The T20 World Cup match between Bangladesh and Nepal had a controversial moment when Bangladesh batter Jaker Ali signaled for a review after the umpire's decision was already given. This has sparked criticism on social media, with many accusing the Bangladesh batters of seeking outside assistance. This incident is being compared to the infamous 'brain fade' incident involving Steve Smith in 2017.
Bangladesh's successful targeting of Nepal's weak batting lineup resulted in a win, but it came with controversy as they were seen seeking DRS help from the dugout. This strategy was brought to light during a video from the match that has now gone viral. This has raised questions about the use of DRS in cricket and whether the umpires should have intervened in this situation. Fans and critics are now calling on the ICC to address this issue and ensure fair play in future matches.
Nepal captain Rohit Paudel spoke about the on-field incident with Bengali pacer Tanzim Hasan during their T20 World Cup match. Paudel praised Hasan for his bowling performance and claimed there was no animosity between them. He also expressed disappointment in the Nepal batting for failing to chase the target of 107 runs set by Bangladesh.
In the ICC Under-19 World Cup, the Bangladesh Under-19 team secured their first victory by beating Afghanistan by one wicket and advancing to the Super Six stage. Meanwhile, Nepal, coming off a win in their last match, will also be looking for another win. The match between Bangladesh and Nepal will take place on January 31 at the Mangaung Oval in Bloemfontein.