ICC Cricket

December 17, 2025—Bangladesh are entering a crucial phase in their journey toward the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027, with their focus firmly on improving their position in the ICC ODI rankings. The next 50-over World Cup will be jointly hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia, where the hosts South Africa and Zimbabwe have already secured automatic entry. The remaining places will be filled by the top eight teams in the ODI rankings, leaving Bangladesh with work to do. Currently placed 10th, Bangladesh sit just outside the automatic qualification zone. With only limited ODI action in 2025, the upcoming…