SL in spot of bother as Australia enforce follow-on

Sri Lanka were put straight back in to bat chasing 489 after Australian spinner Matthew Kuhnemann's five-wicket haul helped bundle out the hosts for 165 in their first innings on day four of the opening Test Saturday.
1 February 2025, 06:39 AM

Khulna have all to play for

Khulna Tigers have everything to play for when they take on Dhaka Capitals in Miprur on the final day of the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League’s (BPL) league phase today. Chittagong Kings will also look to unseat Rangpur Riders from the second spot in the day’s evening fixture against Fortune Barishal at the same venue.
1 February 2025, 06:33 AM

WI complete series sweep as Tigresses suffer five-wicket defeat in final T20I

Bangladesh women's cricket team were whitewashed in their three-match T20I series against hosts West Indies as the Tigresses suffered a five-wicket defeat in their third and final T20I at Warner Park on Saturday.
1 February 2025, 03:57 AM

India clinch T20 series against England amid substitute drama

Harshit Rana claimed three wickets in his debatable appearance as a concussion substitute to help India to a series-clinching 15-run victory against England in the fourth T20 International on Friday.
31 January 2025, 18:30 PM

MCC announces fund for Afghan women's refugee team

Afghanistan's exiled women cricketers will be the first beneficiaries of a new refugee fund started by the Marylebone Cricket Club, the MCC said on Friday.
31 January 2025, 17:46 PM

Usman, Faheem, Khushdil make Pakistan's Champions Trophy squad

Mohammad Rizwan will lead the team, having done so since Babar Azam stepped down from the role after the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup in 2023. This is the first 50-over ICC tournament since then.
31 January 2025, 14:46 PM

India thrash England to set up Women's U19 WC final against South Africa

The defending champions will take on South Africa in the title decider on Sunday in Kuala Lumpur.
31 January 2025, 12:14 PM

Downpour halts Sri Lanka Test as Australia tighten grip

Incessant afternoon rain forced an early end to day three of the first Test between Australia and Sri Lanka on Friday, with the visitors leading by 518 and former home skipper Dinesh Chandimal waging a lone battle on 63.
31 January 2025, 09:53 AM

Virat Kohli flops on return to domestic cricket

Superstar Indian cricketer Virat Kohli flopped on his first domestic cricket match in more than a decade Friday to the dismay of thousands who turned out to see him play.
31 January 2025, 07:20 AM

At least 8 BPL matches under scanner

The Daily Star identified at least two cricketers outside of the official team lists in the players' dugout
31 January 2025, 02:00 AM

Shoriful, Khaled bag four each as Chittagong ensure playoffs

Chittagong Kings dominated proceedings with a 96-run win over Sylhet Strikers at Mirpur’s Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium today to ensure a spot in the playoffs with a game left in hand.
30 January 2025, 15:43 PM

Sri Lanka lose quick three after Australia declare on 654-6

Australia had Sri Lanka three down after opener Usman Khawaja's first double century and a ton on debut by Josh Inglis helped the tourists to 654-6 declared in the first match on Thursday.
30 January 2025, 15:13 PM

Naim ton sees Rangpur suffer fourth straight loss

Rangpur Riders suffered their fourth successive loss in this season’s BPL as Khulna Tigers’ Mohammad Naim’s ton trumped Soumya Sarkar’s 74.
30 January 2025, 10:08 AM

'A movement for change': Afghan women cricketers reunite after fleeing Taliban

Afghanistan's women cricketers on Thursday played their first game since fleeing the Taliban three years ago, a charity match in Australia that captain Nahida Sapan hoped would spark "a movement for change".
30 January 2025, 08:20 AM

Khawaja's maiden double ton puts Australia in command of first SL Test

Opener Usman Khawaja hit his first double century in Test cricket to steer Australia to 475-3 by Thursday lunch on day two of the opening match against Sri Lanka.
30 January 2025, 07:17 AM

Tigresses succumb to T20I series defeat against WI

The Tigresses' batting fell apart chasing 201-6, and finished their 20-over quota for a mere 95-9. 
30 January 2025, 03:34 AM

Khawaja, Smith tons power Australia to 330-2 in first Test

Steve Smith stood unbeaten on 104 after crossing 10,000 Test runs and helped Australia pummel Sri Lanka alongside fellow centurion Usman Khawaja on day one of the opening Test on Wednesday.
29 January 2025, 13:06 PM

Afghan refugee cricketers in Australia to play first match since fleeing Taliban

More than three years after fleeing Afghanistan as the Taliban swept to power, a women's team of refugee cricketers will play an exhibition match in Melbourne on Thursday, hoping it will be a first step on the path to full internationals.
29 January 2025, 08:53 AM

'Genius at work': Steve Smith's unique road to batting greatness

The story of Australia's latest entrant to the exclusive '10,000 Test runs club' is one of false starts, sustained brilliance, and unforgettable highs
29 January 2025, 07:34 AM

Steve Smith reaches 10,000 Test runs

Australia's Steve Smith on Wednesday entered a select group of batsmen to make 10,000 career Test runs during the first morning of the opening Test against Sri Lanka.
29 January 2025, 06:34 AM