Their sacrifices -- and his tears -- paid off after the 21-year-old fast bowler made an instant impact in the Indian Premier League.

The two sides will now shift focus to the shortest format, with a three-match WT20I series scheduled to be played at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on April 28, April 30, and May 2.

Sodhi -- who is set to play his first T20I in Bangladesh despite featuring in 140 matches in the format -- spoke at length about Rishad’s potential, particularly highlighting his performances in franchise cricket abroad.

“He’s a genius,” Dale Steyn, Kohli’s one-time team-mate at RCB, said on ESPNcricinfo’s TimeOut show, praising his ability to read the game.

The agenda aims to improve player security, comfort, and the logistical efficiency of the various programmes the board runs throughout the year.

Virat Kohli punished Gujarat Titans for dropping him on nought with a blistering half-century as Royal Challengers Bengaluru breezed to a five-wicket victory In the Indian Premier League on Friday.

Former New Zealand and Essex all-rounder Doug Bracewell has been given a two-year suspension after testing positive for cocaine during an English County Championship match last year.

The following is a combined eleven, a list which sees the home side feature six players. The line-up is bowling heavy, containing four pacers and two spinners

Resuming on an overnight score of 82 for seven, Central Zone lost their last three wickets for 22 runs.

The temporary venue at the Fairgrounds in Pomona, Southern California will host the competitions featuring six teams each in the men's and women's events in the 20-overs format.

The right-handed opening batter has represented the White Ferns 362 times across both ODIs and T20Is, making her the most capped female international in history.

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

Opener Sanju Samson struck his second IPL century of the season to set up a thumping 103-run win for Chennai Super Kings in a battle of heavyweights against Mumbai Indians on Thursday.

Bangladesh pacers Mustafizur Rahman and Nahid Rana will not rejoin their Pakistan Super League (PSL) sides after the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) withdrew their No Objection Certificates (NOCs), a board press release confirmed on Thursday.

Bangladesh sealed a 2-1 series win over New Zealand in Chattogram today, following a 55-run victory in the third and series-deciding ODI. Along the way, the Tigers set a number of records:

Pacer Robiul Hoque claimed a superb five-wicket haul as North Zone secured a commanding 10-wicket victory over South Zone inside three days in the opening round of the 12th Bangladesh Cricket League (BCL) four-day format at the Sylhet Outer Stadium on Thursday.

The date of Starc's arrival was not revealed, but CA said he was expected to take the field for Delhi's match at Rajasthan Royals On May 1.

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.

The win marked Bangladesh’s third consecutive ODI series triumph.

The board is planning a water purification plant behind the VIP stand, alongside installing a deep tube well.