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Anisur, Marshall hit tons as Dhaka pile 356-2 in Mirpur on Day 1
Runs flowed at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur as Dhaka Division’s Anisur Islam Emon and Marshall Ayub struck centuries, helping their side pile up 356-2 against Chattogram Division on the opening day of the final-round match of the National Cricket League (NCL) on Saturday.
6 December 2025, 15:11 PM
Akram hails 'incredible' Starc after Ashes heroics
Akram was reacting to Starc surpassing his tally of 414 wickets during the Brisbane Test against England on Thursday, becoming the leading left-arm pace bowler of all time.
6 December 2025, 10:43 AM
India break toss jinx after 20 losses
India finally won an ODI toss after losing 20 in a row as stand-in skipper KL Rahul broke the scarcely believable jinx against South Africa on Saturday.
6 December 2025, 10:05 AM
England staring down the barrel under Gabba lights as Australia dominate
Australia are on the brink of grabbing a 2-0 lead in the Ashes series after dominating a demoralised England on the third day of the day-night second Test in Brisbane on Saturday.
6 December 2025, 08:09 AM
Greaves double ton earns West Indies draw in first NZ Test
An epic 202 not out by Justin Greaves and a stubborn support role by Kemar Roach saw the West Indies salvage a valiant draw in the first Test against New Zealand in Christchurch on Saturday.
6 December 2025, 06:50 AM
Can hybrid wickets solve Mirpur conundrum?
The conversation around the Mirpur wickets has been a long-standing issue in Bangladesh cricket.
6 December 2025, 04:00 AM
A course correction forgotten?
The 2021 ICC T20 World Cup was a disaster for Bangladesh. The campaign began with a defeat to Scotland in the preliminary round and ended with five losses and zero wins in the main phase.
6 December 2025, 02:30 AM
NCL set for exciting finish
The 27th National Cricket League (NCL) is set for an exciting finish, with six of the eight teams still in contention for the title as the final round begins on Saturday.
5 December 2025, 17:00 PM
BCB prioritises stable coaching setup before T20 WC
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is focusing on ensuring stability in the national team's coaching panel ahead of the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup, having resolved its issues with senior assistant coach Mohammad Salahuddin, and planning to continue with Mohammad Ashraful as the batting coach.
5 December 2025, 02:25 AM
Lyon ‘absolutely filthy’ over Brisbane Test omission
Australia spinner Nathan Lyon made no secret of his disappointment with being dropped for the second Ashes Test in Brisbane, saying he had not yet been able to bring himself to speak to selectors about the decision.
4 December 2025, 18:57 PM
CCDM extends players’ transfer window for 1st div league
The Cricket Committee of Dhaka Metropolis (CCDM) will reopen the players' transfer window till December 6 for the upcoming edition of the Dhaka First Division Cricket League, confirmed an official.
4 December 2025, 15:19 PM
Starc breaks Akram’s record under Gabba lights
Starc became the most prolific left-arm paceman in Test history on Thursday.
4 December 2025, 09:02 AM
Ravindra and Latham’s big hundreds flatten West Indies
Thanks to their batting exploits, the home side finished day three on a commanding 417-4 for an overall lead of 481 and looked on course for a comprehensive victory.
4 December 2025, 07:28 AM
Amite strikes balance between aggression and caution
Amite Hasan had already acquired the trait of perseverance, evidenced by the bulk of runs he has scored across various domestic tournaments, and in the ongoing National Cricket League (NCL), the Sylhet Division batter is putting in a conscious effort to balance his game by adding an attacking dimension.
4 December 2025, 02:30 AM
Bazball under microscope as England face pink ball demons at Gabba
Four years on, Bazball is now in the firing line, with former players and pundits decrying the high-risk game on Australia's spicy pitches.
3 December 2025, 20:30 PM
BPL 12: A reset or just a replay?
Will this season finally move past the controversies that have haunted previous editions -- or is the BPL headed for another cycle of backlash?
3 December 2025, 11:17 AM
Stokes prefers Aussie media heat to England’s ‘miserable, cold’ winter
The team's every move is being scrutinised on the five-Test Ashes tour, with players followed through the airport, on golf courses and on a trip to an aquarium.
3 December 2025, 04:36 AM
Saqlain’s path to BPL not only paved by tape-tennis
The 27-year-old, who bypassed traditional age-level pathways, recently gained attention with a strong showing at the Rising Stars Asia Cup in Qatar.
3 December 2025, 03:00 AM
Litton urges players to perform in BPL after series win
Litton’s comments came following Bangladesh’s commanding eight-wicket victory over Ireland in Chattogram, a win that sealed the three-match T20I series 2–1
2 December 2025, 11:57 AM
Former England batter Robin Smith dies aged 62
Smith, who played 62 Tests between 1988 and 1996, died unexpectedly on Monday in Australia, where he lived, his family said.
2 December 2025, 11:19 AM