DHAKA, Nov 25, 2025 (BSS) - The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has congratulated three cricketers-Marshall Ayub, Taijul Islam and Shuvagata Hom who all reached major personal milestones in first-class cricket in recent weeks.

Dhaka Division batter Marshall Ayub completed 10,000 runs in first-class cricket, a landmark he touched on the opening day of the National Cricket League (NCL) match against Barishal Division in Cox's Bazar on November 22.

The 36-year-old Marshall, who made his first-class debut in 2005, became the fourth Bangladeshi to cross the 10,000-run mark after Tushar Imran, Naeem Islam and Mominul Haque.

Also on November 22, Mymensingh Division's experienced all-rounder Shuvagata Hom Chowdhury completed the rare double of 6,000 runs and 300 wickets in first-class cricket during the NCL fixture against Khulna Division in Khulna.

The 39-year-old made his first-class debut 15 years ago and is only the second Bangladeshi, after Shakib Al Hasan, to achieve the feat.
Earlier this month, on the third day of the first Test against Ireland on November 13 in Sylhet, left-arm spinner Taijul Islam became the third Bangladeshi bowler to claim 500 first-class wickets, following Abdur Razzak and Enamul Haque Jr.

Taijul, 33, who started his first-class career with Rajshahi Division in 2011, recently became Bangladesh's highest wicket-taker in Test cricket, surpassing Shakib Al Hasan, and is the first Bangladeshi to reach 250 Test wickets.
BCB President Aminul Islam Bulbul congratulated the three players.

"Marshall, Shuvagata and Taijul have all had long careers built on hard work and consistency. Reaching these milestones says a lot about their commitment to first-class cricket and the importance they place on the longer version of the game," Bulbul said in a statement.

"Their achievements reflect years of effort and determination. They have set strong examples for the younger players coming through our system, showing what can be accomplished with patience, discipline and a genuine passion for cricket's most prestigious format."