The newly reappointed Test skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto said that he put the need of the team ahead of his own views regarding captaincy when he decided to return in the role ahead of the two-Test series against Ireland, set to begin in Sylhet on Tuesday.

The European side face the difficult prospect of taking on Bangladesh away from home.

For players who hold Test cricket close to their hearts, that cap is a deeply emotional symbol.

As new developments emerge, the committee will have their work cut out to provide a report while ensuring there is no interference from any quarters of the BCB.

The records were particularly impressive considering the 25-year-old is usually considered to be a fast bowler.

TIB called on the BCB to immediately establish an independent, gender-sensitive complaints and redress committee and adopt ICC-compliant safeguarding measures.

Since making her international debut in 2020, Richa has grown into a match-winner.

Barishal captain Tanvir Islam claimed a five-wicket haul, while Soumya Sarkar and Mohammad Naim both fell short of centuries as Day 2 of the third round of the National Cricket League saw evenly-poised contests across venues on Sunday.

Skipper Azizul Hakim struck a century to guide Bangladesh U-19 to a two-wicket win over Afghanistan U-19 in the fifth and final Youth ODI at the Shahid Kamruzzaman Stadium in Rajshahi on Sunday, earning the hosts a 2-2 series draw.

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Thursday night placed four officials on special duty (OSD) over their suspected complicity in incidents of harassment alleged by former national women’s team skipper Jahanara Alam.

Ish Sodhi's 3-34 moved the New Zealand leg-spinner to third on the all-time list of T20 international wicket-takers with 156.

BCB president Aminul Islam Bulbul said the event will help guide future investments in facilities, wickets, and ensure female participation.

Once a promising hub for women's cricket, Jashore is now witnessing a gradual decline of the sport among female players. The district suffers from a lack of dedicated playgrounds, qualified female trainers, coaching centres, and basic facilities – all contributing to the fading dreams of aspiring women cricketers.

Rubya Haider Jhelik hit a match-winning half-century on ODI debut to help Bangladesh start their 2025 ICC Women’s World Cup campaign with a win. But Jhelik’s form and the Tigresses' fortunes, dipped from then on. Jhelik is now undergoing specific drills to improve her footwork with an eye on the upcoming T20 World Cup qualifiers.

Allegations made by Jahanara have rocked the country's sporting fraternity, with many calling for an independent investigation, including former Bangladesh skippers Mashrafe Bin Mortaza, Tamim Iqbal and Mushfiqur Rahim.

The ODI series win is Pakistan's first against South Africa at home, having lost 3-2 twice in 2003 and 2007.

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The tournament, which runs until November 17, is expected to serve as crucial preparation for the national team ahead of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifiers in Nepal next January.

Amite Hasan led a lone resistance for Sylhet at Cox's Bazar International Stadium.

India claimed a 2-1 win in the five-match T20 series against Australia after the final match was abandoned due to rain after just 4.5 overs in Brisbane on Saturday.