Litton dedicates historic series win to victims of Uttara plane crash
Following the tragic plane crash at Milestone School & College in Uttara, the Bangladesh government declared July 22 a day of national mourning.
Following the tragic plane crash at Milestone School & College in Uttara, the Bangladesh government declared July 22 a day of national mourning.
Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal praised the national team’s recent performances and highlighted the significance of a potential T20 series win against Pakistan.
Players, coaches, and team management from both Bangladesh and Pakistan observed a one-minute silence ahead of the second T20I at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium (SBNCS) on Tuesday, in tribute to the victims of Monday’s tragic fighter jet crash at Milestone School & College in Dhaka.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced a series of solemn initiatives to mark National Mourning Day on Tuesday, 22 July 2025, while paying tribute to the victims of Monday’s tragic fighter jet crash at Milestone School & College in Dhaka.
A tragic incident unfolded today as a Bangladesh Air Force training aircraft crashed into the Milestone College campus in Diabari, Uttara. So far, 19 people have been reported dead, with many others injured and currently receiving treatment at local hospitals.
Bangladesh captain Litton Das credited his team’s familiarity with the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium pitch in Mirpur as a key factor in their dominant seven-wicket victory over Pakistan in the opening T20I of the three-match series on Sunday.
Following Pakistan’s heavy 7-wicket defeat to Bangladesh in the first T20I at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur, Pakistan team head coach Mike Hesson voiced strong criticism of the playing surface, calling it “not up to international standard” and unhelpful for the development of quality cricket.
Mustafizur Rahman produced a masterclass in tight bowling during the first T20I against Pakistan, conceding just 6 runs in his full quota of 4 overs while picking up 2 wickets. This performance now stands as the most economical four-over spell ever by a Bangladeshi bowler in T20 Internationals.
Fresh off a historic T20I series win in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh carried their momentum into Mirpur, dismantling Pakistan by 7 wickets in the first match of the three-game T20I series on Sunday.
Mirpur’s slow and turning tracks have helped Bangladesh clinch historic T20I series wins over top sides like Australia and New Zealand. But for batters, it has often been a nightmare.
The Asian Cricket Council’s (ACC) annual general meeting, scheduled for July 24 in Dhaka, is facing uncertainty as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and several other member boards are reportedly planning to boycott the event, citing political and diplomatic concerns.
Every Bangladesh Premier League season, Pakistan sends the highest number of overseas players, drawn by familiar conditions and proven performances. Last season saw players like Iftikhar Ahmed, Khushdil Shah, Aaqif Javed, and Shaheen Shah Afridi in action, while a year earlier, big names like Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan featured in the tournament.