Australia’s Champions Trophy fine-tuning mission against SL

The Champions Trophy begins on February 19 in Pakistan and Dubai, and 50-over world champions Australia are in a group with England, South Africa and Afghanistan.
11 February 2025, 17:30 PM

Bangladesh cricketer Shohaly banned for five years under ICC anti-corruption code

Bangladesh women's team cricketer Shohaly Akhter has been banned from all forms of cricket for five years after she admitted breaching five provisions of the ICC Anti-Corruption Code, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said in a press release today.
11 February 2025, 12:27 PM

‘Mental health isn't quite valued in Bangladesh’

In an interview with The Daily Star’s Samsul Arefin Khan, opening batter Mohammad Naim discussed his frustrations over missed opportunities and approach to overcoming setbacks, among other issues.
11 February 2025, 01:45 AM

Test cricket’s ‘haves and have-nots’ gap widening

The growing imbalance in Test cricket raises concerns about the format’s long-term competitiveness. As Chappell argues, without meaningful intervention, financially weaker teams may continue to fall further behind, leaving the game dominated by a select few.
10 February 2025, 18:17 PM

Rana up to speed after rest: Simmons 

Bangladesh head coach Phil Simmons revealed Nahid Rana’s pace was coming back to speed after seeing 22-year-old pace sensation back at it in training at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Monday. 
10 February 2025, 15:41 PM

Veteran Sarwar Imran set to become Tigresses head coach

Imran is expected to take charge of the Tigresses for the upcoming ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifiers.
10 February 2025, 15:39 PM

Asalanka to lead Sri Lanka in Australia ODI series

Sri Lanka named a 16-member squad on Monday, led by Charith Asalanka for the two-match ODI series against the touring Australian team.
10 February 2025, 13:13 PM

Williamson's century guides New Zealand into final despite Breetzke's record

Star cricketer Kane Williamson hit a brilliant century to take New Zealand into the tri-series final with a thumping six-wicket win on Monday, overshadowing South African opener Matthew Breetzke's record score on debut.
10 February 2025, 12:54 PM

'We love Test cricket as a team': Ireland celebrate win against Zimbabwe

Spinner Matthew Humphreys starred again in Bulawayo on Monday, adding two wickets to four earlier in the innings as Ireland wrapped up a 63-run win over Zimbabwe in a one-off Test.
10 February 2025, 12:37 PM

Injury scare for Soumya before Champions Trophy

Bangladesh opener Soumya Sarkar suffered a blow on the same hand which he had injured during the tour of West Indies while training in the national team's ongoing camp ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur today.
10 February 2025, 11:33 AM

South Africa's Breetzke hits 150 in record-breaking ODI debut

Opener Matthew Breetzke scored 150 on Monday -- the highest by anyone on ODI debut -- as South Africa made 304-6 against New Zealand in the tri-nation series in Pakistan.
10 February 2025, 09:40 AM

Preparation not the best for Champions Trophy: Simmons

Bangladesh head coach Phil Simmons said that the team’s preparation heading into the ICC Champions Trophy has been less than ideal but hopes that his charges will quickly get back into the ODI groove before the tournament begins.
10 February 2025, 08:52 AM

If Pak reach semi, they'll be 'doubly dangerous', says Shastri

Former India captain and current commentator Ravi Shastri said hosts Pakistan would become 'doubly dangerous' if they can qualify for the knockout phase of the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy, set to begin on February 19.
10 February 2025, 05:52 AM

Rohit hundred flattens England as India clinch ODI series

India claimed an unassailable 2-0 lead against England after captain Rohit Sharma's rapid hundred secured their four-wicket victory in the second one-day international in Cuttack on Sunday.
9 February 2025, 16:28 PM

‘Team game is most important’

Bangladesh national team are gearing up for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy with a pre-tournament training camp being held at the National Cricket Academy in Mirpur under head coach Phil Simmons.
9 February 2025, 16:10 PM

BPL champions’ chaotic reception in Barishal

Team owner Mizanur Rahman, who was present with his family, was overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and said, “We dedicate this victory to the martyrs of July. This victory is not just ours; it’s the victory of the people of Barishal.”
9 February 2025, 15:36 PM

Duckett, Root help Engand to 304 in second India ODI

England opted to bat first at Cuttack in a match where star India batsman Virat Kohli returned to the team after he missed the opener won by the hosts.
9 February 2025, 12:35 PM

'Emotional' Karunaratne eyes coaching career after Test farewell

Sri Lanka's Dimuth Karunaratne said Sunday it had been "a very emotional day" after his 100th and final Test ended with a defeat to Australia.
9 February 2025, 10:00 AM

Australia win second Test and series against Sri Lanka

Australia won the second Test against Sri Lanka by nine wickets in Galle on Sunday to sweep the series 2-0.
9 February 2025, 07:13 AM

Ravindra suffers sickening head injury in Pakistan ODI

Blood poured from the head of a dazed Ravindra while the crowd looked on with concern.
9 February 2025, 02:49 AM