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Sadman ruled out due to injury, Zakir gets call for second Test
Bangladesh opener Sadman Islam will not be able to play in the second Test against Pakistan due to injury. Zakir Hasan has been called up to the squad in place of the injured Sadman. The match begins on May 16 in Sylhet.
Mahmudullah named mentor of Bangladesh U-19 team
Mahmudullah Riyad has been appointed as the mentor of the Bangladesh Under-19 national team. The BCB has finalised the appointment based on an understanding between both parties, a senior BCB official confirmed to the media. He will carry out these responsibilities alongside playing domestic cricket.
One in four World Cup matches risks extreme heat, scientists warn
The 2026 FIFA World Cup, set to kick off on June 11 across 16 stadiums in the United States, Canada and Mexico, faces a significant health risk from extreme heat driven by climate change, researchers have warned.
Nahid Rana named ICC Player of the Month
Bangladesh pace sensation Nahid Rana has been named the ICC Men's Player of the Month for April following his devastating performances against New Zealand and Pakistan.
Natore teen football sensation Aleya scores hat-trick in all three matches
From a remote farming village in Natore’s Lalpur upazila to becoming the brightest name in district-level women’s football — schoolgirl Aleya Khatun has captured attention with a stunning run of performances in the 'Notun Kuri Sports-2026' talent hunt tournament.
Italy-born Emilio Gay earns England Test call-up for New Zealand Series
England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) have named a 15-member squad for the first Test against New Zealand, with 26-year-old opener Emilio Gay emerging as the standout inclusion.
Historic Pakistan triumph powers Bangladesh stars up ICC Test Rankings
Several Bangladesh cricketers have made significant progress in the latest ICC Test rankings following the team’s historic 104-run victory over Pakistan national cricket team in the opening Test of the series at Mirpur.
3-member election commission formed for BCB polls
Bangladesh Cricket Board has formed a three-member election commission for the 2026 BCB Board of Directors election, the board said in a press release on Wednesday (May 13).
Uncertainty over watching World Cup leaves Bangladeshi fans worried
State-owned Bangladesh Television has yet to secure broadcasting rights for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, raising concerns among football fans across the country. No private television channel or OTT platform has purchased the rights either . The tournament, featuring 48 teams for the first time, will be held in the United States, Canada and Mexico from June 11 .
Sweden reveal World Cup team without Kulusevski
Sweden have announced their final 26-member squad ahead of the upcoming World Cup. The big surprise in the team announced is the absence of Tottenham Hotspur star forward Dejan Kulusevski on Tuesday (May 12). The Swedes are finally going to start their World Cup mission without him as he has not fully recovered from a long-standing knee injury. The 26-year-old forward has been out of the field for the past year due to injury.