Bangladesh edge Afghanistan in must-win Asia Cup clash
Nasum Ahmed’s tight bowling spell guided Bangladesh to a narrow eight-run win over Afghanistan on Tuesday, keeping their Asia Cup campaign alive.
Nasum Ahmed’s tight bowling spell guided Bangladesh to a narrow eight-run win over Afghanistan on Tuesday, keeping their Asia Cup campaign alive.
Bangladesh will take on Afghanistan today in their final group-stage match of the Asia Cup. After a heavy defeat to Sri Lanka in their previous game, Litton Das’ side finds their path to the Super Four stage increasingly complicated.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has dismissed the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) request to remove Andy Pycroft as match referee from the ongoing Asia Cup.
The Shaheed Chandu Stadium in Bogura has been rendered unplayable after just a day of rainfall, owing to its poor drainage system. Akram Khan confirmed yesterday that it would take several more days to make the ground fit for play.
A hectic schedule awaits the West Indies cricket team towards the end of this year. After hosting Australia and Pakistan in home series, the Caribbean side will travel to Bangladesh in October-November for a limited-overs series.
Sri Lanka were made to sweat before edging Hong Kong by four wickets in the Asia Cup on Monday, as Wanindu Hasaranga's late cameo spared the former champions an embarrassing stumble.
Skipper Muhammad Waseem and Alishan Sharafu struck attacking half-centuries to lead United Arab Emirates to a thumping 42-run win over Oman in the Asia Cup on Monday.
Afghanistan’s head coach Jonathan Trott faced an unexpected reality check ahead of his team’s second Asia Cup match against Bangladesh on Tuesday.
Bangladesh must get everything right when they face Afghanistan next in their Asia Cup encounter. While the opponents continue to move forward, Bangladesh seem to be heading in the opposite direction.
Bogura’s Shaheed Chandu Stadium turned unplayable after just a day’s rainfall due to poor drainage, forcing officials to move matches to Rajshahi. Akram Khan confirmed it would take several more days to make the Bogura ground playable again.
Bangladesh’s prominent umpire Sathiara Jakir Jessy is set to officiate at the upcoming Women’s ODI World Cup, scheduled to be held in India and Sri Lanka this September. Ahead of the global event, Joty sought guidance from Simon Taufel, the newly appointed Bangladesh Cricket Board’s (BCB) umpires’ trainer and one of the most respected figures in world umpiring.
Afghanistan's veteran fast bowler, Naveen Ul Haq, has been ruled out of the ACC Men's T20 Asia Cup 2025.