Newly appointed Bangladesh pace bowling coach Talha Jubair insisted he is ready to embrace the challenge despite the limited time available before the team’s upcoming assignment, following the departure of Shaun Tait, who stepped down from the role on Thursday, citing family reasons.

The High Court on Wednesday cleared the way for holding Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) elections on June 7.

Two International Cricket Council (ICC) Board representatives -- Dr Mohammed Moosajee of Cricket South Africa and Tavengwa Mukuhlani of Zimbabwe Cricket -- arrived in Dhaka on Monday to engage with stakeholders over developments in Bangladesh cricket, particularly the Bangladesh Cricket Board's (BCB) electoral process.

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced the itinerary for Australia’s upcoming white-ball tour of Bangladesh, with the visitors scheduled to arrive on June 5.

Bangladesh opener Shadman Islam has been ruled out of the second Test against Pakistan, which begins on May 16 in Sylhet, after suffering a chest injury, the Bangladesh Cricket Board confirmed in a release on Thursday.

A Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) official on Wednesday confirmed that Sri Lanka A’s upcoming tour of Bangladesh has been postponed due to the ongoing Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League (DPL) 2025-26.

Bangladesh batter Shamim Hossain’s improvised shot -- which sailed over the New Zealand wicketkeeper for six in the first T20I in Chattogram -- has been one of the standout moments of the three-match series so far.

Bangladesh batter Shamim Hossain has thanked T20I skipper Litton Das for backing him, while also crediting the captain for fostering a strong team environment ahead of the series-deciding third T20I against New Zealand, set to be played tomorrow in Mirpur.

Amite Hasan’s maiden national team call-up for the first of two Tests against Pakistan next month marks the culmination of seven years of consistent performances in the domestic circuit, with selectors placing their trust in one of the most reliable performers. In a recent conversation with The Daily Star’s Samsul Arefin Khan, Amite spoke about maintaining a simple mindset, expressed deep gratitude for his family’s unwavering support, and shared his excitement about the prospect of sharing a dressing room with his idol, Mushfiqur Rahim, among other topics. The excerpts are as follows:

Soumya Sarkar continues to remain an enigma in Bangladesh cricket, as the batter spurned yet another golden opportunity to stake a claim for a permanent spot with his performances in the ongoing ODI series against New Zealand.

“There are no warm-up balls -- he's always on the money from ball one.” That was how New Zealand’s standout batter on the day, Nick Kelly, summed up Nahid Rana’s performance in Mirpur yesterday.

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is set to hold its next election ahead of the scheduled deadline, with the ad hoc committee aiming to complete preparations by June.

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.

Appointments should prioritise expertise, not partisan stance

BCB director Yasir Mohammad Foysal Ashiq has tendered his resignation, citing personal reasons, becoming the third member of the elected board to step down.

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) vice-president Faruque Ahmed said that the board would not ‘stop functioning’ even though two of its directors recently resigned amid the ongoing crisis faced by the Aminul Islam Bulbul-led board.

With Bangladesh set for a hectic schedule in the coming months, newly appointed Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) chief selector Habibul Bashar said he aims to expand the player pool.

The National Sports Council (NSC) has formed an independent inquiry committee to investigate alleged “irregularities, manipulation and abuse of power” in the 2025 Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) elections, according to an NSC press release.

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has released the ticket details for the upcoming three-match ODI series between Bangladesh and Pakistan, with online sales already underway.

A Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) official on Friday said that the board has extended the deadline for submitting Expressions of Interest (EOI) for franchises of the upcoming Women’s Bangladesh Premier League (WBPL) following requests from interested parties.