Bangladesh’s commanding win over Pakistan in the first of three ODIs in Mirpur yesterday came with several notable numbers, from one of their biggest victories by balls remaining to Nahid Rana’s maiden five-wicket haul in the format.

Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson rued his side’s poor batting and heaped praises on Bangladesh’s Nahid Rana after their eight-wicket defeat against Bangladesh in the first of three ODIs in Mirpur today.

The Indian Premier League (IPL) will return to Bengaluru this season despite a stampede that killed 11 young fans outside the city's stadium last summer, the cricket board said on Wednesday.

Pacer Nahid Rana claimed his maiden fifer before Tanzid Tamim scored an unbeaten fifty as Bangladesh crushed Pakistan by eight wickets in the opening ODI of the three-match series at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on Wednesday.

Pacer Nahid Rana produced a sensational spell to claim his maiden five-wicket haul as Bangladesh bowled Pakistan out for just 114 in the opening ODI of the three-match series at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on Wednesday.

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.

Nahid Rana produced a sensational spell to claim his maiden five-wicket haul and rattle Pakistan’s batting lineup in the opening ODI of the three-match series at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on Wednesday.

India's Twenty20 World Cup hero Shivam Dube thought a train ride in disguise would keep him incognito - until a ticket-checker yelled his name.

Bangladesh skipper Mehidy Hasan Miraz won the toss and elected to bowl first against Pakistan in the opening match of the three-match ODI series at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on Wednesday.

Mitchell Santner and Devon Conway will play a limited role in New Zealand's Twenty20 series against South Africa to allow them some rest after playing at the recently concluded World Cup, New Zealand Cricket said on Wednesday

South Africa's cricket team, stranded in India because of international airspace closure, will begin to fly home on Wednesday, with the entire contingent departing in the next 36 hours, the International Cricket Council said.

Gulshan Youth Club emerged champions of the Dhaka Second Division Cricket League 2025-26 despite suffering a 79-run defeat to Dhaka Mariner Youngs in their final league match at PKSP-2 on Monday.

Bangladesh enter the three-match ODI series against Pakistan, starting today in Mirpur, with several objectives in mind.

Earlier, on Sunday, representatives of 50 Dhaka clubs submitted a separate complaint to the NSC seeking an independent investigation into the last BCB elections.

The Mirpur wicket has often looked green in the past, hinting at assistance for fast bowlers, but more often than not it has behaved like a typical slow and low surface, offering little surprise.

In the 11th over of New Zealand's chase on Sunday, Mitchell played the ball to Arshdeep and the bowler threw it straight back at him, hitting the New Zealand batter on the pads.

Pakistan captain Shaheen Shah Afridi revealed on Tuesday that his side is likely to field three debutants in the opening one-day international against Bangladesh, with all three set to bat in the top order.

Bangladesh ODI captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz said the team needs to play as many matches as possible on true wickets in the lead-up to the World Cup.

India's all-conquering men's cricket team will pocket $14 million after lifting the T20 World Cup for a record third time, the country's cricket board said on Tuesday.

In Litton’ last eight ODI innings, he has yet to reach double figures, prompting the rethink. Simmons believes the move benefits both the player and the team.