The absence of handshakes has become a regular occurrence in matches involving India and Pakistan at various tournaments this year due to strained political relations between the countries. The Indian and Pakistani players did not shake hands at the men's Asia Cup, women's ODI World Cup, Rising Stars Asia Cup and the Under-19 Asia Cup.

Vihaan Malhotra leads the way with superb figures of 4/14 as Bangladesh are bowled out for 146 after they are set a revised target of 165 from 29 overs.

The highlights this week: A cricket spat underscores heightened India-Bangladesh tensions, South Asian governments respond to the U.S. military operation in Venezuela with caution, and former Nepali Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli signals cooperation with an investigation into a deadly crackdown on protests last year.

A simmering dispute between the neighbors, who share one of the largest land borders in the world, has escalated with diplomatic protests and a sports boycott.

India U19 registered a thrilling comeback win by 18 runs (DLS method) over Bangladesh for their second win in U19 World Cup 2026 Group A.

An average of 3.6 million Bangladeshis used to travel to India annually for tourism, medical treatment, and business. Since Aug. 5, 2024, however, the number of Bangladeshi travelers — especially medical patients — has dropped dramatically, largely due to stricter visa procedures.

Following a record-breaking opening win against the USA, Ayush Mhatre’s India U19 team faces a stern test against Bangladesh in Bulawayo. With pacer Henil Patel in lethal form and Abhigyan Kundu anchoring the middle order,

The Bangladesh Cricket Board has removed M Nazmul Islam from the key role of Finance Committee Chairman after days of outrage over comments made during the T20 World Cup venue dispute with India, as players’ groups increased pressure and one domestic match in the Bangladesh Premier League faced a boycott.