Despite a solid opening stand, Bangladesh ‘A’ could not fully capitalize with the bat against Northern Territory Strikes in the Top End T20 Series. Nurul Hasan Sohan’s side posted 172/4, with Afif Hossain top-scoring but falling short of expectations.
Alex Marshall, who previously served as the General Manager of the ICC’s Anti-Corruption Unit, has now taken charge of overseeing Bangladesh cricket.
Bangladesh all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz will not be part of the upcoming T20 series against the Netherlands as he has taken leave for family reasons.
Since retiring from international cricket, Tamim Iqbal’s schedule has become relatively less hectic. Beyond occasional visits to the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) in Mirpur, the former national captain is often seen attending events both at home and abroad.
Bangladesh ‘A’ have had a mixed start to the Top End T20 Series in Darwin as Nurul Hasan Sohan’s men fell short in their tournament opener, suffering a 79-run defeat against Pakistan. They bounced back in the second fixture with a 32-run win over Nepal but stumbled again in their third outing, going down by five wickets to Perth Scorchers.
Power-hitting has become an essential element in modern-day limited-overs cricket, and Bangladesh have often been criticized for falling short in this department. To bridge that gap ahead of the Asia Cup, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has roped in English specialist coach Julian Wood, who is now working closely with the Tigers to sharpen their big-hitting skills.
Bangladesh ‘A’ team is currently participating in the Top End T20 Series in Darwin, Australia, with national selector Abdur Razzak closely monitoring the side.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced a 14-member Bangladesh ‘A’ squad for their only four-day match on the Australia tour, naming Mahidul Islam Ankon as captain. The squad includes seven players with Test match experience.
Bangladesh’s talented wicketkeeper-batsman Akbar Ali has reached a new milestone by successfully completing the England and Wales Cricket Board’s (ECB) Level Two coaching certification.
Despite a spirited fight from Nepal, Nurul Hasan Sohan’s Bangladesh ‘A’ side clinched a 32-run win in the Top End T20 series. Earlier, Sohan’s men had opened the tournament with a defeat against Pakistan ‘A’.
The fitness camp for the cricketers named in Bangladesh’s preliminary Asia Cup squad has concluded, with bat-and-ball skill training beginning on Friday at the Academy Ground of the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur.
Ahead of the Asia Cup and the upcoming series against the Netherlands, Towhid Hridoy has not yet joined the ongoing Bangladesh team camp. Earlier reports stated that the 24-year-old batter was scheduled to join the skill camp in Sylhet directly on August 20, as he was said to be in England for hair treatment.