To strengthen the pipeline of the Bangladesh national football team, head coach Thomas Duli is keeping all possible avenues open. Efforts are underway to integrate promising footballers growing up abroad alongside domestic talents. However, Duli does not want opponents in SAFF Championship preparation matches who carry a high risk of defeat.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced the Bangladesh High Performance (HP) squad for the upcoming tour of Australia, featuring Sabbir Rahman and Shamim Hossain, who are awaiting opportunities to return to the national team. The 15-member Bangladesh squad will participate in the Top End T20 Series held in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia. The team will be led by experienced wicketkeeper-batsman Irfan Shukkur.
The final whistle served as the biggest proof of how much testing Fortis FC had to endure on the path to victory. Overcoming all adversity, Fortis defeated Kyrgyzstan's club Muras United 1-0 courtesy of a lone goal by Mohammad Ibrahim. Crossing the preliminary stage of the AFC Challenge League, the Bangladeshi club has now booked its place in the tournament's main round at the very first attempt.
State Minister for Youth and Sports Aminul Haque has expressed optimism that the uncertainty surrounding the proposed bilateral series against India in September will be resolved soon. While the series' future was thrown into doubt due to tensions following the recent World Cup and the current political context, he said diplomatic and ministerial-level discussions are underway to find a positive solution .
Afghanistan have secured direct qualification for the 2027 ODI World Cup after defeating Ireland by three wickets in Belfast. Rashid Khan's side confirmed their ticket to the global event with the victory, which also ensured Bangladesh's direct qualification. Meanwhile, two-time world champions West Indies will once again have to navigate the challenging qualifying rounds.
Bangladesh High Performance (HP) team easily defeated Malaysia thanks to a whirlwind batting display by Jisan Alam. Chasing a target of 106 runs set by Malaysia in the final match of the two-match T20 series, Bangladesh surpassed it in just 7.4 overs. With this victory, the HP team secured the series 2-0.