Nigar Sultana to step down from T20I captaincy
Bangladesh women’s T20I captain Nigar Sultana is set to step down from the role after the Asian Games, with the 29-year-old keen to focus more on her batting and wicketkeeping, according to Cricbuzz.
Bangladesh women’s T20I captain Nigar Sultana is set to step down from the role after the Asian Games, with the 29-year-old keen to focus more on her batting and wicketkeeping, according to Cricbuzz.
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and Robi are set to relaunch the Bowler Hunt programme after nearly eight years, offering young fast bowlers and spinners across the country an opportunity to showcase their talent. The programme will be open to both male and female cricketers.
Steve Smith remains uncertain about his place in Australia’s next Ashes campaign, saying he is still approaching his Test career series by series.
Australia Test captain Pat Cummins has rejected suggestions that a lack of preparation contributed to their unexpected nine-wicket defeat to Bangladesh in the opening Test of their two-match series last month.
Mitch Marsh will play his 100th ODI for Australia in Zimbabwe this week, but the milestone carries extra significance for the all-rounder, who spent part of his childhood in the country and once dreamed of representing Zimbabwe.
India’s women’s team declined to receive the Women’s Asia Cup trophy from ACC president Mohsin Naqvi during Sunday’s presentation ceremony in Dubai.
Opener Abhishek Sharma smashed 82 from just 32 balls as India hammered Afghanistan by seven wickets in the first T20 international in New Delhi on Sunday.
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.
Najmul Hossain Shanto is set to return to T20 cricket with Bangladesh’s Asian Games campaign after being left out of the format primarily because of concerns over his strike rate.
Bangladesh have begun preparations for the upcoming Asian Games with a training camp at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur, although several players were absent from Sunday’s opening session.
Alis Al Islam and Rishad Hossain produced a brilliant display of spin bowling as Bangladesh A bundled out South Africa A for 182 before chasing down the target by five wickets in the third One Day at The Oval.
The investigation into corruption allegations surrounding the 12th edition of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) is not over, with more individuals potentially facing charges, according to Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) Integrity Unit chief Alex Marshall.