Shakib set to feature for Atlanta Fire in Minor League Cricket

Bangladesh's premier all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan is set to feature in Minor League Cricket of the US, with Atlanta Fire confirming the 38-year-old as an international wildcard player for the upcoming season, set to run from August 28 to October 2.
16 August 2025, 03:12 AM

Off-season woes of forgotten first-class cricketers

In November last year, pacer Mehedi Hasan Rana returned to competitive cricket after a two-year hiatus due to injury through first-class competition National Cricket League (NCL). The pacer made his mark immediately as he claimed 19 wickets in two matches and received player-of-the-match awards in both games for Khulna Division.
16 August 2025, 03:00 AM

Bethell to become England's youngest cricket captain

Jacob Bethell is set to become England's youngest international men's cricket captain after the 21-year-old was named Friday as skipper for next month's T20 international series in Ireland.
15 August 2025, 17:06 PM

Mustafizur’s ILT20 appearance hinges on BPL schedule

Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman was roped in as a direct signing by International League T20 (ILT20) franchise Dubai Capitals but his maiden participation in the tournament remains uncertain as the tournament’s schedule clashes with the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL).
15 August 2025, 12:24 PM

Shakib’s quiet CPL return as Falcons falter

Batting at No. 6, Shakib managed 11 off 16 balls before falling in the middle overs, and bowled a solitary over that went for six runs.
15 August 2025, 03:37 AM

Mushfiqur’s exit wish exposes Rajshahi rift

BCB tournament committee chairman Akram Khan acknowledged the dispute but was optimistic of a resolution
15 August 2025, 02:00 AM

Amite, Joy part of contingent for four-day match in Australia

Bangladesh ‘A’ will play South Australia in a four-day fixture in Darwin from August 28-31 following the end of the Top End T20 tournament.
14 August 2025, 15:58 PM

BCB continuing 'all available legal remedies to recover outstanding dues' from Chittagong Kings

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) said that it will be “continuing to take all available legal remedies to recover all outstanding dues” from S.Q. Sports Enterprise Ltd., owners of the Chittagong Kings franchise, relating to the first two editions of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) in 2012 and 2013.
14 August 2025, 15:40 PM

Bangladesh 'A' fall to 79-run loss in Top End T20 opener

Bangladesh A’s defeat against Pakistan Shaheens in the opening match of the Top End T20 tournament in Darwin showed that there is a lot more improvement still to be made by crop of players who have already starred for national team.
14 August 2025, 13:26 PM

Root plans to use his experience to end Ashes win drought in Australia

England batter Joe Root said his experience of 158 Tests makes him better equipped than ever to end a victory drought in Australia, as he ramps up preparations for the upcoming Ashes series.
14 August 2025, 08:30 AM

Confident Root makes light of Warner jibe heading into Ashes

Joe Root has brushed aside David Warner's jibe that he will need to "take the surfboard off his front leg" if England are to triumph in Australia in the upcoming Ashes series.
14 August 2025, 04:10 AM

Australia's Owen out of rest of white-ball series after Rabada blow

Australia all-rounder Mitchell Owen has been ruled out for the remainder of the white-ball series against South Africa due to a concussion after being struck on the helmet by Kagiso Rabada.
14 August 2025, 03:40 AM

Rain, poor planning dampen HP camp’s impact

Bangladesh Cricket Board's (BCB) High Performance (HP) Unit recently completed a near two-month-long training camp in Chattogram, which was frequently obstructed by rain raising questions over the benefit of holding a camp in the monsoon season.
14 August 2025, 03:00 AM

‘A’ team begin Top End T20 campaign against Shaheens today

Bangladesh 'A' team will be eyeing to make a winning start in the Top End T20 Series when they take on Pakistan Shaheens in the tournament opener at TIO Stadium in Darwin, Australia today.
13 August 2025, 19:00 PM

Bring on England sledging during Ashes, says Australia's Boland

Australia fast bowler Scott Boland said on Wednesday that the hosts will be unfazed by any England aggression when the Ashes rivals clash later this year.
13 August 2025, 17:07 PM

Test cricket needs quality not quantity to stay alive: Australia chief

Australia cricket chief Todd Greenberg on Wednesday said a slimmer Test calendar could benefit smaller nations because the five-day game was better "where it means something".
13 August 2025, 10:00 AM

Nightmare outing for Rashid Khan

One of the best spinners in white-ball cricket, Rashid Khan endured a night to forget in Match 10 of The Hundred 2025, as Birmingham Phoenix dismantled him at Edgbaston on Tuesday.
13 August 2025, 08:00 AM

Will BCB’s vagueness around Mirpur wickets change with Hemming?

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has once again brought back Australia’s Tony Hemming -- this time as the head of turf management, after previously hiring him as a curator.
13 August 2025, 02:00 AM

Seales shines as West Indies seal first ODI series win over Pakistan in 34 years 

An inspired Jayden Seales led the West Indies to a crushing 202-run victory over Pakistan in the third ODI, clinching the three-match series 2-1 in Trinidad on Tuesday.
12 August 2025, 20:57 PM

NCL teams to be finalised after fitness test on Sep 4-5

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) will finalise the eight teams for the upcoming National Cricket League (NCL) T20 and the subsequent four-day tournament following a two-day fitness test on September 4–5.
12 August 2025, 18:30 PM