Bangladesh regressing to ground zero in Tests

As the dust settles on Bangladesh’s 2-0 humiliation in the home Test series against Sri Lanka, the state of the country’s domestic red-ball cricket has once again become a hot topic.
5 April 2024, 01:32 AM

‘Fear factor’ behind Tigresses’ disappointing show

Bangladesh women’s cricket team entered their first-ever bilateral series against Australia on a high following a good run of results in recent series against India and Pakistan at home and South Africa away. Following a 77-run loss in the third T20I which saw Australia whitewash Bangladesh in both ODI and T20I series, Bangladesh head coach Hashan Tillakaratne talked to The Daily Star’s Abdullah Al Mehdi on the Tigresses' difficult road ahead, with India series and Asia Cup to come before the T20 World Cup at home.
5 April 2024, 01:00 AM

Punjab edge Gujarat to spoil Gill's party

Shubhman Gill smashed an unbeaten 89 for the highest individual score of this year's Indian Premier League for Gujarat Titans but Punjab Kings still snuck through to a three-wicket victory on Thursday.
4 April 2024, 18:44 PM

Test preparation a matter of individual responsibility

Bangladesh’s preparation for the just-concluded Test series against Sri Lanka has come under fire after the 2-0 series loss.
4 April 2024, 15:28 PM

Enjoyed learning about the history of Bangladesh: Healy

Australia women’s cricket team skipper Alyssa Healy said she is going away a lot more educated about Bangladesh’s history in what has been a very successful tour for the Aussies. 
4 April 2024, 12:07 PM

Australia cap off Bangladesh tour with thumping win in final T20I

Bangladesh women's cricket team dished out another helpless batting effort as they succumbed to a 77-run defeat at the hands of Australia in the third and final T20I of the three-match series in Mirpur on Thursday. 
4 April 2024, 09:11 AM

Starc finally gets going in IPL

Kolkata Knight Riders pacer Mitchell Starc was a relieved man on Wednesday after he finally got among the wickets to help his team to a thumping away win over Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League.
4 April 2024, 05:05 AM

Tigers still await better Test preparations

Skipper Shanto dictated that domestic wickets needed to be better alongside playing more matches overall.
4 April 2024, 01:02 AM

Narine blitz powers Kolkata to 272 and third IPL win

Sunil Narine smashed 85 to lead Kolkata Knight Riders to the second-best ever IPL total of 272-7 in a crushing 106-run victory over Delhi Capitals on Wednesday.
3 April 2024, 18:19 PM

Tamim hits fourth half-century in DPL

Prime Bank Cricket Club opener Tamim Iqbal notched his fourth half-century of the ongoing Dhaka Premier League, helping his side to a four-wicket win over Partex Sporting Club at BKSP Ground-4 on Wednesday.
3 April 2024, 14:42 PM

PM meets Australia, Bangladesh teams at Gono Bhaban

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today met the members of the Australia and Bangladesh women’s cricket teams at her official residence Gono Bhaban today.
3 April 2024, 11:00 AM

Shanto can't believe Shakib is 37

Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto said he didn't feel all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan is 37 years of age following the latter's decent performance on return to Test cricket.
3 April 2024, 10:00 AM

India's tour of Bangladesh starts April 28

India will tour Bangladesh for a five-match T20I series in April-May, starting on 28 April. Three out of the five matches will be day-night encounters, with all the games set to be played in Sylhet.
3 April 2024, 09:00 AM

Bangladesh drop to seventh in ICC Test Championship standings

Bangladesh dropped to joint-seventh position on the updated World Test Championship standings following their 192-run defeat against Sri Lanka in the second Test in Chattogram on Wednesday.
3 April 2024, 08:00 AM

Mayank Yadav emerges as India's new pace sensation

Mayank Yadav stayed patient over the last two years as injury delayed his Indian Premier League debut but the 21-year-old has now emerged as cricket's latest pace sensation and is being touted as a potential wildcard for India's test tour of Australia.
3 April 2024, 07:01 AM

Bracewell to lead New Zealand on Pakistan tour

Michael Bracewell will captain New Zealand for the first time on their Twenty20 tour of Pakistan this month, with a host of top names missing because they are playing in the Indian Premier League.
3 April 2024, 06:34 AM

Mustafizur to miss IPL match against Hyderabad

Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman, who returned to the country from India yesterday, is set to miss Chennai Super King’s next match against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Friday, April 5.
3 April 2024, 05:33 AM

Sri Lanka sweep series with 192-run win in 2nd Test

Mehedi Hasan Miraz was stranded at 81 as Bangladesh lost their last three wickets in around 75 minutes of play on the final day of Chattogram Test, which Sri Lanka won by 192 runs to clinch the two-match series 2-0.
3 April 2024, 05:17 AM

Domestic cricket’s quality under spotlight

Bangladesh batting unit has once again come under fire for irregular shot-making.
3 April 2024, 02:00 AM

Trishna inspires despite series loss

Australia batter Grace Harris praised the feat by the Bangladesh pacer.
3 April 2024, 01:00 AM