The lead up to the Dhaka Premier League (DPL) players’ transfer had been meek this year, especially in light of the ongoing Champions Trophy tournament but Legends of Rupganj created a stir by drafting in all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan on Saturday -- the opening day of the two-day window.

Although several officials relevant to club cricket had earlier said that players made a sacrifice in lowering their payments to make the upcoming Dhaka Premier League running, the cricketers have criticised the issue of reduced payments that they are adjusting to.

Legends of Rupganj had made headlines yesterday having drafted in all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan to the side for the upcoming Dhaka Premier League but the club today sent a letter to CCDM requesting that Shakib’s name be withdrawn.

As the national anthems played, India’s ‘Jana Gana Mana’ briefly aired between England’s ‘God Save The King’ and Australia’s ‘Advance Australia Fair.’ The mistake was swiftly cut off, but fans in the stadium noticed the slip.

He may be 52 years old, but Dravid has shown that his love for playing the sport hasn’t diminished a bit, teaming up with his younger son Anvay (16) in a Sri Nassur Memorial Shield 3rd division game on Saturday.

Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has signed with Legends of Rupganj for the upcoming edition of the Dhaka Premier League (DPL).

AFP Sport looks at five controversial moments on the pitch between the arch-rivals in one-day cricket.

Imran Khan led Pakistan to their first-ever World Cup triumph in 1992.

Fortunately, no injuries were reported according to Indian media, though two vehicles in the convoy sustained minor damage.

The 34-year-old stepped up in the absence of fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah, who was forced to miss the event due to a back injury.

After getting dismissed as the last Bangladesh batter in their ICC Champions Trophy opener against India in Dubai yesterday, centurion Towhid Hridoy limped back to the dressing room, with shoulders slumped and a pained expression etched across his face -- a wounded soldier who knew his resilience and determination were not enough to lift Bangladesh out of trouble.

Gulshan Youth Club’s off-spinner Sandiha Islam Asha was the highlight of the day for her six-wicket haul against Khelaghar Samaj Kallyan Samity at ULAB Cricket Ground.

The U.S. posted a paltry total of 122 in Al Amerat but bowled out the hosts for 65 in a match dominated by spin. The previous record was India's 125 against Pakistan in 1985, when they won by 38 runs in Sharjah.

The son of former Zimbabwe cricketer Kevin Curran and brother of England internationals Tom and Sam Curran faced 112 balls, and his knock included 14 fours.

Can captain Mohammad Rizwan and his side overcome the intense scrutiny that will follow their campaign?

The 18th edition of the IPL runs from March 22 to May 25.

While the national men’s team was having a torrid time in the UAE, getting thrashed by Pakistan Shaheens in a Champions Trophy warm-up, things were not much better back home.

Bangladesh received a last-minute wake-up call ahead of the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy after their batting fell apart and led to a seven-wicket loss in their lone warm-up match against Pakistan Shaheens at the Dubai Cricket Stadium on Monday.

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Faruque Ahmed held a meeting with former Bangladesh captains at the BCB premises today to discuss how to develop the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) and to take their opinion on what could be the best possible window to hold the tournament.

Oman completed an unprecedented feat yesterday when they bundled out Namibia in their ICC World Cup League 2 match in Al Amerat without using a single over of fast bowling, becoming the first team in the history of ODI cricket to bowl out an opposition with only spinners.