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Bangladesh’s Asian Cup dream nears end after two consecutive defeats
Bangladesh’s Asian Cup dream nears end after two consecutive defeats
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Bangladesh’s Asian Cup dream nears end after two consecutive defeats

Bangladesh has tasted the second consecutive defeat in the AFC Under-20 Asian Cup qualifiers. Gerard Jones’s team lost 3-0 to Syria at the Dustilik Stadium in Tashkent. Earlier in the first match the Bangladesh youth side had lost 2-0 to hosts Uzbekistan. As a result the hope of advancing to the main round has practically ended after remaining pointless in two matches. At the same time questions have also arisen about the team’s strategy and the capability of head coach Gerard Jones.

Match fees doubled in domestic cricket
Match fees doubled in domestic cricket
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Match fees doubled in domestic cricket

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced the doubling of match fees in all versions of domestic cricket in accordance with the promise given to the cricketers. Board president Tamim Iqbal made this announcement at a press conference in Mirpur on Thursday.

Dooley turns to 6ft 4in US-based goal keeper Saif Kerawala
Dooley turns to 6ft 4in US-based goal keeper Saif Kerawala
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Dooley turns to 6ft 4in US-based goal keeper Saif Kerawala

Bangladesh head coach Thomas Dooley is assessing US-based goalkeeper Saif Kerawala as a potential solution to the national team’s goalkeeping concerns, with the 29-year-old training with the squad over the past few days.

BCB bans three including former director in BPL fixing scandal
BCB bans three including former director in BPL fixing scandal
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BCB bans three including former director in BPL fixing scandal

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has temporarily banned three persons on charges of violating the anti-fixing and anti-corruption code in the 2026 Bangladesh Premier League (BPL). A former director of BCB is also among the accused.

Pakistan makes 7 changes in team after series loss to England, Misbah resigns
Pakistan makes 7 changes in team after series loss to England, Misbah resigns
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Pakistan makes 7 changes in team after series loss to England, Misbah resigns

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has dropped seven cricketers from the squad mid-series after successive heavy defeats against England in two Tests. Amid this, the country’s former captain Misbah-Ul-Haq has resigned from the selection committee.

BPL not being held this year, franchises also agree with BCB’s decision
BPL not being held this year, franchises also agree with BCB’s decision
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BPL not being held this year, franchises also agree with BCB’s decision

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has decided not to organize the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) this year. BCB president Tamim Iqbal had earlier informed that importance will be given to the structural reform of the tournament instead of organizing BPL this year. This time three franchises—Rangpur Riders, Rajshahi Warriors and Dhaka Capitals—have informed about agreeing with this decision of the board.

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