Afghanistan cruise past Bangladesh by 5 wickets in series opener
Afghanistan began their three-match ODI series against Bangladesh with a confident five-wicket victory in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday, chasing down 222 with 17 balls to spare.
Afghanistan began their three-match ODI series against Bangladesh with a confident five-wicket victory in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday, chasing down 222 with 17 balls to spare.
Bangladesh pacer Marufa Akter suffered an injury in their Women’s World Cup clash against England. Despite the 4-wicket loss, she impressed by taking two wickets for just 28 runs in her 5 overs.
Following Bangladesh’s T20 series against Afghanistan, right-handed batsman Saif Hassan has made a significant leap in the ICC T20 rankings. His unbeaten half-century in the final match of the series propelled him 17 places up the list, taking him to 18th position.
Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal believes he would have easily won had he contested the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) election. Speaking at a press conference organized by the Dhaka Club Organizers’ Association at a hotel in Dhaka on Wednesday, Tamim made the remark while also supporting the announcement to boycott all domestic cricket activities across Dhaka leagues, divisions, and districts.
The post-election crisis in the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has intensified, with a powerful section of Dhaka-based clubs declaring a boycott of all forms of domestic cricket. The group has termed the newly elected committee “illegal” and alleged “massive irregularities” in the recent BCB election.
Australian stars Pat Cummins and Travis Head were approached by a prominent IPL franchise with an eye-watering proposal, according to a report by The Age.
Australia captain Pat Cummins has not resumed bowling after suffering a back injury and will miss the opening Ashes Test against England in Perth in late November, multiple local media outlets reported on Wednesday.
Nurul Hasan Sohan has made a return to the national team after a long three-year gap, beginning with the Asia Cup. Although primarily known as a wicketkeeper-batter, he hasn’t been seen behind the stumps recently, featuring only as a lower-middle-order batter.
The newly formed committee of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) wasted no time in taking significant decisions on its very first day. During the board’s inaugural meeting on Tuesday afternoon, heads were appointed for 23 different committees from among the newly elected directors.
Ireland selectors have announced two 15-member Ireland Men’s squads for the upcoming November tour of Bangladesh, which will include two Test matches and three T20Is.
England Women secured a hard-fought four-wicket victory over Bangladesh Women in their ICC Women’s World Cup clash, chasing down a tricky target of 179 with 23 balls to spare.
Due to visa complications, Soumya Sarkar missed the three-match T20I series against Afghanistan in the United Arab Emirates. Now, another Bangladeshi opener, Naim Sheikh, has found himself in a similar situation.