Bangladesh came under pressure despite taking a 106-run lead over the West Indies as they lost six wickets for 79 runs in their second innings on the third day of the first Test at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on Friday (October 30).
Bangladesh dreamed of a big total thanks to Shadman Islam’s century in the Mirpur Test, but could not deliver. A batting collapse at the start of day two saw the hosts lose their last seven wickets for just 59 runs, bundling Bangladesh out for 272 in the first innings.
Liton Das could not play in the first match of the tri-nation series against Zimbabwe due to injury. This time it has been learnt that the Bangladesh team will not get him in the entire series. This wicketkeeper-batter has been ruled out of the series due to the problem of the right hip joint.
Bangladesh's cricket team begins its mission to fine-tune preparations for the 2027 ODI World Cup. As the first step of that campaign, the Tigers take on Zimbabwe today, Saturday, in the opening match of a tri-nation ODI series in the United Arab Emirates. The match starts in Abu Dhabi at 5:30 pm Bangladesh time.
Former Bangladesh women’s cricket captain Jahanara Alam has applied to return to the national team after spending nearly two years away from international cricket.
US-based striker Ronan Sullivan will play in the Bangladesh national football team in the upcoming SAFF Championship. Vice-president of the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) Fahad Karim has confirmed the matter.