South Africa won the ODI series on average. In the third and final ODI at Centurion, Tamim Iqbal’s team lost to Proteas by 9 wickets and won the series 2-1.
Undoubtedly one of the best achievements in the history of ODIs in Bangladesh. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina congratulated the party on this achievement. BCB president Nazmul Hasan Papon is also happy. He spoke to the entire team on his mobile phone and also announced a prize of Tk 3 crore from the BCB.
The chairman of the BCB’s cricket operations committee, Jalal Yunus, who is with the team in South Africa, told this to the media.
Jalal Yunus said, ‘I turned on my speaker (mobile). Honorable President (Nazmul Hasan) has spoken to the whole party. Everyone is happy. Hon’ble Prime Minister also watched the game. Uni also congratulated everyone. Everyone is happy, it’s an incredible victory. We won the series on South African soil, everyone is happy about it, needless to say. ‘
Jalal Yunus added, ‘There was an announcement here. The players wanted to hear an immediate announcement. Hon’ble President has announced a bonus of Rs 3 crore for the players. ‘
