Shakib expects lots of runs in Asia Cup

Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan expects his team to do well in the upcoming Asia Cup. However, the all-rounder said he would be taking every match separately rather than putting any specific target for his team to achieve in the tournament.
26 August 2023, 07:29 AM

Sri Lanka suffer setback ahead of Asia Cup

Sri Lanka are having to deal with multiple issues ahead of the upcoming Asia Cup.
26 August 2023, 06:22 AM

Top ODI ranking within sight for Pakistan

That would prove a huge boost for Pakistan on the eve of this year's 50-over showcase, with Babar's side among the favourites to claim a second World Cup title in India this year.
25 August 2023, 11:55 AM

Flashback 2018 Asia Cup: Bangladesh vs India

Bangladesh got off to a flying start in the tournament with a thumping 137-run victory against Sri Lanka but suffered back-to-back defeats in the tournament
25 August 2023, 09:59 AM

Kohli reveals ‘confidential matter’ on social media, irks BCCI officials   

Part of the India squad for the fast-approaching Asia Cup, who are not involved in the Ireland tour, have been undergoing a training camp in Bengaluru.
25 August 2023, 08:36 AM

Meetings the major focus on Shakib’s return

Bangladesh cricketers were geared up to play a very important practice game yesterday as part of their Asia Cup preparations.
25 August 2023, 02:35 AM

Pakistan clinch thrilling final-over win over Afghanistan

Chasing 301 for a series clinching win, Pakistan reached their destination with one ball to spare, riding on Imam-ul-Haq’s 105-ball 91.
24 August 2023, 18:30 PM

Corruption rife in Sri Lanka cricket for decades: minister

"The World Cup victory was the biggest curse for our cricket," Ranatunga said
24 August 2023, 14:50 PM

Flashback 2018 Asia Cup: Bangladesh vs Afghanistan

The Asia Cup will back to its old 50-over format when the 16th edition of the regional cricket extravaganza kicks off in Pakistan and Sri Lanka from August 30, after its recent edition featured the shortest format last year. As the Tigers are gearing up for the six-team tournament under the leadership of all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan, The Daily Star Sports look back to the Tigers' performances in 2018 Asia Cup in UAE, played in their preferred 50-over format.  
24 August 2023, 04:00 AM

Bumrah praises Indian youngsters

India are next in action in the Asia Cup, with their first game against arch-rivals and tournament co-hosts Pakistan on September 2
24 August 2023, 03:11 AM

Backups’ training in sync with Tigers’ needs

A backup is never just a backup. The training of the nine cricketers at Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium, who have been kept as backup options with the upcoming World Cup in mind, is well-integrated to the needs of the national team, as per head coach Chandika Hathurusingha's instructions.
24 August 2023, 02:10 AM

Streak ‘demise’ a lesson for all

Zimbabwe's legendary cricketer Heath Streak made a trip to "the other side" and back on Wednesday, thanks to the powerful tool that is social media.
24 August 2023, 02:00 AM

Pay parity for genders as South Africa announce equal match fees

South Africa have become the latest country to provide equal pay across genders, after they announced their male and female cricketers would receive the same match fees for international matches.
23 August 2023, 15:14 PM

Tigers to face Sri Lanka and England in WC warm-ups

Bangladesh will play two official warm-up games in Guwahati before starting their ICC World Cup campaign against Afghanistan on October 7.
23 August 2023, 14:44 PM

Streak seeks apology for fake death news

The ailing former pace bowler demanded an apology from the source for spreading the fake news
23 August 2023, 10:34 AM

Olonga claims Heath Streak ‘very much alive’

Just hours after confirming the news of Zimbabwe pacer Heath Streak’s death, Streak’s former national teammate Henry Olonga claimed the news to be false and “exaggerated”.
23 August 2023, 05:54 AM

Flashback 2018 Asia Cup: Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka

Bangladesh won the opening match against Sri Lanka by a crushing 137-run margin at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, courtesy of Mushfiqur Rahim’s 150-ball 144
23 August 2023, 04:02 AM

Shakib’s hour arrives to ‘manage everything’

Having once captained Bangladesh in the biggest cricket event in 2011, the 36-year-old finds himself at the helm of the ODI side again just ahead of the World Cup after Tamim Iqbal stepped down from captaincy.
23 August 2023, 03:30 AM

New Zealand add Bell, Foster in coaching ranks

New Zealand Cricket said that head coach Gary Stead will be rested for their two Tests in Bangladesh this December
23 August 2023, 01:26 AM

Rauf leads Pakistan's rout of Afghanistan in first ODI

Fast bowler Haris Rauf led a pace assault on Afghanistan with a career-best five-wicket haul to give Pakistan a thumping 142-run victory in the first one-day international in Sri Lanka's Hambantota on Tuesday.
22 August 2023, 16:44 PM