‘Bad omen’ as eight First Division clubs relegated

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) vice-president Faruque Ahmed has called the failure of eight First Division clubs to appear in matches -- a breach that led to their relegation -- a “bad omen” for Bangladesh cricket..The protesting clubs, citing alleged irregularities in the recent BCB elect
17 December 2025, 02:00 AM

Shanto ‘doubtful’ if Fizz will treat him after record IPL deal

Najmul Hossain Shanto was delighted to hear about his Bangladesh teammate Mustafizur Rahman getting a team in Tuesday’s Indian Premier League (IPL) auction in Abu Dhabi, but remained unsure whether he could extort a treat from the left-arm pacer.
16 December 2025, 20:59 PM

Miraz’s Odommyo prevail in CWAB’s Victory Day celebration match

Cricketers Welfare Association of Bangladesh (CWAB) commemorated Victory Day with a match between Odommyo XI and Oparajeyo XI, with the former winning by three wickets at Mirpur's Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Tuesday.
16 December 2025, 17:28 PM

Fortis flourish in 4–0 win over Arambagh

The win lifted Fortis to the top of the Group B standings with one victory and two draws.
16 December 2025, 13:55 PM

Fizz bags record IPL payday

Alongside Mustafizur, Kolkata also acquired Sri Lankan pacer Matheesha Pathirana (INR 18 crore) and Australian all-rounder Cameron Green (INR 25.20 crore) from the mini-auction.
16 December 2025, 13:23 PM

Rishad impresses on Big Bash debut

Rishad Hossain caught the eye on his debut in Australia’s franchise league, the Big Bash, becoming the second Bangladeshi to do so.
16 December 2025, 10:37 AM

Cameron Green becomes IPL's most expensive overseas player at $2.77m

Australia all-rounder Cameron Green became the most expensive overseas buy in Indian Premier League history, with a winning bid of 252 million rupees at auction on Tuesday.
16 December 2025, 10:15 AM

Stars of yesteryears turn up for Victory Day criclet

Bangladesh Cricket Board celebrated Victory Day with a match between Mohammad Ashraful-led Shaheed Mustaq XI and Minhajul Abedin Nannu's Shaheed Jewel XI on Tuesday. 
16 December 2025, 09:17 AM

IPL, PSL set to clash again

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 is expected to take place from March 26 to May 31, according to a report by ESPNCricinfo, although the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has yet to officially confirm the schedule or announce the dates
16 December 2025, 08:00 AM

Security beefed up for Ashes Adelaide Test after Bondi shooting

Police armed with rifles will be part of a beefed up security presence at the third Test between Australia and England at Adelaide Oval after the Bondi Beach shooting attacks, officials said, while flags will be flown at half-mast.
16 December 2025, 05:30 AM

Stokes tells England to 'show a bit of dog' in must-win Adelaide Test

Captain Ben Stokes has demanded England "show a bit of dog" in the must-win third Ashes Test against Australia on Wednesday after "raw" conversations following heavy defeats in Perth and Brisbane.
16 December 2025, 04:22 AM

A new setting, honest reflection and a comeback plan

Bangladesh's Test captain Najmul Hossain Shanto and ODI skipper Mehidy Hasan Miraz faced the media in Mirpur on Monday morning, something they have done countless times, and yet, it was a brand-new experience for both of them.
16 December 2025, 02:00 AM

Khawaja left out as Australia's Cummins, Lyon back for 3rd Ashes Test

Fit-again opener Usman Khawaja was overlooked for the third Ashes Test in Adelaide on Wednesday as Australia skipper Pat Cummins and veteran Nathan Lyon were named to make their return.
16 December 2025, 01:44 AM

IPL mini-auction set for today, seven Bangladeshi players listed

Seven Bangladeshi cricketers will go under the hammer as the mini-auction for the 19th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) takes place today in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
15 December 2025, 18:00 PM

Four more first division clubs relegated after no-show

Four more clubs in the ongoing Dhaka First Division Cricket League 2025–26 were relegated on Monday after failing to show up for their respective first-round matches at four different venues.
15 December 2025, 17:00 PM

Sri Lanka to arrest cricket legend Ranatunga over oil scam

Authorities in Sri Lanka plan to arrest World Cup-winning cricket captain Arjuna Ranatunga on corruption charges relating to his time as petroleum minister, a court was told Monday.
15 December 2025, 14:45 PM

Shoaib Akhtar backs Bangladesh to go deep in T20 World Cup

Pakistan’s legendary fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar believes Bangladesh have the potential to go deep in the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup, scheduled to be held in India and Sri Lanka from February 7, citing the steady improvement of their pace unit in recent years.
15 December 2025, 14:36 PM

Eva fifty, Sonia three-for help Central and East Zone to wins

Central Zone and East Zone picked up wins on the opening day of the Women’s Bangladesh Cricket League (WBCL) at Rajshahi Divisional Stadium today in Rajshahi.
15 December 2025, 13:11 PM

Junior Tigers seal U-19 Asia Cup semis spot

Zawad Abrar scored his second half-century in two matches as Bangladesh notched their second victory of the ACC U-19 Asia Cup, sealing a last-four berth, with a seven-wicket win over Nepal in Dubai on Monday.
15 December 2025, 10:02 AM

Pakistan’s Bangladesh tour reportedly set for rescheduling

Pakistan are scheduled to tour Bangladesh in March–April 2026 for a full series comprising two Tests, three ODIs and three T20Is.
15 December 2025, 09:25 AM