Miraz to miss Netherlands T20 series for family reasons
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.
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.
With the Asia Cup approaching, Bangladesh’s national cricketers are going through a busy schedule. On Monday, wicketkeeper-batter Jaker Ali Anik appeared at a press conference in Mirpur, where he made his team’s goal clear—winning the championship.
Bangladesh ‘A’ team is currently participating in the Top End T20 Series in Darwin, Australia, with national selector Abdur Razzak closely monitoring the side.
Bangladesh ‘A’ suffered defeat against Australia’s club side Perth Scorchers in the Top End T20 Series. After winning the toss and opting to bat, Bangladesh could only manage 123 runs for 9 wickets in their allotted 20 overs.
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.
Despite featuring in franchise leagues around the world, Nepal’s star leg-spinner Sandeep Lamichhane has played only one season in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL). The 25-year-old has now expressed his desire to return to the tournament if an opportunity arises.
The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has announced the schedule for their upcoming bilateral series against Bangladesh.
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.
With no international fixtures lined up before the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup, the Bangladesh women’s cricket team has chosen an alternative route to prepare — competing in their own internal matches. To facilitate this, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is organising the Women’s Challenge Cup ODI Championship.