Ponting: Afghanistan has a better chance than Bangladesh in Champions Trophy
Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting believes Bangladesh will struggle in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy, citing a lack of quality compared to other teams.
Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting believes Bangladesh will struggle in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy, citing a lack of quality compared to other teams.
||ICC||- The International Cricket Council (ICC) has banned Bangladesh player Shohaly Akhter from all cricket for five years after she admitted breaching five provisions of the ICC Anti-Corruption Code.
The ICC has confirmed the match officials for the group stage of the Champions Trophy 2025. Sharfuddoula Ibne Shahid Saikat and Richard Kettleborough will serve as the on-field umpires for the tournament’s opening match between Pakistan and New Zealand on 19 February in Karachi.
Bangladesh cricketer Soumya Sarkar had hurt his injured hand again during a practice session ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy but later he came back to practice.
With the ICC Champions Trophy set to begin in Pakistan on February 19, the Bangladesh team is currently undergoing intensive training in Mirpur.
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has decided to take pacer Hasan Mahmud with the national squad for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy. However, he will return home once the tournament officially begins, a reliable BCB source confirmed to Cricfrenzy.
Pakistan’s former leg-spinner Mushtaq Ahmed has rejoined the Bangladesh team as their spin bowling coach ahead of the upcoming Champions Trophy. While he was part of the squad during the last South Africa series, he did not accompany the team on their West Indies tour.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced a series of measures aimed at improving the efficiency of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) and ensuring the well-being of all participating players. These initiatives come in response to recent developments and are designed to enhance the overall experience of both domestic and international cricketers.
Bangladesh’s former opener Tamim Iqbal received a grand reception from the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) immediately after the final of the 11th Bangladesh Premier League (BPL). His team Fortune Barishal secured the title with a three-wicket victory over Chittagong Kings in Mirpur on Friday.
Fortune Barishal have been crowned the BPL 2025 champions, securing their second consecutive title under Tamim Iqbal's captaincy. In a thrilling final, Barishal successfully chased 194 runs, defeating Chattogram Kings by three wickets.
Fortune Barishal made history by chasing a record 195-run target with three balls and three wickets to spare, securing their second consecutive Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) title under Tamim Iqbal's leadership.
After serving as a Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) selector for a long period of time, Hannan Sarkar has transitioned into a new role. The former national selector, who recently stepped down from his position, has now joined Abahani Limited as their head coach.