CF Correspondent

In the tapestry of world cricket, Bangladesh’s presence has always felt like a paradox—a country bursting with passion and raw talent, yet perpetually flirting with potential rather than fulfilling it. Since becoming a full member of the ICC in 2000, Bangladesh has featured regularly in global tournaments, earning both admiration and frustration in equal measure.

After Rishad Hossain returned home and Shakib Al Hasan joined Lahore Qalandars in the Pakistan Super League (PSL), another Bangladeshi star, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, is now set to link up with the franchise.

Amid escalating military tensions between India and Pakistan, Bangladeshi cricketers Rishad Hossain and Nahid Rana found themselves in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, participating in the Pakistan Super League (PSL).

The ongoing conflict between India and Pakistan has led to the indefinite suspension of the remaining matches of the Pakistan Super League (PSL). As a result, Bangladeshi cricketers Rishad Hossain and Nahid Rana, who were participating in the tournament, are set to return home.

Amid ongoing security concerns in Pakistan, Bangladeshi cricketers Rishad Hossain and Nahid Rana are en route to Dubai as the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has officially confirmed that the remaining matches of the PSL X will now be held in the United Arab Emirates.

Bangladesh’s upcoming five-match T20I series in Pakistan, scheduled to take place later this month following their UAE tour, is now clouded in uncertainty due to the escalating conflict between India and Pakistan.

On the night of May 7, India launched a military operation named "Operation Sindoor" targeting multiple locations in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir. This action was reportedly in retaliation for the April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam. In response, Pakistan launched counterattacks on several Indian sites.

In his debut season in the Pakistan Super League (PSL), Bangladesh leg-spinner Rishad Hossain made an immediate impact by claiming 8 wickets in his first four matches. Although he has missed Lahore Qalandars’ last three games, teammate Sikandar Raza believes Rishad still has plenty to offer in the remaining matches and is confident of his success in future franchise leagues.

Despite missing Lahore Qalandars’ last three matches in the Pakistan Super League (PSL), Bangladesh leg-spinner Rishad Hossain is expected to return to the playing XI in the upcoming games, franchise owner Sameen Rana confirmed to Cricfrenzy.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz produced a match-winning all-round performance to guide Bangladesh to a resounding victory over Zimbabwe by an innings and 106 runs in the second Test in Chattogram, leveling the two-match series 1-1.