Bangladesh under-19s will face New Zealand in their second Group B match of the World Cup on Tuesday, aiming to learn from the tactical mistakes made in their opening defeat to India.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has told Bangladesh that if they do not agree to play their T20 World Cup matches in India, they could be replaced by Scotland, who are the highest-ranked team who did not qualify for the World Cup, according to a report by AFP.

Bangladesh suffered a dramatic batting collapse, losing eight wickets for 40 runs, to go down by 18 runs (DLS method) against India in their opening match of the ICC Under-19 World Cup in Bulawayo on Saturday.

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) finance committee chairman M Najmul Islam has come under heavy criticism after labelling former captain Tamim Iqbal an “Indian agent” in a social media post.

Bangladesh Cricket Board’s (BCB) finance committee chairman M Najmul Islam has come under heavy criticism after terming former national captain Tamim Iqbal an “Indian agent” in a social media post.

Several Bangladeshi films slated for release this Eid-ul-Fitr were initially planned to be shot in India. Producers and directors had made preparatory visits to locations in Kolkata, Hyderabad and Mumbai, and discussions with artistes and crew members were already underway. However, prolonged delays in obtaining permits, visa complications, and growing unease in recent times regarding cross-border collaboration between Bangladeshi and Indian artistes and technicians have now forced a rethink. As a result, Sri Lanka is emerging as the new shooting destination for Bangladeshi cinema, replacing India.

Law and Sports Adviser of the interim government, Dr Asif Nazrul, has strongly protested the directive to remove Bangladeshi cricketer Mustafizur Rahman from IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on political grounds.

Not too long ago, finding a Bangladesh national football team jersey in Dhaka felt like a scavenger hunt. European club jerseys dominated shop displays, while cricket shirts filled whatever space remained. Bangladesh football team jerseys, if available at all, were tucked away in corners.

Arshdeep Singh led an inspired bowling attack to help India beat South Africa by seven wickets in the third T20 international on Sunday as the hosts took a 2-1 lead in the five-match series.

Amazon has announced plans to invest over $35 billion in India by 2030, focusing on artificial intelligence, job creation, and export growth. As per an official announcement by the company, the commitment builds on approximately $40 billion Amazon has already invested in the country.

S Venkataraman, the head coach of the Cricket Association of Pondicherry’s (CAP) U-19 team in India, has been reportedly attacked by three local players after they were left out of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy squad.

Top-order batter Shubman Gill and all-rounder Hardik Pandya are fit and available for Tuesday's T20 series opener against South Africa, India captain Suryakumar Yadav said on the eve of the match.

All-rounder Hardik Pandya, out since September with injury, has returned to the India squad for this month's Twenty20 series against South Africa, while Shubman Gill will have to pass a fitness test to play, the Indian cricket board (BCCI) said on Wednesday.

India’s unusual streak of bad luck at the toss showed no signs of ending. With South Africa captain Temba Bavuma choosing to bowl first in the second ODI in Raipur, India have now gone 20 consecutive ODIs without winning a toss -- the longest such run in men’s international cricket.

Batting great Sunil Gavaskar has called for a "post-mortem" into India Test cricket after their aura of home invincibility was blown away by a second series whitewash in 12 months.

The Indian city of Ahmedabad will stage the 2030 multi-sport Commonwealth Games, it was confirmed on Wednesday.

The head coach of Indian cricket team Gautam Gambhir today said it was up to the BCCI to decide his future after the hosts suffered a humiliating defeat in the second Test match against South Africa in Guwahati.

Spinner Simon Harmer took six wickets as South Africa romped to victory by 408 runs in the second Test for their first series win in India in 25 years on Wednesday.

South Africa set India 549 to win second Test.

Sheikh Morsalin once again made the headlines with the goal that helped Bangladesh edge past India 1-0 after 22 years. Morsalin spoke to The Daily Star's Anisur Rahman about the mood in the camp, his feelings, and his future ambitions. Following are excerpts from the conversation.