Those who interested in associate cricket can watch the Uzbekistan Premier League and Betbarter T10 Tajikistan Premier League on FanCode. Both the tournaments are scheduled for August 2021. A few Indian players are also taking part in the Tajikistan league according to the organizers (along with players from Afghanistan, England and Pakistan). The Tajikistan league will the the third to be sponsored by BetBarter (previously they had sponsored T10 leagues in Vanuatu and Zambia).
Interesting to note that these countries are very interested in Cricket as well. Makes me wonder how many cricketing nations there are on the whole irrespective of the popularity of the sport in that said nation. Cricket has the potential to be as popular as Football if not more but it needs a lot more funding at lower levels. Not just in nations that already have structured system and a cricketing board in place.
NZ Women vs Aus Women starting in a few hours. Australia have won 4 matches in a row H2H including ODI's and potentially another win for Aus women in T20. Lea Tahuhu isnt listed in the potential NZ squad which would weaken the bowling attack. Frankly, NZ batting lineup isnt half as impressive or deep as it is for Australia and they should focus on improving that aspect to become a serious contender.
I was hoping to see Bangladesh play a lot better in T20 against New Zealand but their poor form continues. T20 normally opens up the door for lower ranked teams or teams that are in poor form to bounce back and gain some momentum but its not looking like that here. I just hope that in today's match Bangladesh are more competitive.
Bangladesh have simmered down recently and doesnt seem to be in good form especially against quality opposition like NZ. Don't think it'll change anytime soon but I hope at least it is a thrilling contest. Although highly unlikely looking at the previous result.