The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced a cash reward for the Bangladesh Under-19 cricket team after their recent victory in the Asia Cup. The young Tigers defeated India by 59 runs in the final, securing their second consecutive U-19 Asia Cup championship. Azizul Hakim Tamim, the team captain, returned to Dhaka late on December 9 and was warmly welcomed by BCB officials. Following a board meeting on Saturday, BCB President Faruque announced the reward. “We have decided to award BDT 300,000 to each member of the squad, including the officials, for winning the U-19 Asia Cup,” Faruque told the media.

Rahmatganj Muslim Friends Society advanced to the 2nd slot in the 10-team Bashundhara Group Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) Football beating Brothers Union Club by 3-1 goals at the Bir Shreshtha Matiur Rahman Stadium in Munshiganj Saturday afternoon. With the well-merited victory, the old Dhaka outfit Rahmatganj MFS toppled the Gopibagh outfit Brothers securing nine points from four matches to go level on points with six-time champions Dhaka Abahani Limited. But, Dhaka Abahani are ranked 3rd in the league table in goal differences despite earning nine points. Federation Cup and Challenge Cup runners-up Dhaka Mohammedan SC comfortably dominated the league with an all-win run securing 12 points from straight four matches while Brothers Union Club went down to the 4th slot with seven points from four outings. Last five times champions and star studded Bashundhara Kings are struggling at the 5th slot in the ongoing league with Police FC securing six points each from four matches with two wins and two defeats, playing four matches each. BPL Football: At last, Dhaka Abahani taste maiden victory against Bashundhara Kings In the day’s match, Rahmatganj MFS dominated the first half by 1-0 goal. Ghana forward Samuel Boateng struck twice in the 2nd and 90+6 minutes while local striker Nabib Newaz Jibon netted the remaining goal for Rahmatganj MFS in the 80th minute Senegalese midfielder Cheikh Sene netted the lone goal for Brothers in the 70th minute from a penalty. Brothers Union were restricted to 10-man in the 73rd minute of the match as their forward Sazzad Hossain received a direct red card.  The day’s other match between Fortis SC and Dhaka Wanderers Club ended in a 1-1 draw at the Bashundhara Kings Arena on Saturday. Hamza Choudhury cleared by FIFA to play for Bangladesh Local forward Sakib Bepari put Wanderers Club ahead in the 37th minute while Ukraine forward Valerii Hryshyn leveled the margin for Fortis FC in the 52nd minute.  In the day’s other match, Youngmen’s Club Fakirerpool tasted the first victory in their 4th league match beating all losers Chittagong Abahani Ltd by 2-0 goals at the Rafiq Uddin Bhuiyan Stadium in Mymensingh on Saturday. After a barren first half, Sayed Hossen Sayem scored first for Fakirerpool team in the 55th minute while Uzbek  medio Sardor Jokmonov confirmed the team’s  victory scoring one more goal in the added time (90+3 minute) of the match. Fed Cup Football: Bashundhara Kings taste first defeat in 2nd match losing to Fortis FC by 0-2 goal

The Bangladesh U-19 women’s cricket team is set to face India in the final of the ACC U-19 Women’s Asia Cup on Sunday in Malaysia. On their path to the final, Bangladesh defeated Sri Lanka, Malaysia, and Nepal, though they suffered a loss to India in the Super Four stage. Bangladesh register historic 3-0 T20I series sweep vs West Indies Bangladesh began the tournament with a 28-run win over Sri Lanka, driven by Nishita Akter Nishi’s impressive bowling performance, taking two wickets for just 16 runs. In their second match, Bangladesh dominated the hosts, Malaysia, securing a massive 120-run victory. Jannatul Maoua’s unbeaten 45 off 45 balls played a key role in the win. However, they stumbled against India in their third match, their only defeat in the tournament so far. U-19 Women's Asia Cup: Bangladesh suffer 8-wicket loss to India in Super Four opener Bangladesh bounced back strongly with a big 9-wicket win over Nepal, securing their place in the final.  

