The International Cricket Council (ICC) is investigating Cricket Canada over allegations of match corruption, including the team’s loss to New Zealand at the recent T20 World Cup hosted by India and Sri Lanka.
New Zealand secured a 26-run victory over Bangladesh in the first ODI at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, defending 247 in a closely contested encounter.
New Zealand may be without many of their star players due to franchise commitments, but stand-in captain Tom Latham insists their goal in Bangladesh remains unchanged, winning the series.
Bangladesh captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz has indicated that the team will continue to favour sporting wickets for the upcoming ODI series against New Zealand, moving away from the spin-heavy surfaces that drew attention last year.
Bangladesh pacer Nahid Rana continues to draw praise ahead of the upcoming ODI series against New Zealand, following his impressive performances in the Pakistan Super League.
With several senior players occupied in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and Pakistan Super League (PSL), New Zealand Cricket have named a squad featuring many fringe players for the Bangladesh tour.
Stand-in captain Tom Latham has acknowledged the tough conditions awaiting New Zealand as they prepare for their white-ball tour of Bangladesh.
Bangladesh opener Parvez Hossain Emon is expected to spend around three weeks on the sidelines after sustaining a shoulder injury during the Pakistan Super League (PSL).
The New Zealand will tour Bangladesh without regular captain Mitchell Santner, who has been rested due to his commitments in the Indian Premier League (IPL). In his absence, wicketkeeper-batter Tom Latham will lead the side.
New Zealand are set to arrive in Dhaka on April 13 to play a three-match ODI and three-match T20I series against Bangladesh.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced a strong 15-member squad for the first two One Day Internationals (ODIs) of the upcoming series against New Zealand.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board has officially revised the match timings for the upcoming white-ball series between Bangladesh and New Zealand, a day after ad-hoc committee chairman Tamim Iqbal hinted at possible changes in an effort to save electricity.