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Sunrisers Leeds has picked Pakistani mystery spinner Abrar Ahmed for England’s The Hundred League, paying Rs 71.1 million for the signing on Friday. The move sparked controversy online, with team owner Kavya Maran facing criticism. The franchise’s X-account was temporarily suspended following the announcement. via Original Source

Pakistan lost the first One Day International match against Bangladesh, which fans describe as shameful, here on Thursday, as the host team beat Shaheens by eight wickets. Shaheens were asked to bat first to open the Pakistan VS Bangladesh ODI series. The Shaheen Afridi captained team saw the worst-ever performance after they were sent to bat first, as the Bangladesh team’s bowling line went on fire, crushing all wickets of Pakistan in 30.4 overs. Bangladesh bowlers allowed the touring team a 114-run target, as Nahid Rana (5-24), Mehidy Hasan Mirza (3-29) and Mustafizur Rahman (1-18) continued to attack on targetting batters. All-rounder Faheem Ashraf was the only top scorer to put in 37, as others delivered a shameful performance at the crease. Sahbizada Farhan, the 2026 T20 WC top-scorer, managed only 27, while Maaz Sadaqat added just 18. Salaman Agha scored five off eight, Muhammad Rizwan added 10 off 20 and Hussain Talat four off 13. ICC described Bangladesh’s bowling line as...

Bangladesh national cricket team won the toss and elected to bowl first against Pakistan national cricket team in the opening match of the three-match ODI series at the Shere Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Wednesday. Three-Match ODI Series The remaining matches of the series will also be played at the same venue in Dhaka on: March 13 – Second ODI March 15 – Third ODI All matches are scheduled to begin at 1:15 PM Pakistan time, with the toss taking place at 12:45 PM. Three Debutants for Pakistan Pakistan captain Shaheen Shah Afridi confirmed that three players will make their ODI debuts in the first match: Sahibzada Farhan Maaz Sadaqat Shamyl Hussain The trio will receive ODI caps 255, 256 and 257, respectively. Farhan and Sadaqat will open the batting, while Shamyl Hussain is expected to bat at number three. Pakistan Confident Ahead of Series Speaking before the series, Afridi acknowledged Bangladesh’s strong home record but expressed confidence in Pakistan’s prepara...

Pakistan will face Bangladesh in the first ODI of the three-match series on Wednesday. The Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium will host all three day-night matches, with the first encounter scheduled to begin at 1.15pm (Pakistan time). The trophy for the ODI series was unveiled in Dhaka on Tuesday. Pakistan’s ODI captain Shaheen Shah Afridi and Bangladesh skipper Mehidy Hasan Miraz jointly unveiled the trophy ahead of the three-match series. Pakistan opener Sahibzada Farhan is set to make his ODI debut, while young batters Shamyl Hussain and Maaz Sadaqat are also likely to debut. Pakistan and Bangladesh have played 39 ODIs so far, with Pakistan winning 34 matches and Bangladesh securing five victories. Meanwhile, Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson backed the Green Shirts ahead of the ODI series, saying several emerging players have earned their chance after strong performances in domestic cricket and with the Pakistan Shaheens. Pakistan have included six uncapped players in the squad,...

The International Cricket Council has announced a $13.5 million prize pool for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, marking a 20 percent increase compared to the 2024 edition. The grand final will be played today between India national cricket team and New Zealand national cricket team at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Major Prize Money at Stake According to the ICC, the champion team will receive $3 million , while the runner-up will be awarded $1.6 million . Other prize distributions include: Semi-finalists: $790,000 each Super 8 teams: $380,000 each Group stage teams: Minimum $250,000 each The increased prize pool highlights the ICC’s effort to boost the global appeal and competitiveness of the tournament. Comparison With 2024 Tournament In the 2024 T20 World Cup , India won $2.45 million as champions , while South Africa received $1.28 million as runners-up . Following that victory, the Board of Control for Cricket in India also announce...