IPL 2026: Fixtures, format and team details

The 19th edition of the IPL runs from March 28 to May 31.
28 March 2026, 09:32 AM

Govt to consider lifting bar on IPL telecast in Bangladesh

The broadcast ban in Bangladesh over the 19th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), set to begin today, has been lifted, confirmed information and broadcast minister Zahir Uddin Swapan.
28 March 2026, 08:00 AM

Cricketers’ camp begins with few surprise inclusions

Bangladesh cricketers geared into action following the Eid-ul-Fitr vacation with 37 players joining the national team’s camp in Mirpur on Friday.
27 March 2026, 21:24 PM

Kohli at 'peak of his powers', says RCB coach Flower

Virat Kohli is hungry and at the "peak of his powers", with his IPL team Royal Challengers Bengaluru set to start their title defence, coach Andy Flower said Friday.
27 March 2026, 21:20 PM

Parents sacrificed all for India prodigy Suryavanshi

In a Rajasthan Royals media interaction earlier this month, Suryavanshi cheekily said he hoped to score "two-three thousand runs" in this year's tournament, before playing down "personal goals".
27 March 2026, 15:58 PM

No fans, no fireworks as PSL begins with a hush

Organisers of the T20 tournament last weekend said that matches would be played without spectators, and at just two venues instead of six, because of the war in the Middle East.
27 March 2026, 14:34 PM

Ashraful keen to ‘test bench strength’ in NZ T20Is

Bangladesh are set to inject fresh blood into their T20I squad for the upcoming series against New Zealand, running from April 27 to May 2, according to Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) sources.
27 March 2026, 09:00 AM

Mustafizur, Emon’s Lahore thrash Hyderabad in PSL opener

Defending champions Lahore Qalandars made a commanding start to Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026, crushing debutants Hyderabad Kingsmen by 69 runs at Gaddafi Stadium on Thursday.
27 March 2026, 00:28 AM

Rafique rolls back the years with match-winning all-round show

Former Bangladesh all-rounder Mohammad Rafique rolled back the years, producing a standout all-round performance to lead BCB Red to a commanding 123-run victory over BCB Green in the Independence Day exhibition match at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Thursday.
26 March 2026, 20:30 PM

BCB unfazed by directors’ exits as door remains open for Mashrafe: Faruque

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) vice-president Faruque Ahmed said that the board would not ‘stop functioning’ even though two of its directors recently resigned amid the ongoing crisis faced by the Aminul Islam Bulbul-led board.
26 March 2026, 18:10 PM

India to end home season with five Australia Tests

India will host Australia in a high-profile five-Test series starting January next year to end the 2026/27 home season, the country's cricket board announced on Thursday.
26 March 2026, 16:18 PM

Six in PSL signals shifting tide

For years, all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan and pacer Mustafizur Rahman were Bangladesh’s only regulars in franchise-based T20 leagues around the world before leg-spinner Rishad Hossain joined their ranks with recent appearances in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) and Big Bash League (BBL).
26 March 2026, 10:00 AM

Frustration mounts as DPL stalls

Bangladesh T20I team all-rounder Shamim Hossain was batting to throwdowns yesterday evening at Mirpur’s Academy Ground, seemingly going through his motions.
26 March 2026, 09:00 AM

BCB selectors get zonal duty

The move is aimed at decentralising the selection process and creating a sense of ownership at the regional level.
25 March 2026, 22:30 PM

Esterhuizen steers South Africa to T20 series win over New Zealand

"Means everything and pinch-me moment to play for your country. Special feeling and humbling," said player of the series Esterhuizen.
25 March 2026, 16:57 PM

New Zealand quicks big winners in latest ICC rankings update

A quartet of New Zealand pacers have been rewarded for strong performances on the latest update to the ICC Men's T20I Bowler Rankings.
25 March 2026, 16:40 PM

Bairstow joins Livingstone in criticising level of care in England set-up

An out-of-favour Jonny Bairstow has joined former teammate Liam Livingstone in criticising the level of care shown by the England hierarchy to some of the players and is looking forward to the English board rebuilding bridges with county cricket.
25 March 2026, 11:52 AM

‘Where is the accountability?’ : Boycott slams England's Ashes review

The former England opener questioned ECB Chief Executive Richard Gould’s credentials and said the "incompetent" Key and McCullum had "sabotaged" England’s Ashes campaign.
25 March 2026, 10:52 AM

England batter Ben Duckett chooses country over IPL, risks two-season ban

The 31-year-old, who scored 202 runs at an average of 20.20 during the Ashes, was bought by Delhi Capitals for 20 million rupees ($213,167) at the auction.
25 March 2026, 09:55 AM

Bashar eyes bigger player pool

With Bangladesh set for a hectic schedule in the coming months, newly appointed Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) chief selector Habibul Bashar said he aims to expand the player pool.
25 March 2026, 08:30 AM