Innings defeat looms as Bangladesh batting collapses

Nissanka's 194-run partnership with Chandimal had already turned the screws on Bangladesh, who were bundled out for 247 on Day 1.
27 June 2025, 05:08 AM

BCB marks milestone with ‘limitations’

Ultimately, while it is commendable to honour the legacy of the frontliners, the contributions of those who laid the foundational groundwork 25 years ago should ideally not have been overlooked.
27 June 2025, 04:44 AM

Van der Dussen to lead new-look South Africa in T20 tri series

Top-order batter Rassie van der Dussen will lead South Africa during next month's Twenty20 tri-series with New Zealand and hosts Zimbabwe, with four uncapped players in the squad, Cricket South Africa said on Thursday.
26 June 2025, 19:36 PM

Saber, Syed Ashraful in ‘core of hearts’, not on BCB’s guest list

Bangladesh Cricket Board’s (BCB) 25th anniversary celebration of earning Test status held in Dhaka on Thursday was overshadowed by the glaring absence of two pivotal figures: former BCB president Saber Hossain Chowdhury and ex-general secretary Syed Ashraful Haque.
26 June 2025, 16:24 PM

The wicket got a lot easier: Simmons

It was a day of toil for Bangladesh on the field on day two in the Colombo Test against hosts Sri Lanka as they picked up just two wickets with the ball. Bangladesh head coach Phil Simmons said that the wicket improved in terms of batting which led to Sri Lanka’s domination with the bat.
26 June 2025, 16:16 PM

Lankans provide lessons for Bangladesh

Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto was left scratching his head throughout the day -- figuratively, for ideas, and literally, out of frustration -- as Sri Lanka bolstered their control over the Colombo Test, thanks to Pathum Nissanka and Co on the second day of the second and final Test today.
26 June 2025, 16:16 PM

Archer back in England Test squad after four-year absence

Paceman Jofra Archer has been named in England's squad for the second Test against India after an absence of more than four years.
26 June 2025, 13:02 PM

Litton surpasses Mushfiqur for most Test dismissals

Litton Das became Bangladesh’s leading wicket-keeper in Tests as he surpassed his veteran teammate Mushfiqur Rahim for most dismissals on Day 2 of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo on Thursday.
26 June 2025, 12:32 PM

Nissanka ton sets up Sri Lanka for big lead

Pathum Nissanka and Dinesh Chandimal put together an unbeaten 102-run stand as Sri Lanka went to Tea on 190-1, trailing Bangladesh by 57 runs on Day 2 of the second Test in Colombo today.
26 June 2025, 05:05 AM

Pacers reign supreme: 14 wickets fall in Barbados blitz

Seeking their first Test match victory on home soil against Australia for 22 years, the Caribbean side will resume on the second morning at 57 for four at Kensington Oval.
26 June 2025, 02:38 AM

Greenidge's caution still echoes

“There is no way that Bangladesh cricket, with the present system, can operate at the Test match level in less than 10 years. I give you that and I stand the challenge on that. To push forward will be suicidal as far as our cricket is concerned.”
26 June 2025, 02:00 AM

‘We should’ve been ranked fifth or sixth by now’

On the occasion of Bangladesh’s 25 years in Test cricket, former national opener Biddut spoke to The Daily Star, reflecting on the historic phase and what transpired afterwards, and more.
26 June 2025, 00:25 AM

Bangladesh batters fail to capitalise on starts and dropped catches

Bangladesh batters could not capitalise on their starts, nor did they take advantage of the dropped chances offered by Sri Lankan fielders on day one of the Colombo Test, which saw the hosts in the driving seat at Sinhalese Sports Club Ground yesterday.
25 June 2025, 18:30 PM

Gambhir backs India bowlers to 'deliver' despite first Test misery

India coach Gautam Gambhir has backed his side's raw bowling attack to "deliver for us" despite a chastening defeat by England in the first Test at Headingley.
25 June 2025, 13:53 PM

BCB announces Pakistan series schedule

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced the itinerary for the upcoming Pakistan series and as expected the three T20Is are scheduled to take place on July 20, 22 and 24.
25 June 2025, 13:15 PM

Australia face new-look Windies

Cameron Green is the "long-term option" to bat at number three for Australia, Pat Cummins said, after the captain named his team for Wednesday's opening Test against the West Indies in Barbados.
25 June 2025, 09:11 AM

India not altering plans to rest Bumrah despite loss to England

India will continue to prioritise Jasprit Bumrah's fitness and stick to their plan of playing the pace spearhead in only three out of the five Tests against England despite losing the opener by five wickets on Tuesday, head coach Gautam Gambhir said.
25 June 2025, 06:34 AM

Bangladesh batters falter as Sri Lanka dominate Day 1

The visitors are eyeing a historic achievement, aiming to clinch their first-ever Test series win against Sri Lanka on their home soil.
25 June 2025, 04:05 AM

'Bazball with brains': England’s smart aggression pays off

A team who had won one of their previous 17 Test matches not only enjoyed a massive uplift in results, the manner of their victories came about thanks to a rapid run rate not previously seen in Test cricket.
25 June 2025, 03:40 AM

Bangladesh look to break pattern in Colombo

Bangladesh will aim for a rare slice of history when they take on Sri Lanka in the second and final Test at the Sinhalese Sports Club Cricket Ground in Colombo today, hoping to seal their first-ever Test series victory over the hosts.
24 June 2025, 18:30 PM