Amjad Hossain has resigned from his position as a director of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB). He submitted his resignation letter to the board on March 23, 2026. The decision came a day after he was removed from his role as chairman of the BCB’s Media and Communication Committee during an unexpected reshuffle of the board’s standing committees amid the Eid holidays.

Following the changes, Mokhsedul Kamal Babu was appointed as the new chairman of the Media and Communication Committee. He will also continue to serve as chairman of the Welfare Committee, according to a BCB statement. With these adjustments, Amjad Hossain was left without any official responsibilities within the board.

The reason behind Amjad Hossain’s resignation remains unclear, as he did not respond to inquiries. The report also notes that another BCB director, Ishtiaque Sadeque, had previously resigned citing family reasons.

Four Bangladeshi cricketers left Dhaka on Monday morning to participate in the upcoming eleventh edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), which begins on March 26. The departing players are Mustafizur Rahman, Shariful Islam, Parvez Hossain Emon, and Nahid Rana. Two others, Rishad Hossain and Tanzid Tamim, are scheduled to join later.

According to the report, six Bangladeshi players have secured contracts in this year’s franchise-based tournament. Mustafizur Rahman, known as the “Cutter Master,” drew particular attention after signing directly with Lahore Qalandars for 64.4 million Pakistani rupees. Parvez Hossain Emon will also play for Lahore Qalandars, while leg-spinner Rishad Hossain joined the new franchise Rawalpindi Pindis for 30 million rupees. Nahid Rana and Parvez were later picked up by their respective teams at a base price of 6 million rupees each.

The participation of multiple Bangladeshi players highlights the growing presence of the country’s cricketers in international franchise leagues.

State Minister for Youth and Sports Aminul Haque has clarified confusion surrounding Jaima Rahman’s football background and reports linking her to Chelsea’s youth team. In a Facebook post on Monday, March 23, he explained that Jaima, daughter of BNP’s acting chairman Tarique Rahman, regularly played football while studying in London and once had an opportunity to play as a goalkeeper for Chelsea’s youth side. Aminul said he learned this from Tarique Rahman himself.

He added that Jaima did not pursue professional football because her parents, Tarique Rahman and Dr. Zubaida Rahman, wanted her to focus on academics. Aminul recalled a conversation with Jaima at a cricket match in Mirpur, where she told him she had been a goalkeeper like him during her school days. He noted that her height gave her an advantage in goalkeeping.

Citing European education systems, Aminul emphasized that sports are an integral part of children’s development and said Jaima had a strong passion for football but ultimately prioritized her studies. He said he issued the clarification because social media had exaggerated or misrepresented his earlier remarks.

Mokhsedul Kamal has been appointed as the new chairman of the Bangladesh Cricket Board’s (BCB) Media and Communications Committee. The announcement was made on March 23, 2026. Kamal, who previously served as the committee’s vice chairman, replaces Amzad Hossain, who had held the position since October 2025. In addition to his new role, Kamal continues to serve as the chairman of BCB’s Welfare Committee.

Following his appointment, Kamal expressed gratitude for the continued support and guidance he has received, emphasizing his optimism about working collectively to create a positive impact and elevate the board’s media operations. He also sought cooperation from all stakeholders as he begins his new responsibilities.

The leadership change marks a continuation of internal restructuring within the BCB’s administrative committees, aimed at strengthening communication and media engagement within the organization.

The Bangladesh national football team conducted a one-and-a-half-hour training session on Sunday at the Youth Training Centre in Vietnam ahead of their upcoming FIFA international friendly. It was the team’s first on-field practice after arriving in Vietnam, following travel fatigue. Under the supervision of the coaching staff, players focused on fitness, ball control, and tactical drills.

Head coach Javier Cabrera said in a video message from the Bangladesh Football Federation that the short session was effective and covered several tactical aspects. Senior midfielder Sohel Rana noted that the session was important for both recovery and planning for the Vietnam match, which will help in preparing for the upcoming Asian Cup qualifier against Singapore.

The team arrived in Vietnam on Saturday and will play a friendly match there as part of their preparation. England-based player Hamza Choudhury’s arrival has been delayed by two days, and he is expected to join the squad on Tuesday, March 24.

