The fuller delivery, like the short ones, created surprise, with some deliveries striking the bat rather than the bat meeting it.

The first Test will be held at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur from May 8.

Rohit, who hit 84, and the left-handed Rickelton (83) put on 143 runs to lay the foundations for Mumbai's chase of 229 with eight balls to spare at the Wankhede Stadium.

The incident occurred when Bangladesh were batting when, after being dismissed, Nigar threw her bat onto the ground before departing.

Tanzid, Mahedi, Saif, Bijoy, Ashikur, Zakir found themselves among the runs.

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.

“Don’t stress, I will play in all three formats,” he said, adding that it is not for players to decide which format to skip. “A player’s job is to play.”

The recent three-match WT20I series in Sylhet has raised eyebrows and sparked concern over the Bangladesh women's team, with just over a month remaining before the Women's T20 World Cup in England and Wales.

With galleries buzzing despite torrential rain, the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur seemed to regain its soul -- fuelled by hopes of a T20I series win for Bangladesh.

A slightly expensive start did little to deter Nahid Rana, who roared back with pace, bounce and pinpoint yorkers to play a decisive role in Peshawar Zalmi’s five-wicket win over Hyderabad Kingsmen in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) final at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Sunday.

Jason holder stood out with figures of 4-24 in an inspired pace attack to set up a four-wicket win for Gujarat Titans in a thrilling IPL contest against Punjab Kings on Sunday.

Broader facilities, fresh initiatives, and the promise of fiercer competition have lifted spirits ahead of the Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League (DPL) 2025-26, which begins today across six venues. Above all, however, players are simply relieved to see the tournament return after a prolonged period of uncertainty.

Chakravarthy returned figures of 3-36 and Narine claimed 2-31 to help bowl out hosts Hyderabad for 165 in 19 overs despite opener Travis Head's blistering 61 off 28 balls.

As well as the IPL team, Rajasthan Royals also owns Paarl Royals in South Africa and Barbados Royals in the Caribbean.

Sri Lanka will tour the West Indies for the first time in five years for two Tests, three one-day internationals and three T20 matches, the cricket board said Sunday.

India's World Cup-winning T20 skipper Suryakumar fell for another low score of 21 in his team's defeat to Chennai Super Kings on Saturday.

He reflected on how many athletes, including himself, tend to delay life outside sport.

“I said before that the lower order has responsibility and we want that they have some output with the bat. There was space today [to make contributions], but it was failure once again,” Litton said flatly, underlining his disappointment.

Ruturaj Gaikwad led from the front with an unbeaten 67 as Chennai Super Kings hammered fellow IPL giants Mumbai Indians by eight wickets on Saturday to stay in the hunt for the playoffs.