Bangladesh Cricket Board’s chief selector Gazi Ashraf Lipu virtually threw in the towel, citing a lack of available options when asked what could be done to address the Tigers’ deepening crisis in ODIs.

Rashid regains his place as the No.1 ranked ODI bowler in the world following Afghanistan's 3-0 series sweep over Bangladesh, while Omarzai returns to the premier position for ODI all-rounders.

Pakistan beat South Africa by 93 runs in the first Test in Lahore on Wednesday to take a 1-0 lead in the two-match series.

The 2027 World Cup dreams of India's batting stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma appear slim, with head coach Gautam Gambhir refusing to look that far even if he does not doubt their quality.

A 200-run defeat in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, which sealed a 3-0 whitewash for Afghanistan, should serve as a wake-up call for Bangladesh’s cricket administrators and organisers. 

The 31-year-old wicketkeeper-batter has been sidelined for nearly a month.

After a three-wicket, last-over loss to South Africa in Vizag on Monday, most players were left in tears in the dressing room, but the camp's mood had brightened by the next day following retrospection.

Bangladesh skipper Mehidy Hasan Miraz admitted his side’s glaring shortcomings after another dismal batting display saw the Tigers slump to a 200-run defeat against Afghanistan in the final ODI in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, sealing a humiliating 3-0 whitewash.

Sri Lanka and New Zealand were forced to share the points in their Women's World Cup fixture after heavy rain had the final say in Colombo on Tuesday, washing out play after the innings break.

Opener Saif Hassan was the only batter to reach double figures as Bangladesh were thumped by 200 runs in the third and final ODI against Afghanistan in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday.

Afghanistan opener Ibrahim Zadran missed out on another ton as Saif Hassan and Tanvir Islam led Bangladesh’s fightback to restrict the visitors to 293 for nine in the third and final ODI of the three-match series in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday. Late fireworks from Mohammad Nabi, however, made sure to spoil Bangladesh efforts. 

The first Test between Pakistan and South Africa was set for a thrilling conclusion after rival spinners Noman Ali and Senuran Muthusamy wrought destruction on day three in Lahore on Tuesday.

Pakistan lost their last six wickets for 17 runs.

Having already clinched the three-match series with commanding wins in the opening two games, Afghanistan will look to complete a clean sweep.

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India head coach Gautam Gambhir heaped praise on Shubman Gill's leadership following their 2-0 Test series sweep against West Indies at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Tuesday.

Australia added wicket-keeper Josh Philippe and spinner Matthew Kuhnemann to their squad for the series opener against India on Sunday.

Chasing 121 for victory, the home side achieved the target in the final day's morning session.

The former England captain has chalked up nine test half-centuries in Australia, with a highest score of 89 in a nine-wicket loss in Brisbane in December 2021.

Bangladesh go into the dead rubber third and final ODI against Afghanistan in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday not only to salvage some pride but also to figure out a method to handle Afghan spin, in particular Rashid Khan.