State Minister for Sports Aminul Haque has said that Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s daughter, Jaima Rahman, was once selected as a goalkeeper for the women’s football team of English club Chelsea. He made the statement during a televised interview, noting that both Jaima and her mother, Dr. Zubaida Rahman, have a strong interest in sports.

According to the minister, he met Dr. Zubaida Rahman and Jaima Rahman during a visit to London to meet the Prime Minister. He added that the Prime Minister himself had told him that his wife and daughter were far more passionate about sports than he was. Aminul Haque further mentioned that although Jaima had the opportunity to play for Chelsea’s women’s team, she ultimately did not pursue it, possibly due to her father’s decision.

The minister also remarked that Jaima Rahman is tall and talented as a goalkeeper and that, like him, she is a fan of Manchester United.

Rwanda’s Fanny Utugushimaninde has set a new world record as the youngest player to score a century in international cricket, achieving the feat at just 15 years and 223 days old. She reached the milestone during her debut match at the Nigeria Invitational Women’s T20 Tournament, where she scored a commanding 111 runs against Ghana. Her innings, featuring 17 boundaries off 65 balls, helped Rwanda post a total of 210 for 3 and secure a 122-run victory after Ghana managed only 88 for 8 in 20 overs.

Before Utugushimaninde’s achievement, no woman had ever scored a century on debut in international cricket. The previous best debut score in women’s T20s was 96 not out by Australia’s Karen Rolton. Her record also surpasses Ireland’s Amy Hunter, who previously held the overall youngest international centurion title after scoring 121 on her 16th birthday in 2021. In men’s cricket, Pakistan’s Shahid Afridi had held the youngest centurion record at 16 years and 217 days.

Utugushimaninde’s record-breaking performance marks a historic moment for Rwanda’s women’s cricket and sets a new benchmark for youth achievement in the sport.

A 13-member Bangladesh archery team has traveled to Thailand to participate in the Asia Cup World Ranking Tournament, Stage-1, and the World Archery Para Series. The World Ranking Tournament began on March 21 and will continue until March 28, while the World Archery Para Series will be held in Bangkok from March 31 to April 5.

Bangladesh will compete in both recurve and compound events for men and women. The recurve men’s team includes Ramkrishna Saha, Rakib Mia, and Abdur Rahman Alif, while Sonali Roy will represent in the recurve women’s category. In the compound division, Aishwarya Rahman, Newaz Ahmed Rakib, and Himu Bachar will compete in the men’s section, and Kulsum Akter Moni, Joma Akter (para archer), and Bannya Akter will take part in the women’s section. Coaches and managers Nure Alam, Imdadul Haque Milon, and Martin Fredrik are accompanying the team.

The team will compete in nine events, including individual, team, and mixed team categories across both recurve and compound disciplines.

Cricket Ireland is leading an initiative to organize a new continental tournament called the Euro Nations Cup, featuring top European cricket teams. The event, inspired by the European Football Championship, is expected to include England, Ireland, Scotland, the Netherlands, and Italy. It will feature both men's and women's T20 competitions, following a format similar to the Asia Cup. Cricket Ireland chairman Brian MacNeice said discussions with stakeholders have advanced significantly, and the tournament could begin next year.

MacNeice expressed strong personal commitment to the project, noting that talks have evolved to a stage where he feels confident about its realization. He added that the Euro Nations Cup is expected to launch in the summer of 2027, with detailed plans and structure to be announced in the coming months.

The initiative aims to strengthen European cricket collaboration and visibility, with formal announcements anticipated within the next two months.

Cricket Ireland has postponed its scheduled three-match ODI and T20 series against Bangladesh, which was planned for this year. The decision was confirmed in the board’s newly released annual fixture list, where the Bangladesh series was omitted. According to a statement from Cricket Ireland, the postponement was due to financial constraints and logistical challenges. The board did not specify whether the series would be rescheduled in the future.

Officials from the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) said they were not aware of any detailed information regarding the postponement. Meanwhile, Ireland’s Test captain Andy Balbirnie expressed disappointment on social media, noting that the team will play only eight home matches this season.

The development reflects the ongoing financial strain within Irish cricket, which has affected its international scheduling and limited opportunities for home fixtures.

