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ICC T20 World Cup 2024 Group B preview

The two most recent champions along with three spirited associates make up Group B of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024.
28 May 2024, 10:20 AM

Ex-Australia opener Burns to play for Italy in tribute to brother

"The fields of Rome may be a long way from the Gabba, MCG (Melbourne Cricket Ground) or our front yard growing up. But I feel like I'm coming home. Grazie."
28 May 2024, 08:00 AM

Zayed Khan to attend ‘Bangladesh Festival London’ alongside rock guru James

This time the popular actor Zayed Khan has traveled to London, accompanied by rock guru James. The duo is all set to participate in the upcoming concert titled "Bangladesh Festival London", scheduled to take place on May 26-27.
23 May 2024, 05:54 AM

Nusraat Faria, Zayed, and Protic rock Sydney event

Recently, Zayed Khan and Nusraat Faria from Dhallywood brought down the house in Sydney with their energetic dance performances, entertaining Bangladeshi expatriates in Australia.
9 May 2024, 05:40 AM

Head says IPL form no guarantee for T20 World Cup success

Travis Head has decimated bowling attacks in the Indian Premier League (IPL) this year but the Australian tempered expectations ahead of next month's Twenty20 World Cup in the West Indies and United States, where turning tracks could make batting tougher.
9 May 2024, 05:23 AM

‘Rajkumar’ draws audience in Australia, released in the Middle East

The release of “Rajkumar” in Bangladesh has been creating quite a stir, with critics suggesting it ranks amongst Shakib Khan starrer top five films. The film is currently running in theatres across America, alongside Italy, and Australia.
4 May 2024, 05:18 AM

Australia replace India at top of Test rankings

The ICC updated their annual team rankings on Friday and Pat Cummins' side rose to the top in five-day cricket
3 May 2024, 11:41 AM

Captain Marsh to keep Australia 'nice and relaxed' at T20 World Cup

The honour of captaining Australia sits lightly on Mitchell Marsh's shoulders as he prepares to lead the team in search of an unprecedented treble of major global titles at the T20 World Cup in June.
2 May 2024, 08:19 AM

Fraser-McGurk pushing for a World Cup spot

Australia's Jake Fraser-McGurk has made a strong case for inclusion in their Twenty20 World Cup squad, former skipper Michael Clarke said after the top-order batsman lit up the Indian Premier League (IPL) again with his pyrotechnics.
28 April 2024, 06:14 AM

Singapore rules out playing host to Commonwealth Games

Singapore on Wednesday joined Malaysia in ruling out hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games, further plunging the future of the multi-sport event into doubt.
3 April 2024, 14:51 PM

Tigresses suffer heavy defeat despite Trishna hattrick

Despite a record hattrick from left-arm pacer Fariha Trishna, Bangladesh suffered a ..run defeat against six-time T20 world champions Australia in the second T20I in Mirpur on Tuesday. 
2 April 2024, 09:09 AM

Tigresses keen to 'restore confidence' in Australia T20Is

Bangladesh have another tough nut to crack as the Tigresses take on Australia in a three-match women's T20I series, beginning at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka today.
31 March 2024, 02:00 AM

Stoinis, Agar lose Australia contracts

All-rounder Marcus Stoinis and spin bowler Ashton Agar have been dropped from Australia's contracts list for the 2024/25 season after falling out of favour with selectors.
28 March 2024, 03:53 AM

Hathurusingha to miss second Test against Sri Lanka

Bangladesh national team head coach Chandika Hathurusinghe will not be present during the upcoming second Test against Sri Lanka, scheduled to commence on 30 March in Chattogram.
27 March 2024, 10:41 AM

Only pride at stake for Tigresses

Bangladesh women's cricket team would want to restore some pride in the dead rubber against Australia today after suffering heavy defeats in the first two matches of the three-match ODI series.
27 March 2024, 01:00 AM

Australia’s Response to the 1971 Refugee Crisis

The Daily Star (TDS): What sparked your interest in researching the events of 1971 in Bangladesh, particularly the connection to Australia, which had largely remained obscure before your investigation?
25 March 2024, 18:00 PM

Australia women canter to series victory

Sophie Molineux starred with the ball and Ellyse Perry with the bat as Australia women romped to a six-wicket victory against their Bangladesh counterparts to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match ODI series in Mirpur on Sunday.
24 March 2024, 08:12 AM

Tigresses bowled out for 97

Bangladesh women’s cricket team were bowled out for 97 runs in the second match of the three-match ODI series against Australia in Mirpur today.
24 March 2024, 05:56 AM

Fahima intends to rely on strength to stifle Aussies

Bangladesh leg-spinner Fahima Khatun said that the Tigresses intend to play to their strengths to stifle Australia in order to stay alive in the three-match ODI series.
24 March 2024, 02:00 AM

India series transformed Tigresses’ mindset, says Joty

Bangladesh captain Nigar Sultana Joty said that the India series saw the team’s mindset transform, and along with that, people’s mindset is also changing.
20 March 2024, 09:23 AM