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ICC seeks resolution after Pakistan’s decision to boycott T20 WC match against India
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Pakistan cleared to play T20 World Cup but boycott India match
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We want better preparation before World Cup: Joty
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1 February 2026, 19:01 PM
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Bangladesh T20 World Cup absence casts shadow over India’s Olympic ambitions: Guardian
1 February 2026, 15:36 PM
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Tigresses cap flawless qualifiers campaign with seven-wicket victory
1 February 2026, 12:47 PM
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Tigresses eye fourth qualifier title
1 February 2026, 00:30 AM
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Kishan, Arshdeep star as India down New Zealand in T20 finale
1 February 2026, 00:09 AM
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Rob Walter steps down as South Africa coach
South Africa’s limited-overs coach Rob Walter resigned on Tuesday, citing unspecified personal reasons, leaving behind a familiar feeling of what might have been for the team.
1 April 2025, 14:54 PM
‘Really hard to pick the two teams going through’
The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 Qualifier begins on April 9 in Pakistan.
1 April 2025, 10:49 AM
Australia see a role in Ashes for discarded Marsh
The 33-year-old barely bowled during the home summer, and while he has resumed playing in the Indian Premier League, he has been limited to batting for Lucknow Super Giants.
1 April 2025, 10:30 AM
Teenage opener Konstas gets Australia contract with Ashes on horizon
The 19-year-old Konstas made headlines against India in the Melbourne Boxing Day Test when he took on fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah to make a memorable debut 60 off 65 balls, with six fours and two sixes.
1 April 2025, 03:26 AM
From pedals to pace: Ashwani Kumar’s journey to IPL glory
“Rain or shine, Ashwani never missed his training,” recalls Harkesh Kumar, struggling to hold back tears.
1 April 2025, 02:43 AM
New Zealand lose in-form Chapman for second ODI against Pakistan
Chapman scored a superb century during the Black Caps' impressive 73-run victory in the series opener in Napier, but the left-hander picked up a hamstring complaint while fielding and subsequent scans have revealed a grade one tear of the affected area.
1 April 2025, 02:06 AM
Brathwaite quits as West Indies Test skipper, Hope takes white-ball charge
The 32-year-old Brathwaite, who is two matches shy of reaching the 100-Test mark, led the team to a first Test victory in Australia in 27 years with an eight-run win in Brisbane last year.
31 March 2025, 19:01 PM
Banana man Ashwani Kumar powers Mumbai to first IPL win of season
Kumar's 4-24 -- and an overall disciplined bowling performance -- restricted champions Kolkata to a modest total of 116, which Mumbai chased down with more than seven overs to spare.
31 March 2025, 18:46 PM
Grateful Khawaja remembers those less ‘safe and secure’ on Eid
The 38-year-old seasoned batter, with 5,930 runs in 144 Test innings, appeared to subtly acknowledge the hardships faced by those in conflict-ridden regions.
31 March 2025, 12:13 PM
Tigresses spend Eid in Mirpur, with eyes on the prize
Led by captain Nigar Sultana Joty, the 15-member squad are gearing up for a do-or-die battle against West Indies, Ireland, Thailand, Scotland, and hosts Pakistan.
31 March 2025, 11:35 AM
Cricket Australia hails 'box office' India fixtures
Cricket Australia has touted India's "box office appeal" after confirming the schedule for a string of white-ball fixtures at home ahead of the Ashes later this year.
31 March 2025, 07:08 AM
Cricketers celebrate Eid with heartfelt messages
Bangladesh cricketers, including former captain Tamim Iqbal, extended Eid greetings as the country celebrates Eid-ul-Fitr today.
31 March 2025, 06:30 AM
Chennai coach Fleming says Dhoni faces balancing act with batting position
Chennai Super Kings veteran Mahendra Singh Dhoni has raised eyebrows by dropping down their batting order in this year's Indian Premier League but coach Stephen Fleming said the 43-year-old is carefully managing his body.
31 March 2025, 05:45 AM
Starc, Rana shine as Delhi and Rajasthan register IPL wins
Mitchell Starc claimed his first five-wicket haul in T20 cricket and Nitish Rana smashed a 36-ball 81 as Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals registered victories in the IPL on Sunday.
30 March 2025, 19:12 PM
Starc bags five as Delhi beat Hyderabad
Australia's Mitchell Starc claimed his first five-wicket haul in T20 cricket to help Delhi Capitals down Sunrisers Hyderabad for their second straight win in the Indian Premier League on Sunday.
30 March 2025, 13:49 PM
Australia to play India white-ball series before Ashes
Australia will host eight white-ball matches against India in August-November before beginning their bid to retain the Ashes title against England, according to Cricket Australia's latest home fixture list released on Sunday.
30 March 2025, 13:10 PM
Pandya wants batters to step up for stuttering Mumbai
Hardik Pandya is not pressing the panic button yet but the Mumbai Indians captain wants his batsmen to step up following their second successive defeat in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
30 March 2025, 05:57 AM
‘Eid different now as we’ve embraced responsibilities’
Bangladesh women’s team will be celebrating this year’s Eid-ul-Fitr at their training camp in Mirpur as they gear up for the ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifiers -- set to take place from April 9-19. In a recent conversation with The Daily Star’s Samsul Arefin Khan, seasoned campaigner and vice-captain Nahida Akter opened up about her past Eid celebrations with teammates, her fond childhood memories of the special occasion, and more. The following are excerpts from the interview:
30 March 2025, 02:30 AM
DPL clubs brace for key absences in business end
The national team are set to host Zimbabwe for a two-match Test series from April 20 to May 2, with preparations beginning as early as April 10 or 11. As a result, DPL clubs will soon lose key players selected for the Test squad, forcing them to rely on less experienced backups.
30 March 2025, 02:00 AM
Siraj, Krishna help Gujarat defeat Mumbai
Fast bowlers Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna took two wickets each as Gujarat Titans thrashed IPL powerhouse Mumbai Indians by 36 runs for their first win this season on Saturday.
29 March 2025, 18:37 PM