Raising coaches’ ability ‘to serve players’ in Ross’s agenda

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) started a five-day Level 3 Coaching course on Monday with the likes of Ross Turner, Alan Campbell and Geoff Lawson overseeing the program. BCB president Aminul Islam and Bangladesh spin-bowling coach Mushtaq Ahmed are also part of the panel of educators.
15 September 2025, 14:01 PM

The day cricket lost to politics in the India-Pakistan rivalry

The India-Pakistan cricketing rivalry has always been a proxy war of sorts, a battle between bat and ball, which, in the hearts of fans, was a matter of national pride, where victory was an obligation and defeat unacceptable.
15 September 2025, 12:53 PM

NCL fixtures ‘bodily shifted’ as Bogura switch falls flat

There had already been concerns over the drainage systems in both Bogura and Rajshahi, and the problems have been felt more acutely this time.
15 September 2025, 11:32 AM

Pakistan lodge protest as India tensions spill into cricket

Tensions simmered after the match as India's players left the field without shaking hands.
15 September 2025, 11:00 AM

Akhtar slams India’s no-handshake stance after Asia Cup clash

Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar slammed India for not shaking hands with the Pakistan players after their Asia Cup 2025 Group A match in Dubai on Sunday.
15 September 2025, 08:18 AM

Brook may replace Pope as Ashes vice-captain, hints coach McCullum

England coach Brendon McCullum has left open the possibility of Harry Brook replacing Ollie Pope as vice-captain during the upcoming Ashes tour of Australia.
15 September 2025, 06:35 AM

Kiwi stars commit for T20 World Cup

Five of New Zealand's best white-ball performers have agreed to a casual playing contact and committed to next year's ICC Men's T20 World Cup.
15 September 2025, 05:20 AM

Pakistan coach disappointed India players did not shake hands

Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson said they were disappointed by India's decision not to shake hands after Sunday's politically-charged Asia Cup match between the bitter neighbours.
15 September 2025, 04:44 AM

No Pakistan handshake aligned with government: Suryakumar Yadav

Pakistan, in protest, refused to attend the post match ceremony as tensions flared in a match which was the first between the bitter rivals since May's military action.
15 September 2025, 03:19 AM

Lankans face struggling Hong Kong

Sri Lanka will take on struggling Hong Kong at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium today, hoping to carry their momentum with another win in the group stage of the ongoing Asia Cup.
15 September 2025, 03:00 AM

Will Tigers pay for carrying a struggling Hridoy?

The ball isn’t finding the middle of the bat; the timing is all wrong. This has been the story of Bangladesh’s Towhid Hridoy for a while now.
15 September 2025, 02:30 AM

Rain denies England and South Africa a series decider

Rain had the final say as England's T20 series decider against South Africa at Trent Bridge on Sunday was washed out without a ball being bowled.
14 September 2025, 22:14 PM

Rain dampens spirits on NCL T20’s opening day

Nature had its say on the opening day of the National Cricket League (NCL) T20 as the match between Rangpur Division and Sylhet Division at the Shaheed Chandu Stadium in Bogura was wiped out by rain without a ball being bowled, while in Rajshahi, Dhaka Metro handed Rajshahi Division a seven-wicket defeat in a five-over game.
14 September 2025, 18:10 PM

India thump Pakistan in politically-charged Asia Cup clash

Spinners led by Kuldeep Yadav helped India thrash Pakistan by seven wickets in the Asia Cup on Sunday as the neighbours met on the cricket pitch for the first time since a military conflict between them in May.
14 September 2025, 17:57 PM

India restrict Pakistan to 127-9

Kuldeep Yadav led the charge as India restricted Pakistan to 127-9 in a key Asia Cup clash on Sunday as the two countries met on the pitch for the first time since a military conflict between them in May.
14 September 2025, 13:54 PM

How can Bangladesh make it to the Super 4?

Ekush Tapadar tries to explain Bangladesh's qualification path to the Super 4 of the Asia Cup T20 on today's Star Explains.
14 September 2025, 13:40 PM

Dhaka Metro win five-over affair in NCL T20's rain-hit opening day

NCL T20 tournament kicked off on Sunday amidst rain interruptions which saw the match between Rangpur and Sylhet at Bogura wiped out while only a five-over game was possible between Rajshahi and Dhaka Metro at Rajshahi.
14 September 2025, 12:54 PM

Hours before start, India-Pakistan Asia Cup clash still not a sellout

In a surprising turn of events, hundreds of tickets for the much-anticipated India-Pakistan clash in the Asia Cup 2025 in Dubai remain unsold mere hours before the game, with organisers even slashing prices to attract spectators, according to multiple media reports.
14 September 2025, 09:46 AM

Malik outlines winning formula for Pakistan against India

Former Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik has outlined two ways through which the Pakistan side can overcome India in their Asia Cup Group A match today in Abu Dhabi, and both involve their bowlers neutralising the opposition's batting threat.
14 September 2025, 08:56 AM

India-Pakistan clash triggers political storm in India

As India and Pakistan brace for a showdown in the Asia Cup 2025 today, the much-anticipated match in Dubai has already sparked political heat in India.
14 September 2025, 07:20 AM