when they slumped to 169-8 chasing 226 to win on an unpredictable wicket with the ball reverse swinging.
But Shafiul decided attack was the best way ahead and he blasted 24 in as many balls to carry his team over the line for the unlikeliest of wins as the home crowd went wild.
Earlier, Jonathan Trott top-scored for England with