Dhaka Abahani Ltd tasted their first-ever victory against last five times' Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) champions Bashundhara Kings beating them by 1-0 goal at the Shaheed Dhirendranath Dutta Stadium in Cumilla Friday afternoon. This was the 2nd defeat for the star studded Kings in their 4th BPL match this season. With the day's debacle, last season's treble winners and star studded Bashundhara Kings went down to the 4th slot in the league table with Police FC securing  six points from four matches while foreign booter and star player less Dhaka Abahani Ltd advanced to the 2nd slot collecting nine points from four outings. Defending champions Bashundhara Kings made a flying start crushing Chittagong Abahani Ltd 7-0  in league opener, suffered a big blow losing to Dhaka Mohammedan 0-1 goal in the 2nd match and bounced back in the race in the 3rd round beating Rahmatganj MFS comfortably by 4-1 goals. Dhaka Abahani, which maintained an all-win record in first two matches beating Fakirerpool Youngmen's Club 2-0 and Dhaka Wanderers Club 1-0,  tasted the only defeat, losing to arch-rivals Mohammedan SC by 0-1 goal in the 3rd match. New look Brothers Union Club were in the 3rd place securing seven points from three encounters after beating Police FC 2-1, Chittagong Abahani 2-0 and played 1-1 draw with Fortis FC. In Friday's vital match, local forward Sumon Reza scored the match-winning goal for the six times champions sky-blue Dhanmondi outfit Abahani in the very 2nd minute of the match by a brilliant header  (1-0). Federation Cup and Challenge Cup runners- up Dhaka Mohammedan SC maintained their top slot intact with all-win run securing full 12 points from straight four matches outplaying Bangladesh Police FC by 3-1 goals at the Rafiq Uddin Bhuiyan Stadium in Mymensingh on Friday. They also dominated the league earlier with an all-win run after beating Dhaka Wanderers Club 6-0, Bashundhara,Kings 1-0 and Dhaka Abahani 1-0. In Friday's match, Mohammedan SC  dominated the first half by 2-1 goals. Nigerian defender Emmanuel Tony put the traditional Mohammedan ahead in the 31st minute,  Emmanuel Sunday doubled the margin in the 39th minute while captain cum Mali forward Souleymane Diabate scored the 3rd goal for the black and whites Mohammedan SC in the 71st minute. Al Amin netted the consolation goal for Police FC in the added time of the first half (45+2 minute).

Bangladesh clinched an 80-run victory over the West Indies on Friday in the third T20I, completing a historic 3-0 series sweep at the Arnos Vale Ground. Jaker Ali led the effort of Bangladesh with his career-best knock, and bowlers also put their best forward and sealed their best performance in the format against West Indies, who won two editions of the ICC T20 World Cup. With this win, Bangladesh ended the long tour of the West Indies. They started the series with a draw in the two-match Test series and then lost the ODIs 3-0. But the Tigers came back strongly in the T20Is. U-19 Women's Asia Cup: Bangladesh suffer 8-wicket loss to India in Super Four opener Bangladesh captain, Litton Das, won the toss and opted to bat first and posted 189 for 7 in their 20 overs. Jaker Ali was the best batter for Bangladesh with an unbeaten 72 off 41 balls, smashing three fours and six sixes. Parvez Hossain Emon gave the team a quick start with 39 off 21 balls, while Mehidy Hasan Miraz contributed 29 off 23 deliveries. Parvez was included in the team in the absence of Soumya Sarkar, who suffered a blow on his hand in the last match and is now out of action for three weeks. Despite a few run-out mishaps in the middle overs, Bangladesh's batting depth ensured a challenging target for the hosts. For West Indies, Romario Shepherd was the best bowler for the West Indies, taking two wickets, and conceding 30 runs in four overs. Mahedi Hasan leaps to 23rd in ICC T20 bowling rankings after heroic performance against West Indies In response, the West Indies faltered from the outset, losing Brandon King for a duck in the second delivery of the innings. The hosts never recovered, struggling against a disciplined Bangladeshi bowling attack. Mahedi Hasan struck twice in the powerplay to remove Justin Greaves and Nicholas Pooran, while Rishad Hossain came out as the best bowler with the figures of 3 for 21. Taskin Ahmed also shone with 2 for 30, including the final wicket of Obed McCoy to wrap up the innings for just 109 in 16.4 overs. Romario Shepherd offered some resistance with a 27-ball 33, supported by Gudakesh Motie’s 12, but their efforts were not enough to challenge the visitors. The West Indies batting lineup once again struggled with consistency, losing wickets in clusters and failing to build partnerships. Jaker was named the player of the match for his knock that laid the foundation for a big win for Bangladesh, while Mahedi was awarded the player of the series award for his clever performance. Bangladesh clinch T20I series vs West Indies “This series showed our growth as a team. Our bowlers were exceptional, defending totals and executing plans flawlessly,” Bangladesh captain Litton said after the match. “We have a lot to work on, especially addressing the frequent loss of early wickets. Credit to Bangladesh for their outstanding performance,” West Indies captain, Rovman Powell, said, acknowledging his team’s shortcomings.

