India announce squad for Asia Cup
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has named a 15-member squad for the upcoming Asia Cup T20, to be held in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, with Suryakumar Yadav as captain.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has named a 15-member squad for the upcoming Asia Cup T20, to be held in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, with Suryakumar Yadav as captain.
Bangladesh ‘A’ have had a mixed start to the Top End T20 Series in Darwin as Nurul Hasan Sohan’s men fell short in their tournament opener, suffering a 79-run defeat against Pakistan. They bounced back in the second fixture with a 32-run win over Nepal but stumbled again in their third outing, going down by five wickets to Perth Scorchers.
Power-hitting has become an essential element in modern-day limited-overs cricket, and Bangladesh have often been criticized for falling short in this department. To bridge that gap ahead of the Asia Cup, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has roped in English specialist coach Julian Wood, who is now working closely with the Tigers to sharpen their big-hitting skills.
With the Asia Cup approaching, Bangladesh’s national cricketers are going through a busy schedule. On Monday, wicketkeeper-batter Jaker Ali Anik appeared at a press conference in Mirpur, where he made his team’s goal clear—winning the championship.
Bangladesh ‘A’ team is currently participating in the Top End T20 Series in Darwin, Australia, with national selector Abdur Razzak closely monitoring the side.
After making his List-A debut in December 2011, D’Arcy Short managed to play just 19 matches for Western Australia and 25 T20s over the next six years. His career seemed to have stalled. But everything changed with one phone call.
Bangladesh ‘A’ suffered defeat against Australia’s club side Perth Scorchers in the Top End T20 Series. After winning the toss and opting to bat, Bangladesh could only manage 123 runs for 9 wickets in their allotted 20 overs.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced a 14-member Bangladesh ‘A’ squad for their only four-day match on the Australia tour, naming Mahidul Islam Ankon as captain. The squad includes seven players with Test match experience.
Despite featuring in franchise leagues around the world, Nepal’s star leg-spinner Sandeep Lamichhane has played only one season in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL). The 25-year-old has now expressed his desire to return to the tournament if an opportunity arises.
Pakistan have announced a 17-member squad for the upcoming Asia Cup in the UAE, leaving out experienced campaigners Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan.
Glenn Maxwell took a brilliant catch before smashing a half-century under pressure to help Australia overcome a dogged South Africa by two wickets and seal the three-match Twenty20 series in Cairns on Saturday.
The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has announced the schedule for their upcoming bilateral series against Bangladesh.