Bangladesh won the first T20I against UAE by 27 runs following a superb ton by Parvez Hossain Emon. However, the Tigers have dropped Emon, bringing in Najmul Hossain Shnato for the second T20I against UAE at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium.

The decision was taken following discussions between Emirates Cricket Board and Bangladesh Cricket Board. 

A new era begins for England in white-ball cricket, with Harry Brook set to take charge for the first time during the upcoming ODI series at home against the West Indies, starting May 29.

The Asia Cup, which was slated to be jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka, may now be scrapped altogether due to India’s absence — a significant blow given the financial weight India carries in the tournament, especially in terms of sponsorship and broadcasting.

Bangladesh off-spinner Mehedi Hasan Miraz received a no-objection certificate (NOC) from the Bangladesh Cricket Board today to play for Lahore Qalandars in the ongoing Pakistan Super League. 

Bangladesh skipper Liton Das said that they need to improve death overs batting and also focus on making the most out of conditions with the ball in the second T20I against UAE on Monday.

After a six-month hiatus, the 37-year-old, playing for Lahore Qalandars in the Pakistan Super League (PSL), registered a golden duck and went wicketless in a crucial clash against Peshawar Zalmi at Rawalpindi Stadium on Sunday.

Gujarat's victory also ensured a spot in the play-offs for Royal Challengers Bengaluru as well as Punjab Kings, who earlier in the day won their match against Rajasthan Royals.

Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan returned to competitive cricket almost after eight months yesterday, as he was picked in the playing eleven by Lahore Qalandars in a Pakistan Super League (PSL) game against Peshawar Zalmi on Sunday.

Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman was named in the Delhi Capitals’ playing XI for their Indian Premier League (IPL) clash against Gujarat Titans at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Sunday.

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has expressed wish to extend the two-match T20I series against UAE by a game. The request has been made in light of their upcoming tour of Pakistan.

“Yes! I remember Tamim bhai’s hundred. It was against Oman — he was hitting so well. I always watch all his matches, so that one stayed in my memory,” Emon said after the match, reminiscing about his idol’s milestone knock in the 2016 T20 World Cup.

Known primarily for his left-arm spin, Rakibul is beginning to showcase the kind of all-round ability that could one day earn him a similar status. His recent match-winning performances with both bat and ball in the emerging team suggest that Bangladesh may have found a new dual-threat talent in the making.

"The wicket looked good to bat on. I thought the way Emon played was really amazing to watch,” said Liton during post-match presentation ceremony. Emon smashed a blistering 54-ball 100 — the fastest T20I century by a Bangladeshi. 

Powered by Parvez Hossain Emon’s maiden T20I ton, Bangladesh managed to beat the hosts UAE by 27 runs in the first of the two-match series at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Saturday. The Tigers took a 1-0 lead in the series, with the final game scheduled to be played on Monday at the same venue.  

Kolkata with six defeats and five wins bow out of the play-off race. Bengaluru with eight victories top the 10-team table and are all but through to the playoffs.

The least the board can do is maintain a basic line of communication and show they care about engagement beyond the boundary.

Hosts UAE have won the toss and elected to bowl first in the first of the two-match T20I series against Bangladesh at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium today.

Nasum had been flown to Dubai on Friday as a contingency measure after Rishad and Nahid were stranded at Dubai International Airport for three consecutive days due to invalid entry visas.

A dramatic batting collapse saw Bangladesh ‘A’ team suffer a 70-run defeat against their New Zealand counterparts in the opening four-dayer of a two-match series at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Saturday.