Bangladesh have received a major boost on the eve of their Test series against Australia, with left-arm fast bowler Shoriful Islam cleared to return for the second match. The 25-year-old paceman successfully passed a official fitness assessment on Monday, clearing the way for his selection in the upcoming Test in Mackay. Shoriful suffered a grade-one […]

Afghanistan secured a thrilling three-wicket victory over Ireland in Belfast, confirming their own qualification for the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup while simultaneously guaranteeing Bangladesh a direct berth in the flagship tournament. The result eliminates any remaining mathematical doubt for Litton Das’s side, sparing Bangladesh from the gruelling qualification pathway. By contrast, two-time champions West […]

Bangladesh opener Tanzid Hasan Tamim has been shortlisted for the International Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s Player of the Month award for July, following a series of stellar performances on international duty. Joining him on the three-man shortlist are England’s white-ball captain Harry Brook and West Indies all-rounder Justin Greaves. Tanzid earned his nomination through remarkable […]