Tigers crush Pakistan in T20 opener
Fresh off a historic T20I series win in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh carried their momentum into Mirpur, dismantling Pakistan by 7 wickets in the first match of the three-game T20I series on Sunday.
Fresh off a historic T20I series win in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh carried their momentum into Mirpur, dismantling Pakistan by 7 wickets in the first match of the three-game T20I series on Sunday.
A recent Rediffusion report revealed that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) earned over INR 10,000 crore during the 2023–24 financial year. Of this, a significant portion — INR 1,042 crore — came from the International Cricket Council (ICC), making up 10.70% of their total revenue.
The much-anticipated veterans' clash between India and Pakistan in the World Championship of Legends (WCL) has been cancelled. The league, now in its second season and officially recognized by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), features six teams including India and Pakistan.
Following a morale-boosting series victory over Sri Lanka, Bangladesh are set to host Pakistan in a three-match T20I series beginning this Sunday. With home advantage on their side, Litton Das and his team will look to achieve a historic feat — their first-ever T20I series win against Pakistan.
The ongoing Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy has not only seen India trailing 1-2 against England but also raised serious concerns over the quality of the Dukes balls used in the series.
Bangladesh U-19 sealed the three-match ODI series in style with a commanding 104-run victory over South Africa U-19 in the second match at Benoni. Back-to-back dominant performances saw the visitors take an unassailable 2–0 lead with one match to spare.
Mirpur’s slow and turning tracks have helped Bangladesh clinch historic T20I series wins over top sides like Australia and New Zealand. But for batters, it has often been a nightmare.
The Asian Cricket Council’s (ACC) annual general meeting, scheduled for July 24 in Dhaka, is facing uncertainty as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and several other member boards are reportedly planning to boycott the event, citing political and diplomatic concerns.
Every Bangladesh Premier League season, Pakistan sends the highest number of overseas players, drawn by familiar conditions and proven performances. Last season saw players like Iftikhar Ahmed, Khushdil Shah, Aaqif Javed, and Shaheen Shah Afridi in action, while a year earlier, big names like Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan featured in the tournament.
The Pakistan cricket team has arrived in Dhaka ahead of a three-match T20I series against hosts Bangladesh. As the two sides prepare to clash, Pakistan captain Salman Agha has made it clear that his team is not taking Bangladesh lightly, especially on their home turf.
Rangpur Riders fell short in their bid to win back-to-back Global Super League (GSL) titles, as they suffered a 32-run defeat to hosts Guyana Amazon Warriors in the final. Chasing a daunting target of 197, Rangpur were bowled out for 164, finishing the tournament as runners-up.
Afghanistan are likely to host Bangladesh for a three-match T20I series in the UAE this October, as both boards look to fine-tune preparations ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026.