Leicester City midfielder Hamza Choudhury has officially received clearance from FIFA to represent Bangladesh in international football. The 26-year-old becomes the first player from the English Premier League to don the red and green jersey. The Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) confirmed the news in a statement on Thursday, expressing their excitement about Hamza’s inclusion. Austrian soccer player sustains fractured skull in attack by unidentified assailant The FIFA Players' Status Committee approved the request, clearing the final hurdle after England’s Football Association issued a no-objection certificate earlier this year.  “This is a proud moment for Bangladesh football,” BFF’s General Secretary Imran Hossain said. “Hamza Choudhury’s inclusion will inspire a new generation and open doors for future international success.” Hamza, born in England to a Bangladeshi mother, applied for Bangladeshi citizenship in June and received his passport in August.

Last season's treble winners Bashundhara Kings will play six-time champions Dhaka Abahani Ltd in a vital 4th round match of the 10-team Bashundhara Group Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) Football at 2:30 pm at the Shaheed Dhirendranath Dutta Stadium in Cumilla on Friday. In Friday's other 4th round match, league leaders Dhaka Mohammedan SC will face Bangladesh Police FC, also at 2:30 pm, at the Rafiq Uddin Bhuiyan Stadium in Mymensingh. After the 3rd round matches, Federation Cup and Challenge Cup runners-up Dhaka Mohammedan SC took a solo lead in the league table with an all-win run, securing a full nine points from three straight matches after beating Dhaka Wanderers Club 6-0, Bashundhara Kings 1-0, and Dhaka Abahani 1-0. Fed Cup Football: Bashundhara Kings taste first defeat in 2nd match losing to Fortis FC by 0-2 goal With their maiden defeat, former champions Dhaka Abahani Ltd dropped out of the league race, sharing the 3rd spot with Bashundhara Kings, Bangladesh Police FC, and Rahmatganj MFS, all with six points from three matches. The new-look Gopibagh outfit Brothers Union Club followed the league leaders Mohammedan SC closely, securing seven points from three matches after beating Police FC 2-1, Chittagong Abahani 2-0, and drawing 1-1 with Fortis FC. Defending champions Bashundhara Kings made a flying start, crushing Chittagong Abahani Ltd 7-0 in the league opener, suffered a big blow losing to Dhaka Mohammedan 0-1 in the 2nd match, and bounced back in the 3rd round by beating Rahmatganj MFS comfortably 4-1. BPL Football: Holders Bashundhara Kings return to winning ways outplaying Rahmatganj MFS Dhaka Abahani, which maintained an all-win record in the first two matches, beating Fakirerpool Youngmen's Club 2-0 and Dhaka Wanderers Club 1-0, tasted their first defeat, losing to their arch-rivals Mohammedan SC 0-1 in the 3rd match.

