Mathews’ farewell a lesson in sportsmanship

Even in his final outing for Sri Lanka in Test cricket, Angelo Mathews had no chance to relax as, alongside Dinesh Chandimal, he was battling to see out the Bangladesh spinners in the final session on the fifth day, trying to save his side from a defeat in Galle on Saturday.
23 June 2025, 03:00 AM

Bumrah shines but Brook brings England almost level with India

Harry Brook fell for 99 on his home ground and the brilliant Jasprit Bumrah took five wickets on Sunday to leave the first Test between England and India at Headingley finely poised.
22 June 2025, 17:26 PM

BCB hopes to host BPL games in Rajshahi next year

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) hopes to host Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) matches at the Shahid Kamruzzaman Stadium in Rajshahi next year and also launch a premier league in the division.   
22 June 2025, 14:19 PM

Bijoy deserves one more chance: Bashar

Former Bangladesh captain Habibul Bashar has voiced support for under-fire opener Anamul Haque Bijoy, suggesting that the team management should give the struggling batter "one more chance" despite a poor showing in the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle.
22 June 2025, 13:34 PM

Miraz recovers from fever, available for second SL Test

Bangladesh allrounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz, who had to sit out the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle owing to fever, is available for selection for the second and final Test in Colombo after recovering.
22 June 2025, 13:27 PM

Canada seal T20 World Cup spot in style

Canada join the list of 10 teams already qualified for the 20-team event, alongside co-hosts India and Sri Lanka.
22 June 2025, 13:03 PM

Pioneering England fast bowler Lawrence passes away at 61

Lawrence, the first British-born Black cricketer to represent England, was diagnosed last year with MND, a degenerative condition that causes muscle wastage and affects the brain and nerves.
22 June 2025, 11:17 AM

Pope proves his worth as England number three

Number three the only position really up for debate as England headed into a crucial run of Tests under captain Ben Stokes and coach Brendon McCullum, but Ollie Pope's century against India justified the faith shown in him.
22 June 2025, 06:11 AM

‘I would love to sign off with a World Cup win’

With the red-ball chapter closed, Mathews now shifts his sights to what he hopes will be a fitting end to his international career-- a final shot at World Cup glory.
22 June 2025, 02:36 AM

25 years on, intent still missing

Come June 26, Bangladesh will be completing its 25 years in Test cricket.
22 June 2025, 02:30 AM

Pope ton continues England revival after India collapse

A superb unbeaten century from Ollie Pope helped drag England back into the first Test against India at Headingley on Saturday, with the home side closing day two on 209-3, 262 runs behind the touring side.
21 June 2025, 18:56 PM

Mathews lauds Tigers for ‘wonderful’ Galle Test

Sri Lankan great Angelo Mathews received a warm reception from the Bangladesh team during his farewell Test in Galle, which ended in a draw yesterday. The visitors gave him a guard of honour during his first-innings walk to the crease and later greeted him warmly after the match.
21 June 2025, 18:05 PM

Rain forced us to change plans: Shanto defends late declaration

Bangladesh skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto defended his decision to declare late on the fifth day of the first Test in Galle, citing rain as a key factor that disrupted their plans for an earlier declaration.
21 June 2025, 15:55 PM

Silver jubilee celebrations of Test status begins in Khulna

Bangladesh Cricket Board's (BCB's) week-long celebrations to mark the 25th anniversary of attaining Test status got underway in Khulna on Saturday.
21 June 2025, 15:48 PM

Why can’t Bijoy score runs in Tests?

Out of former Bangladesh left-arm off-spinner Enamul Haque Moni and current Bangladesh Test team opener Anamul Haque Bijoy, who do you think averages more in Tests?
21 June 2025, 13:22 PM

Was Shanto's return to runs overshadowed by Tigers' missing intent?

Yet, despite the individual brilliance, murmurs of doubt persisted over Bangladesh’s approach, particularly their intent, or the lack thereof, in pursuing a win.
21 June 2025, 12:40 PM

Tigers rattle Sri Lanka late on Day 5 but Galle Test ends in a draw

Taijul Islam and Nayeem Hasan struck once each as Bangladesh have reduced Sri Lanka to 34-2 in eight overs at Tea chasing 296, as the visitors are now eight wickets away from what could be a memorable win on the fifth and final day of the first Test in Galle today.
21 June 2025, 04:52 AM

Jaiswal salutes 'special' hundred

India's Yashasvi Jaiswal was proud of a "very special" innings as he inflicted yet more pain upon England with a fine century in the first Test at Headingley on Friday.
20 June 2025, 20:46 PM

Gill launches India captaincy reign in style with hundred against England

Shubman Gill marked his first innings as India captain with a sparkling hundred after fellow young gun Yashasvi Jaiswal also scored a fine century against England at Headingley on Friday.
20 June 2025, 18:54 PM

Bulbul's Advisory Committee clouded in questions

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Aminul Islam Bulbul’s three-member Advisory Committee has attracted a lot of criticism as the nomination of its members has not been in line with the board’s constitution.
20 June 2025, 18:05 PM