The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced the squad for the upcoming T20I series against Afghanistan, starting on October 2, with Soumya Sarkar replacing the injured captain Litton Das for the series. However, the persistent problem of a fragile middle order, as exposed in the Super Four match against Pakistan during the Asia Cup, remains a cause for concern in the lead-up to next year’s T20 World Cup.

Defending champions India survived Pathum Nissanka's blistering hundred and some intense Super Over drama before beating Sri Lanka in a dead rubber to maintain their unbeaten run in the Asia Cup on Friday.

Once again, Bangladeshi cricket lovers fell under the spell of supporting the Tigers -- creatures whose body stripes were, some say, stitched by He Who Shall Not Be Named.

Jaker Ali is likely to keep wickets for Bangladesh instead of skipper Litton Das in their Asia Cup T20 Super Four clash against India at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday. 

Bangladesh T20I captain Litton Das suffered a back strain during practice at the ICC Academy in Dubai on Monday, raising concerns ahead of the Tigers’ clash against India.

World champions India overcame a gutsy Oman team to win the last group match of the Asia Cup by 21 runs on Friday and stay unbeaten in the T20 tournament.

Pakistan set up an Asia Cup rematch with India after securing a 41-run win over the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday in a match delayed by a handshake row with their arch-rivals.

Bangladesh won by eight runs.

Sri Lanka were made to sweat before edging past Hong Kong by four wickets in their Asia Cup Group B encounter in Dubai yesterday, with opener Pathum Nissanka’s half-century and a late cameo from Wanindu Hasaranga proving decisive.

India became the first team to book their place in the Super Four of the Asia Cup 2025 after the United Arab Emirates handed Oman a 42-run defeat in Abu Dhabi yesterday.

Spinners led by Kuldeep Yadav helped India thrash Pakistan by seven wickets in the Asia Cup on Sunday as the neighbours met on the cricket pitch for the first time since a military conflict between them in May.

Ekush Tapadar tries to explain Bangladesh's qualification path to the Super 4 of the Asia Cup T20 on today's Star Explains.

Mohammad Haris hit a return-to-form half century before bowlers routed Oman as Pakistan opened their Asia Cup campaign with a 93-run win over Oman in Dubai on Friday.

Wherever Bangladesh play, the roar of their fans follow. In Mirpur, a sea of red and green waves in unison, and across the globe -- be it Melbourne or Dubai -- small pockets of Bangladesh fans keep that same spirit alive.

Skipper Litton Das notched up his 15th T20I half-century to guide the Tigers to a convincing seven-wicket win over Hong Kong in their Asia Cup opener at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Thursday. 

Bangladesh T20I captain Litton Das has dismissed any talk of past scars ahead of their Asia Cup T20 opener against Hong Kong in Abu Dhabi on Thursday, insisting his side are fully focused on starting their campaign with a win.

Once underdogs, Afghanistan now stride into the Asia Cup with fire in their belly and eyes on the prize. Explosive openers, a lethal spin arsenal, and a squad that thrives under pressure make them a team ready to shake up Asia’s cricketing heavyweights.

The Daily Star looks at one player from each side who could shape the course of the contest.

As the T20 format returns for the first time since 2022, here are some of the standout records from past editions:

Pakistan laid down a marker ahead of the Asia Cup as Mohammad Nawaz took a hat-trick in a 75-run win over Afghanistan in their tri-series final in Sharjah on Sunday.