Iran has announced that it will not play its scheduled FIFA World Cup matches in the United States due to security concerns arising from the ongoing conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran. The 2026 World Cup, set to begin in about three months, is being co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada. According to the fixture, Iran’s three group-stage matches against New Zealand, Belgium, and Egypt were to be held in Los Angeles and Seattle. However, the Iranian Football Federation has requested that these matches be moved to Mexico.

Federation president Mehdi Taj clarified that Iran is not boycotting the World Cup but will not set foot on US soil because of safety risks. He cited a statement by Donald Trump suggesting that the US could not guarantee the Iranian team’s security. FIFA President Gianni Infantino rejected Iran’s request, stating that the schedule is final and that FIFA cannot intervene in political disputes but believes football can promote peace.

If Iran ultimately refuses to play in the US, it would mark one of the rarest political standoffs in modern football history since the post–World War II era.

FIFA has fined the Israel Football Association (IFA) 150,000 Swiss francs for violations including discrimination, racist behavior, aggressive conduct, and breaches of fair play principles. The decision was announced after reviewing two separate petitions submitted by the Palestine Football Association (PFA), which had sought disciplinary action against Israel for allowing clubs based in West Bank settlements to compete in its national league.

FIFA stated that the final legal status of the West Bank remains complex and unresolved under international law. Based on recommendations from its governance panel, the organization decided not to take any action regarding the participation of settlement-based clubs. However, it imposed the financial penalty on the IFA in response to other verified complaints.

The ruling reflects FIFA’s attempt to balance competing claims from the two football associations while maintaining adherence to its disciplinary framework. The decision stops short of suspension but signals scrutiny of conduct within Israeli football.

Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman will not play in the upcoming T20 series against New Zealand. Instead, he will represent Lahore Qalandars in the Pakistan Super League (PSL). The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has granted him a No Objection Certificate (NOC) in two phases to participate in the franchise-based tournament. The PSL is scheduled to begin on March 26, 2026, and Mustafizur will play until April 12.

After completing his PSL commitments, Mustafizur is expected to return to Bangladesh to join the national team for the One Day International (ODI) series against New Zealand. Following the ODI series, he will again return to the PSL on April 24 with a second-phase NOC, allowing him to play until May 3. His decision to prioritize franchise cricket has led to his absence from the T20 series against New Zealand.

The arrangement reflects Mustafizur’s commitment to Lahore Qalandars and the BCB’s approval of his participation in the PSL during this period.

Lionel Messi achieved a major career milestone by scoring his 900th goal in professional football, becoming the second player in history to reach this mark. The milestone came after a two-match break, during Inter Miami’s home leg against Nashville SC in the CONCACAF Champions Cup. Despite Messi’s early goal in the seventh minute, the match ended 1-1, resulting in Miami’s elimination from the tournament’s round of 16.

The first leg between the teams in Nashville had ended goalless. In the return leg, Messi’s strike gave Miami a lead that lasted until the 74th minute, when Argentine forward Cristian Espinoza equalized for Nashville. Due to the away-goal rule, Nashville advanced to the next round while Inter Miami were knocked out.

Messi’s 900th goal places him alongside Cristiano Ronaldo, who first reached the milestone in September 2024. However, the achievement was overshadowed by Miami’s tournament exit on home soil.

Barcelona advanced to the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals after a dominant 7-2 victory over Newcastle United at Camp Nou on Wednesday night. The first half was tightly contested, with both sides exchanging goals. Raphinha and Marc Bernal twice put Barcelona ahead, but Newcastle’s Anthony Elanga equalized both times. In first-half injury time, Lamine Yamal converted a penalty to restore Barcelona’s lead. The second half turned one-sided as the hosts took full control, adding four more goals through Fermín López, Robert Lewandowski, and Raphinha.

Raphinha and Lewandowski each scored twice, while Yamal, Bernal, and López added one goal apiece. The win followed a 1-1 draw in the first leg, where Barcelona had conceded late. Under coach Hansi Flick, the Catalan side displayed attacking dominance and secured their place among Europe’s top eight teams.

The result marks a strong statement of intent from Barcelona as they continue their Champions League campaign, showing renewed form and confidence after earlier struggles in the competition.