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The 39-year-old is already Bangladesh’s leading run-scorer in Test cricket with 6763 runs. His innings in Sylhet included 12 fours and one six.

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.

Bangladesh achieved a historic 2-0 Test series whitewash against Pakistan, culminating in an emotional dressing room celebration. Players united to sing "Amra Korbo Joy" after their dominant 78-run victory in the second Test. This triumph signifies Bangladesh's growing confidence and consistency in Test cricket.

Bangladesh achieved a historic 2-0 Test series whitewash over Pakistan for the second consecutive time, repeating their 2024 triumph. This remarkable feat, mirroring Australia's past dominance, saw Bangladesh win four straight Tests against Pakistan. The series victory highlighted Bangladesh's growing strength, particularly against Pakistan's struggling away Test record.

Bangladesh secured a commanding 104-run victory over Pakistan in the first Test, taking a 1-0 series lead. Nahid Rana's exceptional bowling spell dismantled Pakistan's chase after a promising start by debutant Abdullah Fazal. This historic win marks Bangladesh's first home Test triumph against Pakistan, signaling a significant shift in red-ball cricket.

Bangladesh secured a dominant 2-0 Test series whitewash against Pakistan, winning the second Test by 78 runs. Litton Das's century and strong bowling performances from Taijul Islam, who took nine wickets in the match, were pivotal to the hosts' historic victory.

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.

Mumbai Indians are set to become the first franchise team to play 300 T20 matches when they face Kolkata Knight Riders in their IPL 2026 opener. This historic milestone underscores their enduring presence and success in the shortest format of the game. The team aims to mark this occasion by ending their five-year title drought.

Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill desires his fast bowlers to exhibit the same intensity and aggression as former India pacer Ashish Nehra. Gill wants his pace attack to be fierce, drawing inspiration from Nehra's passionate on-field demeanor. This comes as the team aims to rectify mistakes from last season and contend for the IPL 2026 title.

Abrar Ahmed, the Pakistan spinner, was bought by Sunrisers Leeds, a franchise controlled by the owners of IPL's Sunrisers Hyderabad, for £190,000 (around PKR 7 crore) on Thursday during The Hundred. However, the mystery spinner may not receive a No Objection Certificate (NOC), as the pakistan national cricket team is scheduled to tour West Indies for a two-match Test series during that period.

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.

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.

Former Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed has announced his retirement from all formats of cricket. The wicketkeeper-batter, who led Pakistan to major ICC tournament final victories, will now focus on administrative and mentoring roles. His retirement opens the door for a potential long-term appointment as the national Test team's head coach.

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.

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.

Pakistani cricket on Thursday authorities announced their decision not to extend the contract of national team director Mohammad Hafeez. This move comes in the aftermath of the team's disappointing tours of Australia and New Zealand.

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.

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.

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.

Gary Kirsten has been appointed as the new head coach of the Sri Lanka national cricket team, signing a two-year contract starting April 15, 2026. The former India World Cup-winning coach brings extensive international playing and coaching experience to the role. A key focus will be the upcoming ICC Men's Cricket World Cup.

The Israel ambassador to India, Naor Gilon, praised India's victory over Pakistan in the Cricket World Cup and expressed relief that Pakistan could not attribute its victory to Hamas terrorists. Gilon also appreciated the support shown by Indian friends through posters during the match.

India secured their third T20 World Cup title in 2026, with pacer Mohammed Siraj sharing humorous insights into his role. Despite not playing regularly, Siraj emphasized the team's importance over individual players, highlighting his contributions like providing water and holding bats from the sidelines. Kuldeep Yadav also shared similar sentiments about supporting the team's combination.

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.

MS Dhoni arrived in Ahmedabad ahead of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 final between India and New Zealand national cricket team at Narendra Modi Stadium. Dhoni had earlier watched India’s semi-final win over England in Mumbai. Led by Suryakumar Yadav, India aim to defend their title, while New Zealand chase their maiden T20 World Cup crown.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has rejected the spot-fixing charge made against the national team in a recently-released documentary as "baseless" and said a probe can only be conducted if the broadcaster shares the footage.

An 11-month-old girl from Pakistan, Samawiyah, was diagnosed with infantile osteopetrosis, a recessive genetic disorder. Her only curative option was a bone marrow transplant, but finding a matching donor was difficult. In March, she was brought to Narayana Health City in Bengaluru, India, where she underwent a successful bone marrow transplant. The surgical team used graft manipulation to overcome the mismatch issue and selected the good cells for transplantation. Four months later, Samawiyah has been completely cured and has returned to Pakistan.

Former Pakistan captain Waqar Younis has applied for the bowling coach role with the national team as he was not mentally prepared to take charge as head coach for the third time.

Pakistan's experienced batsman Azhar Ali has hinted that he might be willing to reverse his decision to retire from one-day international cricket.