Aliss Al Islam replaces Saifuddin in Asian Games squad
Uncapped off-spinner Aliss Al Islam has replaced all-rounder Mohammad Saifuddin in Bangladesh’s squad for the 20th Asian Games in Japan.
Uncapped off-spinner Aliss Al Islam has replaced all-rounder Mohammad Saifuddin in Bangladesh’s squad for the 20th Asian Games in Japan.
Bangladesh stars Shakib Al Hasan, Nahid Rana and Taskin Ahmed have registered for the upcoming Afghanistan Premier League (APL) player draft, with the tournament set to return in 2026.
Bangladesh are aiming to reach the Asian Games final and put themselves in contention for a second cricket gold medal, with captain Litton Das insisting the team will take the tournament one match at a time.
Barishal spinner Sohag Gazi and Sylhet’s Tawfique Khan Tushar have failed the fitness test ahead of the upcoming National Cricket League (NCL) season, according to a reliable source.
Bangladesh’s hopes of winning gold had already ended, and they failed to retain their bronze medal after suffering a 31-run defeat to Pakistan in the women’s cricket third-place playoff at the Asian Games.
Bangladesh all-rounder Mohammad Saifuddin has been ruled out of the Asian Games cricket event due to a right hamstring injury.
Bangladesh’s Asian Games squad played an intra-squad practice match in Mirpur as part of their preparations for the tournament. Litton Das led Team A, while Nurul Hasan Sohan captained Team B.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has approved a number of major decisions aimed at improving domestic cricket infrastructure, increasing player match fees and restructuring the country’s domestic competition system.
Bangladesh batter Ariful Islam is set to feature for Karnali Yaks in the upcoming season of the Nepal Premier League (NPL), with the 21-year-old confirming the development to Cricfrenzy.
Smriti Mandhana became the highest run-scorer in women's T20 international cricket on Sunday as India crushed Bangladesh by 114 runs in the Asian Games semi-finals with fellow opener Shafali Verma hitting her maiden hundred.
Bangladesh pacer Nahid Rana will miss the one-off Test against Afghanistan as he continues his recovery from injury, while Taskin Ahmed has also been rested for the match, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) confirmed with the announcement of the Test squad.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced a 15-member squad for the one-off Test against Afghanistan, scheduled to be played in the United Arab Emirates from October 9.