Phil Simmons heads to UK for medical reasons
Bangladesh head coach Phil Simmons will miss the second ODI against Sri Lanka as he has taken a short leave for personal reasons, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) confirmed on Friday.
Bangladesh head coach Phil Simmons will miss the second ODI against Sri Lanka as he has taken a short leave for personal reasons, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) confirmed on Friday.
Bangladesh’s dramatic collapse — losing 7 wickets for just 5 runs — left the result inevitable, but Jaker Ali’s fighting knock helped reduce the margin of defeat. He held one end and fought valiantly, but once he was trapped LBW by Wanindu Hasaranga, Bangladesh’s 77-run loss was sealed.
The Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) is set to return in December-January, as recently announced by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB). However, there had been uncertainty over the timeline for finalizing new franchises and organizing the players' draft — until now.
Despite Bangladesh’s innings defeat to Sri Lanka in the Colombo Test, left-arm spinner Taijul Islam emerged as a standout performer with the ball — and his efforts have been reflected in the latest ICC Test rankings.
Charith Asalanka’s brilliant century rescued Sri Lanka from early trouble, but it was a historic collapse by Bangladesh that stole the headlines in the first ODI in Colombo.
Bangladesh leg-spinner Rishad Hossain missed training on Tuesday due to illness, team officials have confirmed.
Bangladesh are set to usher in a new era in ODI cricket under the leadership of Mehidy Hasan Miraz, who will captain the side for the first time when they take on Sri Lanka in the opening match of the three-match series in Colombo on Tuesday.
Still reeling from the pain of their recent Test series defeat, Bangladesh will take on Sri Lanka in the first ODI of the three-match series on Tuesday. The home side, led by Charith Asalanka, is not taking Bangladesh lightly — especially after losing their most recent bilateral ODI series against them.
Northern Territory Cricket has confirmed that Pakistan Shaheens and Bangladesh ‘A’ will once again take part in the 2025 edition of the Top End T20 Series in Darwin.
The much-anticipated India tour of Bangladesh, scheduled for August 2025, is facing uncertainty as the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) revealed ongoing discussions with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is set to appoint former ICC Elite Panel umpire Simon Taufel on a three-year deal aimed at improving the quality and professionalism of local umpires.
The uncertainty surrounding the timing of the next Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) season has finally been addressed. Following a board meeting held on Sunday, Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) President Aminul Islam Bulbul confirmed that the upcoming BPL will be held between December 2025 and January 2026.