The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has unveiled the squad for the Netherlands series and the Asia Cup. Wicketkeeper-batsman Nurul Hasan Sohan makes a comeback after three years, with Mohammad Saifuddin and Saif Hasan also included. The Asia Cup will be held in the United Arab Emirates from 9 to 28 September in T20 format.
Despite being widely discussed as a strong contender, Cricket organizer Mahbubul Anam has officially withdrawn his name from the race for the presidency of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), ahead of the October elections.
Bangladesh made a brilliant start in the SAFF U-17 Women’s Championship, defeating hosts Bhutan 3-1 in the opening match. Suravi Akand Preeti scored one goal for the team, while Alpi Akter netted a brace.
The three-match T20 series against the Netherlands will not only act as preparation for Bangladesh ahead of the Asia Cup but also hold special importance for women’s umpiring. For the first time in an international series featuring the national men’s team, female umpire Shathira Jakir Jessy will be included in the officiating panel. She will serve as a TV umpire rather than a field umpire, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) confirmed in a press release.
Bangladesh got off to a flying start in their first match of the AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup qualifiers, securing a 3-1 victory over hosts Laos at the New Laos National Stadium in Vientiane.
The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has officially announced the schedule for the Men’s Asia Cup 2025, confirming that the tournament will be held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from September 9 to 28.