Bangladesh’s Asian Games quarter-final against Malaysia was washed out by rain on Monday, denying Litton Das and his teammates the chance to take the field. With no play possible, Bangladesh advanced to the semi-finals on the basis of their higher ICC ranking and will now face Pakistan.
Wicketkeeper-batsman Jos Buttler will miss England's one-day international series in Pakistan after suffering a hamstring injury.
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.
The Asia Cup men’s and women’s trophies are currently in Pakistan and will not be moved from the country, a reliable source confirmed to Cricfrenzy.
Pakistan cricket hit a fresh low during the dismal 3-0 Test whitewash in England, even if a dazzling cameo by debutant Razaullah at least ensured a tour marred by mid-series sackings ended with a flicker of hope.
England overcame a major wobble to beat Pakistan by eight wickets in the third Test at Edgbaston on Saturday, sealing a 3-0 series sweep.
Pakistan cricketers Mohammad Rizwan and Imam-ul-Haq were questioned by the National Cyber Crimes Investigation Agency (NCCIA) in Lahore on Thursday following the team’s disastrous Test tour of England.
Former England captain Nasser Hussain has accused Pakistan of showing “disrespect” to Test cricket, questioning the decision to bring in Saim Ayub for the Edgbaston Test despite his lack of recent first-class cricket.
Cricket great Wasim Akram has urged authorities to give Imran Khan, his jailed former captain and ex-prime minister of Pakistan, "fair treatment".
Former Pakistan leg-spinner Mushtaq Ahmed has expressed his desire to return to the national team's coaching setup and help the country through a difficult period, but admitted concerns over job security and the treatment of coaches by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).
Interim Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson hopes his drastically revamped squad can come through some all too familiar "chaos" with a much-improved showing against England in next week's third and final Test in Birmingham.
Mohammad Rizwan has been left out of Pakistan’s squad for the final Test against England after a string of poor performances, while the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is set to investigate Imam-ul-Haq’s latest injury.