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.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is set to launch a new 50-over tournament featuring the country’s U-17, U-19 and U-23 teams, aiming to give emerging cricketers more opportunities to play competitive matches and strengthen the national team pipeline.
With the objective of building a championship-winning team for the upcoming season, traditional Dhaka club Mohammedan Sporting Club has appointed a new coach. Argentine coach Santiago Varela has been named the head coach of the club.
The government will identify talented athletes from the grassroots level and admit them to the Bangladesh Krira Shikkha Protishtan (BKSP), taking full responsibility for their education and sports, said Youth and Sports Minister Md Aminul Haque. He said talented athletes scattered across the country will not be allowed to go to waste due to lack of opportunities. Arrangements will be made to develop their talent and bring them to the national level.