Bangladesh Head coach Phil Simmons has expressed full confidence in opener Anamul Haque Bijoy, saying that he knows his disciple well enough to trust in his ability to return stronger, despite a tough outing in the first Test against Sri Lanka.
Bangladesh Test captain Najmul Hossain Shanto has suffered a finger injury ahead of the second and final Test of the series against hosts Sri Lanka. The left-handed batter sustained the injury during a slip fielding drill in training.
Rumors are swirling that Bangladesh Test captain Najmul Hossain Shanto may step down from his leadership role following the ongoing Test series against Sri Lanka.
Left-handed opener Mohammad Naim Sheikh has earned a recall to Bangladesh’s ODI squad for the upcoming three-match series against Sri Lanka, marking his return to the format after almost two years.
Despite scoring centuries in both innings of the Galle Test—becoming the first Bangladeshi batter to do so overseas—Najmul Hossain Shanto continues to face intense scrutiny.
BCB President Aminul Islam Bulbul has announced plans to launch a Premier League in the Rajshahi region, as part of a broader initiative to decentralize cricket across Bangladesh. The move aims to foster regional talent and expand the country’s cricketing infrastructure beyond its traditional Dhaka-centric base.
At the end of Day 4 of the Galle Test, the contours of the contest have become clear—Sri Lanka must bowl Bangladesh out to win, while the visitors are building steadily towards setting up a potential victory target.
Bangladesh are currently locking horns with Sri Lanka in the first Test of the two-match series at the Galle International Cricket Stadium. At the heart of this batting masterclass is veteran wicketkeeper-batter Mushfiqur Rahim, whose superb knock powered Bangladesh’s charge.
In a surprising move, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has appointed Mehidy Hasan Miraz as the new captain of the national ODI team, replacing Najmul Hossain Shanto. Miraz will lead the side for the next one year.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is pleased to announce that all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz has been appointed as the captain of the Bangladesh One Day International team for the next 12 months.
The final of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) between Australia and South Africa kicked off yesterday at Lord’s. Once the final concludes, the new 2025–2027 WTC cycle will begin with Bangladesh’s two-Test tour of Sri Lanka, starting June 17.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced a 16-member squad for the upcoming two-match Test series against Sri Lanka, officially marking the Tigers' entry into the 2025–2027 ICC World Test Championship (WTC) cycle.