U-17s beat Sri Lanka to clinch one-day series

Left-arm pacer Atiqur Akash delivered a stellar performance as the Bangladesh under-17 team defeated Sri Lanka by five wickets in the third and final one-dayer, sealing a 2-1 series victory at the Bir Shrestha Shaheed Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Cricket Stadium in Chattogram on Friday.
12 December 2025, 14:34 PM

43 and strong: England great Anderson named captain of Lancashire

England Test great James Anderson has been named as Lancashire's captain for next season's County Championship at the age of 43.
12 December 2025, 14:00 PM

India smash record total as Suryavanshi blasts 171 in U19 Asia Cup opener

India’s teenage sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi produced a dominant display of power-hitting as India stormed to a 234-run victory over hosts UAE in their U-19 Asia Cup opener at the ICC Academy Ground in Dubai on Friday.
12 December 2025, 12:57 PM

Australia depth shows up England's Ashes 'failures'

The hosts take a 2-0 lead into the third Test at Adelaide on December 17 needing only a draw to keep the famous urn and pile more humiliation on Ben Stokes's tourists.
12 December 2025, 08:51 AM

Duffy takes 5-38 as NZ thrash West Indies for 1-0 Test series lead

New Zealand skipper Tom Latham was delighted with how his inexperienced bowling unit took the fight to the visitors.
12 December 2025, 04:21 AM

De Kock stars as South Africa win big to level India T20 series

De Kock's knock laced with five fours and seven sixes powered South Africa to 213-4 after being invited to bat first on the outskirts of Chandigarh.
12 December 2025, 04:10 AM

BCB tightens integrity rules ahead of BPL 12

In its bid to ensure a corruption-free 12th edition of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has adopted a “prevention is better than cure” approach, said Alex Marshall, chairman of the newly formed BCB Integrity Unit, while speaking to reporters yesterday.
12 December 2025, 02:30 AM

‘I see myself as a genuine all-rounder’

Known primarily for his bowling, Mymensingh Division’s Abu Hider Rony produced a sensational batting display in this year’s National Cricket League (NCL), amassing 421 runs in just seven innings at an average of 105.25. The 29-year-old smashed 32 sixes, struck two centuries, and maintained a staggering strike rate of 116.94 alongside taking 12 wickets.
11 December 2025, 18:30 PM

Watch Bangladesh take on Italy in Kolkata for Tk136!

The Phase I ticket sales for the ICC T20 World Cup have gone live on Thursday evening with tickets for all four of Bangladesh’s group-stage matches available, with prices ranging from INR 100-300.
11 December 2025, 16:19 PM

‘Others may have vices, but not Jadeja’: Rivaba’s comment ignites debate

Gujarat’s Education Minister Rivaba Jadeja has stirred a fresh controversy after claiming that while “other cricketers may indulge in vices,” her husband, India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, does not. The remarks, made during a recent public address, have triggered widespread debate among fans and on social media.
11 December 2025, 16:11 PM

‘Not my preference’: Noakhali Express MD raises eyebrows with Jaker remark

Noakhali Express Managing Director (MD) Bazlur Rahman Ratan raised some eyebrows ahead of the franchise’s maiden Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) campaign with his unusually candid comments on captaincy preferences and by messing up the name of the side’s head coach.
11 December 2025, 15:32 PM

Kohli, Rohit set for pay cut in upcoming BCCI contracts

India's batting superstars Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma may be headed for a pay cut despite their standout performances in the recently concluded ODI series against South Africa.
11 December 2025, 14:40 PM

Jahanara submits written statement to inquiry committee over sexual harassment claims

Former Bangladesh women’s team captain Jahanara Alam has submitted her written statement to the Bangladesh Cricket Board’s (BCB) inquiry committee, marking the latest development in her sexual harassment allegations against former team officials.
11 December 2025, 13:16 PM

‘Feels amazing’: Rishad shares excitement in Hobart Hurricanes jersey

Rishad may make his BBL debut on December 16 in a match against the Sydney Thunder.
11 December 2025, 11:34 AM

Slogans, security, and a tense environment outside Mirpur stadium

Crowds gathered outside the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on Thursday as a tense situation persisted around the stadium area.
11 December 2025, 09:30 AM

‘I tried to swing the ball like him’: Afridi hails Starc as role model

“He’s a legend,” Afridi said of Starc ahead of his first match in Australia's domestic Big Bash T20 competition.
11 December 2025, 06:41 AM

New Zealand nose ahead against West Indies despite Tickner unavailability

Having bowled out West Indies for 205, New Zealand posted 278 before being all out in the final session on day two at Basin Reserve.
11 December 2025, 06:07 AM

2026 T20 World Cup: Busy run-up for favourites, quiet road for Bangladesh

Bangladesh players’ focus will be the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) starting on December 26.
11 December 2025, 05:51 AM

‘If you don’t play, people forget you’

An injury during the NCL T20 nearly ended Mukidul Islam Mugdho's entire domestic season. But the pacer not only fought his way back to the field, but also played a pivotal role in Rangpur Division's title win in the red-ball NCL, finishing as the second-highest wicket-taker with 29 scalps in just four matches and was adjudged the player-of-the-tournament.
11 December 2025, 02:30 AM

Rare gifts that keep on giving

At an age when most cricketers either step away from the game or begin planning for life beyond it, India’s evergreen greats Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are still rewriting what longevity can look like at the elite level. And now, they appear poised for a fascinating duel for the No.1 spot in the ICC ODI batting rankings.
10 December 2025, 14:59 PM