Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) ad hoc committee president Tamim Iqbal said the board would rather not hold the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) than stage another “patchwork” edition that harms both the BCB’s reputation and the country’s image globally.

Speaking at a pre-match press conference on the eve of the first Test of the two-match series, starting May 8 at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium, Shanto drew a direct comparison between the two pace attacks while acknowledging Pakistan’s traditional strength in fast bowling.

Australia are scheduled to arrive in Islamabad on May 23 ahead of the opening ODI at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on May 30.

The aggressive approach in the Powerplay has been central to this shift.

The 39-year-old faces a "middle-range" drink-driving charge, court documents showed, after allegedly being more than twice the legal limit in Sydney in April.

The surface may not remain as green on Friday once trimmed, but it is evident that the home side are banking on their primary strength.

The decision was taken during the fourth meeting of the BCB ad hoc committee, held at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur yesterday.

Openers Abhishek Sharma (35) and Travis Head (38) set the tone early, punishing a Punjab attack that struggled for rhythm.

Bangladesh head coach Phil Simmons on Wednesday said the Tigers are in a mindset to post “big scores”, stressing that he is more focused in the upcoming two-match Test series against Pakistan, starting in Mirpur on Friday, rather than the past.

After being reminded of Bangladesh’s 2-0 series triumph in Rawalpindi in 2024, Pakistan speedster Shaheen Shah Afridi said his side is not dwelling on the past as they prepare to take on the Tigers in the upcoming two-match Test series, starting tomorrow in Mirpur.

The final of this year's Indian Premier League (IPL) has been shifted to Ahmedabad, the country's cricket board said on Wednesday, citing operational and logistical issues at the original venue in Bengaluru.

Delhi Capitals can afford no more slip-ups if they are to have any chance of making the Indian Premier League (IPL) playoffs for the first time in five years, coach Hemang Badani said after his side suffered a sixth defeat of the season on Tuesday.

Disciplined bowling and an unbeaten 87 by opener Sanju Samson helped Chennai Super Kings stay in the hunt for the IPL playoffs with an eight-wicket win over Delhi Capitals on Tuesday.

Ball by ball, step by step, Rana was pure bliss to watch at the Mirpur practice nets on Tuesday.

Australia are placed closer to England at the third place with 258 points.

Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu has been rewarded for her excellent recent form by making big gains on the latest ICC Women's T20I Player Rankings.

Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant's uneven form mirrors his team's broader struggles in the Indian Premier League (IPL), but head coach Justin Langer says the player is not weighed down by his hefty price tag.

England fast bowler Ollie Robinson believes he is ready to showcase his best form should he win a recall to the Test arena for the upcoming home summer.

The fuller delivery, like the short ones, created surprise, with some deliveries striking the bat rather than the bat meeting it.

The first Test will be held at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur from May 8.