A delegate from the International Cricket Council (ICC) is set to arrive in Dhaka on Saturday for a meeting with the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), a board official confirmed.

Cricketers’ Welfare Association of Bangladesh withdrew its boycott late last night following a meeting with Bangladesh Cricket Board officials, opening the door for the Bangladesh Premier League to resume from today after a day of disruption triggered by a standoff between players and board.

Youth and Sports Adviser Asif Nazrul weighed in on the ongoing controversy over Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) director M Najmul Islam, criticing him for his “insulting remarks” about cricketers and said the board will take appropriate action against him.

BCB director and media committee chairman Amzad Hossain told The Daily Star that the fate of the tournament now hinges on whether teams appear for the second match of the Dhaka phase after the opening fixture could not be held.

Bangladesh arrive with quiet determination and thorough preparation.

The Cricketers Welfare Association of Bangladesh (CWAB) has demanded the immediate resignation of Bangladesh Cricket Board’s (BCB’s) director and financial committee chairman M Najmul Islam, threatening to boycott all forms of cricket including Thursday’s BPL matches, if he does not step down.

Tickets for the Dhaka phase are now available exclusively online at www.gobcbticket.com.bd, with prices ranging from Tk 200 to Tk 2,000.

As a mark of her status in Australia, Healy was never defined by her relationship with her uncle, Australia wicketkeeping great Ian, nor her husband, Test paceman Mitchell Starc.

BCB had sent a second letter to the ICC outlining its security concerns about sending the Bangladesh contingent to India, as the ICC had asked it to do in response to the board’s first letter seeking relocation.

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Aminul Islam Bulbul recently reiterated that the board will remain steadfast on its stance over the security of the Bangladesh contingent for the ICC T20 World Cup.

The tournament will begin on February 7.

He praised Kohli’s hunger, intensity, and passion, calling him the closest batter to challenge Sachin Tendulkar’s records.

Muhammad Waseem and Najmul Hossain Shanto’s commanding batting displays steered Rajshahi Warriors to a seven-wicket victory over Rangpur Riders, lifting them to second place in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) points table at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Sunday.

Rishad Hossain’s Hobart Hurricanes became the first team in the running Big Bash League (BBL) to progress to the playoffs after their match against Sydney Sixers ended in a no result due to incessant rain in Sydney today.

Bangladesh leg-spinner Rishad Hossain continues to make a strong impression in the Big Bash League, earning praise from Hobart Hurricanes captain Nathan Ellis after another impactful outing against Adelaide Strikers at Bellerive Oval on Friday.

Australia opener Travis Head will skip the Big Bash League (BBL) for a third straight season to rest and prepare for next month's Twenty20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka, Cricket Australia (CA) said on Friday.

The England and Wales Cricket Board said it had launched an immediate and "thorough" review following the tourists' defeat in the fifth and final Ashes Test on Thursday.

"I love the game of cricket but life outside cricket has been more important."

Stokes, who was a standout for England and intends to carry on as captain, acknowledged they were beaten by the better side.

The hosts ensure they would retain the Ashes urn until they next tour England in 2027.