Bangladesh trying to arrange series against Nepal or Netherlands before Asia Cup
Following the conclusion of the T20I series against Pakistan, Bangladesh’s national team currently has no official matches lined up before the Asia Cup.
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.
The Max60 T10 league in the Cayman Islands, featuring stars like Shakib Al Hasan, David Warner, and Alex Hales, has descended into chaos following a player strike over unpaid wages, according to ESPNcricinfo.
Despite earlier concerns about the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) potentially boycotting the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Dhaka, the situation appears to have stabilized following significant diplomatic engagement by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB).
The clouds of uncertainty surrounding the Asian Cricket Council’s (ACC) Annual General Meeting (AGM) appear to be lifting. Despite reports in the Indian media that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) would boycott the meeting set to be held tomorrow at Hotel InterContinental in Dhaka, a source from BCB has confirmed that India will now participate virtually.