1999–2000 Bangladeshi cricket season

The 1999–2000 cricket season in Bangladesh saw the introduction of the National Cricket League, although it did not have first-class status until the 2000–01 season. Internationally, the country hosted tours by the West Indies, England A and Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) during the 1999–2000 season. International tours In October 1999, the West Indies led by Brian Lara played a single first-class match against the Bangladesh national team, which was drawn. The teams also played a two-match series of Limited Overs Internationals (LOI) which West Indies won 2–0. In October and November, an England A team visited Bangladesh en route to New Zealand and played five matches. Two of these were first-class matches, both being drawn, and one was a List A limited overs match, all three against the national team. England A won the limited overs match by 5 wickets. In January 2000, Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) toured the country for three weeks to play five matches including one first-class game against the national team. This was drawn. The Bangladesh captain in their matches against the touring teams was Aminul Islam. National Cricket League launched The National Cricket League was launched with six teams taking part, each representing one of the country's administrative divisions. The teams were: Barisal Division Chittagong Division Dhaka Division Khulna Division Rajshahi Division Sylhet Division The championship was won by Chittagong, who won seven of their ten matches played.subscription https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Events/Tables/7/National_Cricket_League_1999-00.html CricketArchive National Cricket League 1999–2000 Points Table 1 July 2016 See also History of cricket in Bangladesh References Further reading Wisden Cricketers' Almanack 2001 Category:1999 in Bangladeshi cricket Category:2000 in Bangladeshi cricket Category:Bangladeshi cricket seasons from 1971–72 to 2000 Category:Domestic cricket competitions in 1999–2000