Buttler fails to follow Dhoni template despite promise

The 34-year-old joins India's Sachin Tendulkar and West Indian Brian Lara as players who failed to translate their many individual triumphs into success as captains.
2 March 2025, 04:49 AM

India vs New Zealand: Key stats

Both New Zealand and India have booked their place in the Champions Trophy semi-finals. But first, they must face off to determine who tops Group A. This will also help settle up the semi-final permutations.
2 March 2025, 03:37 AM

No excuses from Phillips as NZ prepare for India challenge

India play all their matches at the Dubai International Stadium in the United Arab Emirates, a neutral venue selected after the country's board (BCCI) refused to send its team to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy due to political tensions.
2 March 2025, 03:23 AM

A dilapidated league and the widening cracks in Bangladesh cricket

For any structure – a physical one like a skyscraper or an abstract one like Bangladesh cricket – the most important part is its foundation as once the foundation crumbles the structure is bound to come crashing down.
2 March 2025, 02:00 AM

Markram backs adaptable South Africa to find a way to win

Aidan Markram played down the severity of a hamstring ailment that saw him leave the field in South Africa’s comfortable seven-wicket win over England in Karachi on Saturday that booked them a Champions Trophy semi-final place as Group B winners.
1 March 2025, 18:34 PM

Latif links 'instability' in Pakistan and Bangladesh cricket

While Latif speaks about the future, he also carries a lingering regret from the past -- one that changed the course of his career.
1 March 2025, 18:01 PM

Buttler backs England rebuild in 50-over cricket

 England will have to rebuild and regain their confidence in the 50-over format after a dismal Champions Trophy campaign, out-going captain Jos Buttler said, before adding that they had enough talent to turn around their flagging fortunes.
1 March 2025, 16:02 PM

Tigers to bank almost Tk 6 crores despite winless run in Champions Trophy

Bangladesh are set to bank big despite their sorry display in the Champions Trophy.
1 March 2025, 15:26 PM

Ensuring player payments main priority in DPL: Tamim

Former Bangladesh opener Tamim Iqbal said ensuring player payments should be the main priority in the upcoming edition of the Dhaka Premier League (DPL). 
1 March 2025, 14:59 PM

South Africa book Champions Trophy semifinal with big win over England

They top Group B and join Australia, India and New Zealand in the semi-finals, with the fixture line-up to be confirmed when the latter two meet in Dubai on Sunday.
1 March 2025, 14:46 PM

England all out for 179 as South Africa secure semi spot, Afghanistan out

They were bowled out for 179 within 39 overs, the lowest total in the tournament this year - and it sealed South Africa's path into the semi-finals as England will not be able to win by a big enough margin to put Afghanistan in second spot via their net run rate.
1 March 2025, 12:18 PM

England bat first against South Africa in crucial CT match

Departing England captain Jos Buttler won the toss and opted to bat against South Africa in their final ICC Champions Trophy Group B match in Karachi on Saturday.
1 March 2025, 09:36 AM

Kohli set for another landmark after roaring back to form

Virat Kohli is set for his 300th ODI on Sunday in the latest landmark for the Indian batting great after silencing doubts over his form and future with a match-winning ICC Champions Trophy century.
1 March 2025, 06:59 AM

South Africa vs England: Key stats

After the match between Australia and Afghanistan was called off at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore yesterday, things became a bit interesting for South Africa, who will play England in their final group game of the Champions Trophy in Karachi today. Here, we present you the qualification scenarios for both South Africa and Afghanistan for the semifinals, along with some interesting facts regarding today’s encounter:
1 March 2025, 04:30 AM

Shakib set to play in Asian Legends League

Star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan is set to take part in the upcoming Asian Legends League, which begins on March 10. Shakib will represent Asian Stars in the five-team competition.
1 March 2025, 03:46 AM

New Zealand's Daryl Mitchell fit to face India

Stalwart top-order batter Daryl Mitchell has declared himself fit to face India in New Zealand's final Champions Trophy group match after missing the win over Bangladesh on Monday because of illness.
1 March 2025, 03:30 AM

Short doubtful for Australia's Champions Trophy semi

Australia's Matt Short looks set to miss the Champions Trophy semifinals after suffering a thigh injury during Friday's abandoned Group B match against Afghanistan in Lahore.
1 March 2025, 02:39 AM

South Africa wary of underperforming England

South Africa coach Rob Walter said his team will be wary of an under-performing England, who have the ability to beat anyone on their day, when they meet in a key Champions Trophy match on Saturday.
1 March 2025, 02:30 AM

'Good teams score not just with boundaries'

Bangladesh’s spin-bowling coach Mushtaq Ahmed is close to signing a two-year contract extension with the Tigers. The former Pakistan spin wizard left to be with his family in Lahore after Bangladesh’s final ICC Champions Trophy group-stage fixture got washed out in Rawalpindi but had a chat with The Daily Star’s Samsul Arefin Khan about Bangladesh’s disappointing campaign in the global event and some of the factors that contributed to it. The excerpts are as follows:
1 March 2025, 02:00 AM

India dispel Rohit and Shami injury fears

India skipper Rohit Sharma and Mohammed Shami are fit and raring to go against New Zealand in the final group match of the Champions Trophy, the team said Friday.
28 February 2025, 18:39 PM