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Mirpur, Sylhet to host Pakistan Tests in May
Bangladesh will host Pakistan for a two-match Test series next month, with matches scheduled in Mirpur and Sylhet as part of the ICC World Test Championship.
Captains treated like kings, others like commoners: Tapash Baisya
Former Bangladesh pacer Tapash Baisya has sharply criticised the Bangladesh Cricket Board’s (BCB) newly introduced “Captains Card” initiative, calling it discriminatory and damaging to team unity.
Bangladesh lose to second-string New Zealand in first ODI
Despite raising hopes of victory in the first one-day international at Mirpur's Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Bangladesh ultimately suffered a defeat. Due to a lack of batting consistency, the Tigers fell behind 1-0 in the three-match series.
Zaima Rahman at Mirpur stadium to watch Bangladesh match
Zaima Rahman, daughter of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, was present at the stadium to watch Bangladesh’s match against New Zealand in the opening game of a three-match ODI series.
2026 T20 World Cup hit by match-fixing scrutiny
The International Cricket Council’s (ICC) Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) is investigating a match involving Canada at the 2026 T20 World Cup over alleged match-fixing, alongside broader corruption allegations linked to Cricket Canada.
Bangladesh sent to bowl first in 1st ODI against New Zealand
Bangladesh were sent to the field after losing the toss in the first ODI of the three-match series against New Zealand.
Lionel Messi becomes owner of Spanish club UE Cornellà
Eight-time Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi has entered club ownership, acquiring historic Catalan side UE Cornellà, the club confirmed in an official statement.
BCB hands ‘Captains Card’ to national team captains
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has introduced a ‘Captains Card’ for all national team captains, offering special privileges including free entry to international matches and access to medical insurance benefits.
UFEA Champions League semifinals schedule finalised
The semifinal lineup for the 2025–26 UEFA Champions League has been confirmed following a dramatic conclusion to the quarterfinals, with four teams remaining in the race for the title.
Lionel Messi accused of breaching $7 million contract
Lionel Messi is being sued by a Miami-based event promoter who says the soccer icon violated the terms of a $7 million contract by missing an exhibition match last year.