Bangladesh secure direct spot in 2027 ODI World Cup
Bangladesh have secured direct qualification for the 2027 ODI World Cup after Afghanistan defeated Ireland by three wickets in the third ODI, confirming the final direct qualification spots.
Bangladesh have secured direct qualification for the 2027 ODI World Cup after Afghanistan defeated Ireland by three wickets in the third ODI, confirming the final direct qualification spots.
Three standout performers from West Indies, England and Bangladesh are in contention for the ICC Men’s Player of the Month award for July 2026.
Bangladesh pacer Taskin Ahmed believes the team’s recent ODI series victory over Australia has given them valuable confidence ahead of Test battles against the mighty Aussies, while acknowledging the challenge of playing away from home.
Australia head coach Andrew McDonald has backed Cameron Green to make his mark in the upcoming Test series against Bangladesh, while stressing that the all-rounder’s role will ultimately be determined by his performances.
Australia opener Travis Head has refused to read too much into Bangladesh’s heavy defeat in their only warm-up game ahead of the Test series, insisting the visitors will be focused on Thursday’s opening Test rather than their poor preparation-match result.
Travis Head believes he can remain Australia’s Test opener through next year’s Ashes, with the two-time Allan Border Medal winner embracing the challenge of playing in different conditions.
Rohanat Doullah Borson starred with a five-wicket haul as Bangladesh Emerging bowled out South Africa Emerging for 169 before cruising to an eight-wicket victory in the final league match of the tri-series.
Nearly two decades after leaving Bangladesh, former national coach Dave Whatmore remains a popular figure among the country’s cricket followers.
Bangladesh’s cricketing calendar is currently packed, with the national team in Australia for a two-Test series, the Bangladesh A and Emerging teams involved in overseas assignments, and the High Performance and Under-23 sides also in action.
Bangladesh pace bowler Mustafizur Rahman has secured a direct signing with Dubai Capitals for the upcoming International League T20 (ILT20) season.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board’s hopes of hosting the postponed bilateral series against India in August -September are fading, with the tour now facing fresh uncertainty amid growing political tensions between the two countries.
The Lanka Premier League (LPL) Champions Galle Gallants are exploring the possibility of entering the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), with discussions already underway with the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and the BPL Governing Council.