West Indies, Zimbabwe unable to return from India due to Middle East airspace closures

West Indies failed to reach the semi-finals after Sunday's five-wicket loss to hosts India, while Zimbabwe were eliminated after losing all three of their Super Eights matches.
3 March 2026

‘Women’s team needs exposure’

Since her appointment as a Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) director in November last year, renowned corporate figure Rubaba Dowla has been actively involved in several key areas of women’s cricket. In an exclusive interview with The Daily Star’s Samsul Arefin Khan, Rubaba shared her experience at the BCB so far, her vision for women’s cricket and various challenges.
3 March 2026

Saif turns page on T20 WC, eyes ODI WC

Bangladesh batter Saif Hassan wants to move on from the disappointment of missing out on the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup and focus on the upcoming ODI assignments, with qualification for the next year’s ICC ODI World Cup still on the line.
3 March 2026

Mustafizur, Rishad shortlisted for The Hundred 2026 auction

Bangladesh pace spearhead Mustafizur Rahman and leg-spinner Rishad Hossain have been shortlisted for The Hundred Auction 2026, scheduled to be held at the Piccadilly Lights in central London on March 11 and 12.
3 March 2026

Mushfiqur returns home safely after Middle East travel disruption

Earlier in the day, Mushfiqur himself had posted on his verified social media account that he had boarded a Biman Bangladesh flight and would land in Dhaka on Monday.
2 March 2026

BCB dismisses uncertainty over Pakistan ODI series

Pakistan are scheduled to arrive on March 9 to play three ODIs, beginning March 11 at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur.
2 March 2026

PCB fines entire squad after dismal T20 World Cup campaign: Reports

Each player has been penalised PKR 5 million (approximately US$18,000), according to ESPNcricinfo.
2 March 2026

Afghanistan to tour India for one Test and three ODIs in June

The Afghanistan team used India as a cricketing base for several years because of political and security challenges at home before shifting to the United Arab Emirates.
2 March 2026

‘Calm, composed and sublime’: Shastri lauds Sanju Samson’s special knock

Sanju Samson's magical innings of unbeaten 97 from 50 balls powered India into the semi-finals of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026.
2 March 2026

Shakib’s return in balance amid legal hurdles

With Pakistan scheduled to arrive on March 9 for a three-match ODI series, anticipation is mounting over whether Shakib could return during the tour.
2 March 2026

Samson's 97 puts India into T20 World Cup semifinal against England

Sanju Samson's sparkling unbeaten 97 kept alive India's dream of retaining the T20 World Cup at home as they knocked out the West Indies with a five-wicket win in Kolkata on Sunday to set up a semi-final against England.
1 March 2026

Australia's Healy lights up Hobart in ODI farewell

Alyssa Healy delivered a farewell for the ages, producing a breathtaking 158 off 98 balls in her final ODI as Australia piled on 409 for 7 and thrashed India by 185 runs in the third ODI of the three-match series Hobart on Sunday.
1 March 2026

Recent ODI form hampered by ‘long gaps’, says Miraz

The Tigers are set to engage in a series of ODI matches, starting with Pakistan at home in March.
1 March 2026

South Africa beat plucky Zimbabwe to stay unbeaten

South Africa survived a brilliant all-round show by Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza to record a five-wicket win Sunday that means they remained unbeaten ahead of a semi-final against New Zealand on Wednesday.
1 March 2026

Gayle backs West Indies to relive 2016 triumph in virtual quarter‑final

Former West Indies batter Chris Gayle has thrown his support behind his side ahead of today’s virtual semi‑final against India in the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup, drawing inspiration from one of the Caribbean’s most iconic victories in T20 World Cups.
1 March 2026

Pakistan cricket's lack of T20 evolution exposed by World Cup exit

Pakistan's shortcomings were laid bare during their lacklustre T20 World Cup campaign which ended Saturday when the team failed to reach the semi-finals.
1 March 2026

Jayasuriya to discuss coaching future after T20 World Cup exit

"I thought it was time to give it to someone else," Jayasuriya said.
1 March 2026

India-West Indies ‘quarterfinal’ today

Historically, the rivalry is evenly poised. In the last five head-to-head encounters, West Indies have won three, India two, with four of those victories coming while chasing.
1 March 2026

Pakistan 'have underperformed' says Agha after T20 World Cup exit

A disappointed Salman Agha said his team had "underperformed" after they exited the T20 World Cup on Saturday, but held back from making an "emotional" decision on his future as Pakistan captain.
1 March 2026

New Zealand into T20 World Cup semis as Sri Lanka avoid big Pakistan defeat

New Zealand qualified for the T20 World Cup semi-finals after Sri Lanka avoided a big defeat against Pakistan on Saturday in Kandy.
28 February 2026