Mahmudullah Riyad became the fourth Bangladesh batter to reach the 5,000 ODI runs landmark as Bangladesh were building around a half-century from Najmul Hossain Shanto in the third and final match against New Zealand in Mirpur on Tuesday.

Bangladesh were in trouble losing three wickets for 35 runs in six overs in the third ODI against New Zealand on Tuesday.

India's young openers ensured an easy five-wicket win over Australia after pacer Mohammed Shami took five wickets to restrict visitors at 276 in the first one-day international in Mohali on Friday.

Former Pakistan captain and legendary fast bowler Wasim Akram said on Sunday the upcoming Asia Cup will test the readiness of subcontinental bowlers for 50-over cricket ahead of the ODI World Cup, but he refused to pick any favourites for the tournament

Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan today said that his team’s main focus in the upcoming ICC World Cup would be to show the world how good they are in the 50-over format.

The eagerly-awaited contest between India and Pakistan at this year's ICC Men's Cricket World Cup has been rescheduled to a different day, while details of eight other matches have also been changed.

India made it clear in the first ODI against West Indies in Bridgetown on Thursday that they would take the three-match ODI series as a way to test their middle-order ahead of the ODI World Cup later this year.

Bangladesh women’s cricket team’s commendable performance in the recent ODI series against India was reflected in the latest ICC rankings.

West Indies have recalled left-handed batsman Shimron Hetmyer and fast bowler Oshane Thomas for the three-match One Day International series against India beginning at the Kensington Oval in Barbados on Thursday.

During the ODI series-decider between Bangladesh and India in Mirpur yesterday that ended in a dramatic draw, the pressure of a high-stakes encounter had apparently got the better of Harmanpreet Kaur.

India at one point needed 10 runs off 19 deliveries with four wickets in hand but three wickets in the span of five balls turned the match on its head, in favour of the Tigresses.

As part of the ICC’s Future Tour Programme (FTP) Bangladesh will tour New Zealand to take part in three match ODI and three match T20I series in December this year, confirmed New Zealand Cricket (NZC) on Wednesday.

Azmatullah Omarzai scored a battling half-century, yet Afghanistan were bowled out for 126 runs in 45.2 overs in the third ODI in Chattogram on Tuesday.

The visitors, though, had the luxury to rest premier leg-spinner Rashid Khan alongside young quick Mohammad Saleem. m. Abdul Rahman and Zia-ur-Rehman replace them in the XI.

Bangladesh fell to their first ODI series defeat against Afghanistan after losing the first two ODIs at Chattogram’s Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury. Ahead of the third ODI, the biggest question was how the Bangladesh batters would turn it around against Afghanistan spinners.

The BCB's medical department's ploy with the captain has been to allow him time to recuperate when he feels back pain. It appears that the same idea would be in action as Tamim wants to see how he fares after the first ODI tomorrow. 

The Afghan selectors announced an 18-member squad, led by skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi where the likes of Mohammad Nabi, Mujeeb Ur Rahman also feature.

Author Mohammad Isam is a household name to those who follow Bangladesh cricket through ESPNCricinfo.

Bangladesh were in a spot of bother, losing both openers inside four overs after being sent in to bat first by Ireland in the first ODI at Chelmsford in England on Tuesday. 

Ireland will need to win all three matches of the series including a big-margin win in one of those to have a chance of directly qualifying for this year's ODI World Cup.