The ball used in Diego Maradona's iconic "Hand of God" match against England at the 1986 FIFA World Cup has sold at auction for $3.35 million, turning another piece of football history into a multimillion-dollar sports collectible.
Bangladesh are set for another busy international assignment immediately after the Asia Cup, with a Test and three-match ODI series against Afghanistan likely to be played in the United Arab Emirates in early October.
A delegation from the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) is arriving in Dhaka on Sunday (August 23) for talks with Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) officials and a visit to the National Stadium, according to BFF sources.
Bangladesh's hopes of extending their historic success in Australia ended in a crushing innings defeat to the hosts in Mackay on Sunday (August 23), as a relentless Australian pace attack exposed their batting frailties.
Phil Simmons, Bangladesh's head coach, has said his team's plan for the second Test in Mackay is to bat 110 overs in the first innings and put Australia under pressure, building on the tactics that worked in the first Test.
Tamim Iqbal, president of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), has said the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) will not be held this year, adding that the decision was taken as the board does not have adequate time to organize the tournament.