Bangladesh star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan put an end to speculations about his availability in the upcoming five-match T20I series against Zimbabwe at home, reassuring that he will indeed play the series. 

With wicketkeeper-batter Azam Khan ruled out on the eve of the series with a muscle tear, Haseebullah Khan, who was called up as replacement, is likely to keep wickets in the last two matches in Lahore later on Thursday and on Saturday.

Meanwhile, Sujon asserted that the new selection panel has created a balanced team with the preparatory squad.

Representatives of clubs, players, BCB staff and ground staff attended the workshop.

Mukesh Kumar kept his nerve in the final over for Delhi's fourth win in nine matches.

A long-time friend of West Indies great Chris Gayle, Bolt said he was looking forward to playing a part in the tournament that will run in the USA and Caribbean from June 1-29.

England’s T20 World Cup 2022 campaign saw them emerge victorious with only one loss in the tournament that came shockingly against Ireland. In the semi-final, they defeated India by 10 wickets when they chased down 169 in 16 overs and took a comfortable win in the final against Pakistan with an over to spare while chasing 138.

Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) has announced a 15-man squad for Zimbabwe's tour to Bangladesh for a five-match Twenty20 international (T20I) series in May.

Jake Fraser-McGurk went unsold at auction but the young Australian was snapped up by Delhi Capitals as an injury replacement and has become one of the stories of the current IPL.

The all-rounder, along with Ashton Agar, was left out of the new list of contracts for 2024-25 after 23 players were awarded deals by the country's cricket board last month.

Bangladesh head coach Chandika Hathurusingha had returned to the country on Sunday and there were quite a few key meetings, including one with selectors and another with cricket operations, before a preparatory squad was announced yesterday for the upcoming home T20I series against Zimbabwe as the World Cup squad starts to take shape.

Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman failed to defend 17 runs in the final over in an ordinary outing against Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League as the five-time winner succumbed to a six-wicket defeat at the Chidambaram Stadium on Tuesday.

Bangladesh’s newly-appointed spin-bowling coach Mushtaq Ahmed arrived at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium along with the rest of the coaching panel, including head coach Chandika Hathurusingha, who joined the Tigers camp following the Eid holidays. 

“Shakib will return to Bangladesh by the end of this month. There is a possibility of him playing one or two matches in the DPL. Then he will join the team,” Lipu told the reporters in Mirpur today

“Banglalink has secured the exclusive streaming rights from international Cricket Council for six prestigious men’s and women’s ICC events,” said Banglalink chief commercial officer in Bangladesh Upanga Dutta

The five-match series will take place in its entirety at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium.

“We will be sad when he goes [back to Bangladesh], but his country is calling. We want to keep him for as long as we can,” Hussey said in the pre-match press conference.

The current edition of the world's richest cricket tournament has seen monumental totals, including Sunrisers Hyderabad twice breaking IPL records with 277 and 287.

Narine retired from international cricket towards the end of last year, but has been in excellent touch during the ongoing Indian Premier League season with the Kolkata Knight Riders having contributed a total of 286 runs at an average north of 40 and collected nine wickets with his off-spin.

“It’s very hot out here but that’s what we have to play through,” said Abahani pacer Shoriful about playing in the searing heat in Mirpur yesterday