Bangladesh pacer Taskin Ahmed is in a league of his own in terms of getting a new Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) contract as the 29-year-old was the only player named in the A+ category which pays the most.

Rejaur Rahman Raja and Tanvir Islam of Legends of Rupganj decimated Shinepukur Cricket Club in a show of dominance at Mirpur’s Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Monday with a 10-wicket win that saw the team climb to the top of the Dhaka Premier League standings.

Bangladesh star Mahmudullah Riyad will not be part of BCB’s upcoming central contract, sources have confirmed to The Daily Star.

The ninth edition of the Champions Trophy 2025 saw India being crowned as the winners on 9th March 2025 after they overcame New Zealand in the final. Several exceptional performers lit up the tournament with the bat and ball.

Gavaskar, in a recent interview, suggested that even India's second-string team could challenge Pakistan’s current squad, citing their lack of intent and bench strength.

Rohit was full of praise for Rahul's composure at the sharp end of the nerve-shredding chases."Look, when we discussed KL's batting position, that is one thing we discussed quite deeply about how calm he is when he is batting," Rohit said after guiding India to a third Champions Trophy crown.

The absence of PCB representatives was particularly glaring as ICC Chairman Jay Shah handed the coveted trophy to India’s victorious captain, Rohit Sharma, while BCCI President Roger Binny and secretary Devajit Saikia were present on the podium. This raised questions over whether PCB officials were deliberately sidelined or if internal board decisions led to their no-show.

In the grand finale against New Zealand, it was Rohit Sharma who led the charge with an authoritative knock, ensuring India’s successful chase. His composure under pressure set the stage for an emphatic victory.

New Zealand went down to India by four wickets in the title-decider in Dubai on Sunday, suffering a fourth loss in four short-format global finals over the last decade.

Brook was signed by Delhi Capitals in December 2023 but pulled out of last year's campaign following the death of his grandmother. On Sunday the 26-year-old said he had opted to skip this year's edition too in order to prepare for England's upcoming series.

A grand opening ceremony of the Citizens Bank Dhaka Third Division Qualifying Cricket League 2024-25 was held at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on March 8. 

India won the Champions Trophy overcoming a plucky New Zealand by four wickets in a nervy final to cap their unbeaten campaign in the elite 50-overs tournament on Sunday.

In less than nine months, India once again found themselves on the champions’ podium -- this time in the ICC Champions Trophy -- after defeating New Zealand by four wickets in the final in Dubai yesterday. The victory also saw India become the first team to win the prestigious title three times, in 2013 and when they were named joint-champions with hosts Sri Lanka in 2002.

India won the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 by beating New Zealand in the final at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday. Here we present you the highlights of the contest:

"I want to clarify that I am not going anywhere, I am not retiring from this format," Rohit told reporters at the end of a long post-match press conference at the Dubai International Stadium.

"It is very nice," Rohit said. "We played some good cricket though the tournament. To have the result our way is a great feeling."

According to broadcasters, the average turn was only 2.0 degrees on Sunday during New Zealand innings, the lowest in all five matches played so far in Dubai.

Prime Bank posted the highest-ever score in a DPL game, reaching 422 for eight against Brothers Union at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Sunday to register a 173-run win. Mohammad Naim was the architect of the record score with his highest List A score of 176.

Rohit Sharma, with his 12th straight toss loss, equalled former West Indies captain Brian Lara for losing the toss the most consecutive matches in men’s One Day Internationals.

New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner won the toss and opted to bat first against India in the final of the ICC Champions Trophy.