Play came to an unexpected standstill on day three of the second Test in Mirpur after an earthquake rattled Dhaka on Friday. The tremors were strong enough for the on-air commentators to feel the commentary box shake, while Ireland’s players rushed out of the dressing room and waited near the boundary rope. Fans in the stands appeared unsettled for a moment, but once the situation stabilised, the match continued without further interruption. Before the dramatic pause, Ireland had shown resilience in the opening session. Despite losing two early wickets, they pushed their total to 113. Stephen Doheny and Lorcan Tucker walked in under pressure with Ireland struggling at 98 for 5, but the pair made the most of Bangladesh’s inconsistent lengths. Their partnership of 81 runs offer

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