Women's cricket

Thailand win ICC Women’s Emerging Nations Trophy 2025

The tournament saw four sides - Thailand, UAE, Scotland and the Netherlands finish on equal points.
1 December 2025, 04:43 AM

Bangladesh trio in WPL 2026 auction

All three enter the auction with a base price of INR 30 lakh, offering teams a chance to snap up Bangladesh’s emerging stars.
21 November 2025, 14:31 PM

A division without own daughters

With few local leagues and limited opportunities, Sylhet reflects the absence of a cricketing ecosystem that rewards continuity and representation.
14 November 2025, 04:00 AM

Women’s cricket in decline in Jashore despite national-level stars

Once a promising hub for women's cricket, Jashore is now witnessing a gradual decline of the sport among female players. The district suffers from a lack of dedicated playgrounds, qualified female trainers, coaching centres, and basic facilities – all contributing to the fading dreams of aspiring women cricketers.
9 November 2025, 03:00 AM

‘To see myself in big positions, I must think big’

Rubya Haider Jhelik hit a match-winning half-century on ODI debut to help Bangladesh start their 2025 ICC Women’s World Cup campaign with a win. But Jhelik’s form and the Tigresses' fortunes, dipped from then on. Jhelik is now undergoing specific drills to improve her footwork with an eye on the upcoming T20 World Cup qualifiers.
9 November 2025, 02:00 AM

Shamima, Dilara hit big as women’s NCL T20 begins

The tournament, which runs until November 17, is expected to serve as crucial preparation for the national team ahead of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifiers in Nepal next January.
8 November 2025, 13:55 PM

Pay boost for women, but equality still elusive

Even after years of representing the country, most women cricketers cannot afford to enjoy the comforts that male counterparts take for granted.
5 November 2025, 02:00 AM

‘You’re such an inspiration yourself’: Jemimah’s reply to Marufa shows respect beyond rivalry

The exchange quickly caught fans’ attention for its sincerity, reflecting the growing spirit of mutual respect among women cricketers in South Asia.
31 October 2025, 07:38 AM

Jemimah Rodrigues reveals emotional toll ahead of semifinal heroics

Emotions were running high for Rodrigues after she hit the winning shot off Australia spinner Sophie Molineux, with the India batter putting a difficult few weeks behind her and fulfilling a lifelong dream to lead the side into the World Cup final against South Africa on Sunday.
31 October 2025, 04:55 AM

Australia say 'let ourselves down' after India end world domination

It was seven-time champions Australia's first loss in the ODI World Cup since 2017, when India beat them in the semifinal.
31 October 2025, 04:07 AM

How women awakened cricket's sleeping beauty

With every landmark, from a record chase to an ever-increasing viewership, the women’s game continues to prove that it isn’t a supplement to cricket’s story but the soul that’s been rediscovered within it.
29 October 2025, 14:16 PM

Relieved India eye success in CWC semis

It is the first time India have qualified for the semi-finals of the Women's World Cup since 2017.
24 October 2025, 07:01 AM

Proteas reveal plan that sealed famous run chase over India

After copping a heavy World Cup defeat against England, the Proteas have beaten New Zealand and now India, in what was one of the most compelling matches of the tournament so far.
10 October 2025, 05:47 AM

‘Our biggest strength is our unity’

Bangladesh’s success in the upcoming ICC Women’s World Cup is heavily dependent on the performance of Nahida Akter, their highest wicket-taker across both white-ball formats. The 25-year-old left-arm spinner recently talked to The Daily Star’s Samsul Arefin Khan and shared insights about their preparation, plans and expectations from the tournament.
1 October 2025, 12:26 PM

Bangladesh’s Supta among 8 batters tipped to shine at CWC25

Each side arrives with at least one batter capable of shaping their fortunes and their contributions could make all the difference.
30 September 2025, 04:06 AM

Tigresses’ first WC warm-up tie gets rained out

Bangladesh's preparation for the upcoming ICC Women's World Cup suffered a blow as their first warm-up match against South Africa ended in a no result due to rain at the Colombo Cricket Club Ground on Thursday.
25 September 2025, 16:21 PM

Smriti Mandhana outpaces Kohli, hits golden form before World Cup  

Mandhana’s century off 50 balls is the second-fastest in women’s ODI history.
23 September 2025, 10:04 AM

Can Tigresses take inspiration from Miracle at Lord’s?

The High Commission of India hosted the Tigresses in a tea party, marking their upcoming participation in the 50-over global extravaganza.
17 September 2025, 01:30 AM

ICC, Google team up to elevate women's cricket ‘growing faster than ever’

The groundbreaking partnership comes at an exciting juncture in the women’s game, with two major global events scheduled in the next 10 months - the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 in India and Sri Lanka and the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 in England and Wales.
29 August 2025, 09:13 AM

‘I fail to fathom the value of women cricketers’

Speaking to The Daily Star's Samsul Arefin Khan, the 34-year-old all-rounder shared her concerns over dwindling domestic opportunities and a future she fears is slipping away.
10 August 2025, 03:00 AM