'It’s not our domain': BCCI responds to Bangladesh’s relocation demand

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has broken its silence on Bangladesh’s request to relocate their T20 World Cup matches outside India, but stopped short of addressing the issue directly.
10 January 2026, 21:26 PM

Chattogram lose in-form Rossington to finger injury

Chattogram Royals’ in-form opener Adam Rossington will take no further part in the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) after sustaining a finger injury, the franchise’s team manager Nafees Iqbal confirmed in a video release on Saturday.
10 January 2026, 17:50 PM

Hobart captain pleased with ‘world class’ Rishad

Bangladesh leg-spinner Rishad Hossain continues to make a strong impression in the Big Bash League, earning praise from Hobart Hurricanes captain Nathan Ellis after another impactful outing against Adelaide Strikers at Bellerive Oval on Friday.
10 January 2026, 16:35 PM

Australia's Head to skip Big Bash to prepare for T20 World Cup

Australia opener Travis Head will skip the Big Bash League (BBL) for a third straight season to rest and prepare for next month's Twenty20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka, Cricket Australia (CA) said on Friday.
10 January 2026, 12:33 PM

Hockey’s ‘slap’, shot put power make cricketer Juairiya

Juairiya Ferdous, who earned a maiden call-up to the national team for the upcoming ICC Women's T20 World Cup Qualifiers in Nepal starting January 18, has not only represented Bangladesh in multiple sports but also excelled in disciplines like hockey, kabaddi, and athletics.
10 January 2026, 08:00 AM

Cricketers rally behind Tamim after BCB director’s remarks

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) finance committee chairman M Najmul Islam has come under heavy criticism after labelling former captain Tamim Iqbal an “Indian agent” in a social media post.
10 January 2026, 01:22 AM

'Cricket has been hijacked by politicians': Syed Ashraful on Bangladesh-India World Cup flashpoint

Former Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) general secretary and ex–Asian Cricket Council (ACC) CEO Syed Ashraful Haque has strongly criticised political interference in cricket, describing the sport as having been "hijacked by politicians" while commenting on Bangladesh’s request to relocate their T20 World Cup matches away from India.
10 January 2026, 01:10 AM

Noakhali end six-match losing streak with win over Rangpur

Newcomers Noakhali Express finally opened their account in the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) T20, snapping a six-match losing streak with a dramatic nine-run victory over Rangpur Riders at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Friday.
9 January 2026, 23:19 PM

Rishad spins Hobart to commanding win with career-best BBL figures

Rishad finished with impressive figures of three for 26 from his four overs, surpassing his previous best of three for 33 against Perth Scorchers last month. His three-wicket haul played a key role in Hobart’s commanding win.
9 January 2026, 19:02 PM

BCB director in hot water after calling Tamim Iqbal an 'Indian agent'

Bangladesh Cricket Board’s (BCB) finance committee chairman M Najmul Islam has come under heavy criticism after terming former national captain Tamim Iqbal an “Indian agent” in a social media post.
9 January 2026, 16:45 PM

BCB alerts ICC to security concerns

The board is now waiting for ICC's response, which could determine whether or not Bangladesh participate in the event, set to begin on February 7 in India and Sri Lanka.
9 January 2026, 13:00 PM

Shakib’s tips work wonders for Waseem

UAE opener Muhammad Waseem carried his ILT20 form into the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), hitting a blistering half-century on his return to the tournament to help Rajshahi Warriors beat Noakhali Express by four wickets at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Thursday.
9 January 2026, 12:50 PM

Sylhet keep playoff hopes alive with win over Dhaka

Hosts Sylhet Titans kept their playoff hopes alive with a 20-run win over Dhaka Capitals in their eighth match of the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) T20 at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Thursday.
8 January 2026, 15:53 PM

England to stick with Stokes and McCullum despite Ashes flop

England will limp home from Australia after a humbling 4-1 Ashes defeat but appear likely to stick with the regime of Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum, who have vowed to learn lessons from a painful tour.
8 January 2026, 15:34 PM

Tamim says 'consider Bangladesh cricket’s future and interests before deciding'

Bangladesh former captain Tamim Iqbal said on Thursday that the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) needs to consider the interests and future of Bangladesh cricket before making a decision regarding the T20 World Cup. The BCB has conveyed that it wants Bangladesh’s matches to be held in Sri Lanka instead of India.
8 January 2026, 15:20 PM

'A proper professional': Arthur praises Mustafizur after IPL removal

Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman’s exclusion from the Indian Premier League (IPL) has sparked widespread discussion in recent days. The issue has also triggered a series of off-field developments, with the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) even holding talks with the International Cricket Council (ICC) over the possibility of relocating their upcoming ICC T20 World Cup matches from India.
8 January 2026, 13:34 PM

England's Brook apologises for altercation with nightclub bouncer

England's white-ball captain Harry Brook issued an apology on Thursday saying he was "deeply sorry" for an altercation at a New Zealand nightclub ahead of the Ashes.
8 January 2026, 12:33 PM

‘Clean-hitter’ Juairiya included while Pinky returns for WC qualifiers

The national women’s team squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup qualifiers was announced on Thursday with wicket-keeper batter Juairiya Ferdous included in the squad. Farzana Haque Pinky, who has been out of the T20I scheme of things for a long time, returned to the squad for the ten-team qualifiers in Nepal.
8 January 2026, 11:55 AM

UAE's Waseem powers Rajshahi past sinking Noakhali

The victory lifted Rajshahi to third place in the six-team points table with eight points, while winless Noakhali remained rooted at the bottom after six outings and are virtually out of contention for a playoff spot.
8 January 2026, 11:14 AM

England cricket board launches immediate review into Ashes debacle

The England and Wales Cricket Board said it had launched an immediate and "thorough" review following the tourists' defeat in the fifth and final Ashes Test on Thursday.
8 January 2026, 08:58 AM