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.

With the Pakistan team in town for Bangladesh’s first ODI assignment in more than four months, both sides have begun preparations in Dhaka and are heading into the three-match series chasing different agendas.

What started as a tournament overshadowed by political drama and uncertainty eventually delivered thrilling cricket, unforgettable moments and a historic triumph for the hosts.

Sri Lanka have indefinitely postponed a six-match white-ball series against Afghanistan that was due to start in the United Arab Emirates this week, an official said on Monday.

Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson on Monday said that the upcoming three-match ODI series against Bangladesh will provide a big opportunity for young players to showcase their ability.

He replaces Sanath Jayasuriya, who stepped down after Sri Lanka's disappointing campaign at the recent Twenty20 World Cup.

The Tigers have lost four of their last five ODI series, and Simmons was keen on playing to a level that their talent allows.

Batters celebrating after reaching a milestone, be it a half-century, century or further increments of fifty, is commonplace in cricket, almost everyone does it.

Club cricket crisis in Bangladesh further deepened yesterday after nine women’s first division clubs sent a letter to the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), asking for the Dhaka First Division Women’s Cricket League to be postponed to next year.

“It feels a bit surreal,” he said.

He pointed to opener Sanju Samson's run of form as an example of the team's evolving mindset.

India captain Suryakumar Yadav heaped praise on pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah after India’s historic 96-run victory over New Zealand in the final of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup yesterday.

India thrashed New Zealand by 96 runs to become the first team to defend their T20 World Cup title and win a record third crown in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

India wreaked havoc at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad yesterday, smashing a plethora of records on their way to clinching a record third T20 World Cup title with a 96-run victory in an utterly one-sided final against New Zealand. From piling up a record 255 for five to bundling out New Zealand for 159 in 19 overs, the co-hosts made the Black Caps look like an ordinary team at the largest-capacity cricket stadium in the world.

Put in to bat, India capitalised on a 98-run opening stand between Sanju Samson (89) and Abhishek Sharma (52) to rack up 255-5.