With the ICC Under-19 World Cup triumph beating India in the final last year, Bangladesh tasted their maiden World Cup in any level of international cricket, which prompted them to think more seriously about the next edition of the event. 

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has decided to extend the contracts of their coaching staff who guided Akbar Ali-led team to clinch their first-ever ICC Under-19 World Cup title in February this year.

Bangladesh restricted New Zealand to 211 runs for 8 in 50 overs in the 2nd semifinal of the ongoing ICC Under-19 World Cup at Senwes Park in Potchefstroom on Thursday.

Bangladesh Under-19 Cricket Team will face New Zealand in the 2nd semifinal of the ongoing ICC Under-19 World Cup in South Africa on Thursday.

Former Bangladesh captain Mushfiqur Rahim and top order batsman Imrul Kayes have been declared fit to play by the medical team of the Bangladesh Cricket Board.

Bangladesh started their ICC Under-19 World Cup campaign on Sunday taking on Zimbabwe at Senwes Park, Potchefstroom in South Africa. However, rain halted the game after 28.1 overs.

On the eve of departing for South Africa to take part in the ICC Under-19 World Cup, the captain of the Bangladesh squad chosen for the  tournament sounded a refreshing note of confidence and professionalism.