Head hits back for Australia after Root's majestic 160

Joe Root went level with Ricky Ponting in equal-third in the all-time men's Test century list, bringing up his 41st hundred.
5 January 2026, 04:35 AM

Squad set, destination unknown, World Cup fate in limbo

Amid lingering uncertainty over Bangladesh's participation in the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Sunday announced a 15-member squad for the global tournament, scheduled from February 7 to March 8, with no major surprises.
5 January 2026, 02:30 AM

Bangladesh won’t travel to India for T20 World Cup

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) yesterday confirmed that it will not send the national team to India for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, considering the safety and security of the Bangladesh contingent in India.
4 January 2026, 19:29 PM

Unshaken Mustafizur wins it for Rangpur with death-over mastery

Off-field turbulence seemed to have little impact on Mustafizur Rahman as the left-arm pacer once again showcased what he is best known for -- ice-cool bowling at the death -- to steer Rangpur Riders to a thrilling five-run victory over Dhaka Capitals in Sunday night’s Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) match in Sylhet.
4 January 2026, 16:07 PM

Australian cricket great Martyn out of coma in 'miracle'

Australian Test great Damien Martyn has woken from an induced coma following meningitis, with ex-teammate Adam Gilchrist on Sunday calling it "a miracle".
4 January 2026, 12:17 PM

Chattogram go top with another commanding win

The victory was Chattogram’s third in four matches, pushing the side --who struggled before the tournament -- into strong contention through consistent performances.
4 January 2026, 12:01 PM

BCB formally requests ICC to relocate Bangladesh’s World Cup games outside India

The decision was made in an emergency meeting held in the afternoon today.
4 January 2026, 11:58 AM

Bangladesh won’t travel to India for T20 World Cup

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has decided not to send the national team to India for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup, following a directors' meeting today, and has requested the ICC to change the venue.
4 January 2026, 08:52 AM

Root–Brook stand puts England on top on rain-hit Day 1 in Sydney Test

Joe Root and Harry Brook tamed Australia's all-pace attack with an unbroken 154-run stand on Sunday to rescue England and give them the upper hand after a rain-hit day one of the fifth and final Ashes Test.
4 January 2026, 08:15 AM

Govt reviewing legal grounds before deciding on IPL broadcast: Adviser Rizwana

Says govt assessing procedures following Mustafizur Rahman’s exclusion
4 January 2026, 07:56 AM

‘Easier said than done’: BCCI official plays down Bangladesh’s venue shift demands

The uproar over Mustafizur Rahman’s shock removal from the IPL by the BCCI on Saturday is far from over, with calls from Bangladesh to shift its matches from India to Sri Lanka for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2026, set to begin on February 7, only getting louder.
4 January 2026, 06:58 AM

No Jaker as Bangladesh name T20 World Cup squad

Amid the growing demands to shift Bangladesh’s matches from India to Sri Lanka in the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup after Mustafizur Rahman’s shock IPL release, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced the 15-man Bangladesh squad for the mega event, set to begin on February 7.
4 January 2026, 06:47 AM

Mustafizur’s IPL exit sparks outrage in Bangladesh; Farooki responds

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has directed Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), owned by Shah Rukh Khan, to release Bangladeshi pacer Mustafizur Rahman from their squad ahead of the upcoming season, citing “recent developments.”
4 January 2026, 04:54 AM

No more silence: Akram urges BCB to show courage

Speaking to The Daily Star’s sports reporter Ekush Tapader, the former Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) director warned that politics and unclear processes are widening the gap between Bangladesh and India, urging cricket authorities to act decisively.
4 January 2026, 04:49 AM

Junior Tigers eye World Cup glory

Bangladesh Under-19 skipper Azizul Hakim Tamim believes his side’s prior experience in Zimbabwe will give them an edge in the upcoming ICC U-19 World Cup as he sets his sights on lifting the trophy.
4 January 2026, 02:30 AM

Fizz left in the cold as Kolkata cut cord

The development overshadowed a scheduled rest day in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) T20.
3 January 2026, 20:00 PM

Sports adviser wants Bangladesh's T20 WC matches shifted to Sri Lanka

Law and Sports Adviser of the interim government, Dr Asif Nazrul, has strongly protested the directive to remove Bangladeshi cricketer Mustafizur Rahman from IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on political grounds.
3 January 2026, 18:44 PM

Politics bowls Fizz out of IPL

A Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) director, who attended an emergency board meeting last night, told The Daily Star that the board will be sending an email to the ICC and the IPL governing body regarding the issue.
3 January 2026, 18:30 PM

BCB sees no immediate scope for T20 WC venue change despite Mustafizur snub

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has expressed deep disappointment over Mustafizur Rahman’s removal from the Indian Premier League but believes there is no immediate option to seek a change of venue for the upcoming T20 World Cup.
3 January 2026, 18:07 PM

Will Mustafizur get his IPL money after KKR exit?

How much will Bangladesh ace pacer Mustafizur Rahman earn after being removed from the Indian Premier League?
3 January 2026, 15:28 PM