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

First-ever T20 triple Super Over as Netherlands beat Nepal

The Dutch posted 152 for seven and appeared set for the win as Nepal required 16 runs from the final over, but Nandan Yadav scored a boundary on the last ball to force a Super Over.
17 June 2025, 03:23 AM

Fresh Test dawn beckons Tigers and Lions in Galle

For Bangladesh, the 2023–25 cycle marked a step forward.
17 June 2025, 01:00 AM

De Silva eyes fresh start, inspired by South Africa's glory

“As we begin a new cycle, we know how important it is to win our home series and grab every available point. This is a great opportunity to start strong.”
16 June 2025, 14:48 PM

Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh Test series: Highlights

Bangladesh are set to play a two-match Test series against hosts Sri Lanka, starting from 17 June in Galle.
16 June 2025, 13:53 PM

Shanto optimistic of starting new Test cycle on the right foot

Bangladesh skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto hopes that his side would start the upcoming ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 cycle on the right foot as they prepare to take on hosts Sri Lanka in a two-match Test series, scheduled to get underway on Tuesday in Galle.
16 June 2025, 13:40 PM

‘No control, no impact’: Kirsten breaks silence on Pakistan exit

“Cricket teams need to be run by cricket people,” Kirsten said, adding: “Once I was taken off selection and asked to take a team I hadn’t helped shape, it became very difficult to have any sort of positive influence.”
16 June 2025, 11:06 AM

Mathews holds ‘no anger’ over ‘unfortunate’ timed-out dismissal

Sri Lankan all-rounder Angelo Mathews on Monday said that he holds no grudges over getting timed out by Bangladesh in the 2023 ODI World Cup a day before facing the familiar foes in his final ever Test match in Galle.
16 June 2025, 10:55 AM

Tigresses set for heavy travel during Women’s World Cup

Bangladesh will shuttle between Sri Lanka and India four times for their round robin matches of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup, which will be held in those two neighbouring countries from September 30 to November 2.
16 June 2025, 07:44 AM

Shanto opening would be a wrong move, warns Bashar

Statistically, Shanto’s best performances have come at number three. 
16 June 2025, 05:20 AM

‘No room for draws’: Steyn predicts 3-2 edge for England against India

The former Proteas pace ace boldly predicted that India’s upcoming five-Test series in England will be a result-heavy thriller, with the hosts edging it 3-2.
16 June 2025, 03:36 AM

‘On-again, off-again’ nature of Galle adds to Tigers’ challenge

The Bangladesh cricket team has long epitomised an on-again, off-again pattern -- considering their enduring struggle with inconsistency across all formats.
16 June 2025, 03:02 AM

Perennial chokers exorcise their demons

Can the perennial chokers defeat the ultimate champions? This was the question floating around before the World Test Championship (WTC) final between South Africa and Australia.
16 June 2025, 02:00 AM

WTC final excites, but England stars urge overhaul of flawed format

"It's very hard for the average cricket fan to understand who's the best team in the world and how exactly the top two teams make it to the final," said former England captain Michael Vaughan, now a television pundit.
15 June 2025, 14:11 PM

Sri Lanka names squad for Galle Test against Bangladesh

The Sri Lanka Crickets selection committee named an18-member squad for the first Test match against Bangladesh, which will get underway at the Galle International Cricket Stadium on June 17 (Tuesday).
15 June 2025, 12:18 PM

Miraz doubtful for first Test against Sri Lanka

Bangladesh off-spinner Mehidy Hasan Miraz’s involvement in the Tigers’ first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle is in doubt due to the 27-year-old suffering from fever, head coach Phil Simmons told the media today.
15 June 2025, 12:05 PM

Lord’s final reminds why Test cricket is ‘five levels’ above

If there were still doubters of Test cricket's enduring magic in the age of T20 fireworks, South Africa’s thrilling five-wicket victory over defending champions Australia offered the most poetic rebuttal.
15 June 2025, 11:34 AM