‘As long as I’m fit, I’ll play Tests’

PSL beckons but Rana’s ambition lay in Test cricket which he divulged during an interview with The Daily Star’s Abdullah Al Mehdi yesterday
5 April 2025, 02:00 AM

Marsh, Markram help Lucknow edge Mumbai in IPL

Openers Mitchell Marsh and Aiden Markram hit half-centuries to set up a tense 12-run victory for Lucknow Super Giants against IPL heavyweights Mumbai Indians on Friday.
4 April 2025, 18:23 PM

Tamim to seek second opinion on heart condition in Singapore

Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal is set to travel to Singapore for a second opinion on his heart condition, provided he is deemed fit to fly, a family member confirmed to The Daily Star today.
4 April 2025, 15:10 PM

Pollard backs Rohit Sharma to rediscover form

Rohit came into the Indian Premier League season on the back off a triumphant Champions Trophy 2025, where he led from the front with a brilliant 76 (83) as he set the foundation for India’s win over New Zealand in the summit clash.
4 April 2025, 09:57 AM

KKR's Iyer more bothered about impact than price tag

The left-handed batsman hammered 60 off 29 balls as Kolkata triumphed by 80 runs at their home Eden Gardens on Thursday in a rerun of last year's final -- which Kolkata also won.
4 April 2025, 08:19 AM

PSL-bound Rishad wants to be third-time lucky

With his confidence high and ambitions set, Rishad is ready to embrace the PSL challenge, hoping that this time, luck will finally be on his side.
4 April 2025, 01:33 AM

Iyer blitz powers Kolkata to big IPL win over Hyderabad

India batter Venkatesh Iyer smashed 60 off 29 balls to fire holders Kolkata Knight Riders to a 80-run hammering of Sunrisers Hyderabad in a comeback IPL win on Thursday.
3 April 2025, 17:51 PM

Gujarat's Rabada returns to South Africa due to personal reasons

South Africa's Kagiso Rabada has left his IPL team Gujarat Titans to return home due to personal reasons, the franchise said in a statement on Thursday.
3 April 2025, 15:47 PM

We want to win all five games, says women's coach Sarwar Imran

Bangladesh women’s team head coach Sarwar Imran said that the Tigresses will take one game at a time but the aim is to win all five games in the upcoming Women’s ODI World Cup qualifiers in Pakistan.
3 April 2025, 12:54 PM

Relieved of England captaincy burden, Buttler finds freedom in the IPL

England failed to retain their T20 and ODI World Cup crowns with Buttler at the helm and the 34-year-old stepped down as white-ball captain in February following their group-stage exit in the Champions Trophy.
3 April 2025, 06:58 AM

Jessy, Mukul named in umpires’ list for Women's ODI WC qualifiers

The six-team tournament will take place in Pakistan between April 9-19, with two sides to earn their place at this year's ICC Women's Cricket World Cup as a result.
3 April 2025, 06:42 AM

‘Qualifying tournaments are always challenging’

Bangladesh women’s cricket team’s batting coach David Hemp was cautiously optimistic about his side’s chances in the forthcoming ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifiers despite the team’s lengthy preparation given the “challenging” nature of the competition.
3 April 2025, 03:00 AM

Tigresses hope to enhance brand of cricket

Bangladesh women’s cricket team are set to depart for Pakistan on Thursday to feature in the six-team ICC ODI World Cup Qualifiers, scheduled to begin on April 9. Skipper Nigar Sultana Joty remains hopeful that the team can bounce back from recent disappointments in ICC events and strengthen their resolve moving forward with a change in the brand of cricket they play.
3 April 2025, 02:30 AM

Punjab batsmen reaping rewards of working with positive Ponting

Punjab Kings batsmen Nehal Wadhera and Prabhsimran Singh said new coach Ricky Ponting had already made a big impact with his positive approach after the team continued their winning start to the new Indian Premier League season.
2 April 2025, 18:23 PM

Blistering Buttler leads Gujarat to IPL win over Bengaluru

England's Jos Buttler hammered an unbeaten 73 to lead Gujarat Titans to a thumping eight-wicket win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Indian Premier League on Wednesday.
2 April 2025, 18:16 PM

India to host West Indies, South Africa in 2025 home season

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) today has revealed the schedule for India Men's home season for 2025, with the Men in Blue set to play a Test series against the West Indies and an all-format contest against South Africa.
2 April 2025, 14:04 PM

Joty underlines Tigresses’ commitment before World Cup Qualifiers

Bangladesh women’s team are set to depart for Pakistan tomorrow to compete in the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup Qualifiers, set to begin on April 9.
2 April 2025, 08:35 AM

Hay shines as New Zealand beat Pakistan for ODI series win

Mitch Hay's rollicking 99 not out backed by some feisty seam bowling steered New Zealand to an 84-run win over Pakistan on Wednesday to take an unbeatable lead in their one-day international series.
2 April 2025, 06:36 AM

Hay shines as New Zealand make 292-8

Hay's lusty hitting snapped New Zealand's mid-innings doldrums as he raced to a career-best score which included 22 off the final over by Mohammad Wasim.
2 April 2025, 03:51 AM

Prabhsimran powers Punjab to win over Lucknow

Wicketkeeper-batsman Prabhsimran Singh scored an explosive 69 off 34 balls as Punjab Kings cruised to an eight-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants on Tuesday for their second win this IPL.
1 April 2025, 17:52 PM