Bangladesh A took firm control of the Emerging Asia Cup final in Doha after bowling out Pakistan for just 125 runs. Winning the toss at the West End Park International Cricket Stadium, Bangladesh opted to field first and immediately put Pakistan under pressure. Pakistan’s batting lineup collapsed early, losing wickets in quick succession, with opener Yasir Khan dismissed on the very first ball. Saad Masood was the top scorer for Pakistan with 38 runs off 26 balls, hitting three fours and three sixes. None of the other batters managed to build a significant partnership. For Bangladesh, Ripon Mondol led the bowling attack with 3 wickets for 25 runs in 4 overs, while Rakibul Hasan took 2 for 16. Mehrab, Zisan Alam, and Abdul Gaffar Saklain claimed one wicket each. The strong bowling performance has put Bangladesh A in a commanding position to chase the target and aim for the Emerging Asia Cup title.

India faced heavy criticism after losing the Eden Gardens Test against South Africa, marking a rare home defeat. South Africa posted 489 runs in their first innings, with Senuran Muthusamy scoring 102 off 206 balls and Marco Jansen narrowly missing a century by seven runs. During South Africa’s innings, Indian captain Rishabh Pant grew visibly frustrated with spinner Kuldeep Yadav for delaying the start of overs. The umpires had already warned Pant twice for slow over rates. In a heated moment, Pant scolded Kuldeep, reminding him of the 30-second timer and urging him to bowl faster. His remark, accusing the team of turning Test cricket into a joke, reflected growing frustration within the Indian camp. The defeat has sparked debate over India’s discipline, focus, and approach to the longest format of the game.

Cricket Australia (CA) has reported a financial setback of approximately 3 million Australian dollars (around 24 crore Bangladeshi taka) following the early conclusion of the first Ashes Test between Australia and England in Perth. The match, which ended in just two days due to a dominant performance by Travis Head, deprived organizers of ticket revenue from the third and fourth days. Despite record attendance of over 101,000 spectators across the two days, the shortened match resulted in significant losses for CA and its broadcasting partners. CA CEO Todd Green acknowledged the financial impact, noting that both the board and broadcasters would be affected. The organization had already reported an 11.3 million Australian dollar loss in the previous fiscal year, partly due to expenses from the India series. However, CA Chairman Mike Baird expressed optimism, stating that revenues have improved by over 20 million dollars this year, with expectations of higher attendance, sponsorship, and viewership in the coming season.

Bangladesh celebrated Mushfiqur Rahim’s 100th Test match with a commanding 217-run victory over Ireland, completing a 2-0 series whitewash. After setting a massive 509-run target, Bangladesh bowled out Ireland for 291 on the fifth day in Mirpur. Taijul Islam became the first Bangladeshi bowler to reach 250 Test wickets, taking four in the innings alongside Hasan Murad, who also claimed four. Curtis Campher’s resilient 71 off 259 balls briefly raised hopes of a draw for Ireland, but Bangladesh’s bowlers wrapped up the match efficiently. Earlier, centuries from Mushfiqur Rahim and Liton Das powered Bangladesh to 476 in the first innings, while Mominul Haque, Shadman Islam, and Mahmudul Hasan Joy all scored fifties in the second. With this victory, Bangladesh secured a clean sweep in the two-match series, underlining their dominance at home and giving Mushfiqur a memorable milestone celebration.

Bangladesh will face Italy for the first time in international cricket during the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup. According to a leaked grouping reported by Cricbuzz, Bangladesh will share Group C with England, West Indies, Italy, and Nepal. Italy, a relatively unknown name in global cricket, qualified for the tournament through the European regional qualifiers. The 2026 T20 World Cup will feature 20 teams divided into five groups of four, with the top two from each advancing to the Super Eight stage. The tournament will run from February 7 to March 8, with the final likely to be held in Ahmedabad or Colombo. The full schedule is expected to be released on November 25. Other notable matchups include India versus Pakistan on February 15 in Colombo’s R. Premadasa Stadium. Hosts India and Sri Lanka will be joined by teams qualifying through rankings and regional events, making this one of the most diverse T20 World Cups yet.

