Bangladesh captain Litton Das won the toss and opted to bowl first in the third and final T20I of the three-match series against Pakistan in Mirpur on Thursday.

“That will also be announced soon [regarding Asia Cup],” Naqvi told reporters.

Dhruv Jurel will assume the role of wicket-keeper.

Batters Dewald Brevis and Lhuan-dre Pretorius have been included in South Africa’s Twenty20 and One Day International squads for their white ball tour of Australia next month, as off-spinner Prenelan Subrayen earns a maiden limited overs call-up.

“I did see their point. I wasn’t angry, though my wife was; probably still is. But then she’s always been my biggest supporter, my biggest help throughout my career.”

Mhatre’s combined tally of 206 runs came at a staggering strike rate of 121.17 -- surpassing the 108.41 strike rate recorded by McCullum during a Youth Test against South Africa in 2001, making Mhatre the only batter to score over 200 runs in a Youth Test at a higher strike rate.

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) expressed deep condolences at his passing and extended heartfelt sympathy to his bereaved family.

With the series already in the bag, Bangladesh will vie to inflict a clean-sweep over Pakistan by winning the third and final T20I at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur today and complete a few more feats in the process.

India are anxiously awaiting the results of scans to discover the full extent of a foot injury suffered by Rishabh Pant that threatens to have major "consequences" for the fourth Test against England at Old Trafford.

India suffered a potentially major setback when Rishabh Pant retired hurt on the first day of the fourth Test against England at Old Trafford on Wednesday before they reached stumps on 264-4.

Amid speculations and uncertainties, the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) is set to take place in Dhaka on Thursday and Friday, as per schedule. This is the first time such a high-level meeting of the continental cricket body is taking place in the country.

Contrary to earlier reports, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is set to participate virtually in the Asian Cricket Council's (ACC) Annual General Meeting (AGM), scheduled to take place over the next two days in Dhaka.

Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman has made a notable leap of 17 places to break into the top 10. He now sits in the joint-ninth position with India’s Arshdeep Singh, both on 653 rating points.

For now, the home win is a welcome boost.

Jaker Ali’s gritty half-century and Shoriful Islam’s career-best spell laid the foundation, before the hosts held their nerve to fend off a furious late onslaught from Faheem Ashraf and sealed an eight-run win -- clinching their first-ever T20I series victory over Pakistan with a match to spare.

"I'm very grateful to end my career here playing in front of my own crowd, family and friends," Russell said.

With rain in the forecast and the series finely poised, the Old Trafford Test promises high-stakes cricket, fierce individual battles, and possibly a defining twist in a riveting contest.

Jaker Ali’s 48-ball 55 proved to be a match-winning knock for Bangladesh in their eight-run victory over Pakistan in the second T20I at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur yesterday, and the right-handed batter later revealed that he had gone out to bat with a specific message from skipper Litton Das.

Ben Stokes has again criticised over-rate rules after England were docked two World Test Championship points following last week's win against India.

“We know that we can't fill the void of the lives that were lost, but at least from our side, this series is dedicated to them.”