Najmul Hossain Shanto is reportedly considering stepping down from Bangladesh’s Test captaincy following the ongoing Test series against Sri Lanka, according to a 'Cricbuzz' report citing sources close to the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB).
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced a 16-member squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka, with the notable inclusion of Mohammad Naim Sheikh, who returns to the national side after a prolonged absence.
With eyes set on a strong start, the Bangladesh women’s football team is gearing up for their opening match against Bahrain in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers, scheduled to take place in Myanmar from June 29 to July 5.
Bangladeshi leg-spinner Rishad Hossain has been re-signed by the Hobart Hurricanes for the 2024–25 season of Australia’s T20 tournament, the Big Bash League (BBL). The promising young talent from Bangladesh is set to represent Hobart.
Najmul Hossain Shanto may be left with regret, Mushfiqur Rahim with disappointment, and Litton Das—who lost his wicket late in the day—might feel equally frustrated. All three came agonizingly close to significant personal milestones but couldn’t quite reach them. It was that kind of day for Bangladesh in the Galle Test against Sri Lanka, even though they remained in the contest with 484 runs on the scoreboard.
Bangladesh’s wicketkeeper-batsman Mushfiqur Rahim has etched his name in cricket history by setting a new world record.