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Bangladesh is working to save a six-match cricket series against India scheduled for next month, as the foreign ministers of both countries negotiate to break a deadlock. Relations soured after the 2024 ouster of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who fled to India, and a previous T20 World Cup dispute remains unresolved.
Rashid Khan's six-wicket haul led Afghanistan to a 92-run victory over Ireland in the second ODI, giving them a 1-0 lead in the five-match series. Ireland collapsed from a promising position, losing seven wickets for 63 runs to be bowled out for 207.
Bangladesh's sports minister says Shakib Al Hasan has no chance of returning to cricket after attending a media event with former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who is under a death sentence in absentia. Shakib faces murder charges related to the crackdown on protests that toppled Hasina's government.
Bangladesh cricket star Shakib Al Hasan says he is ready to return from exile and face trial, including a murder charge, if the government guarantees his safety. He denies wrongdoing and hopes to play a farewell match and compete in the 2027 World Cup.
American cricketer Akhilesh Reddy has been banned for eight years by the ICC for match-fixing. He was found guilty of three anti-corruption breaches linked to the Abu Dhabi T10 tournament in November.
Paceman Jayden Seales took a five-wicket haul to lead West Indies to a 90-run win over Pakistan in the first Test at Tarouba. The home side set a target of 211 runs and bowled Pakistan out for 120, with captain Roston Chase dedicating the victory to the late Garry Sobers.
West Indies all-rounder Justin Greaves made Test cricket history by becoming the first bowler to take a wicket in five consecutive maiden overs. His 5-27 spell helped dismiss Pakistan for 282 in the first Test at Tarouba.
Ireland stunned T20 world champions India with a dramatic one-run victory in the second T20I at Stormont, Belfast, on the evening of August 11, sealing a historic 2-0 series whitewash. Harry Tector scored fifty on his 100th T20I appearance, while Jai Moondra's early three-wicket burst put India on the back foot. Despite Tilak Varma's fighting 55, Ireland defended 154/8 to complete a remarkable win.
Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, the IPL 2024 sensation, has received his first India national team jersey. He could debut against Ireland on Friday and potentially become India's youngest international player, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar.