Bangladesh endured an eight-wicket defeat against India in their Super Four match of the Under-19 Women's T20 Asia Cup Cricket at the Bayuemas Oval in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday. Following the loss, Bangladesh faces a must-win scenario against Nepal on Friday, requiring not only a victory but also a strong net run rate to stay in contention for the final. Meanwhile, India will play Sri Lanka in the other Super Four fixture on the same day. Sent in to bat first, Bangladesh managed to score only 80 runs for the loss of eight wickets in their 20 overs, struggling against India’s disciplined bowling attack. Opener Mosammat Eva, Habiba Islam, Fahmida Choya, and Nishita Akter Nishi were the only Bangladeshi batters to reach double figures, while 11 runs came from extras. The rest of the lineup faltered under pressure. India's Aayushi Shukla wreaked havoc, claiming 3 wickets for just 9 runs in her four overs, including a maiden. Sonam Yadav was equally effective, taking 2 wickets for 6 runs in her four overs, also with a maiden. Champions Trophy: ICC confirms neutral venues for India-Pakistan matches Chasing a modest target of 81, India reached 86 runs with ease in just 12.1 overs, losing only two wickets. Opener Gongadi Trisha played a stellar innings, smashing an unbeaten 58 off 46 balls, including 10 boundaries. Captain Niki Prasad supported with an unbeaten 22 off 14 balls, hitting one four and two sixes. Bangladesh’s Anisa Akter Soba was the sole wicket-taker, claiming both Indian wickets for 19 runs in her four-over spell.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed that all matches between India and Pakistan at ICC events during the 2024–2027 rights cycle will be held at neutral venues, which also includes the ICC Champions Trophy’s next edition. This decision was announced on Thursday and applies to both men's and women's ICC tournaments hosted by either nation. Persistent rain over 5 days forces 3rd test between Australia and India into a soggy draw It will impact the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025, scheduled to be held in Pakistan in February and March 2025. Matches involving the two rival teams will be relocated to a neutral venue. The same arrangement will apply to the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, hosted by India, and the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has secured hosting rights for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in 2028, where the neutral venue policy for India-Pakistan fixtures will also be applied. Liton eyes series win over West Indies A total of eight teams—Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, England, India, New Zealand, South Africa, and Pakistan— will participate in the upcoming edition of the Champions Trophy.  A fixture of the Champions Trophy is yet to be finalized.  

Persistent rain over all five days forced umpires to finally pull the plug on the third cricket test between Australia and India, calling play about two hours before the scheduled end of the match Wednesday as it ended in a soggy draw. Australia declared its second innings at 89-7 and set India 275 runs to win in 54 overs and about a session and a half before stumps Wednesday. But play only ensued for less than three overs before bad light stopped play and an early tea was taken with India at none for 8 and needed 267 runs to win. But the rain came again and that was the end of play in the test. Earlier Wednesday, Travis Head, named man of the match for his 152 runs in the first innings, dismissed India tailender Akash Deep to end India’s first innings at 260 and secure an 185-run lead for Australia. Mahedi Hasan leaps to 23rd in ICC T20 bowling rankings after heroic performance against West Indies After the test, veteran allrounder Ravichandran Ashwin announced his retirement from cricket. With the five-test series level at 1-1 and Brisbane touted as being a pivotal test in the series, it has turned out to be anything but. Rain delay after rain delay spoiled the Gabba match and forced Cricket Australia to refund tickets to about 35,000 spectators who attended the first day because not enough overs were bowled. “Obviously to have interruptions like that wasn’t great, but going to Melbourne at 1-1 is great and gives us confidence that we can go to Melbourne and pull something off there," India captain Rohit Sharma said. Jasprit Bumrah went past India legend Kapil Dev for the most test wickets in Australia by an Indian player when he had Marnus Labuschagne caught behind for 1 on Wednesday. Bumrah is now on top of the list with 53 wickets, two ahead of Kapil on 51. After helping save India from the follow-on with a valuable 10 not out in a crucial last-wicket stand of 47 with Deep, the 31-year-old Bumrah returned to doing what he does best at the bowling crease — he took nine wickets in Brisbane and now has 21 wickets for the series at an average of 10.9. Australia will likely be a bowler down for the remainder of the series after Josh Hazlewood suffered calf soreness ahead of the fourth day’s play and was only able to send down one over before leaving the field. Hazlewood, who missed the second Adelaide test due to side soreness, was late entering the field at the start of play and then looked labored when he came into the attack. “Josh passed all assessments before he was selected for the third test and was fully fit entering the match,” Cricket Australia's high-performance director Ben Oliver said. “Unfortunately Josh suffered a new, unrelated calf injury during the warm-up on day four.” Scott Boland, who replaced Hazlewood in Adelaide and took five wickets, will likely be back for Australia for the Melbourne Cricket Ground test starting Dec. 26. India won the first test by 295 runs at Perth, while Australia came back to win the second day-night test in Adelaide by 10 wickets.