cricket
BCB’s long-overdue shift in NOC stance
By general consensus, the Lord's in London is regarded as the Mecca of cricket, but in terms of significance, the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) -- which hosted the first-ever Test -- isn't too far behind.
19 December 2025, 02:30 AM
‘Special skill creates that demand’: Ashraful on Mustafizur’s INR 9.2cr IPL deal
There is a long-standing perception that Mustafizur Rahman has not been the same since undergoing a shoulder surgery in 2016.
18 December 2025, 02:15 AM
Dhaka First Division league set for resumption with 12 teams on Dec 21
Cricket Committee of Dhaka Metropolis (CCDM) chairman Adnan Rahman on Wednesday said that they will resume the Dhaka First Division Cricket League on December 21 with a revised schedule after eight clubs got relegated following walkovers in the first round.
17 December 2025, 16:04 PM
Stars of yesteryears turn up for Victory Day criclet
Bangladesh Cricket Board celebrated Victory Day with a match between Mohammad Ashraful-led Shaheed Mustaq XI and Minhajul Abedin Nannu's Shaheed Jewel XI on Tuesday.
16 December 2025, 09:17 AM
A new setting, honest reflection and a comeback plan
Bangladesh's Test captain Najmul Hossain Shanto and ODI skipper Mehidy Hasan Miraz faced the media in Mirpur on Monday morning, something they have done countless times, and yet, it was a brand-new experience for both of them.
16 December 2025, 02:00 AM
IPL mini-auction set for today, seven Bangladeshi players listed
Seven Bangladeshi cricketers will go under the hammer as the mini-auction for the 19th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) takes place today in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
15 December 2025, 18:00 PM
Four more first division clubs relegated after no-show
Four more clubs in the ongoing Dhaka First Division Cricket League 2025–26 were relegated on Monday after failing to show up for their respective first-round matches at four different venues.
15 December 2025, 17:00 PM
‘We want more matches in every format’
Bangladesh Test captain Najmul Hossain Shanto said that he is not worried about a hectic schedule in the upcoming year and rather wanted more matches across formats.
15 December 2025, 04:38 AM
Rangpur Riders-BSJA Media Cup begins Monday
The Rangpur Riders-BSJA Media Cup cricket tournament is set to get underway on Monday at Maulana Bhasani Hockey Stadium, with 32 reputed media houses vying for the prestigious title.
14 December 2025, 13:49 PM
Ex-cricketers question Gill’s T20 form, call for Samson’s inclusion
Pressure is intensifying on India vice-captain Shubman Gill as his poor T20 form in the ongoing India-South Africa series draws sharp scrutiny from former players.
14 December 2025, 09:58 AM
'Nowhere near our best': McCullum admits England must lift
Defiant England coach Brendon McCullum brushed off concerns Sunday that his job was on the line heading into the third Test against Australia, while admitting the team have been "nowhere near" their best.
14 December 2025, 05:54 AM
England must change mindset to avoid Ashes drubbing, says Johnson
England need to alter their approach if they hope to claw their way back after their disastrous start to the Ashes series and avoid another drubbing, former Australia paceman Mitchell Johnson said.
13 December 2025, 10:00 AM
Khawaja ‘ready to go’ for Adelaide challenge
Australia batter Usman Khawaja, whose participation in the ongoing Ashes series was limited due to back issues, has declared himself fit ahead of the third Test in Adelaide.
13 December 2025, 08:32 AM
Women’s team set for major event sans international matches, again
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is again relying on domestic tournaments and a short preparation camp instead of international fixtures to prepare the women's team for the upcoming ICC Women's T20 World Cup Qualifiers – repeating the approach taken before this year's Women's World Cup in India, which it later admitted was a mistake.
13 December 2025, 02:30 AM
U-17s beat Sri Lanka to clinch one-day series
Left-arm pacer Atiqur Akash delivered a stellar performance as the Bangladesh under-17 team defeated Sri Lanka by five wickets in the third and final one-dayer, sealing a 2-1 series victory at the Bir Shrestha Shaheed Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Cricket Stadium in Chattogram on Friday.
12 December 2025, 14:34 PM
‘I see myself as a genuine all-rounder’
Known primarily for his bowling, Mymensingh Division’s Abu Hider Rony produced a sensational batting display in this year’s National Cricket League (NCL), amassing 421 runs in just seven innings at an average of 105.25. The 29-year-old smashed 32 sixes, struck two centuries, and maintained a staggering strike rate of 116.94 alongside taking 12 wickets.
11 December 2025, 18:30 PM
Watch Bangladesh take on Italy in Kolkata for Tk136!
The Phase I ticket sales for the ICC T20 World Cup have gone live on Thursday evening with tickets for all four of Bangladesh’s group-stage matches available, with prices ranging from INR 100-300.
11 December 2025, 16:19 PM
‘Not my preference’: Noakhali Express MD raises eyebrows with Jaker remark
Noakhali Express Managing Director (MD) Bazlur Rahman Ratan raised some eyebrows ahead of the franchise’s maiden Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) campaign with his unusually candid comments on captaincy preferences and by messing up the name of the side’s head coach.
11 December 2025, 15:32 PM
‘Feels amazing’: Rishad shares excitement in Hobart Hurricanes jersey
Rishad may make his BBL debut on December 16 in a match against the Sydney Thunder.
11 December 2025, 11:34 AM
‘I tried to swing the ball like him’: Afridi hails Starc as role model
“He’s a legend,” Afridi said of Starc ahead of his first match in Australia's domestic Big Bash T20 competition.
11 December 2025, 06:41 AM