Salahuddin sees potential in response, positive team mood

Salahuddin refused to blame the rain break for the collapse, pointing instead to poor shot selection.
18 June 2025, 18:58 PM

Litton’s near miss dwarfs team advantage

Litton Das had to walk back to the pavilion at the Galle International Stadium on the second day of Bangladesh’s first Test against Sri Lanka yesterday, falling just 10 runs short of what could have been his fifth Test century.
18 June 2025, 18:30 PM

Bulbul-led BCB to discuss media rights, plan Test status anniversary today

Bangladesh played their inaugural Test in 2000 against India, with new board president Bulbul scoring a ton in the game.
18 June 2025, 18:00 PM

Rathnayake targets batters’ weakness with twin-arm spin

What sets Rathnayake apart is his strategic use of both arms while bowling. 
18 June 2025, 17:44 PM

Shakib to play for Antingua and Barbuda Falcons in upcoming CPL season

Former Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan is set to make his return to the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) after a two-year hiatus, having been drafted by the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons for the 2025 season.
18 June 2025, 15:32 PM

'Flattest wickets we have seen in Galle'

Bangladesh senior assistant coach Mohammad Salahuddin said it was a "very good effort by the batsmen".
18 June 2025, 15:32 PM

BCB to felicitate inaugural Test members

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) will accord a reception to its inaugural Test members on June 26 at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium to mark the 25th anniversary of receiving Test status.
18 June 2025, 14:44 PM

England's Pope keeps place for India series opener

England vice-captain Ollie Pope has retained his place at number three for the first Test against India, meaning rising star Jacob Bethell must wait for his return to red-ball internationals.
18 June 2025, 14:32 PM

South Africans welcome home WTC heroes Bavuma and Co

Gabela, 35, said: "I had to be here and welcome the boys home. They have suffered so many heartbreaks during the past two decades. Now we are champions of the world."
18 June 2025, 10:30 AM

Bumrah told BCCI he did not want Test captaincy

 Fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah said he told India's cricket board (BCCI) that he did not want to be considered for the Test captaincy as his workload has to be carefully managed due to his back problems.
18 June 2025, 07:10 AM

Late collapse takes impetus out of Bangladesh innings on Day 2

Bangladesh skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto fell two runs short of 150 after offering a catch to Angelo Mathews on the second morning of the Galle Test against Sri Lanka on Wednesday.
18 June 2025, 05:00 AM

Gill hailed as blend of Kohli and Rohit

"Kohli is the king, Shubman is the prince — that's the narrative that they spin out there, and I feel that he's the coming man," said Buttler, who stepped down as England's white-ball captain in February after their Champions Trophy exit.
18 June 2025, 04:17 AM

Twin tons transmit new vitality

Unbeaten centuries from Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mushfiqur Rahim on the opening day of the Galle Test yesterday brought welcome relief to Bangladesh cricket, who have been under scrutiny in recent months for both on- and off-field issues.
17 June 2025, 19:00 PM

Galle, Mushfiqur, and another statement 

Mushfiqur Rahim is playing only one format -- Test.
17 June 2025, 18:30 PM

Mushfiqur backs Shanto for double century in Galle

Bangladesh batter Mushfiqur Rahim has backed skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto to go on and convert his century into a double, after both reached three figures on the opening day of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle on Tuesday.
17 June 2025, 15:33 PM

‘I don’t see myself as a star’: Rabada credits team unity for WTC glory

While Markram’s second-innings century set the stage for a historic chase, it was Rabada’s fiery spells-- nine wickets across both innings-- that laid the foundation. 
17 June 2025, 14:38 PM

Mulder wants to make No.3 spot his own for South Africa

Wiaan Mulder made a decent impression when batting at first drop in the ICC World Test Championship final and wants to make the spot his own going forward.
17 June 2025, 07:50 AM

Mushfiqur, Shanto tons help Bangladesh finish Day 1 on top

The contest carries added significance as it marks the final appearance of veteran Sri Lankan all-rounder Angelo Mathews in Test cricket — a swansong fittingly staged at the venue where his storied career began 15 years ago.
17 June 2025, 04:00 AM

Mathews to sign off where it all began

Mathews, 38, confirmed that the series will mark the end of what he called a “dream run” in the longest format.
17 June 2025, 03:35 AM

HP aim to ‘fast-track development’ in Chattogram

HP head coach David Hemp will be undertaking the session and said that the upcoming camp is not only to develop skills but also to build characters.
17 June 2025, 03:30 AM