With the series already decided, the third and final WT20I on Saturday will be a dead rubber.

"Our immediate priority is a total overhaul of the governance framework at SLC," Wickramaratne said in a statement.

The changing approach, he noted, is driven by a new generation of fearless batters. He highlighted uncapped 23-year-old Salil Arora’s audacious no-look six off Jasprit Bumrah as a defining example.

Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has expressed hope of returning home by the end of this year, while also reflecting that entering politics during his playing career may not have been the ideal decision.

Mumbai Indians' bowlers are under scrutiny after failing to defend their highest first-innings total in the Indian Premier League on Wednesday but captain Hardik Pandya refused to single them out for blame and said the whole team were accountable.

Pakistan’s next red-ball assignment will see them travel to Bangladesh for a two-match Test series starting May 8.

Under Mosaddek’s leadership, Abahani clinched their 24th DPL title last season.

Shakib also expressed optimism about the team’s current trajectory, particularly after their recent success against New Zealand.

The visitors will move to Dhaka on Wednesday, ahead of the third and final T20I.

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has revisited its earlier decision regarding the No Objection Certificate (NOC) issued to national team fast bowler Nahid Rana for participation in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) T20.

Bangladesh recently completed a narrow 2-1 series triumph over New Zealand at home and it was their quicks that did the damage across the three-game series.

Sri Lanka's government took control of the island's cricket board on Wednesday, saying it was a temporary measure designed to pave the way for "structural reforms".

The third and final T20I is set to take place at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium on Saturday.

As Bangladesh looked to seal a series victory against New Zealand in the second T20I on Wednesday, rain is threatening to derail the Tigers’ ambitions as much as it does the visitors’ hopes of levelling the series.

Images of Parag, 24, using an e‑cigarette during Tuesday's match against Punjab Kings were broadcast live on television and quickly went viral on social media.

Amite Hasan’s maiden national team call-up for the first of two Tests against Pakistan next month marks the culmination of seven years of consistent performances in the domestic circuit, with selectors placing their trust in one of the most reliable performers. In a recent conversation with The Daily Star’s Samsul Arefin Khan, Amite spoke about maintaining a simple mindset, expressed deep gratitude for his family’s unwavering support, and shared his excitement about the prospect of sharing a dressing room with his idol, Mushfiqur Rahim, among other topics. The excerpts are as follows:

The 15-strong squad is led by star all-rounder Amelia Kerr and features 10 players who won the title in Dubai in 2024, beating South Africa in the final.

Players like Shamim Hossain are a rarity in Bangladesh cricket. His game carries the duality of control and chaos, shaped to meet the demands of a role where time is scarce, but impact is everything.

Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi became the leading run-getter in this IPL season with a cracking 43 on Tuesday that helped Rajasthan Royals beat Punjab Kings by six wickets in a high-scoring contest.

Having comprehensively won the opener, Bangladesh head into the second T20I against New Zealand on Wednesday at Chattogram’s Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium, aiming to seal the three-match series before it moves to Dhaka.