The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) confirmed on Wednesday that head coach Chandika Hathurusinghe will miss the final Test match against Sri Lanka as he will be travelling back to his home for 'personal reasons', according to ESPNCricinfo. Assistant coach Nic Pothas will be filling Hathurusin
After a setback in the first game, Bangladesh have received a big boost as experienced all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan returns for the second Test against Sri Lanka in Chattogram which will begin on March 30.
After making his comeback into the squad from injury, Afghanistan leg-spinner Rashid Khan has re-entered the top 10 T20I rankings for bowlers following a strong performance in the recently concluded series against Ireland
Ahead of Bangladesh's three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka, the Bengal Tigers skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto hoped that it would be a "good" series.
Bangladesh wicketkeeper batter Mushfiqur Rahim emphasised the importance of having experienced players as well as a mix of young blood in the T20 format amid the criticism of Bangladesh's senior cricketers.
Afghanistan player Mohammad Nabi has ended Shakib Al Hasan's long tenure as the number one all-rounder in the ICC Men's ODI Player Rankings after his fine century in the first ODI against Sri Lanka in Pallekele
The 36-year-old complained of issues with his eye and he went on to consult Ophthalmologists in Bangladesh and overseas. Multiple eye assessments provided the final diagnosis which confirmed that Shakib has an issue with the retina of his left eye.
Shakib Al Hasan, currently captain of the one-day team, who contested from constituency Magura-1 for the Awami League (AL) party, has secured victory in the elections.
Bangladesh Star cricketer Shakib Al Hasan, currently captain of the one-day team, is contesting from his hometown constituency, Magura, for the incumbent Awami League (AL) party, Al Jazeera reported on Tuesday.
Tanzim Hasan Sakib's three-wicket haul helped Bangladesh clinch a nine-wicket win against New Zealand in the third ODI at McLean Park in Napier on Saturday. Even though the Kiwis lost the game, they registered a 2-1 series win against Bangladesh.