Left-handed opener Mohammad Naim Sheikh has earned a recall to Bangladesh’s ODI squad for the upcoming three-match series against Sri Lanka, marking his return to the format after almost two years.
Harry Brook fell for 99 on his home ground while the brilliant Jasprit Bumrah took five wickets on Sunday to leave the first Test between England and India at Headingley finely poised.
Despite scoring centuries in both innings of the Galle Test—becoming the first Bangladeshi batter to do so overseas—Najmul Hossain Shanto continues to face intense scrutiny.
BCB President Aminul Islam Bulbul has announced plans to launch a Premier League in the Rajshahi region, as part of a broader initiative to decentralize cricket across Bangladesh. The move aims to foster regional talent and expand the country’s cricketing infrastructure beyond its traditional Dhaka-centric base.
Sri Lankan cricket veteran Angelo Mathews received a wave of love and appreciation after announcing his retirement from Test cricket.
Bangladesh settled for a draw in the opening Test against Sri Lanka in Galle, despite being in a strong position for most of the match. Rain interruptions and a cautious approach on the final day meant the game ended without a result, bringing an end to Galle’s streak of 26 consecutive Tests with a definitive outcome.
After missing out on playing last season despite being picked in the draft, Bangladeshi leg-spinner Rishad Hossain is all set for a fresh start with the Hobart Hurricanes in the upcoming Big Bash League.
Teenage opener Sam Konstas said Saturday he had "come a long way" from his combative debut against India after winning his place back for Australia's opening Test against the West Indies.
For the first time since 2013, a Test match at Galle ended in a draw—and just like last time, it was between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. In the last 12 years, 26 consecutive Tests at this venue had produced results. Out of the 45 Tests played here overall, this was only the seventh to end without a winner.
At the end of Day 4 of the Galle Test, the contours of the contest have become clear—Sri Lanka must bowl Bangladesh out to win, while the visitors are building steadily towards setting up a potential victory target.
Bangladesh pace bowling coach Shaun Tait admitted that the team missed an opportunity with the first new ball on Day 3 of the first Test against Sri Lanka, as the hosts finished strongly on 368 for 4 in reply to Bangladesh’s 495.
Defending champions Rangpur Riders have officially confirmed their squad for the Guyana Global Super League (GSL), set to be held at the Guyana National Stadium in Providence from July 10 to 18.