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Australia win fifth Ashes by five wickets, take series 4-1

The hosts ensure they would retain the Ashes urn until they next tour England in 2027.
8 January 2026, 03:34 AM

BCB firm on not sending team to India

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) yesterday reiterated its concerns over the safety and security of the Bangladesh contingent in India and reaffirmed its stance of not sending the national team to the country for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, starting on February 7.
7 January 2026, 19:00 PM

‘Bangladesh will not play World Cup in India’: Sports adviser reiterates

Sports Adviser Asif Nazrul reaffirmed on Wednesday that Bangladesh will not travel to India for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup, reiterating the nation’s demand to have their matches relocated to co-host Sri Lanka.
7 January 2026, 13:37 PM

BCB to stay firm on ‘safety and security’ stance: Bulbul

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Aminul Islam Bulbul said on Wednesday that the board will remain firm on its position over the security concerns of the Bangladesh contingent in terms of travelling to India for the ICC T20 World Cup.
7 January 2026, 11:54 AM

Nasir’s all-round brilliance powers Dhaka to dominant win over Noakhali

He reached his half-century off only 21 deliveries -- the fastest fifty of the ongoing edition.
7 January 2026, 10:56 AM

Duffy’s stellar 2025 earns a spot in Black Caps’ T20 World Cup squad

The second-ranked T20I bowler in the world, Duffy claimed 81 international wickets across formats in the last calendar year.
7 January 2026, 03:44 AM

ESPNcricinfo report claims ICC told Bangladesh to play in India or risk forfeiting points

Conflicting reports emerged from Tuesday’s virtual meeting between ICC and BCB officials, with no official statements issued by either the ICC or the BCB on the outcome of the discussions.
7 January 2026, 02:05 AM

Nepal name well-rounded squad for T20 World Cup 2026

Rohit Paudel will lead the side, continuing his rise as one of Nepal’s most composed and tactically astute batters.
6 January 2026, 14:28 PM

Test captain Dhananjaya de Silva recalled to Sri Lanka T20 squad

All-rounder De Silva has not played a T20 since June 2024 against the Netherlands.
6 January 2026, 10:27 AM

Noakhali’s campaign unravels on and off the field

Newcomers Noakhali Express continued their miserable run in the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) T20 as they suffered their fourth consecutive defeat on Monday, going down by six wickets to Sylhet Titans in Sylhet.
5 January 2026, 18:05 PM

Squad set, destination unknown, World Cup fate in limbo

Amid lingering uncertainty over Bangladesh's participation in the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Sunday announced a 15-member squad for the global tournament, scheduled from February 7 to March 8, with no major surprises.
5 January 2026, 02:30 AM

Unshaken Mustafizur wins it for Rangpur with death-over mastery

Off-field turbulence seemed to have little impact on Mustafizur Rahman as the left-arm pacer once again showcased what he is best known for -- ice-cool bowling at the death -- to steer Rangpur Riders to a thrilling five-run victory over Dhaka Capitals in Sunday night’s Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) match in Sylhet.
4 January 2026, 16:07 PM

Chattogram go top with another commanding win

The victory was Chattogram’s third in four matches, pushing the side --who struggled before the tournament -- into strong contention through consistent performances.
4 January 2026, 12:01 PM

Bangladesh won’t travel to India for T20 World Cup

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has decided not to send the national team to India for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup, following a directors' meeting today, and has requested the ICC to change the venue.
4 January 2026, 08:52 AM

Root–Brook stand puts England on top on rain-hit Day 1 in Sydney Test

Joe Root and Harry Brook tamed Australia's all-pace attack with an unbroken 154-run stand on Sunday to rescue England and give them the upper hand after a rain-hit day one of the fifth and final Ashes Test.
4 January 2026, 08:15 AM

‘Easier said than done’: BCCI official plays down Bangladesh’s venue shift demands

The uproar over Mustafizur Rahman’s shock removal from the IPL by the BCCI on Saturday is far from over, with calls from Bangladesh to shift its matches from India to Sri Lanka for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2026, set to begin on February 7, only getting louder.
4 January 2026, 06:58 AM

No Jaker as Bangladesh name T20 World Cup squad

Amid the growing demands to shift Bangladesh’s matches from India to Sri Lanka in the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup after Mustafizur Rahman’s shock IPL release, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced the 15-man Bangladesh squad for the mega event, set to begin on February 7.
4 January 2026, 06:47 AM

No more silence: Akram urges BCB to show courage

Speaking to The Daily Star’s sports reporter Ekush Tapader, the former Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) director warned that politics and unclear processes are widening the gap between Bangladesh and India, urging cricket authorities to act decisively.
4 January 2026, 04:49 AM

Gill returns as India’s captain for New Zealand ODI series

All-rounder Hardik Pandya and fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah have not been named in the 15-man squad for the 50-over matches at home on January 11, 14 and 18.
3 January 2026, 13:10 PM

Erasmus named Namibia captain for T20 World Cup 2026

This will be the fourth consecutive appearance for the African nation in the tournament.
3 January 2026, 12:50 PM