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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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 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.

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.

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.

Star all-rounder Mahmudullah has been included in the Bangladesh Test squad for the Zimbabwe series which gets underway next month.

Bangladesh pace sensation Taskin Ahmed and left-arm spinner Arafat Sunny were on Saturday suspended for bowling with an illegal action by the ICC, dealing a massive blow to the team's campaign in the ongoing World Twenty20.

Bangladesh's pace spearhead Taskin Ahmed is expected to be fit for the T20 World Cup 2024 opener despite a rib fracture, with positive recovery signs confirmed by the team's chief physician.

Pacer Taskin Ahmed, who was featuring in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2022, has been ruled out of the remaining tournament after sustaining a back injury.

Bangladesh player Taskin Ahmed and Zimbabwe fast bowler Blessing Muzarabani have both been fined 15 per cent of their match fees for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct (inappropriate physical contact) during the second day of the one-off Test here.

Taskin Ahmed lauded India's approach after their T20I win against Bangladesh, highlighting India's strong batting across conditions. Despite a good batting pitch, Bangladesh couldn't meet expectations. India, led by Nitish Rana's 74 and Rinku Singh's 53, set a formidable target of 221/9. Bangladesh managed only 135, losing the match by 86 runs.

Bangladeshi pacer Taskin Ahmed faced controversy during the T20 World Cup for allegedly being dropped from a crucial match against India due to oversleeping and missing the team bus. Taskin refuted these claims, stating his exclusion was due to team combination reasons. He admitted being late but arrived at the ground 30-40 minutes before the toss. Former captain Shakib Al Hasan confirmed the bus rule and mentioned Taskin's apology, which was accepted by the team. No fine was imposed on Taskin.

Bangladesh on Wednesday recalled wicketkeeper-batsman Nurul Hasan for their squad for all three formats in an upcoming tour of Zimbabwe. Nurul, who last played for Bangladesh in 2018, joins the squad as a back-up for injured wicketkeeper-batsman Mushfiqur Rahim, said chief selector Minhajul Abedin.

Wicketkeeper-batsman Mushfiqur Rahim was restored to the Bangladesh ranks on Saturday as Dhaka named a 16-man squad for a three-match one-day international series against Zimbabwe in August.

Dimuth Karunaratne scored his maiden double hundred as Sri Lanka batted through the day without losing a wicket Saturday to match Bangladesh's 500-plus score in the first Test.

Bangladesh off-spinner Arafat Sunny and fast bowler Taskin Ahmed have been reported for suspect bowling actions during their side's opening match in the ICC World Twenty20 India 2016 against the Netherlands.

Bangladesh fans are extremely upbeat about the team's chances against India in the Asia Cup final - to the extent that a morphed graphic photo of pacer Taskin Ahmed holding MS Dhoni's chopped head is spreading like wildfire online.