In a tactical move to capitalize on the conditions, Australia bowl first in series opener, hand Liam Scott debut as the visitors aim to set the tone against Bangladesh in the first ODI at Dhaka.
As the Australian squad touches down in Bangladesh for their upcoming white-ball series, captain Josh Inglis has shared his initial observations, noting that they looked like a bit more grass on the wicket: Josh Inglis on Mirpir pitch ahead of the opening ODI clash.
As Bangladesh prepares for a crucial white-ball series, captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz has offered a candid assessment of the team's young leg-spinner, stating that He needs to improve in ODI cricket: Miraz on Rishad Hossain while highlighting the distinct challenges of the 50-over format.
Litton Das slams Mohammad Rizwan over handshake snub after Test defeat, expressing his disappointment and frustration over the incident, and questioning the level of respect between players
In a commanding performance ahead of the main event, the Women's T20 World Cup 2026 warm-up: Fulmali, Patil headline India's comfortable 26-run victory against West Indies in Cardiff. Bharti Fulmali's unbeaten half-century and stellar bowling by Shreyanka Patil and Radha Yadav ensured India began their preparations in formidable fashion, setting a strong tone for their upcoming challenges.
The ECB move start times for India T20Is to maximise TV viewership, bringing forward the start times for England's floodlit T20Is against India next month to 5.30pm local time.
England head coach Brendon McCullum remains optimistic about the return of pace sensation Jofra Archer, stating that the team is McCullum 'hopeful' of Archer's availability for second NZ Test following his post-IPL break.
After a significant 15-year hiatus, Confident Bangladesh pose Australia a fresh challenge after 15-year wait for an enthralling ODI series in Dhaka. With Australia's squad facing notable absences and Bangladesh showcasing formidable strength on their home turf, this bilateral encounter is poised to be a captivating spectacle, particularly given the evolving pitch conditions that increasingly favour pace bowling.
A brilliant Suthar six-for rolls Afghanistan over for 152 on Day 3 in New Chandigarh, allowing India to enforce a massive follow-on and take complete control of the bilateral clash.
Habibur Rahman Sohan hits fastest List A century in Bangladesh history with a stunning display of power-hitting in the Dhaka Premier League, smashing the fastest century ever recorded in Bangladesh's List A cricket history.
