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.

In Timor-Leste’s first-ever international match held last Thursday, father and son Suhail Sattar (50) and Yahya Suhail (17) took the field together for the country, becoming the first father-son duo to appear in the same men’s international cricket fixture.

Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Chennai Super Kings have confirmed that former India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni will be available in the 2026 edition of the competition expected to begin in March.

Paceman Josh Hazlewood has brushed off worries about Australia's ageing attack for the Ashes, saying he personally feels as good as he has in a long time and that the unit's experience of bowling together is a major advantage for the team.

"I think the experience, not just through red ball cricket, through all the formats, you put all the pieces together."

Since 2000, the Women’s ODI World Cup has featured eight teams.

Allegations of sexual harassment and misconduct recently made by former Bangladesh women's team captain Jahanara Alam against team management and support staff has sparked a countrywide uproar. The issue has once again put the spotlight on women's safety in sports -- something often overlooked in this country in spite similar allegations surfacing across disciplines in the past.

Former Bangladesh women’s cricket team skipper Jahanara Alam’s recent allegations of sexual harassment against members of team management have rocked the country’s sporting fraternity, who have called for an independent inquiry and a strong response against the alleged perpetrators if proven guilty.

Former head coach of the Bangladesh women’s cricket team, Monjurul Islam, has said he will face any forthcoming investigation and present his side of the story after being accused of sexual harassment by former national team captain Jahanara Alam.

The 2025 ICC Women’s ODI World Cup final in Navi Mumbai has marked a defining moment for the women’s game, with digital viewership figures matching those of some of men’s cricket’s most-watched events.