The Hridoy saga: As it happened

Bangladesh batter Towhid Hridoy's suspension in the domestic circuit has caused quite a stir in the cricket fraternity over the past few days. Here, we present the timeline that highlights how things have transpired in a chronological manner:
25 April 2025, 16:09 PM

Hriody suspension altered again as BCB caves in to players' pressure

The circus surrounding the way the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) handled the suspension episode of Mohammedan captain Towhid Hridoy gathered further wind on Friday.
25 April 2025, 15:48 PM

Tamim calls Hridoy’s suspension fiasco ‘funny’

Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal called out the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) over how they handled Towhid Hridoy’s suspension issue and also spoke about a few issues that have ‘upset’ the cricketers after a meeting with the board president in Mirpur today.
25 April 2025, 08:49 AM

No PSL broadcast in India after Kashmir tragedy

India and Pakistan have not engaged in bilateral cricket for years due to repeated terror-related tensions.
25 April 2025, 06:23 AM

Selectors ‘hoping’ Bijoy card works this time

While Bijoy's return may look like a one-off decision, it appears the selectors are willing to give this chapter a few more pages.
25 April 2025, 04:00 AM

Hazlewood steers Bengaluru to narrow win over Rajasthan

Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood starred with 4-33 in Royal Challengers Bengaluru's 11 run IPL win at home against Rajasthan Royals, who won the toss and chose to field first Thursday.
24 April 2025, 21:12 PM

Hridoy to miss next DPL match as ‘previous rules reinstated’

Hridoy’s suspension, and the confusion surrounding his premature return to the field after serving just one game of a two-match ban, has sparked controversy and raised questions about administrative irregularities within domestic cricket.
24 April 2025, 11:07 AM

'I thought my face had come off': Flintoff reveals crash horror

Andrew Flintoff has revealed he thought his "face had come" off during the horrific car crash that left the former England all-rounder wishing he had died.
24 April 2025, 07:00 AM

Kishan's walk-off puzzles fans as Hyderabad slump to another loss

Sunrisers Hyderabad's playoff hopes in the Indian Premier League suffered another blow on Wednesday but even more puzzling was their batter Ishan Kishan's bizarre self-inflicted dismissal in their defeat at home against the Mumbai Indians.
24 April 2025, 06:24 AM

Mushfiqur’s slump deepens Bangladesh’s batting crisis

He is five Tests away from becoming the first Bangladeshi cricketer to reach the 100-Test milestone — a landmark achievement. But milestones alone cannot justify selection if current form continues to deteriorate. 
24 April 2025, 05:43 AM

Shanto blames ‘mental lapses’ as home woes mount

During the current ICC World Test Championship cycle, Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) opted for a significant shift -- moving away from spin-friendly pitches to more balanced, sporting wickets for home Tests. The change came after years of criticism, with many arguing that doctored pitches may ha
24 April 2025, 03:30 AM

New Zealand to launch Major League Cricket franchise in 2027

New Zealand Cricket (NZC) said on Wednesday it has agreed terms with American company True North Sports Ventures (TNS) to launch a new Major League Cricket (MLC) franchise that will debut in the 2027 season.
24 April 2025, 01:30 AM

Muzarabani wins battle of pacers

Zimbabwe pacer Blessing Muzarabani stood tall and won the battle against the much-hyped pace unit of Bangladesh in the first Test in Sylhet.
23 April 2025, 20:32 PM

Rohit’s 76, Boult’s four scalps steer Mumbai into top four

It was Mumbai's fourth straight win and propelled them three spots from sixth in the 10-team table led by Gujarat Titans.
23 April 2025, 18:05 PM

Bijoy and uncapped Tanvir included for Tigers’ second Zim Test

Batter Anamul Haque Bijoy and left-arm spinner Tanvir Islam, who is yet to make his Test debut, earned a call-up for Bangladesh’s second and final Test against Zimbabwe, starting on April 28 in Chattogram. 
23 April 2025, 15:48 PM

‘My dismissal spoiled game for us’: Bangladesh skipper Shanto reflects on Zimbabwe loss

As a set batter, Shanto’s role was vital to give Bangladesh a substantial lead following their second innings.
23 April 2025, 15:15 PM

Miraz reaches 200-wicket milestone after Shakib, Taijul

With the final wicket of the day, Miraz—playing his 52nd Test—also became only the third Bangladeshi to reach 200 wickets (after Taijul Islam and Shakib Al Hasan).
23 April 2025, 14:19 PM

Soumya hits unbeaten 153, Abahani-Mohmmedan title race going down to the wire

Abahani maintained their two-point advantage at the top of the table as the title race builds up ahead of the final stages of the Dhaka Premier League Super League stage. Meanwhile national team opener Soumya Sarkar hit a blistering 153 not out for Legends of Rupganj against Agrani Bank at BKSP four to help his side to a big win.
23 April 2025, 14:07 PM

Nazmul appointed convener of CCDM technical committee

Following the upheaval in relation to the Towhid Hridoy’s suspension which led to Enamul Haque Moni’s resignation as convener of technical committee, BCB director Nazmul Abedeen Fahim has been appointed as convener of the technical committee.
23 April 2025, 13:11 PM

No breather for Tigers as Zimbabwe hand reality check

The latest slip-up came courtesy of Zimbabwe, who secured a gripping three-wicket win in fading light -- an outcome that, in truth, should never have been on the cards.
23 April 2025, 13:05 PM