Pakistan upstage Sri Lanka in first ODI as Agha and Rauf shine
Pakistan rode on a fighting century from Salman Agha and four wickets from Haris Rauf to beat Sri Lanka by six runs in the opening one-day international in Rawalpindi on Tuesday.
Pakistan rode on a fighting century from Salman Agha and four wickets from Haris Rauf to beat Sri Lanka by six runs in the opening one-day international in Rawalpindi on Tuesday.
Bangladesh’s spinners controlled most of the opening day in Sylhet, but multiple missed catches allowed Ireland to reach 270 for 8 at stumps. Ireland could have been bowled out on the first day, yet Bangladesh’s fielding lapses proved costly.
Litton Das became Bangladesh’s leading wicketkeeper in Test stumpings during the Sylhet Test against Ireland.
A steady day of Test cricket unfolded in Sylhet, where Ireland’s patient batting was matched by Bangladesh’s disciplined spin attack.
The Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) has finalized the policies and base prices for the upcoming player auction. Although the tournament usually forms squads through a player draft, this is the first time in recent editions that a full auction is being arranged following interest from the franchises. The auction, initially scheduled for November 17, is now likely to be held on November 21.
Pakistan fast bowler Naseem Shah will remain with the national squad for the ODI series against Sri Lanka in Rawalpindi despite a shooting incident at his family home in Lower Dir.
Sri Lankan batter Pathum Nissanka is close to securing his first-ever Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) contract, with Rajshahi Warriors pushing strongly to sign him.
The 12th edition of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) is scheduled to kick off on December 19, subject to final confirmation.
Ireland opener Ross Adair has been ruled out of the upcoming T20I series against Bangladesh due to a knee bone stress injury.
Zimbabwe Cricket has named a 15-man squad for the upcoming T20 tri-series in Pakistan featuring Sri Lanka, as preparation for the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.
Ireland captain Andrew Balbirnie said his team is drawing confidence from Zimbabwe’s three-wicket win over Bangladesh in Sylhet earlier this year as they prepare for the first Test of the two-match series beginning Tuesday at the same venue.
Mushfiqur Rahim is on the verge of becoming the first Bangladeshi cricketer to play 100 Test matches. If all goes according to plan, the former national captain will reach the milestone during the Test series against Ireland.