Shaun Tait appointed as Tigers’ pace bowling coach
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.
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.
Andre Adams’ tenure as Bangladesh's pace bowling coach has come to an abrupt end, despite having a contract valid until February 2025. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has decided to part ways with the former New Zealand all-rounder, leaving the national team potentially without a pace bowling coach for the upcoming tour of the UAE.
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.
Bangladesh ‘A’ secured a dominant 87-run victory over New Zealand ‘A’ in Sylhet, sealing the three-match unofficial ODI series 2–0 with one match remaining. Chasing a massive target of 345, the visitors were bowled out for 257.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has confirmed that it is closely monitoring the evolving security situation in Pakistan over the past 24 hours, with a strong emphasis on the safety and well-being of Bangladeshi players currently involved in the Pakistan Super League (PSL).
Bangladesh pace bowler Taskin Ahmed recently consulted with a team of medical specialists in London regarding his ongoing Achilles tendon issue. He was accompanied by BCB Senior Physician Dr Debashis Chowdhury.
Bangladesh ‘A’ made a dominant start to their series against New Zealand ‘A’ with a resounding 7-wicket victory at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium. The hosts bundled out the visitors for just 147 runs before comfortably chasing down the target with 22.4 overs and 7 wickets to spare.
The Bangladesh 'A' team is not just aiming for victories in the upcoming series against New Zealand 'A'—they are focused on addressing key gaps in the national side.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has appointed Litton Das as the captain of the national T20I team until the ICC T20 World Cup in 2026.
Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal has called for the election of qualified and cricket-knowledgeable individuals to the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) in the upcoming elections, expected before October.