Tait Spotlights Bangladesh Pace Shift

5 for 43. Mustafizur Rahman's first five-wicket haul since the 2019 World Cup. Bangladesh beat New Zealand by 55 runs in Chattogram. They clinched the ODI series 2-1. Bangladesh posted 265 for eight—Najmul Hossain Shanto 105, Liton Das 76. Kiwis all out 210.

Shaun Tait, fast bowling coach for a year, lists the strength: Shoriful Islam, Nahid Rana, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur. He asks ESPNcricinfo: 'Are people ready to accept that?' Depth appears in competitive matches. Bowlers adapt to pitches. They improve death overs.

Bangladesh withdrew NOC for Mustafizur and Rana from PSL 2026 remainder. National duty first. This series win marks their third ODI triumph over New Zealand. Pace led. Spin reliance fades. Tait's crew delivered under heat. Data backs it: multiple performers, not one star. Deadpan truth. Fans might still chase the old cutters narrative. Won't stick.