Bangladesh knocked out of Asian Games gold-medal race by Pakistan
Bangladesh’s Asian Games gold-medal hopes were dashed by Pakistan, who chased down the target of 112 with nine balls to spare in a rain-hit semi-final.
Bangladesh’s Asian Games gold-medal hopes were dashed by Pakistan, who chased down the target of 112 with nine balls to spare in a rain-hit semi-final.
Bangladesh are set to return to England for a Test match in 2027, their first appearance in the country since 2010, while the long-awaited tour is currently limited to a one-off Test at Lord’s, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is trying to add more matches to the itinerary and has received a positive response from the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB).
Captain Shubman Gill hit an unbeaten 223 as India recorded the second-highest ODI chase of all time on Wednesday to beat the West Indies by eight wickets and clinch the series.
Bangladesh are set to begin their busy October campaign in the UAE with a one-off Test against Afghanistan, followed by an ODI tri-series involving Afghanistan and Zimbabwe.
|| ICC || India batting icon Virat Kohli has closed the gap on captain Shubman Gill at the top of the ICC Men’s ODI Batting Rankings, despite both players scoring centuries in the first ODI against the West Indies in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday.
With rain washing out match after match at the Asian Games cricket event, India and Pakistan have reached the semi-finals without playing a single game.
Tickets for Bangladesh’s upcoming all-format tour of South Africa are being made available to fans as the Proteas prepare to host the Tigers from November to December 2026.
Mohsin Naqvi’s current term as Asian Cricket Council (ACC) president is scheduled to end in April 2027, with Bangladesh next in line for the rotational presidency.
The gold medal in the men’s cricket tournament at the 2026 Asian Games will be shared by the two finalists if Saturday’s final is abandoned due to rain, according to reports.
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 batter Najmul Hossain Shanto will return home from Japan tomorrow after falling ill during the Asian Games.