Faruque Ahmed not ready to step down as BCB boss
Faruque Ahmed has revealed that the Ministry of Sports has asked him to step down from his position as BCB president.
Faruque Ahmed has revealed that the Ministry of Sports has asked him to step down from his position as BCB president.
Bangladesh captain Litton Das has called for a collective response from his team after their disappointing 37-run defeat to Pakistan in the opening T20I in Lahore.
Bangladesh fell short by 37 runs in the opening match of the three-match T20I series against Pakistan at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium on Tuesday. After electing to bowl first, the visitors allowed the hosts to post a daunting 201 for 7, and in reply, Bangladesh were bowled out for 164 in 19.2 overs.
A tense on-field altercation broke out on the second day of the four-day match between the Bangladesh Emerging Team and South Africa Emerging Team at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur on Wednesday.
The Indian Premier League has finally reached the playoff stage, later than planned, leaving four teams to battle for the title beginning on Thursday.
Skipper Jitesh Sharma hammered an unbeaten 85 and Virat Kohli hit 54 as Royal Challengers Bengaluru stormed into qualifier one of IPL playoffs with a six-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants on Tuesday.
Following a disappointing series loss to the UAE, the Bangladesh national T20 team, led by captain Litton Das, has arrived in Pakistan to take on the hosts in a three-match T20I series. The first match is set to be played tomorrow at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium.
Next year's World Cup is in sight as a new-look Pakistan under Mike Hesson host a young Bangladesh team in Lahore in three Twenty20 internationals from Wednesday.
The upcoming T20I series between Pakistan and Bangladesh, beginning on May 28, will take place without the use of the Decision Review System (DRS), a move that has drawn considerable attention just days ahead of the opening match.
Australia's Josh Inglis scored 73 to help Punjab Kings finish in the top-two moving into the IPL playoffs with a seven-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians on Monday.
Bangladesh head coach Phil Simmons has shown strong belief in his youthful side as they prepare for the T20I series against hosts Pakistan.
In a landmark decision, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced that, for the first time in the history of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), a portion of ticket sales revenue will be distributed among the franchises participating in the 11th edition of the tournament.