cricket

Dhoni to feature in IPL 2026, confirms CSK

Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Chennai Super Kings have confirmed that former India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni will be available in the 2026 edition of the competition expected to begin in March.
8 November 2025, 08:23 AM

‘Age just a number’: Hazlewood backs Australia’s ageing attack ahead of Ashes

Paceman Josh Hazlewood has brushed off worries about Australia's ageing attack for the Ashes, saying he personally feels as good as he has in a long time and that the unit's experience of bowling together is a major advantage for the team.
8 November 2025, 06:50 AM

Hazlewood dismisses age fears ahead of Ashes

"I think the experience, not just through red ball cricket, through all the formats, you put all the pieces together."
8 November 2025, 04:22 AM

ICC confirms 10-team 2029 Women’s World Cup after recent success

Since 2000, the Women’s ODI World Cup has featured eight teams.
8 November 2025, 02:42 AM

‘There may be 30 Jahanaras who haven’t spoken up’

Allegations of sexual harassment and misconduct recently made by former Bangladesh women's team captain Jahanara Alam against team management and support staff has sparked a countrywide uproar. The issue has once again put the spotlight on women's safety in sports -- something often overlooked in this country in spite similar allegations surfacing across disciplines in the past.
8 November 2025, 02:30 AM

Independent probe sought after Jahanara’s allegations

Former Bangladesh women’s cricket team skipper Jahanara Alam’s recent allegations of sexual harassment against members of team management have rocked the country’s sporting fraternity, who have called for an independent inquiry and a strong response against the alleged perpetrators if proven guilty.
7 November 2025, 18:00 PM

Financial safeguards in place, but integrity unchecked

While the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has implemented financial safeguards to prevent a repeat of last season's payment fiasco in the upcoming Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), it has been far less proactive on the issue of ensuring the league's integrity.
7 November 2025, 03:00 AM

BCB to form committee to investigate Jahanara’s harassment allegations

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has decided to form a committee to investigate the harassment allegations made by former national women’s team skipper Jahanara Alam.
6 November 2025, 18:47 PM

De Kock slams century as South Africa level series

South Africa opener Quinton de Kock continued his return to international cricket with a match-winning century to propel his side to an eight-wicket win over Pakistan in their second One Day International in Faisalabad on Thursday.
6 November 2025, 18:14 PM

Ahmedabad to host 2026 T20 World Cup final

Sri Lanka will co-host the tournament alongside India, with matches expected to be held in Colombo and Kandy, along with one additional venue to be finalised.
6 November 2025, 14:59 PM

India thump Australia to take 2-1 lead in T20 series

The visitors will now head to Brisbane on Sunday hoping to clinch the five-match series.
6 November 2025, 13:07 PM
6 November 2025, 12:12 PM

‘Ideal candidate’ Salahuddin’s premature exit

Bangladesh senior assistant coach Mohammad Salahuddin tendered his resignation to the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) yesterday -- a decision that has the potential to adversely impact local coaches' future within the national team's structure.
6 November 2025, 03:15 AM

Selectors dismiss Waugh’s criticism of ageing Australia squad

Waugh said on Tuesday that Bailey needed to make tough calls to regenerate the side and had failed to do so in the past, putting Australia's future at risk.
5 November 2025, 12:39 PM

Bangladesh U-19 crushed to defeat in third YODI

Bangladesh Under-19 team suffered a crushing 102-run defeat against Afghanistan Under-19 in the third Youth ODI of the five-match series at the Rajshahi Divisional Stadium on Wednesday.
5 November 2025, 12:28 PM

BCB confirms Salahuddin’s resignation

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has confirmed that national team’s senior assistant coach Mohammad Salahuddin has submitted his resignation letter to the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and is set to step down from the post following this month’s home series against Ireland.
5 November 2025, 11:37 AM

‘Never stop dreaming, destiny will find you’

Still quite overwhelmed by emotions, India’s newest World Cup-winning captain recalled how picking up her sports-tragic father’s “big” cricket bat as a kid ignited the dream that is now a reality.
5 November 2025, 07:35 AM

Salahuddin quits BCB coaching role

The 53-year-old coach admitted that he was “not enjoying” his current role.
5 November 2025, 06:34 AM

Bangladesh cricket: Is the old culture of interference back?

BCB president Aminul Islam Bulbul has stated that he will “intervene” from the Ireland series onwards to improve the team’s performance.
5 November 2025, 05:39 AM

Beyond technique: Ashraful focuses on the mental side

Few understand Bangladesh’s persistent batting woes better than Ashraful.
5 November 2025, 04:21 AM