Hong Kong campaign kicks off against Afghanistan, opening this year’s Asia Cup today. Notably, the team had not held any official press conference beforehand. At the request of journalists traveling from Bangladesh, Hong Kong’s Nizakat Khan finally spoke to the press.
Ahead of leaving the country for the Asia Cup, Jaker Ali declared that Bangladesh is heading into the tournament with the ambition of winning the title. On the official opening day of the Asia Cup, Litton Das echoed the same sentiment; Bangladesh will keep their eyes on the trophy.
Former Bangladesh national team captain Akram Khan has confirmed earlier that he will not be contesting in the upcoming Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) elections.
Pakistan coach Mike Hesson believes his team's victory in a tri-series tournament with Afghanistan and the United Arab Emirates will serve as a "confidence builder" for the Asia Cup starting in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday.
The Asia Cup is back, kicking off on September 9, 2025, in the UAE, marking its return in the T20 format after three years. Defending champions India, who clinched the 50-over title in 2023, will try to extend their dominance, while Sri Lanka, Pakistan, and Bangladesh chase a much-needed redemption. All matches start at 6:30 pm local time (8:30 pm Bangladesh time).
Bangladeshi umpires Masudur Rahman and Gazi Sohel have been appointed to officiate in the upcoming Asia Cup, with Masudur taking charge as an on-field umpire in the much-anticipated India-Pakistan group-stage clash.
In an effort to improve the quality of local coaches, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is set to organize a special batting workshop in September titled the “Run Scoring Show.”
South Africa captain Temba Bavuma questioned his side's attitude after they were thrashed by 342 runs against England in the largest defeat in ODI history on Sunday.
Mohammad Nawaz produced a sensational spell of left-arm spin to hand Pakistan a thumping 75-run victory over Afghanistan in their tri-nation Final, giving them a timely boost ahead of the Asia Cup.
Isaac Mohammed, who fell short of a century with 75 in the first ODI, made amends in the second match with a blistering 104 off 95 balls, including 9 sixes and 6 fours.
Jacob Bethell struck his long-awaited maiden century before Jofra Archer tore through South Africa’s batting, as England crushed the Proteas by a record 342 runs in the third ODI at Southampton.
Sri Lanka warmed up for the Asia Cup in style, clinching the three-match T20I series 2-1 with a commanding eight-wicket victory over Zimbabwe in the decider at Harare Sports Club.