This tour marks Sri Lanka Women’s first bilateral series in Bangladesh.

The second match will be held at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur on Monday.

There was a striking similarity between the starts of New Zealand and Bangladesh in the opening ODI of the three-match series in Mirpur on Friday, but the contrasting approaches that followed ultimately defined the outcome.

Their recruitment drive is expected to continue today, with several high-profile players targeted.

Bangladesh national cricketer Jahanara Alam has demanded a broader investigation and stricter punishment in the sexual harassment case involving former women’s team selector Manjurul Islam.

Delhi needed 42 off 25 deliveries when Miller walked out to the middle.

The upcoming season will not feature relegation or a Super League phase, and clubs are largely expected to operate within the Bangladesh Cricket Board’s Tk 25 lakh subsidy.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Saturday announced a 16-member squad for the upcoming two-Test series against Bangladesh, with Shan Masood set to continue as captain.

Former Bangladesh pacer Tapash Baishya has strongly criticised the Bangladesh Cricket Board’s (BCB) initiative to honour former captains with special ‘Captains’ Cards’, terming it discriminatory towards other former national players.

Skipper Shubman Gill led the way with 86 off 50 balls as Gujarat Titans beat Kolkata Knight Riders by five wickets in the IPL, consigning the three-time champions to a fifth loss in six games this season.

New Zealand’s Dean Foxcroft admitted he was somewhat surprised by Bangladesh’s approach in the middle overs after a 26-run win in the first ODI of the three-match series at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on Friday.

Premier League clubs are ramping up preparations for the players’ transfer window, set to be held on Saturday and Sunday, with Mohammedan leading the way with a string of high-profile signings.

Bangladesh players had a combined 761 ODI appearances compared to New Zealand’s 368 before Friday's series opener.

The Indian Premier League said Friday it had issued Rajasthan Royals manager Ravinder Singh Bhinder a 100,000-rupee ($1,080) fine for using a phone in the team's dugout during a match.

In what could generously be described as a polar take, Bangladesh captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz insisted that the Mirpur surface for the opening ODI against New Zealand was “a great wicket”, one where “even 270” would not have been difficult to chase.

Sri Lanka women’s cricket team, led by Chamari Athapaththu, arrived in Bangladesh on Friday for a white-ball series against the hosts, set to begin in Rajshahi on April 20.

Half-centuries from Saif Hassan and Towhid Hridoy went in vain as Bangladesh fell 26 runs short against New Zealand in the opening ODI of the three-match series at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on Friday.

The Sri Lanka national women’s team, led by Chamari Athapaththu, arrived in Bangladesh on Friday to play a white-ball series against the hosts, scheduled to begin in Rajshahi on April 20.

Cricket Australia on Friday confirmed the itinerary for their white-ball tour of Bangladesh in June, making slight changes to the schedule provided earlier in the year by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB).

New Zealand captain Tom Latham won the toss and opted to bat first