Rinku Singh hit an unbeaten 53 to lead Kolkata Knight Riders to their first win of the IPL season as they beat Rajasthan Royals by four wickets in a low-scoring contest on Sunday.

Luck may finally be turning for Soumya Sarkar, with the left-hander expected to feature in Bangladesh’s eleven in the second ODI of the three match against New Zealand at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Monday.

Bangladesh captain Nigar Sultana Joty has welcomed the decision to stage the three-match WODI series against Sri Lanka outside Dhaka, saying the Rajshahi wicket should encourage free-scoring cricket as the Tigresses gear up for the Women’s T20 World Cup in England in June.

The inclusion of Litton and Miraz in the same Rupganj side drew the most attention, with the national teammates set to play together for the club for the first time.

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) will honour Rubel Hossain ahead of the second ODI between Bangladesh and New Zealand at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on Monday, following the pacer’s retirement from international cricket after 12 years of service.

“It all comes from the communication from the batters in the first innings. We were getting relayed back the comms around the wicket, and we could see from side-on as well,” Smith told reporters on Sunday.

This tour marks Sri Lanka Women’s first bilateral series in Bangladesh.

The second match will be held at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur on Monday.

There was a striking similarity between the starts of New Zealand and Bangladesh in the opening ODI of the three-match series in Mirpur on Friday, but the contrasting approaches that followed ultimately defined the outcome.

Their recruitment drive is expected to continue today, with several high-profile players targeted.

Bangladesh national cricketer Jahanara Alam has demanded a broader investigation and stricter punishment in the sexual harassment case involving former women’s team selector Manjurul Islam.

Delhi needed 42 off 25 deliveries when Miller walked out to the middle.

The upcoming season will not feature relegation or a Super League phase, and clubs are largely expected to operate within the Bangladesh Cricket Board’s Tk 25 lakh subsidy.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Saturday announced a 16-member squad for the upcoming two-Test series against Bangladesh, with Shan Masood set to continue as captain.

Former Bangladesh pacer Tapash Baishya has strongly criticised the Bangladesh Cricket Board’s (BCB) initiative to honour former captains with special ‘Captains’ Cards’, terming it discriminatory towards other former national players.

Skipper Shubman Gill led the way with 86 off 50 balls as Gujarat Titans beat Kolkata Knight Riders by five wickets in the IPL, consigning the three-time champions to a fifth loss in six games this season.

New Zealand’s Dean Foxcroft admitted he was somewhat surprised by Bangladesh’s approach in the middle overs after a 26-run win in the first ODI of the three-match series at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on Friday.

Premier League clubs are ramping up preparations for the players’ transfer window, set to be held on Saturday and Sunday, with Mohammedan leading the way with a string of high-profile signings.

Bangladesh players had a combined 761 ODI appearances compared to New Zealand’s 368 before Friday's series opener.

The Indian Premier League said Friday it had issued Rajasthan Royals manager Ravinder Singh Bhinder a 100,000-rupee ($1,080) fine for using a phone in the team's dugout during a match.