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NSC forms three-member committee to probe Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup pull-out

According to an NSC document dated May 10, the committee has been asked to prepare a detailed report on the matter and submit its findings to the Ministry of Youth and Sports within the next 15 working days.
11 May 2026, 17:30 PM

Mominul joins 5,000-run club as Bangladesh take lead to 179

Bangladesh reached 93 for two at Lunch, extending their lead to 120 runs.
11 May 2026, 10:44 AM

Aussies name squads for Bangladesh, Pakistan tours without Cummins, Starc and Hazelwood

Mitchell Marsh will captain the Aussies in all white-ball fixtures against Pakistan and Bangladesh as the build up continues to next year's ICC Men's Cricket World Cup.
11 May 2026, 07:48 AM

‘This is for you, Papa’: Urvil Patel’s 13-ball fifty tribute steals the show

The right-hander reached his half-century in just 13 balls, matching the IPL record previously set by Yashasvi Jaiswal for Rajasthan Royals against Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2023.
10 May 2026, 19:57 PM

‘I’m still enjoying my cricket’: Starc keeps 2027 World Cup in sight

"It's (2027 World Cup) a long way down the road, but I'll hopefully be there. The World Cup is always a goal for every cricketer," he added.
10 May 2026, 17:53 PM

Miraz’s 14th Test fifer hands Tigers first-innings lead

The Tigers, having batted just 11 balls before the umpires called off proceedings, finished the day on seven for no loss.
10 May 2026, 10:46 AM

Salahuddin blames ‘erratic bowling’ for Pakistan fightback

“Sometimes poor bowling makes batting very easy. Today, we bowled a bit erratically, which allowed the runs to come quickly,” Salahuddin told reporters after the day’s play.
9 May 2026, 21:07 PM

Abbas 5-for, Awais fifty turn the tide in Mirpur

Earlier, resuming on their overnight score of 301 for four, Bangladesh could add only 102 runs before being bowled out for 413.
9 May 2026, 10:21 AM

‘Very good cricketing pitch’: Abbas praises Mirpur surface

Despite spending much of the day under pressure, Abbas refused to label the outing as frustrating, instead crediting the pitch for offering a fair contest between bat and ball.
8 May 2026, 22:40 PM

‘Wife might scold me’: Mominul quips on regret over missing ton

“No, there was no regret before. Today, there was a little, that too because of fear that my wife might scold me,” Mominul joked at the post-day press conference in Mirpur.
8 May 2026, 21:54 PM

Bangladesh pace unit ‘slightly ahead’ of Pakistan, says Shanto

Speaking at a pre-match press conference on the eve of the first Test of the two-match series, starting May 8 at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium, Shanto drew a direct comparison between the two pace attacks while acknowledging Pakistan’s traditional strength in fast bowling.
7 May 2026, 13:58 PM

Pakistan to host Australia in three-match ODI series in Rawalpindi and Lahore

Australia are scheduled to arrive in Islamabad on May 23 ahead of the opening ODI at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on May 30.
7 May 2026, 11:46 AM

IPL 2026 sets new benchmark: 200-plus totals no longer safe

The aggressive approach in the Powerplay has been central to this shift.
7 May 2026, 10:19 AM

David Warner to 'accept' drink-drive charge: lawyer

The 39-year-old faces a "middle-range" drink-driving charge, court documents showed, after allegedly being more than twice the legal limit in Sydney in April.
7 May 2026, 09:47 AM

Rana to ‘stick to process’ in Pakistan Test series after PSL success

The first Test will be held at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur from May 8.
5 May 2026, 00:36 AM

Joty reprimanded for breaching ICC code of conduct

The incident occurred when Bangladesh were batting when, after being dismissed, Nigar threw her bat onto the ground before departing.
4 May 2026, 23:41 PM

Babar confirms commitment to all formats after PSL triumph

“Don’t stress, I will play in all three formats,” he said, adding that it is not for players to decide which format to skip. “A player’s job is to play.”
4 May 2026, 12:28 PM

Jayawardene backs Suryakumar to find his 'rhythm'

India's World Cup-winning T20 skipper Suryakumar fell for another low score of 21 in his team's defeat to Chennai Super Kings on Saturday.
3 May 2026, 14:03 PM

‘I’m so crystal clear now on my family priorities’

He reflected on how many athletes, including himself, tend to delay life outside sport.
3 May 2026, 13:10 PM

T20 cricket doesn't allow you a second chance, says KL Rahul

Rahul has been Delhi's most consistent performer this season, registering three half-centuries and one century despite the team's mixed results.
2 May 2026, 10:51 AM