Bangladesh-Pakistan Test evenly poised after Mehidy takes 5 wickets
Mehidy Hasan Miraz claimed five wickets to give Bangladesh a slender lead after Pakistan debutant Azan Awais hit 103 on a rain-hit third day of the first Test on Sunday.
Mehidy Hasan Miraz claimed five wickets to give Bangladesh a slender lead after Pakistan debutant Azan Awais hit 103 on a rain-hit third day of the first Test on Sunday.
Bangladesh bounced back emphatically to defeat New Zealand by six wickets in the second ODI in Mirpur, leveling the three-match series 1-1 with a dominant all-round performance.
Bangladesh captains Litton Das and Mehidy Hasan Miraz are set to play together in the Dhaka Premier League for the first time, having both signed for Legends of Rupganj for the upcoming season.
Bangladesh captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz has indicated that the team will continue to favour sporting wickets for the upcoming ODI series against New Zealand, moving away from the spin-heavy surfaces that drew attention last year.
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is planning to build its leadership group around a long-term core ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup, with Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Najmul Hossain Shanto, and Litton Das all set to remain part of the captaincy structure.
Mehidy Hasan Miraz has entered the top 10 of the ICC ODI bowlers’ rankings after an impressive series against Pakistan. Despite taking five wickets in three matches, his economical bowling stood out, helping him jump nine places to seventh in the latest weekly update.
Tiger captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz has explained the thinking behind the controversial run-out of Salman Ali Agha during the second ODI between Bangladesh and Pakistan at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on Friday.
Mehidy Hasan Miraz has dismissed criticism that he focuses more on personal achievements than the team, saying his priority has always been to contribute to victories for Bangladesh.
All-rounder Shakib Al Hasan remains a vital asset for Bangladesh, offering balance with his middle-order batting and full 10 overs of left-arm spin. His absence effectively reduces the side by one batter and one bowler, complicating the team combination.
After missing out on the ICC T20 World Cup, Bangladesh’s cricketers returned to domestic action with the Odommo Bangladesh T20 Cup.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced its latest central contract list, placing 28 players across four salary grades — A, B, C and D.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced new leadership roles for the men’s national teams, naming Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Najmul Hossain Shanto, and Saif Hassan as vice-captains for Tests, ODIs, and T20Is respectively.