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The Women in Blue, who are the defending champions, thumped Japan by eight wickets in the quarterfinal. | Photo Credit: BCCI Women/X
The Bangladesh Cricket Board confirmed the appointment of Malibongwe Maketa as assistant coach of the men’s national team on Friday, October 2. The 46-year-old South African will serve in the role until November 2028, stepping into a position that had been vacated by Mohammad Salahuddin.
Pakistan booked their place in the Asian Games 2026 men’s cricket final after defeating Bangladesh by six wickets in the first semi-final at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin, Japan.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board confirmed on September 30, 2026 that David Hemp has been appointed head coach of the Bangladesh women’s cricket team on a two-year contract running through to September 2028. The 55-year-old joins the squad in Brisbane immediately, ahead of a three-match ODI series against Australia. Bangladesh departed for the tour on October…
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Australia have dropped opener Jake Weatherald after their shock home loss to Bangladesh but retained Marnus Labuschagne for the must-win second Test.
Pakistan will face Bangladesh in the men’s cricket semi-final at the Asian Games 2026 after Tigers’ quarter-final against Malaysia was abandoned without a ball being bowled in Nisshin, Japan, on Tuesday.
Cricket Australia has announced a 14-member women’s squad for the upcoming home assignments against Bangladesh and New Zealand, with the reigning T20 World Cup champions set for their first international cricket since lifting the title in England.
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Bangladesh Cricket Board has confirmed that Nigar Sultana Joty will continue as ODI captain for the upcoming tour of Australia. The decision came after speculation that the board might appoint a new captain following Joty’s decision to step down from the T20 International captaincy midway through the Asian Games. Bangladesh are scheduled to play three…