BCB receives clearance for Pakistan tour
A Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) official confirmed on Thursday that they have received initial approval from the government for the national team's upcoming tour of Pakistan later this month.
A Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) official confirmed on Thursday that they have received initial approval from the government for the national team's upcoming tour of Pakistan later this month.
Mustafizur Rahman has been signed by Delhi Capitals for the remainder of the Indian Premier League. He replaces Jake Fraser-McGurk, who is unavailable for the rest of the season.
Bangladesh all-rounder Mehedi Hasan Miraz has been crowned the ICC Men’s Player of the Month for April 2025, becoming only the third Bangladeshi cricketer to receive the prestigious award. He follows in the footsteps of Shakib Al Hasan, who last won it in March 2023, and Mushfiqur Rahim.
Wicketkeeper-batter Litton Das is all set to embark on his journey as the permanent captain of Bangladesh’s T20I side, with the upcoming two-match series against the United Arab Emirates marking the beginning of his new leadership role.
In a thrilling finish at Rajshahi, tailenders Rakibul Hasan and Tofayel Ahmed guided Bangladesh Emerging to a dramatic three-wicket victory over South Africa Emerging in the first match of the three-match one-day series.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has confirmed the appointment of former Australian fast bowler Shaun Tait as the pace bowling coach of the national team.
Wicketkeeper-batter Litton Das has been appointed the permanent captain of Bangladesh’s T20I side and will serve in the role until the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup. Having led the team in interim roles on multiple occasions in the past, Litton now begins a new chapter in leadership with the upcoming T20I series against the UAE later this month.
The ongoing conflict between India and Pakistan has begun to affect international cricket schedules, including Bangladesh’s. The Tigers were initially scheduled to play back-to-back T20I series this month—first in the UAE and then in Pakistan. While the UAE tour is now confirmed, the Pakistan leg remains uncertain due to escalating security concerns.
Bangladesh A had already secured the three-match unofficial ODI series with back-to-back wins in the first two games. With the series result sealed, several key players were rested for the third and final match in Sylhet. However, a below-par batting display saw the hosts fall short, allowing New Zealand A to claim a four-wicket win — their first of the tour.
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.
Bangladesh's planned five-match T20I series against Pakistan, originally scheduled for later this May, is now under uncertainty due to rising military tensions between India and Pakistan.