Taskin Ahmed denies assault allegations
Bangladesh national team pacer Taskin Ahmed has come under serious allegations after a complaint was filed against him for allegedly assaulting and threatening an individual in Dhaka’s Mirpur-1 area.
Bangladesh national team pacer Taskin Ahmed has come under serious allegations after a complaint was filed against him for allegedly assaulting and threatening an individual in Dhaka’s Mirpur-1 area.
Bangladesh national team fast bowler Taskin Ahmed has been accused of assault and issuing threats in a shocking off-field incident. Reports suggest that on the night of July 26, Taskin allegedly lured a man named Sifatur Rahman Saurav to the Mirpur-1 area over a phone call and physically assaulted him.
The National Cricket League (NCL) T20 tournament is all set to return for its second edition this September, with matches to be held across three different venues, as confirmed by Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) officials.
World-renowned power-hitting coach Julian Wood is set to join the Bangladesh cricket set-up in August as part of their preparations for the 2025 T20 Asia Cup, which begins on September 9 in the UAE.
Although Mahmudullah Riyad has retired from international cricket, his longtime teammate Mushfiqur Rahim continues to play Test matches. However, a few months ago, both expressed interest in transitioning to coaching roles at the international level, according to former Bangladesh captain and current BCB president Aminul Islam Bulbul.
Following the conclusion of the T20I series against Pakistan, Bangladesh’s national team currently has no official matches lined up before the Asia Cup.
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.
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.
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 Asian Cricket Council’s (ACC) Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on 24 and 25 July at a five-star hotel in Dhaka. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has completed all necessary preparations to host this significant event. Out of the ACC's 25 member countries, representatives from 16 to 17 nations are expected to attend.