Bangladesh Crush Pakistan by 8 Wickets as Nahid Rana Shines with 5/24
Bangladesh secured a dominant victory by defeating Pakistan by 8 wickets in the first match of the ODI series at Mirpur’s Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium. Young pacer Nahid Rana created panic in Pakistan’s batting lineup with his fiery bowling. The 100-over match ended in just 45.5 overs, as Bangladesh confirmed victory with 209 balls remaining.
India and New Zealand to Face Off in the T20 World Cup Final Today
In the final match of the tenth edition of the T20 World Cup, host India and New Zealand will face each other today (Sunday). The final, to be held at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, will begin at 7:30 PM Bangladesh time. India will take the field aiming to make history by winning their third title, while New Zealand are dreaming of winning the T20 World Cup for the first time.
India Reach the Final Again After Winning a High-Scoring Thriller
England had to chase a huge target of 254 runs in the second semifinal. Jacob Bethell’s explosive century hinted at a thrilling fight in that pursuit, but in the end it was the defending champions India who had the last laugh. Suryakumar Yadav’s team booked their place in the T20 World Cup final with a 7-run victory.
New Zealand Reach Final After Allen Storm Destroys South Africa in Semi-Final
New Zealand national cricket team reached the final after crushing South Africa by 9 wickets in a one-sided semi-final at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. South Africa had reached the last four as the only unbeaten team of the tournament, but on the knockout stage they seemed to lose all rhythm. Chasing a target of 170 runs, the Kiwis got there in just 12.5 overs, with 43 balls to spare.
The World’s Lowest-Ranked Franchise League: BPL!
The recently concluded Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) has been plagued by endless criticism. Each season gives birth to new controversies. These controversies have gone beyond domestic boundaries and reached some of the world’s leading media outlets, a reflection of which was seen in a review by the British magazine The Cricketer. In their ranking, the Bangladesh tournament has been identified as the world’s lowest-ranked franchise cricket league.
Pakistan’s “Pro-Bangladesh” Posturing: Opportunistic Politics Disguised as Principle
In South Asia, cricket has never been an innocent game. It is a stage for power projection, a diplomatic tool, and a carrier of political messages. In the recent ICC controversy surrounding Bangladesh, Pakistan’s role is therefore not one of friendship, but another display of its familiar opportunistic politics.
Rajshahi Crowned BPL Champions After Beating Chattogram
Rajshahi Warriors won the title of the 12th edition of the BPL. In the final, they thrashed Chattogram Royals by 63 runs to lift the trophy for the second time.
Bangladesh’s 2026 T20 World Cup Participation Decision Due by January 21
A final decision on Bangladesh’s participation in the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, including whether the team will travel to India for the tournament, is expected by January 21, according to sources familiar with discussions between the International Cricket Council (ICC) and the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB).
BPL Could Not Be Started on Schedule Due to Cricketers’ Boycott
Eventually, the cricketers went down the path of boycott. Due to a controversial comment, the cricketers had demanded the resignation of BCB director M Nazmul Islam within today.
Nazmul Must Resign or Cricketers Will Boycott All Games, Including BPL
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) director M Nazmul Islam’s controversial remarks were not taken positively by the cricketers. In protest, the players have issued an ultimatum for his resignation by Thursday (January 15).