Saif Hassan

Bevon Jacobs smashed an unbeaten 62 off 31 balls as New Zealand beat Bangladesh by six wickets in a rain-shortened third T20 to level the series 1-1. Chasing 103, New Zealand recovered from 33-4 to win comfortably. Earlier, Bangladesh collapsed after the rain break, losing seven wickets for 39 runs. Josh Clarkson starred with 3-9, while Ish Sodhi became New Zealand’s highest T20I wicket-taker with 165 scalps.

Bangladesh Cricket Board announces leadership continuity for ODIs and T20Is until 2027 and 2028 respectively, alongside appointing a new spin coach. However, administrative turmoil escalates with multiple director resignations, prompting speculation of a potential board dissolution. Meanwhile, the BCB seeks to mend strained relations with the BCCI following recent disputes.

Bangladesh clinched a narrow four-wicket victory against Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup Super Fours, fueled by impressive half-centuries from Saif Hassan and Towhid Hridoy. Sri Lanka posted 168/7, highlighted by Dasun Shanaka's explosive 64, but Bangladesh successfully chased it down, reaching 169/6 in 19.5 overs. Despite some late-order jitters, Bangladesh held their nerve to secure the win.

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.

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.

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.

An unbeaten 72 by Shadman Islam helped Bangladesh stretch their lead over Zimbabwe to 361 runs by lunch on the fourth day of a one-off Test at Harare Sports Club on Saturday.

Bangladesh batsman Saif Hassan and the team's new strength and conditioning coach, Nick Lee, on Tuesday returned positive for COVID-19 following the first round of tests conducted by the country's apex cricket body.

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 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.

Bangladesh secured a thrilling four-wicket victory against Sri Lanka in a Super-4 Asia Cup match, chasing down 169 with one ball to spare. Saif Hassan's 61 and Towhid Hridoy's 58 powered the chase, while Dasun Shanaka's unbeaten 64 lifted Sri Lanka to 168/7. Mustafizur Rahman's impressive 3/20 helped restrict Sri Lanka, setting up a tense finish.

Bangladesh's reserve opener Saif Hassan was on Wednesday ruled out of the Day/Night Test against India due to a finger injury. The batsman was in line to make his debut in the historic pink-ball Test at the Eden Gardens, with regular openers Shadman Islam and Imrul Kayes faling to impress in the opener.

Bangladesh will rest batsman Mushfiqur Rahim for the three-match Twenty20 International series against Pakistan starting in Dhaka on Friday.

Bangladesh defeated Afghanistan by eight runs in a crucial Asia Cup match, boosting their chances for Super Fours qualification. After limiting Bangladesh to 154, Afghanistan faltered in their chase, getting bowled out for 146. Excellent fielding and dominant powerplay performances were key for Bangladesh, along with Tanzid Hasan's quickfire 52.

Bangladesh has unveiled its squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against Pakistan, commencing March 11 in Dhaka. Afif Hossain makes a return, while Litton Das is included despite recent form. Key players Hasan Mahmud and Tanzim Hasan Sakib are sidelined due to injuries. The selection panel expressed confidence in Das's potential to bolster the middle order.

India secured a 41-run victory over Bangladesh, but their fielding woes continue to be a major concern, dropping five catches and leading the Asia Cup with 12 missed opportunities. Varun Chakravarthy acknowledged the team's fielding shortcomings, emphasizing the need for improvement before the World Cup. Despite the dropped catches, India's spinners delivered, securing seven wickets and restricting Bangladesh's chase.

India secured their Asia Cup 2025 final berth with a dominant 41-run victory over Bangladesh in Dubai, despite Sanju Samson's mixed performance, where he dropped a catch and didn't get to bat. Suryakumar Yadav's team posted 168/6, powered by Abhishek Sharma's explosive 75, while Bangladesh faltered in their chase, managing only 127.

Bangladesh batsman Saif Hassan has again returned positive in his second Covid-19 test.

Abhishek Sharma’s blazing 37-ball 75 powered India into the Asia Cup final with a 41-run win over Bangladesh in Dubai. His assault set the tone as India posted 168/6, before Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy and Jasprit Bumrah dismantled Bangladesh for 127. Saif Hassan’s lone 69 wasn’t enough as India sealed back-to-back wins in the Super Four stage of the tournament.

Former Bangladesh captain Habibul Bashar has tested positive for the dreaded COVID-19 and is currently in home quarantine, according to a report here.