Emotional captain Ben Stokes Wednesday said protecting England players' welfare was his top concern amid claims of excessive drinking on a mid-Ashes beach break, without directly addressing the allegations.

The Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) places heavy expectations on players from the franchises’ side, creating a competitive grind that sharpens Bangladesh’s national team toolbox, particularly those in the pipeline. From that perspective, the BPL offers a major platform to showcase performance in franchise cricket, but this time it presents a unique opportunity for players aiming to break into the Bangladesh T20I squad ahead of the World Cup in February.

Shakib Al Hasan-featured MI Emirates became the second team to qualify for the playoffs of the ongoing ILT20, beating Gulf Giants by eight wickets with 21 balls to spare in their penultimate league match in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday.

As things stand, Chattogram now have only two foreign signings - Delport, who last featured in a top franchise league back in 2021-22, and Ghulam from Pakistan.

The franchise confirmed the matter through their official Facebook page on Tuesday where they welcomed the 19-year-old uncapped opening batter from Afghanistan.

The defending World Test Champions showed exactly why they hold the crown with a spectacular all-round display in a 2-0 series victory away to India.

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) are set for a board meeting on Wednesday and BCB president Aminul Islam claimed the board is keeping a close watch on proceedings with security issues prevalent across the country.

Indonesia’s Gede Priandana became the first bowler to take five wickets in an over in a T20I during his side’s match against Cambodia in Bali on Tuesday.

All-rounder Cooper Connolly hopes his blazing Big Bash League form can help him earn him a recall to Australia's Twenty20 squad for next year's World Cup in India and Sri Lanka.

England managing director Rob Key pledged Tuesday to investigate whether players' drinking on a mid-Ashes beach break went too far, after reports said it had been like a "stag-do."

The presence of three Bangladeshi players in different leagues at the same time hints at a positive shift in this regard -- at least for the bowlers.

Taskin picked up two wickets against Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, playing a key role as his team, Sharjah Warriorz, secured a four-wicket victory yesterday in Abu Dhabi.

During the team's opening session in Purbachal, Noakhali Express pacer Hasan Mahmud labeled the BPL a "good platform to prove myself" as he targets a return to the national squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup.

ILT20’s league phase matches run until December 28, with playoffs and the final scheduled between December 30 and January 4.

Australian skipper Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon were Tuesday ruled out of the fourth Ashes Test against England with the veteran spinner facing surgery and an extended period on the sidelines.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has pledged to fund the United States national team players to ensure they can continue preparing for next year's Twenty20 World Cup despite the country's governing body going through a governance and financial crisis.

England coach Brendon McCullum wants to stay in his job despite a chastening Ashes series defeat but admits his future is out of his hands.

Rangpur Riders head coach Mickey Arthur had a busy day getting to grips with the assignment ahead having joined the franchise today.

For Chase, the series brought little relief. He managed only 42 runs at an average of seven across three matches, the second-worst figures for a captain dismissed six or more times in a Test series.

Channel i's Subrata Gain was named Player of the Final, while Channel 24’s Addeen Sajib was adjudged Player of the Tournament.