Ravindra excited for India Tests with father in crowd

The Black Caps begin the three Test match series on Wednesday, but the Wellington-born Ravindra -- who called himself "a Kiwi all the way through" -- said facing India will be an emotional moment.
15 October 2024, 03:39 AM

Barishal steals the show in BPL draft

Defending champions Fortune Barishal stole the limelight in the players’ draft event of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2025 by securing the services of six of the 12 Category A cricketers from the domestic players list by drafting in Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mahmudullah Riyad and Rishad Hossain yesterday.
15 October 2024, 02:00 AM

New Zealand cruise into semifinals with Pakistan win

Pakistan’s chase quickly unravelled as they were bowled out for just 56 in 11.4 overs -- the second-lowest all-out total in Women's T20 World Cup history and their lowest in the competition
14 October 2024, 16:51 PM

Shakib Khan wants to ‘create a big bang with cricket and cinema’ 

Bangladesh movie star Shakib Khan said he wanted to make waves by bringing together the world of cinema and cricket.
14 October 2024, 14:49 PM

England ready for Pakistan's spin assault in second Test

Returning England captain Ben Stokes said on Monday he hopes a reused pitch for the second Test against Pakistan in Multan will play into the tourists' hands rather than the spin-heavy hosts.
14 October 2024, 14:19 PM

BPL 2025 updated squads

The 11th edition of the Bangladesh Premier League is set to begin from December 30 with the game between Fortune Barishal and Durbar Rajshahi at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur. Here, we present you the updated squad list of all seven franchises.
14 October 2024, 12:47 PM

England captain Stokes back from injury for second Pakistan Test

Captain Ben Stokes was named in the England team for the second Test against Pakistan starting in Multan on Tuesday after recovering from a hamstring injury.
14 October 2024, 10:16 AM

Rajshahi pick Taskin in first call, Barishal rope in Mahmudullah, Shanto, Rishad

Durbar Rajshahi picked Taskin Ahmed in the first call while Liton Das and Mahmudullah were roped in by Dhaka Capitals and Fortune Barishal respectively in the players’ draft for the 11th edition of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) currently taking place at the Pan Pacific Sonargaon in Dhaka today.
14 October 2024, 08:01 AM

Smith experiment as Test opener over, Green out of India series

Steve Smith's short-lived stint as a Test opener came to an end Monday with confirmation he will drop down the Australian batting order against India next month, while all-rounder Cameron Green was ruled out of the series.
14 October 2024, 06:07 AM

Dropped: The rise and fall of Pakistan batting maestro Babar Azam

Babar Azam was on top of the world two years ago -- Pakistan captain and top-rated batsman in all three formats -- but he will celebrate his 30th birthday at home on Tuesday when the second Test against England begins in Multan.
14 October 2024, 05:00 AM

Cummins back, Marsh and Head out of Pakistan ODI series

Mitchell Marsh and Travis Head were Monday ruled out of Australia's home one-day series against Pakistan next month, but Pat Cummins returns as captain after missing their recent England tour.
14 October 2024, 04:18 AM

BPL players' draft today

The players' draft for the 11th edition of the Bangladesh Premier League is all set to take place at the Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel in Dhaka today.
14 October 2024, 03:00 AM

A fresh reality check on old T20I shortcomings

The third T20I between Bangladesh and India on Saturday in Hyderabad was a dead rubber, with the hosts already up by 2-0 in the series. From a Bangladeshi perspective, the main point of interest in the match was whether the Tigers could put on an improved showing, especially on the batting front.
14 October 2024, 02:00 AM

King, Lewis propel Windies to victory in first Sri Lanka T20I

A breathtaking display of power-hitting from Brandon King and Evin Lewis propelled the West Indies to a commanding five-wicket victory in the first T20 against Sri Lanka on Sunday.
13 October 2024, 19:32 PM

India's World Cup hopes in Pakistan hands after Australia defeat

India were left hoping old rivals Pakistan can rescue their Women's T20 World Cup dreams after suffering an agonising nine-run loss to defending champions Australia on Sunday.
13 October 2024, 19:25 PM

‘Visible batting problem’ let Tigresses down

Unable to make opportunities count, Bangladesh ended the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup with only one notable achievement as they managed to end a decade-long wait for a win in the competition when they notched up a 16-run victory in the tournament opener against Scotland in Sharjah earlier this month.
13 October 2024, 17:00 PM

Dominant England crush Scotland at Women's T20 World Cup

Openers Maia Bouchier and Danni Wyatt-Hodge put on an unbeaten century partnership as England hammered debutants Scotland by 10 wickets at the Women's T20 World Cup on Sunday.
13 October 2024, 13:06 PM

Hridoy, Emon named in Bangladesh A squad for Emerging Asia Cup

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced a 15-member squad for the ACC Men’s T20 Emerging Teams Asia Cup, starting on October 18 in Oman.
13 October 2024, 12:35 PM

Shakib gets further assurance over farewell Test

Sports adviser Asif Mahmud has said he does not think there is any obstacle to Shakib Al Hasan coming to Bangladesh to play his last Test against South Africa, beginning in Dhaka on October 21.
13 October 2024, 09:57 AM

Babar Azam dropped for second England Test

Out-of-form batsman Babar Azam was dropped on Sunday as Pakistan shook up their squad for the second Test against England, following their innings and 47-run defeat in the first.
13 October 2024, 08:57 AM