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India national cricket team slipped to sixth in the World Test Championship standings after bangladesh national cricket team swept Pakistan 2-0 and climbed to fifth. India, led by Shubman Gill, have won four of nine Tests in the current cycle. Australia national cricket team continue to lead the WTC table, while Pakistan remain eighth after another series defeat.

Salman Agha was officially reprimanded by the ICC for hitting an advertising board with his bat after his dismissal during Pakistan’s second Test against bangladesh national cricket team in Sylhet. He received one demerit point, his second offence in 24 months. Pakistan also suffered a 78-run defeat as Bangladesh completed a historic 2-0 series sweep.

Tensions rose during the second Test between bangladesh national cricket team and Pakistan national cricket team as Mohammad Rizwan and Litton Das exchanged heated words over movement near the sight screen. Umpire Allahudien Paleker intervened to calm the situation. Meanwhile, Bangladesh tightened their grip on the match, leaving Pakistan at 316/7 chasing 437, with Rizwan unbeaten on 75.

A social media post by Karim Janat mistakenly led fans to believe Afghanistan batter Rahmat Shah had passed away due to an inaccurate Instagram translation. The post was actually a condolence message for the death of Rahmat Shah's mother, not the cricketer himself. The confusion was clarified, confirming Rahmat Shah is alive.

Pakistan pacer Shaheen Afridi faced scrutiny during the Bangladesh Test for allegedly tampering with the ball, though umpires found no issue. The match saw Bangladesh build a lead of 179 runs by stumps on Day 4, with key partnerships and individual milestones reached. Both teams expressed confidence in chasing victory on the final day.

New Zealand spinner Ish Sodhi became his country’s highest wicket-taker in T20Is after claiming his 165th scalp during the third T20I against bangladesh national cricket team in Dhaka, surpassing Tim Southee. Bangladesh were bowled out for 102 in the rain-shortened match, with Towhid Hridoy scoring 33. Josh Clarkson starred with three wickets, while Sodhi finished with 1/22 as New Zealand chased 103 to level the series.

Bangladesh have prioritised player fitness after the ODI series against New Zealand, ruling Mustafizur Rahman out of PSL 2026 due to injury and sending him for scans and rehab. Nahid Rana has also been held back to prepare for the Pakistan Tests. With key pacers rested, Bangladesh named a fresh T20I squad for the New Zealand series, handing debut call-ups to Abdul Gaffar Saqlain and including Ripon Mondal to test new talent.

Sri Lanka will face England, New Zealand, and the West Indies in the Women’s T20 World Cup later this year, and Siddons said he wants to see improvement in the team.

Cricket Australia has surprisingly dropped star all-rounder Glenn Maxwell from their 2026-27 contracted players list, prioritizing Test specialists for a demanding schedule. Youngster Sam Konstas and paceman Jhye Richardson also missed out, with veteran Jake Weatherald earning a contract. This move signals a strong focus on the longest format of the game.

Shahid Afridi criticised Pakistan’s selectors after the Pakistan national cricket team lost the ODI series 2–1 to the bangladesh national cricket team following a poor ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 campaign. Afridi blamed excessive experimentation and sidelining experienced players. Bangladesh secured the series with an 11-run win at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium despite Salman Ali Agha’s century for Pakistan.

A controversial run-out of Salman Ali Agha during the ODI between the Pakistan national cricket team and bangladesh national cricket team sparked online debate after Mehidy Hasan Miraz dismissed him. As the moment went viral, the Rawalpindi Traffic Police used the clip to share a safety message, urging people to stay alert and take personal responsibility on roads and in daily life.

Bangladesh's government is launching a new probe into the country's withdrawal from the ICC Twenty20 World Cup, examining potential failures in sports diplomacy. This comes after the Bangladesh Cricket Board requested the shutdown of an earlier investigation. The new committee will focus on identifying root causes and strengthening sports diplomacy, also looking into alleged irregularities in recent BCB elections.

Former Pakistan wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal lambasted the national team after their unexpected 1-2 ODI series loss to Bangladesh. He urged treating their matches as comedy, highlighting the disgrace of losing to a lower-ranked opponent. Bangladesh secured a historic series win, their first against Pakistan in 11 years, with standout performances from Tanzid Hasan Tamim and Taskin Ahmed.

Pakistan national cricket team beat the bangladesh national cricket team by 128 runs (DLS) in the rain-hit second ODI in Mirpur to level the series 1-1. Maaz Sadaqat starred with 75 and three wickets. Bangladesh were bowled out for 114, with Haris Rauf also taking three wickets after Pakistan posted 274.

