Bangladesh have kept Ebadot Hossain and Hasan Mahmud lined up, with the latter having flown back from his LPL stint yesterday.

Bangladesh Cricket Board's (BCB) disciplinary committee summoned all-rounder Mahedi Hasan for a hearing over his criticism of the team management during last month's T20I series against Australia. The all-rounder submitted his statement to the committee and is set to be sanctioned for breaching his contract.

"I am not fully sure whether they were a bit complacent after going there following wins against some formidable opponents. Another important factor, I think, was that the conditions were a bit challenging and they could not figure out how to adjust to them," chief selector Habibul Bashar explained.

Is this truly an elected leadership -- or an institution reflecting itself, then calling that reflection democracy?

The former Australian fast bowler described his decision to leave as a difficult one.

Two International Cricket Council (ICC) Board representatives -- Dr Mohammed Moosajee of Cricket South Africa and Tavengwa Mukuhlani of Zimbabwe Cricket -- met four former directors of the Aminul Islam Bulbul-led board at a city hotel on Tuesday.

Despite the uncertainty persisting, local organisers remain hopeful of a resolution

Cricket Operations in-charge Shahriar Nafees confirmed the development to The Daily Star. Salahuddin is expected to begin his new role as HP head coach in June.

Nomination papers will be distributed until Thursday 4pm.

Unlike the preceding election during Aminul Islam Bulbul’s tenure, there was no strict requirement this time to nominate councillors from ad hoc committees.

The elections for the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) Board of Directors will be held on June 7, as the BCB Election Commission on Saturday announced the full schedule for the 2026 polls.

The High Court on Monday summarily rejected a writ petition that challenged the legality of formation of 11-member ad hoc committee of Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB).

Mohsin Naqvi, chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), is set to attend the first day of the opening Test of the two-match series between Bangladesh and Pakistan at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on Friday, Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) sources confirmed.

The charges stem from investigations conducted by the BCB Integrity Unit into alleged corrupt conduct, betting activities, failures to cooperate with anti-corruption investigations, and obstruction of investigations.

The decision was taken during the fourth meeting of the BCB ad hoc committee, held at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur yesterday.

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), led by its ad hoc committee under Tamim Iqbal, has initiated the process for the next board elections by approving the formation of a three-member Election Commission.

Bangladesh Cricket Board’s (BCB) ad hoc committee president Tamim Iqbal said that there will be no "committee team" during his tenure, elaborating that no team in the domestic circuit will be favoured.

Tamim on Thursday outlined a wide range of development plans for Bangladesh cricket, spanning stadium infrastructure, domestic competition structure, grassroots expansion and administrative reforms.

Advocate Golam Kibria told The Daily Star that the hearing of the petition will be held next week.

Shakib also expressed optimism about the team’s current trajectory, particularly after their recent success against New Zealand.