Bangladesh national cricket team reached Sri Lankan capital Colombo on Sunday afternoon after flying out from Dhaka in the morning ahead of the Asia Cup.

“Whenever you achieve the No.1 spot, it gives you a lot of joy,” Babar said after the final ODI

Pacer Taskin Ahmed said that if Bangladesh are able to play their best cricket, it won’t be impossible for them to clinch the Asia Cup.

Opening batter Liton Das will not be part of the Bangladesh contingent that flies to Sri Lanka today for the Asia Cup due to fever, confirmed Bangladesh Cricket Board’s Cricket Operations committee chairman Jalal Younus.

The result in Abu Dhabi meant meant that the Tigers managed to keep their chances of qualifying for the finals in their own hands.

Pakistan moved to the number 1 spot in the ODI rankings after a commanding 59-run victory in the final ODI against Afghanistan saw them sweep the three-match series clean in Colombo on Saturday.

Speaking on his Youtube channel 'AB de Villiers 360’, Kohli’s former IPL teammate said "We're still talking about who will be the No. 4 batter for India. I've heard some rumours about Virat (Kohli) possibly taking up that position. I would be a big supporter of that.

That would prove a huge boost for Pakistan on the eve of this year's 50-over showcase, with Babar's side among the favourites to claim a second World Cup title in India this year.

Part of the India squad for the fast-approaching Asia Cup, who are not involved in the Ireland tour, have been undergoing a training camp in Bengaluru.

Bangladesh cricketers were geared up to play a very important practice game yesterday as part of their Asia Cup preparations.

Chasing 301 for a series clinching win, Pakistan reached their destination with one ball to spare, riding on Imam-ul-Haq’s 105-ball 91.

"The World Cup victory was the biggest curse for our cricket," Ranatunga said

The Asia Cup will back to its old 50-over format when the 16th edition of the regional cricket extravaganza kicks off in Pakistan and Sri Lanka from August 30, after its recent edition featured the shortest format last year. As the Tigers are gearing up for the six-team tournament under the leadership of all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan, The Daily Star Sports look back to the Tigers' performances in 2018 Asia Cup in UAE, played in their preferred 50-over format.  

India are next in action in the Asia Cup, with their first game against arch-rivals and tournament co-hosts Pakistan on September 2

A backup is never just a backup. The training of the nine cricketers at Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium, who have been kept as backup options with the upcoming World Cup in mind, is well-integrated to the needs of the national team, as per head coach Chandika Hathurusingha's instructions.

Zimbabwe's legendary cricketer Heath Streak made a trip to "the other side" and back on Wednesday, thanks to the powerful tool that is social media.

South Africa have become the latest country to provide equal pay across genders, after they announced their male and female cricketers would receive the same match fees for international matches.

Bangladesh will play two official warm-up games in Guwahati before starting their ICC World Cup campaign against Afghanistan on October 7.

The ailing former pace bowler demanded an apology from the source for spreading the fake news

Just hours after confirming the news of Zimbabwe pacer Heath Streak’s death, Streak’s former national teammate Henry Olonga claimed the news to be false and “exaggerated”.