Afghanistan started the Asia Cup on a strong note, defeating Hong Kong China in their opening match and asserting their dominance in Group A. Bangladesh, meanwhile, managed a seven-wicket win over Hong Kong but had to battle until the 18th over, leaving them trailing Afghanistan in net run rate and facing a tougher road ahead in the group stage.
Bangladesh cricketer Jaker Ali Anik spoke with confidence ahead of the 2025 Asia Cup, making it clear before leaving the country that the team is not traveling merely to participate but with the ambition of winning the title.
Ahead of the upcoming Netherlands series and the Asia Cup, the Bangladesh selectors have made changes to the T20 squad.
Power-hitting has become an essential element in modern-day limited-overs cricket, and Bangladesh have often been criticized for falling short in this department. To bridge that gap ahead of the Asia Cup, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has roped in English specialist coach Julian Wood, who is now working closely with the Tigers to sharpen their big-hitting skills.
With the Asia Cup approaching, Bangladesh’s national cricketers are going through a busy schedule. On Monday, wicketkeeper-batter Jaker Ali Anik appeared at a press conference in Mirpur, where he made his team’s goal clear—winning the championship.
Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman, who was outstanding with the ball in the first two T20Is against Pakistan, has dropped out of the ICC Men’s T20I Bowling Rankings Top 10 after missing the third and final match.
The Sylhet Test against Zimbabwe saw a noticeable lack of enthusiasm both inside the stadium and across the city, with the gallery unusually silent. Wicketkeeper-batter Jaker Ali believes that only strong performances on the field can reignite the fans’ passion for cricket.
In a valiant effort, Bangladesh's Jaker Ali struck a resilient 68 off 114 balls, helping his team recover to post 228 after a disastrous start against India in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
In the face of a devastating bowling assault from Mohammad Shami and Axar Patel, which left Bangladesh reeling at 35 for 5 in just 8.3 overs, Towhid Hridoy and Jaker Ali Anik staged a remarkable fightback in their Champions Trophy Group A clash at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Thursday.
Bangladesh's bowlers, who played a pivotal role in the T20 series whitewash against the West Indies, have been rewarded with career-best rankings. Sheikh Mahedi Hasan, Taskin Ahmed, Rishad Hossain and Hasan Mahmud have all achieved their highest ratings to date.