cricket

Can hybrid wickets solve Mirpur conundrum?

The conversation around the Mirpur wickets has been a long-standing issue in Bangladesh cricket.
6 December 2025, 04:00 AM

A course correction forgotten?

The 2021 ICC T20 World Cup was a disaster for Bangladesh. The campaign began with a defeat to Scotland in the preliminary round and ended with five losses and zero wins in the main phase.
6 December 2025, 02:30 AM

NCL set for exciting finish

The 27th National Cricket League (NCL) is set for an exciting finish, with six of the eight teams still in contention for the title as the final round begins on Saturday.
5 December 2025, 17:00 PM

BCB prioritises stable coaching setup before T20 WC

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is focusing on ensuring stability in the national team's coaching panel ahead of the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup, having resolved its issues with senior assistant coach Mohammad Salahuddin, and planning to continue with Mohammad Ashraful as the batting coach.
5 December 2025, 02:25 AM

Lyon ‘absolutely filthy’ over Brisbane Test omission

Australia spinner Nathan Lyon made no secret of his disappointment with being dropped for the second Ashes Test in Brisbane, saying he had not yet been able to bring himself to speak to selectors about the decision.
4 December 2025, 18:57 PM

CCDM extends players’ transfer window for 1st div league

The Cricket Committee of Dhaka Metropolis (CCDM) will reopen the players' transfer window till December 6 for the upcoming edition of the Dhaka First Division Cricket League, confirmed an official.
4 December 2025, 15:19 PM

Starc breaks Akram’s record under Gabba lights

Starc became the most prolific left-arm paceman in Test history on Thursday.
4 December 2025, 09:02 AM

Ravindra and Latham’s big hundreds flatten West Indies

Thanks to their batting exploits, the home side finished day three on a commanding 417-4 for an overall lead of 481 and looked on course for a comprehensive victory.
4 December 2025, 07:28 AM

Amite strikes balance between aggression and caution

Amite Hasan had already acquired the trait of perseverance, evidenced by the bulk of runs he has scored across various domestic tournaments, and in the ongoing National Cricket League (NCL), the Sylhet Division batter is putting in a conscious effort to balance his game by adding an attacking dimension.
4 December 2025, 02:30 AM

Bazball under microscope as England face pink ball demons at Gabba

Four years on, Bazball is now in the firing line, with former players and pundits decrying the high-risk game on Australia's spicy pitches.
3 December 2025, 20:30 PM

BPL 12: A reset or just a replay?

Will this season finally move past the controversies that have haunted previous editions -- or is the BPL headed for another cycle of backlash?
3 December 2025, 11:17 AM

Stokes prefers Aussie media heat to England’s ‘miserable, cold’ winter

The team's every move is being scrutinised on the five-Test Ashes tour, with players followed through the airport, on golf courses and on a trip to an aquarium.
3 December 2025, 04:36 AM

Saqlain’s path to BPL not only paved by tape-tennis

The 27-year-old, who bypassed traditional age-level pathways, recently gained attention with a strong showing at the Rising Stars Asia Cup in Qatar.
3 December 2025, 03:00 AM

Litton urges players to perform in BPL after series win

Litton’s comments came following Bangladesh’s commanding eight-wicket victory over Ireland in Chattogram, a win that sealed the three-match T20I series 2–1
2 December 2025, 11:57 AM

Former England batter Robin Smith dies aged 62

Smith, who played 62 Tests between 1988 and 1996, died unexpectedly on Monday in Australia, where he lived, his family said.
2 December 2025, 11:19 AM

Glenn Maxwell to skip 2026 IPL

The auction for the 2026 edition is scheduled for December 16 in Abu Dhabi.
2 December 2025, 10:38 AM

IPL 2026 Auction: Mustafizur’s base price Rs 2 crore, Shakib’s Rs 1 crore

According to ESPNcricinfo, the IPL released a long list of 1,355 players on Monday after the registration deadline closed on November 30.
2 December 2025, 04:54 AM

Can England rewrite the script of Australia’s pink-ball dominance?

“It’s become something that traditionally Australia have been very good at,” said Marnus Labuschagne, the format’s leading run-scorer.
2 December 2025, 03:51 AM

Amite, Galib shine in Sylhet; Hasan fires in Cox’s Bazar

Batting at number five for Sylhet, Amite produced a commanding unbeaten 172 on day two against Rajshahi. 
1 December 2025, 15:05 PM

Boycott urges England to ‘use their brains’ ahead of Brisbane Test

England fell 1-0 down in the five-match series following a humiliating eight-wicket loss to Australia inside two days in last month's first Test in Perth.
1 December 2025, 13:15 PM