Bangladesh begin a three-match ODI series against Zimbabwe aiming to bounce back from a crushing Test defeat, while the hosts seek to build on their historic victory.

Bangladesh revived their Women's T20 World Cup campaign with a 23-run win over Pakistan, powered by Shorna Akter's unbeaten 39 and twin three-wicket hauls from Nahida and Meghla.

Bangladesh defeated Australia by 86 runs in Dhaka, securing their first ODI victory over the visitors since the famous Cardiff triumph in 2005.

Bangladesh take on a depleted Australian side in the first ODI in Dhaka, with Nahid Rana and Mustafizur Rahman leading the Tigers’ pace challenge.

Tamim Iqbal has been elected president of the Bangladesh Cricket Board after serving as interim chief, as observers debate the broader political context surrounding institutional elections.