Barcelona marked their long-awaited return to Camp Nou with a commanding 4-0 victory over Athletic Bilbao on Saturday, moving level on points with Real Madrid at the top of La Liga. The club returned to their iconic home after nearly two and a half years of reconstruction delays, with around 45,000 fans filling every available seat despite high ticket prices. Robert Lewandowski opened the scoring in the fourth minute, followed by goals from Ferran Torres, Fermin Lopez, and another from Torres late in the match. Goalkeeper Joan Garcia made a successful comeback from injury, keeping a clean sheet for the first time since September. The evening was filled with nostalgia as fans chanted Lionel Messi’s name, while young star Lamine Yamal impressed with two assists. Barcelona expect to expand seating in 2026 and restore full 105,000 capacity next season, making this victory a symbolic new beginning at their renovated home.

Bangladesh batting coach and former captain Ashraful Islam has explained why Mushfiqur Rahim was not given the chance to score a second century in his 100th Test match. Mushfiqur, who became the first Bangladeshi to play 100 Tests and the 12th player globally to reach the milestone, was unbeaten on 53 when Bangladesh declared their second innings against Ireland. Ashraful said the team already had a 500-run lead and prioritized team strategy over individual records. He added that while another hour of batting could have allowed Mushfiqur to reach the century, it would not have aligned with the spirit of cricket. Ashraful also mentioned that Mominul Haque was given a chance to complete his century but was dismissed for 87. Despite missing out on a double-century record, Mushfiqur joined Ricky Ponting as the only players to score both a century and a fifty in their 100th Test.

Australia dominated the opening Ashes Test in Perth, defeating England by eight wickets in a match that lasted only 141.1 overs—barely one and a half days of play. The game produced several remarkable records. It was the first Ashes Test in over a century to finish within two days, the last such instance occurring in 1921 at Trent Bridge. England faced just 405 deliveries across both innings, their third-lowest total in history. The match saw only 847 balls bowled, the fewest ever in an Ashes Test on Australian soil. Travis Head smashed a 69-ball century, equaling the record for the fastest by an opener in Test history. Mitchell Starc claimed 10 wickets for 113 runs, becoming the first Australian since Shane Warne in 2005 to achieve a 10-wicket haul in an Ashes Test. England’s defeat marked their ninth consecutive loss in Perth across both WACA and Perth Stadium venues.

The first batch of a 15-day self-defense basic training program for young women, organized by the Ministry of Youth and Sports and conducted by BKSP, concluded in Dhaka. Colonel Md. Golam Mabud Hasan, Director (Training) of BKSP and Project Director, attended the closing ceremony as chief guest and distributed certificates and stipends to participants. The program aims to empower youth through training in judo, karate, taekwondo, and air gun shooting, enhancing confidence, discipline, and physical fitness. The initiative, inaugurated on November 9 by Adviser Asif Mahmud Sajib Bhuiyan, targets Bangladeshi citizens aged 18–35 who are physically and mentally fit. A total of 8,850 participants—8,250 men in 102 batches and 600 women in 12 batches—will receive training in phases. The ministry expects the program to help build a strong, self-reliant youth community capable of facing national challenges and emergencies.

Bangladesh strengthened their position in the Mirpur Test against Ireland after spinner Hasan Murad claimed a wicket with his very first delivery. Chasing a massive target of 509 runs, Ireland lost their third wicket for just 77 runs. Murad’s delivery, a slower arm ball, struck debutant Cade Carmichael on the pads, prompting an immediate out decision from the umpire, which the batter did not review. With this breakthrough, Ireland now stands at 77 for 3, still needing 432 runs to win, while Bangladesh requires seven more wickets to secure victory. The dismissal mirrored Murad’s earlier success in the match, further tightening Bangladesh’s grip on the game and putting them on the brink of a commanding Test win at home.

