Tawhid Hridoy headlined an action-packed, high-scoring day in the Dhaka Premier League yesterday, with the Mohammedan Sporting Club skipper smashing his fifth List A century to keep his side atop the table.

With balance in the bowling attack, the Tigers will be hoping the batting clicks into gear following the break, with Australia slated to arrive on June 5.

Bangladesh cricket has just witnessed a landmark moment, with player reactions and celebratory pictures already flooding social media.

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is planning to appoint former national team captain Mahmudullah Riyad as mentor of the men’s U-19 team, a top board official said on Thursday.

Bangladesh’s High Performance (HP) unit is set for a facelift, according to Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) sources, although so far the overhaul appears limited largely to a reshuffling of coaching personnel rather than a broader structural reform.

Shan Masood on Thursday dismissed talk of "revenge" ahead of Pakistan’s upcoming two-match Test series against Bangladesh, insisting his side are focused solely on the task at hand ahead of the opening Test in Mirpur on Friday.

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.

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.

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

Tanzid, Mahedi, Saif, Bijoy, Ashikur, Zakir found themselves among the runs.

Players like Shamim Hossain are a rarity in Bangladesh cricket. His game carries the duality of control and chaos, shaped to meet the demands of a role where time is scarce, but impact is everything.

A respected figure in domestic cricket since Bangladesh’s independence, he remained professionally active until 2021.

At home or away, including the recent Pakistan series, the pace unit has delivered consistently.

If this trajectory holds, Bangladesh may finally have found a dependable opener, and perhaps a long-awaited answer to a persistent problem.

The 2015 ICC World Cup in Adelaide served as his professional zenith.

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

Bangladesh coach Simmons surmised in yesterday's presser why the middle order continues to be an issue following the departure of Mushfiqur Rahim and Mahmudullah Riyad.

Having spoken to Shakib, Bashar stressed concerns over match readiness.

"I miss the country immensely. I hope to return soon, and it will certainly feel great when that happens."

Bashar informed that his panel will now focus on team selection for the upcoming New Zealand ODIs.