Taskin Ahmed

Pakistan introduces new talent for the opening Test against Bangladesh in Dhaka. Abdullah Fazal and Azan Awais receive their maiden Test caps. This move comes as Babar Azam is sidelined with a knee injury. The team aims to rebuild with a younger batting core. Pakistan captain Shan Masood won the toss and elected to field first.

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.

Pakistan faced severe online backlash after a crushing 104-run defeat to Bangladesh, marking their third consecutive Test loss to the hosts. Despite a late fightback led by debutant Abdullah Fazal, Bangladesh's Nahid Rana's exceptional bowling secured a historic home victory. The loss also saw Pakistan drop two places in the World Test Championship standings.

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.

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.

Ahmed Shehzad, a former Pakistan cricketer, has strongly criticized the team's leadership following their ODI series defeat to Bangladesh. He expressed concerns about the declining standards in Pakistan cricket. Shehzad questioned the management's decisions and their handling of player availability. The team's recent performance has drawn significant criticism.

Pakistan's cricket woes deepened with a 2-1 ODI series loss to Bangladesh, drawing sharp criticism from former wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal. Akmal questioned the team's performance and administration, highlighting their struggles after an early T20 World Cup exit. Bangladesh secured the series win in Dhaka after a strong batting performance and effective bowling.

Pakistan were bowled out for 114 in 30.4 overs in the first ODI against Bangladesh after starting well with a 41-run opening stand. A sudden middle-order collapse saw wickets tumble quickly. Sahibzada Farhan (27) and Faheem Ashraf (37) were the only notable contributors. Nahid Rana starred with 5/24, while Mehidy Hasan Miraz took 3/29, leaving Bangladesh a modest chase.

Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan’s remark, “Sorry, I don't watch their matches,” about India resurfaced after Pakistan’s heavy ODI defeat to Bangladesh. Rizwan scored just 10 as Pakistan were bowled out for 114, their lowest ODI total against Bangladesh. Nahid Rana starred with 5/24, while Bangladesh chased 115 in 15.1 overs, with Tanzid Hasan hitting an unbeaten 67.

The International Cricket Council today announced that Taskin Ahmed’s suspension from bowling in international cricket has been upheld, following a review hearing conducted by a Judicial Commissioner.

The Bangladesh Cricket Board has appealed to the ICC to revoke the ban on country's pace sensation Taskin Ahmed, who has been barred from bowling in the World T20 due to suspect action.

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.

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.

Taskin Ahmed's exceptional bowling led Bangladesh to a dominant eight-wicket victory over the Netherlands in the first T20I in Sylhet. Restricting the Dutch to 136-8, Bangladesh chased the target swiftly, with Litton Das's unbeaten 54 leading the charge. This win builds Bangladesh's momentum ahead of the T20 Asia Cup, despite the Netherlands missing key players.

The Bangladesh national cricket team departed for Pakistan on Monday to participate in a two-match Test series. The first Test is scheduled to commence on August 21 in Rawalpindi. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Sunday revealed the squad for the Pakistan tour, which features a strong pace attack. The team welcomes back Mushfiqur Rahim, Taskin Ahmed, and Shakib Al Hasan, who were absent from the previous series.

Bangladesh hope to have fast bowler Taskin Ahmed back from injury earlier than expected in time for next month's Twenty20 series in the West Indies, a selector told AFP on Wednesday.

Taskin Ahmed expressed his disappointment on Friday, stating that Bangladesh has been adversely affected by the batting-friendly conditions in the World Cup, which have hindered their performance.

Bangladesh won the toss and elected to bowl against the West Indies in a crucial group 1 Super 12 match of the T20 World Cup on Friday.

Pakistan captain Shaheen Afridi has confirmed three ODI debuts against Bangladesh, including Sahibzada Farhan, Maaz Sadaqat, and Shamyl Hussain. The team aims to continue their strong ODI form, having recently won series against South Africa and Sri Lanka, as they prepare for the 2027 World Cup.