Bangladesh advanced to the final of the Rising Stars Asia Cup after defeating India in a dramatic Super Over in Doha. Batting first, Bangladesh scored 194 runs, led by Sohan’s 65 off 46 balls, despite several fielding and catching errors. India matched the total, forcing a Super Over after a tense final over where Bangladesh missed a run-out chance that could have sealed victory earlier. In the Super Over, Ripon Mondol’s exceptional bowling dismissed two Indian batters in consecutive deliveries, leaving Bangladesh with just one run to win. Although Yasir Ali Rabbi was caught attempting a six, a wide ball from Indian spinner Suyash Sharma handed Bangladesh the victory. Bangladesh ‘A’ will now face the winner of the second semifinal between Pakistan ‘A’ and Sri Lanka ‘A’ on November 23 in the final.

Zimbabwe pulled off a stunning 67-run victory over Sri Lanka in the opening match of the tri-nation T20 series held in Pakistan. Batting first, Zimbabwe posted a competitive total of 162 for 8, led by opener Brian Bennett’s 49 and Sikandar Raza’s 47, which earned him the Player of the Match award. In reply, Sri Lanka collapsed to just 95 all out, unable to handle Zimbabwe’s disciplined and collective bowling attack. Captain Dasun Shanaka top-scored for Sri Lanka with 34 runs, while Bhanuka Rajapaksa added 11, but no other batsman reached double figures. Extras contributed 12 runs to the total. The result marked a disappointing start for Sri Lanka and a morale-boosting win for Zimbabwe, who began their campaign on a high note in the tri-series.

Bangladesh cricket star Mushfiqur Rahim expressed his gratitude to footballer Hamza Choudhury after the Leicester City midfielder congratulated him for scoring a century in his 100th Test match. During a press conference on Thursday, Mushfiqur said he was pleasantly surprised and happy to see Hamza’s video message, which he viewed on his manager’s phone. He added that he would personally thank Hamza if they ever meet in person. In his message, Hamza praised Mushfiqur as a national legend and expressed pride in his achievements, wishing him success in the milestone Test. Mushfiqur recently became the first Bangladeshi cricketer to play 100 Tests and the 11th player globally to score a century in his 100th match, marking another milestone in his illustrious career.

Bangladesh wicketkeeper-batsman Mushfiqur Rahim marked his 100th Test appearance with a remarkable century, becoming the first Bangladeshi and the 11th player in the world to achieve a hundred in his 100th Test. Following the second day’s play in Dhaka on Thursday, November 20, Mushfiqur dedicated his milestone innings to his late grandparents, expressing deep emotion about their unwavering support during his career. He recalled how they had wished to live longer just to watch him play and credited their blessings for his success. With this century, Mushfiqur equaled Mominul Haque’s record of 13 Test centuries for Bangladesh, making him one of the country’s most accomplished cricketers. His performance not only added another chapter to Bangladesh’s cricket history but also reflected his gratitude toward family and faith in perseverance.

Australia has announced its playing XI for the first Ashes Test against England, set to begin on Friday, November 21, in Perth. With regular captain Pat Cummins sidelined due to injury, Steve Smith will lead the side. The team faces several injury setbacks, leaving only Mitchell Starck fully fit among the frontline pacers. Two players—fast bowler Brendan Doggett and opener Jack Weatherald—are set to make their Test debuts. Doggett’s inclusion follows Josh Hazlewood’s injury, while Weatherald earns his spot at the top of the order. Marnus Labuschagne returns to the No. 3 position, and Cameron Green reclaims a place in the top six. This marks the first time since 2019 that two players will debut together for Australia in a Test match, and the first such instance in an Ashes series since the 2010–11 season. The probable XI includes Weatherald, Khawaja, Labuschagne, Smith (captain), Head, Green, Carey (wk), Starc, Lyon, Doggett, and Boland.