Sports ministry, BCB working to bring Shakib back: Asif

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) Director Asif Akbar has said the sports ministry and the board are working in concert to facilitate Shakib Al Hasan's return to cricket, according to bdnews24.com.On Wednesday, Asif, chairman of the Age-Based Tournament Committee, said the legal issues that had created complications around Shakib are being...

Pakistan drop Babar Azam for Bangladesh ODI series

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan, March 04 (AFP): Pakistan dropped batting great Babar Azam on Wednesday for next week's one-day international series in Bangladesh, bringing in six uncapped players with an eye on next year's World Cup.Opener Saim Ayub, spin all-rounders Shadab Khan and Mohammad Nawaz, and pace bowler Naseem Shah were also...