Bangladesh Under-19s pulled off a thrilling three-wicket victory over Afghanistan Under-19s on Saturday at the ICC Academy Ground in Dubai, chasing down the highest target ever successfully chased in ACC U-19 Asia Cup history.

England need to alter their approach if they hope to claw their way back after their disastrous start to the Ashes series and avoid another drubbing, former Australia paceman Mitchell Johnson said.

Australia batter Usman Khawaja, whose participation in the ongoing Ashes series was limited due to back issues, has declared himself fit ahead of the third Test in Adelaide.

Australia quick Josh Hazlewood intends to continue playing international cricket in all formats despite missing the entire Ashes series because of injury.

The domestic arena of Bangladesh cricket has long been mired in controversies and irregularities, despite repeated calls from experts and the media to strengthen its core in order to improve the country’s cricketing structure. That crisis appears to have deepened this season, with four of the five opening-day fixtures tomorrow expected to result in walkovers as several clubs could skip the games in protest against alleged irregularities in the most recent Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) elections.

Bangladesh are set to begin the defence of their Under-19s Asia Cup title in their Group B fixture against Afghanistan at ICC Academy Ground A in the UAE today.

Bangladesh U-19 women’s team succumbed to a 3-2 series defeat against their Pakistani counterparts after losing the fifth and final T20I by six wickets at the Cox’s Bazar Academy Ground on Friday.

Left-arm pacer Atiqur Akash delivered a stellar performance as the Bangladesh under-17 team defeated Sri Lanka by five wickets in the third and final one-dayer, sealing a 2-1 series victory at the Bir Shrestha Shaheed Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Cricket Stadium in Chattogram on Friday.

England Test great James Anderson has been named as Lancashire's captain for next season's County Championship at the age of 43.

India’s teenage sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi produced a dominant display of power-hitting as India stormed to a 234-run victory over hosts UAE in their U-19 Asia Cup opener at the ICC Academy Ground in Dubai on Friday.

The hosts take a 2-0 lead into the third Test at Adelaide on December 17 needing only a draw to keep the famous urn and pile more humiliation on Ben Stokes's tourists.

New Zealand skipper Tom Latham was delighted with how his inexperienced bowling unit took the fight to the visitors.

De Kock's knock laced with five fours and seven sixes powered South Africa to 213-4 after being invited to bat first on the outskirts of Chandigarh.

In its bid to ensure a corruption-free 12th edition of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has adopted a “prevention is better than cure” approach, said Alex Marshall, chairman of the newly formed BCB Integrity Unit, while speaking to reporters yesterday.

Known primarily for his bowling, Mymensingh Division’s Abu Hider Rony produced a sensational batting display in this year’s National Cricket League (NCL), amassing 421 runs in just seven innings at an average of 105.25. The 29-year-old smashed 32 sixes, struck two centuries, and maintained a staggering strike rate of 116.94 alongside taking 12 wickets.

Gujarat’s Education Minister Rivaba Jadeja has stirred a fresh controversy after claiming that while “other cricketers may indulge in vices,” her husband, India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, does not. The remarks, made during a recent public address, have triggered widespread debate among fans and on social media.

India's batting superstars Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma may be headed for a pay cut despite their standout performances in the recently concluded ODI series against South Africa.

Former Bangladesh women’s team captain Jahanara Alam has submitted her written statement to the Bangladesh Cricket Board’s (BCB) inquiry committee, marking the latest development in her sexual harassment allegations against former team officials.

Rishad may make his BBL debut on December 16 in a match against the Sydney Thunder.

Crowds gathered outside the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on Thursday as a tense situation persisted around the stadium area.