ACC releases Asia Cup schedule, Bangladesh to kick off on September 11
Bangladesh will kick off their 2025 Asia Cup campaign on September 11 against Hong Kong, as the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) confirmed the tournament schedule on Saturday.
Bangladesh will kick off their 2025 Asia Cup campaign on September 11 against Hong Kong, as the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) confirmed the tournament schedule on Saturday.
Bangladesh Under-19 edged out South Africa Under-19 in a heart-stopping finish during the second match of the Zimbabwe U19 Tri-Series 2025 at the Sunrise Sports Club in Harare on Saturday.
Although Mahmudullah Riyad has retired from international cricket, his longtime teammate Mushfiqur Rahim continues to play Test matches. However, a few months ago, both expressed interest in transitioning to coaching roles at the international level, according to former Bangladesh captain and current BCB president Aminul Islam Bulbul.
Following the conclusion of the T20I series against Pakistan, Bangladesh’s national team currently has no official matches lined up before the Asia Cup.
The 2025 Asia Cup is set to be hosted in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from September 9 to 28, the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) officially confirmed on Saturday.
After being left out of the T20 World Cup squad earlier this year, all-rounder Mohammad Saifuddin has made a strong return to the Bangladesh national side — and he credits current T20I captain Litton Das for reigniting his international career.
After sealing a maiden T20I series victory against Pakistan, Bangladesh had the rare opportunity to complete a clean sweep—something they had previously achieved only against West Indies and England. But Litton Das's side fell short of sealing a ‘Banglawash’, putting up a disappointing batting display in the third and final T20I in Mirpur on Thursday.
Asian Cricket Council (ACC) President Mohsin Naqvi on Thursday stated that an official announcement regarding the 2025 Asia Cup is expected soon, pending the resolution of a few remaining matters with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
Paceman Salman Mirza grabbed three wickets and opener Sahibzada Farhan struck an aggressive fifty in Pakistan's consolation 74-run win in the third T20 on Thursday as Bangladesh took the series 2-1.
In a powerful gesture of compassion and national solidarity, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced that all ticket proceeds from today’s third and final T20 International between Bangladesh and Pakistan will be donated to support victims of two recent national tragedies.
The upcoming edition of the Asia Cup is set to begin on September 5, according to reports circulating in the Indian media. The tournament will likely be hosted by the United Arab Emirates, with Dubai and Abu Dhabi as potential venues for all matches.
Bangladesh have already sealed the three-match T20I series against Pakistan with two commanding wins and now stand on the brink of a clean sweep.