Hussain Talat was hospitalised after injuring his shoulder while fielding during the second ODI between the Pakistan national cricket team and the bangladesh national cricket team in Dhaka. He crashed into advertising boards while stopping a boundary. The Pakistan Cricket Board said he received treatment and was taken for further medical evaluation.

Bangladesh secured a thrilling 11-run victory over Pakistan in the third ODI, clinching the series 2-1. Tanzid Hasan Tamim's century propelled Bangladesh to 290/5, a total Pakistan couldn't chase despite Salman Agha's valiant hundred. Taskin Ahmed and Mustafizur Rahman's crucial wickets sealed the win for the hosts in a nail-biting finish.

Pakistan has lodged a complaint with the match referee over a controversial DRS call in the final over of their ODI loss to Bangladesh. The Pakistan camp alleges Bangladesh reviewed a decision after seeing a replay on the big screen and potentially outside the allowed time. This overturned wide call significantly impacted the match's outcome.

Luke Ronchi and Jacob Oram have been granted leave by New Zealand Cricket to coach Islamabad United in the 2026 Pakistan Super League. Ronchi will be head coach while Oram serves as assistant. They will miss New Zealand’s series against South Africa national cricket team and the Bangladesh tour, with NZC saying the experience will benefit the national setup.

Pakistan leveled their ODI series against Bangladesh with a dominant win, but a controversial run-out of Salman Ali Agha stole the spotlight. Bangladesh captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz defended his actions, stating Agha was out of his crease and a potential run was on. Despite the debate, Pakistan's bowlers secured a convincing victory.

A controversial run-out of Salman Ali Agha in the second ODI between Bangladesh and Pakistan has ignited social media debate. Agha, believing the ball dead, bent to retrieve it, only for Bangladesh skipper Mehidy Hasan Miraz to swiftly dislodge the bails. Despite Agha's strong knock, his dismissal triggered a Pakistan collapse, impacting the match's outcome.

Pakistan's white-ball coach Mike Hesson clarified that senior players' absence from the Bangladesh ODI series isn't punishment for the T20 World Cup exit. He emphasized it's an opportunity to test emerging talent, citing players like Sahabzada Farhan and Shamyl Hussain. However, former pacer Sikander Bakht alleged Hesson overruled selectors during World Cup squad finalization, creating internal friction.

ICC Chairman Jay Shah emphasized that no team is bigger than the organization, reflecting on the recent T20 World Cup's success despite pre-tournament uncertainties. He highlighted shattered viewership records and congratulated associate teams for their strong performances. Shah also urged India's captain and coach to maintain their winning momentum and plan for future tournaments.

Pakistan's selectors are demanding an inquiry into how star players Babar Azam and Fakhar Zaman sustained injuries, with concerns raised that fitness issues were not disclosed during the T20 World Cup. Aaqib Javed questioned if players would have been declared fit had Pakistan advanced, highlighting a lack of transparency. Younger players are now being given opportunities.

A controversial run-out of Pakistan's Salman Ali Agha by Bangladesh captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz reignited the 'spirit of cricket' debate. Agha, stepping out of his crease, bent to retrieve the ball, only for Miraz to swiftly dislodge the bails. While Agha felt he would have acted differently, he acknowledged the dismissal was within the rules, calling it a 'heat-of-the-moment' incident.

Bangladesh have handed a maiden call-up to top-order batter Zakir Hasan for the first Test against India, beginning on December 14. The decision to draft Hasan into the side has been taken as the seasoned Tamim is yet to recover from a groin injury.

Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar achieved his historic 100th international century on March 16, 2012, against Bangladesh in the Asia Cup. This monumental feat, after a year-long wait, cemented his status as a legend. Despite the immense pressure, Tendulkar's patient 114-run innings showcased his enduring class, inspiring a generation.

Jagmohan Dalmiya was known to have used his marketing acumen to promote cricket in a way no one had done before. Sourav Ganguly may have gone one better in a bid to draw the crowd back to Test cricket by presenting it in a manner that makes it extremely appealing visually.

Mashrafe Mortaza has tested positive for Covid-19, becoming the second high-profile cricketer to be infected with the deadly virus. Last week, Shahid Afridi had tested positive for the contagious disease. Mortaza was reportedly unwell for the last couple of days and tested positive for the contagious disease on Friday. He is currently in self-isolation at home.

Former Bangladesh captain Mohammad Ashraful on Thursday said the ban on Shakib Al Hasan for failing to report corrupt approaches is a shock to the system and suggested that the top all-rounder be shielded from news on him to help his comeback.