A different type of debut for Nayeem in Galle

Sever years into his Test career which began in 2018, off-spinner Nayeem Hasan made a different kind of debut in the ongoing Galle Test against Sri Lanka.
20 June 2025, 15:45 PM

Bavuma ruled out of Zimbabwe Test series

South Africa captain Temba Bavuma has been ruled out of the two-Test series against Zimbabwe that starts in Bulawayo on June 28 after he failed to recover from a hamstring injury sustained in the World Test Championship final win over Australia at Lord’s.
20 June 2025, 13:47 PM

England strike back against India in first Test

England hit back with two wickets just before lunch on the opening day of the first Test after India threatened to make Ben Stokes pay for opting to bowl first at Headingley on Friday.
20 June 2025, 13:03 PM

Shanto, Mushfiqur steer Bangladesh to 187-run lead at stumps

Bangladesh ended the penultimate day of the Galle Test as the happier of the two sides thanks to opener Shadman Islam's 76 and skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto's unbeaten 56 as the visitors have reached 177-3 at stumps to lead Sri Lanka by 187 runs heading into the final day.
20 June 2025, 04:50 AM

No turn yet as bowlers pass tough day in Galle

The Galle wicket remained batting-friendly for the third successive day and the Sri Lankan batters made the most of it against a toothless Bangladeshi attack, reaching 368-4 at stumps to trail the visitors by just 127 runs at the end of the third day's play yesterday.
19 June 2025, 19:54 PM

‘Based on necessity’: BCB president defends appointment of three advisors

“We’ll try to adjust this. Earlier too, advisors were appointed in the same way—based on necessity.”
19 June 2025, 19:19 PM

BPL probe drags on after 50 interviews in five months

The independent inquiry committee, set up by Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) in February to assist its Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) in investigating suspicious activities during the last Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) T20, will need another one-and-a-half to two months to finalise its report.
19 June 2025, 17:52 PM

Rangpur Riders announce squad for GSL title defence

The defending champions Rangpur Riders have officially named their squad for the highly anticipated 2025 Guyana Global Super League (GSL), set to take place at the Guyana National Stadium in Providence from July 10 to 18.
19 June 2025, 15:55 PM

Test series win in England bigger prize than IPL: Gill

Gill is set for his first assignment since succeeding Rohit Sharma as Test skipper as he leads a new-look side in the first of five matches against Ben Stokes' England at Headingley this week.
19 June 2025, 15:29 PM

Mahbub Anam appointed chairman of BPL governing council

Bangladesh Cricket Board director Mahbub Anam was named the new chairman of the Bangladesh Premier League governing council, BCB president Aminul Islam Bulbul confirmed to The Daily Star today.
19 June 2025, 14:49 PM

BCB president forms three-member Advisory Committee

Bangladeshi Cricket Board (BCB) president Aminul Islam Bulbul has nominated Shakawath Hossain, Syed Abid Sami and Shyikh Mahadi as members of the President’s Advisory Committee, a BCB press release confirmed today.
19 June 2025, 14:03 PM

Bumrah aiming for three Tests out of five against England

India strike bowler Jasprit Bumrah expects to feature in only three matches of the five-Test series against England as he manages his workload following a back injury.
19 June 2025, 13:19 PM

Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy unveiled

The England and Wales Board (ECB) unveiled the new trophy, which features the imagery of both Tendulkar and Anderson and also has their signatures engraved on it as a tribute to the two stalwarts.
19 June 2025, 12:30 PM

India to Ashes: Root relishes blockbuster summer

The 34-year-old batting maestro is set for a busy and high-profile six months in England whites, with the India series at home followed by a much-anticipated Ashes tour Down Under.
19 June 2025, 10:49 AM

Hobart Hurricanes once again pick Rishad for BBL

Bangladesh leg-spinner Rishad Hossain was picked by Hobart Hurricanes for the Big Bash League (BBL) 2025-26 during the draft today.
19 June 2025, 07:05 AM

Captain Gill to bat at number four as India look to fill Kohli void

India's new Test captain Shubman Gill will drop down one spot in the order to take Virat Kohli's old position at number four, vice skipper Rishabh Pant said on Wednesday ahead of their series opener against England.
19 June 2025, 05:45 AM

Nissanka falls short of double century as Sri Lanka dominate Day 3

Bangladesh were bundled out for 495 in 153.4 overs in their first innings early on Day 3 of the first Test against hosts Sri Lanka at the Galle International Stadium today.
19 June 2025, 04:29 AM

‘Test strength drives success across formats’

"If you have a Test team that is strong and plays regularly, that has spin-offs for the other formats," he told reporters
19 June 2025, 04:10 AM

‘Tough guy’: Shanto earns Salahuddin’s praise for mental strength

“As a leader, he’s shown great character, which will benefit the rest of the team.”
19 June 2025, 03:58 AM

South Africa captain Bavuma hails special Test triumph

South Africa captain Temba Bavuma said the massive, joyous welcome his team received when returning home on Wednesday from their World Test Championship final triumph was a sign of how special the achievement was.
19 June 2025, 01:00 AM