Bangladesh U19s top Group B with unbeaten run, set semifinal clash with Pakistan

The victory set up a semifinal showdown against Group A runners-up Pakistan.
17 December 2025, 13:03 PM

Fizz granted ‘maximum’ IPL clearance, except during New Zealand series

Bangladesh ace pacer Mustafizur Rahman has been granted the ‘maximum’ possible no-objection certificate (NOC) to take part in the upcoming Indian Premier League, which is scheduled to begin in March next year.
17 December 2025, 11:20 AM

Carey pays tribute to late father after home Ashes century

An emotional Alex Carey called his 106 on home soil in front of family and friends in the third Ashes Test a "special moment" Wednesday, with the century coming just months after his father died.
17 December 2025, 10:19 AM

Sri Lanka hire fielding coach Sridhar ahead of T20 World Cup

Sri Lanka have hired former Indian fielding coach R. Sridhar to do the same job for them ahead of the men's T20 World Cup starting in February, the board said Wednesday.
17 December 2025, 09:29 AM

Carey slams ton as Australia seize upper hand in third Ashes Test

A composed Alex Carey slammed a majestic 106 on his home ground and Usman Khawaja hit a defiant 82 Wednesday to put Australia in the driving seat of the third Ashes Test against England.
17 December 2025, 07:12 AM

Windies hope Christmas comes early in must-win NZ Test

Captain Roston Chase hopes that a bonding session over an early Christmas dinner will give the West Indies the festive spirit to beat New Zealand in the must-win third and final Test starting Thursday at Mount Maunganui
17 December 2025, 06:16 AM

Italy leave Joe Burns out of T20 World Cup squad

Joe Burns, the former Australia international who captained Italy to a historic first-ever ICC Men’s T20 World Cup qualification, will not be part of the Azzurri squad for the global tournament in India and Sri Lanka next year.
17 December 2025, 05:15 AM

Khawaja revels in late lifeline; players pay tribute to Bondi victims

In a sombre start to the first major sporting event in Australia since Sunday's attack left 15 dead and dozens wounded, both sides bowed their heads at Adelaide Oval in tribute to the victims.
17 December 2025, 02:32 AM

‘Bad omen’ as eight First Division clubs relegated

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) vice-president Faruque Ahmed has called the failure of eight First Division clubs to appear in matches -- a breach that led to their relegation -- a “bad omen” for Bangladesh cricket..The protesting clubs, citing alleged irregularities in the recent BCB elect
17 December 2025, 02:00 AM

Shanto ‘doubtful’ if Fizz will treat him after record IPL deal

Najmul Hossain Shanto was delighted to hear about his Bangladesh teammate Mustafizur Rahman getting a team in Tuesday’s Indian Premier League (IPL) auction in Abu Dhabi, but remained unsure whether he could extort a treat from the left-arm pacer.
16 December 2025, 20:59 PM

Miraz’s Odommyo prevail in CWAB’s Victory Day celebration match

Cricketers Welfare Association of Bangladesh (CWAB) commemorated Victory Day with a match between Odommyo XI and Oparajeyo XI, with the former winning by three wickets at Mirpur's Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Tuesday.
16 December 2025, 17:28 PM

Fortis flourish in 4–0 win over Arambagh

The win lifted Fortis to the top of the Group B standings with one victory and two draws.
16 December 2025, 13:55 PM

Fizz bags record IPL payday

Alongside Mustafizur, Kolkata also acquired Sri Lankan pacer Matheesha Pathirana (INR 18 crore) and Australian all-rounder Cameron Green (INR 25.20 crore) from the mini-auction.
16 December 2025, 13:23 PM

Rishad impresses on Big Bash debut

Rishad Hossain caught the eye on his debut in Australia’s franchise league, the Big Bash, becoming the second Bangladeshi to do so.
16 December 2025, 10:37 AM

Cameron Green becomes IPL's most expensive overseas player at $2.77m

Australia all-rounder Cameron Green became the most expensive overseas buy in Indian Premier League history, with a winning bid of 252 million rupees at auction on Tuesday.
16 December 2025, 10:15 AM

Stars of yesteryears turn up for Victory Day criclet

Bangladesh Cricket Board celebrated Victory Day with a match between Mohammad Ashraful-led Shaheed Mustaq XI and Minhajul Abedin Nannu's Shaheed Jewel XI on Tuesday. 
16 December 2025, 09:17 AM

IPL, PSL set to clash again

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 is expected to take place from March 26 to May 31, according to a report by ESPNCricinfo, although the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has yet to officially confirm the schedule or announce the dates
16 December 2025, 08:00 AM

Security beefed up for Ashes Adelaide Test after Bondi shooting

Police armed with rifles will be part of a beefed up security presence at the third Test between Australia and England at Adelaide Oval after the Bondi Beach shooting attacks, officials said, while flags will be flown at half-mast.
16 December 2025, 05:30 AM

Stokes tells England to 'show a bit of dog' in must-win Adelaide Test

Captain Ben Stokes has demanded England "show a bit of dog" in the must-win third Ashes Test against Australia on Wednesday after "raw" conversations following heavy defeats in Perth and Brisbane.
16 December 2025, 04:22 AM

A new setting, honest reflection and a comeback plan

Bangladesh's Test captain Najmul Hossain Shanto and ODI skipper Mehidy Hasan Miraz faced the media in Mirpur on Monday morning, something they have done countless times, and yet, it was a brand-new experience for both of them.
16 December 2025, 02:00 AM