'Poor' NCL umpires pulled out from BCL

The umpiring controversy in the recently-concluded National Cricket League had resulted in BCB Umpires' Committee open a fact-finding body. It has been learnt that evidence of poor umpiring was found and the BCB has pulled out six umpires from the Bangladesh Cricket League, which starts tomorrow.
4 December 2023, 14:19 PM

Hope credits Dhoni’s advice after leading WI to thrilling win over England

West Indies ODI skipper Shai Hope credited a chat he had with former India captain MS Dhoni after leading the Caribbeans to a thrilling four-wicket over England with his fastest ODI ton in the first of the three-match series in Antigua on Sunday.
4 December 2023, 13:45 PM

Nigar says gamble on Shorna’s bowling behind SA triumph

Shorna, who finished with 5-28 in her four overs, came into the attack in the 14th over of the innings and bowled four overs on the trot from one end
4 December 2023, 09:53 AM

South Africa rest Bavuma for India ODIs, T20Is

Bavuma opened the innings in the World Cup but averaged only 18.12 across his eight games with a high score of 35
4 December 2023, 08:18 AM

'Paid his dues': Australia's Khawaja goes in to bat for embattled Warner

"Warner and Smith are heroes in my mind," Khawaja told reporters on Monday.
4 December 2023, 07:26 AM

Kiwis to follow Bangladesh’s blueprint in Dhaka Test, says Sodhi

“I think they gave us a blueprint on what's successful in these conditions, and hopefully we can apply that to this next Test match,” Sodhi said
4 December 2023, 05:45 AM

Sensational Hope seals West Indies win against England

A magnificent century by Shai Hope powered West Indies to a thrilling four-wicket victory over England in the first of three one day internationals at North Sound on Sunday.
4 December 2023, 02:57 AM

Bailey wary of Australia's post-Warner era

 Australia's chief selector George Bailey has cautioned against repeating the mistakes made in the aftermath of leg-spinner Shane Warne's retirement when long-standing opener David Warner finally calls time on his test career.
4 December 2023, 01:00 AM

Tigers' transition in Tests continues

Bangladesh’s build-up to the first Test against New Zealand -- their opening World Test Championship fixture of the third cycle – had been murky given the absence of key stars. But the team showed that it could live up to the pressure of facing a big side such as New Zealand.
4 December 2023, 01:00 AM

Shorna scripts historic win over SA

Bangladesh leg-spinner Shorna Akter spun circles around South Africa batters as her maiden T20I five-wicket haul turned the tide in favour of the Tigresses in a 13-run win in the first T20I in Benoni yesterday.
3 December 2023, 18:00 PM

Iyer, fast bowlers guide India to win in final T20I

India's Shreyas Iyer scored a half-century and fast bowlers Mukesh Kumar and Arshdeep Singh took a combined five wickets as the home side beat Australia by six runs in the final Twenty20 International to deny the visitors a consolation win on Sunday.
3 December 2023, 17:19 PM

WC debacle committee meets selectors, players

The Bangladesh Cricket Board’s three-member special committee to assess the team’s performance in the recently-concluded ODI World Cup in India met with selectors and players in their first meeting as a committee.
3 December 2023, 16:27 PM

Shorna seals Tigresses’ historic first T20I win in South Africa

Bangladesh scripted their first-ever T20I win against South Africa women’s team on their home soil with a 13-run win at Benoni today. Leg-spinner Shorna Akter was the protagonist of the match for the Tigers, bagging five wickets in a tight match to get Bangladesh the win.
3 December 2023, 15:16 PM

BCB announces squad for U-19 Asia Cup

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced a 15-member squad on Sunday for the upcoming ACC Men's U-19 Asia Cup in the UAE, starting on December 8.
3 December 2023, 14:48 PM

Bizarre no-ball in Abu Dhabi T10 League sparks speculation

The clipping of the delivery is making rounds on social media, with fans stunned and making speculations about the no-ball.
3 December 2023, 12:30 PM

Kashmiri students arrested for celebrating India's World Cup loss get bail

An Indian court has granted bail to seven Kashmiri students who were arrested under anti-terror laws for allegedly celebrating Australia's victory over India in the men's Cricket World Cup final last month, a lawyer said on Sunday.
3 December 2023, 11:34 AM

Australia sparks nostalgia with video game themed squad announcement

Loosebuschange, Cranium and Sandalwood ... the Australia men's team's official Facebook page takes a nostalgic swing at the sqaud announcement post
3 December 2023, 09:05 AM

Buttler excited about fresh talent as England take on Windies

Less than a month since a disappointing campaign in India at the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023, England skipper Jos Buttler will lead a fresh-looking ODI side in the West Indies.
3 December 2023, 07:09 AM

PCB removes Butt as selection consultant after heavy criticism

Butt was named as Wahab’s consultant alongside former Pakistan cricketers Kamran Akmal and Rao Iftikhar Anjum.
3 December 2023, 03:34 AM

Australia include Warner for first Pakistan Test

Warner has scored just one Test century since early 2020 and averages only 28 since the 2019-2020 summer.
3 December 2023, 03:01 AM