Bangladesh opt to field against India in semifinal

Bangladesh won the toss and elected to bat first in the second semifinal of the ACC U-19 Asia Cup, which took place today at the ICC Academy Ground in Dubai. Bangladesh enters the game after putting on a strong performance throughout the group round, winning all three games. Their biggest victory in the competition came … Read more

New Zealand turn to fresh talent for Bangladesh series

New Zealand will give some seasoned players a rest in their home one-day series against Bangladesh, which begins on Sunday. Following a drawn Test series in Bangladesh last week, the teams will meet in Dunedin for the first of three One-Day Internationals (ODIs). Kane Williamson and Tim Southee are among the senior players who will … Read more

‘We look to win this series as a team’

Bangladesh has never beaten New Zealand in an ODI or T20I in their own country. Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto stated that the team’s goal on this white-ball tour is to win the series against the hosts. The Tigers have played New Zealand in 16 One-Day Internationals (ODIs) at home, winning none. The latest ODI … Read more

Of a backfiring short-term fix

Bangladesh cricket frequently employs short-term remedies when it comes to approaching Test cricket, which relies around endurance and longevity of ideas. For example, after the rain-soaked second Test between Bangladesh and New Zealand in Mirpur ended after 178.1 overs, stand-in skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto stated that the wicket was exactly what they had asked for. … Read more

Khawaja wears black armband in muted Gaza protest

Usman Khawaja sported a black armband and covered signs supporting the people of Gaza with tape during the first Test against Pakistan on Thursday. The opening batter had wanted to wear the shoes with the hand-written inscriptions “Freedom is a human right” and “All lives are equal” visible during the match in Perth. However, Pakistan-born … Read more

Rishad stars in Bangladesh’s 26-run win against NZ XI

Bangladesh beat New Zealand XI by 26 runs in their lone practice match in Christchurch today, ahead of their three-match ODI series against the Black Caps. Rishad Hossain impressed with an all-round performance, while a few top-order batsman hit fifties. Bangladesh successfully defended a 335-run goal at Lincoln University, bowling out the hosts for 308 … Read more

Under-pressure Warner slams century against Pakistan

In the first Test at Perth, veteran opener David Warner blasted an unbeaten century to quell doubters and lead Australia to 210-2 at tea against an inexperienced Pakistan attack. The 37-year-old was on 111 at the break, with Steve Smith not out 21. However, Pakistan’s bowlers were rewarded for their efforts in the scorching heat … Read more

Rajshahi’s MKS Sports gets ICC approval 

MKS Sports, based in Rajshahi, has acquired authority from the International Cricket Council (ICC) to use its logo on bats and other equipment used in international cricket. “We received the confirmation on the 11th,” said HM Aftab, managing director of MKS Sports, adding that the permission was subject to a series of ICC reviews. The … Read more

SKY retains No.1 spot in T20I rankings

Suryakumar Yadav of India cemented his spot atop the batters list of the MRF Tyres ICC Men’s T20I Player Rankings with a quick-fire half-century against South Africa in Gqeberha on Tuesday. The captain has 865 ratings points in the weekly update, which takes into account the week’s performances up to December 12th. Yadav hit 56 … Read more