‘To change my life, I had to change myself’

Bangladesh recently went unbeaten across seven matches at the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier in Nepal, with Mostary finishing as the tournament’s second-highest run-getter.
5 February 2026, 08:00 AM

Pakistan in form on the field, in limbo off it

On the field, Pakistan looks settled, sharp and ready. Off the field, however, attention shifted from cricketing form to a decision that could define their campaign.
5 February 2026, 00:31 AM

BCB inquiry finds misconduct evidence against Monjurul in Jahanara allegations

The Independent Inquiry Committee formed to examine allegations raised by former Bangladesh women’s team captain Jahanara Alam has found prima facie evidence of inappropriate conduct by former selector and team manager Monjurul Islam.
4 February 2026, 21:07 PM

'If you don’t want Shakib in the team, you’re living in a fool’s paradise’: Salahuddin

Bangladesh senior assistant coach Mohammad Salahuddin, believes star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan is still very much needed in the national setup.
4 February 2026, 20:41 PM

'Not everyone can be like Mustafizur': Salahuddin praises Fizz’s mental strength

Bangladesh senior assistant coach Mohammad Salahuddin said star pacer Mustafizur Rahman has remained remarkably unfazed by the developments that followed his release from Indian Premier League (IPL) side Kolkata Knight Riders -- a chain of events that ultimately led Bangladesh to decide against playing their ICC T20 World Cup matches in India.
4 February 2026, 19:17 PM

Saim Ayub regains top ranking ahead of T20 World Cup

Pakistan opener Saim Ayub has been rewarded for his excellent recent form by regaining top spot on the ICC Men's T20I All-Rounder Rankings.
4 February 2026, 16:00 PM

McCullum praises 'tough lad' Brook's response to NZ controversy

England head coach Brendon McCullum is impressed with white-ball captain Harry Brook for his deft handling of a recent controversy and leading the team to a series victory in Sri Lanka ahead of their campaign in the upcoming Twenty20 World Cup.
4 February 2026, 14:37 PM

MCC brings in 73 law changes, makes final over mandatory

The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) on Tuesday unveiled a wide-ranging update to the Laws of Cricket, introducing 73 material changes aimed at making the game fairer, clearer and more in tune with modern cricket.
4 February 2026, 13:45 PM

Group B preview: Sri Lanka’s big opportunity at T20 World Cup

This group is there for the taking and may prove to deliver some shock results.
4 February 2026, 11:08 AM

Bethell spins England to 3-0 sweep over Sri Lanka in WC warm-up

Jacob Bethell underlined his importance to England's T20 World Cup hopes as he spun them to a hard-fought 12-run win over Sri Lanka to complete a 3-0 clean sweep at Pallekele on Tuesday.
4 February 2026, 01:25 AM

In case you missed it: Pep’s stand with Palestine, Nafay’s wrong-handed run-out and deadline-day drama

The past and ongoing week offered a striking mix of sport intersecting with politics, cricket delivering a moment of confusion, and football once again underlining why transfer deadlines rarely lack drama. Here is a look at three stories that drew attention for very different reasons.
3 February 2026, 22:59 PM

MCC changes law on laminated bats as cost of willow rises

Costs of elite bats have spiralled in recent years with price tags often approaching £1,000
3 February 2026, 18:53 PM

Group A preview: India target title defence

India are a popular pick as tournament favourites, coming off scintillating form that has seen them win 48 of their last 56 T20I games dating back to October 2023.
3 February 2026, 17:38 PM

Tigresses rise in rankings after qualifier exploits

Bangladesh's white-ball stars have been rewarded for their unbeaten run at the recent ICC Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier event by making giant strides on the latest ICC Women's T20I Player Rankings.
3 February 2026, 15:00 PM

‘The hard work starts now because they have set the standard’

David Hemp, the batting coach during the Tigresses’ successful campaign in Nepal, shared his thoughts on the team’s performance in a conversation with The Daily Star’s Samsul Arefin Khan on Monday.
3 February 2026, 12:40 PM

Pakistan can’t be penalised for following govt orders: Former ICC president Mani

He added that the ICC has allowed double standards in the past and failed to address such situations.
3 February 2026, 10:57 AM

Asia Cup Rising Stars: Will Pakistan Women’s A play India A?

The game against India A is scheduled for February 15 at 2pm local time, the same day the Pakistan men’s team was originally set to face India in the T20 World Cup before a boycott was announced by the Government of Pakistan.
3 February 2026, 10:21 AM

No India-Pakistan T20 World Cup showdown could cost USD 250 million

The Sydney Morning Herald, citing industry sources involved in confidential negotiations, reported that each India-Pakistan game carries an estimated value of around USD 250 million, given its billion-plus global audience.
3 February 2026, 10:04 AM

Will Taskin retain A-plus status?

There have been suggestions that the A-plus category may be scrapped altogether, but BCB officials have clarified that the category will remain.
3 February 2026, 09:00 AM

Sri Lanka drop Test captain De Silva from T20 World Cup squad

Sri Lanka on Monday dropped Test captain Dhananjaya de Silva from their 15-man T20 World Cup squad led by Dasun Shanaka.
2 February 2026, 22:31 PM