cricket

Perera dope test botched, cleared to play

Sri Lankan wicketkeeper Kusal Perera target a swift return Thursday to international cricket after officials admitted the analysis of a doping test which triggered his suspension had been botched.
12 May 2016, 18:00 PM

Fizz’s Sunrisers look to firm up playoff spot

With Australian opener David Warner at the helm, Sunrisers Hyderabad defy all odds with their four-pronged pace attack, and managed to climb to the top of the points table despite a precarious start to their campaign.
12 May 2016, 12:16 PM

Virat Kohli wins, Chris Gayle wanes

Self-styled "Universe Boss" Chris Gayle is having to confront his waning powers after a collapse in form, watching from the bench as Virat Kohli takes on his mantle as cricket's superstar batsman.
12 May 2016, 08:23 AM

MSC keep top spot after vanquishing rivals

Mohammedan Sporting Club come up trumps in the prize fight with archrivals Abahani Limited as their bowlers set up a thumping eight-wicket victory in the Dhaka Premier League sixth-round match.
12 May 2016, 07:57 AM

Clarke to play HK T20

Former Australia captain Michael Clarke will headline Hong Kong's Twenty20 Blitz this month as he pursues a comeback in cricket's shortest form.
11 May 2016, 18:00 PM

Conscience made me quit: Manohar

Shashank Manohar says his conscience forced him to resign as India's cricket board chief after he walked away from the embattled organisation in a dispute over introducing wide-ranging reforms.
11 May 2016, 18:00 PM

Charlotte calls time

Long-serving England women's captain Charlotte Edwards announced her retirement on Wednesday after a sparkling and pioneering 20-year career.
11 May 2016, 18:00 PM

DPL impresses foreign players

With a mere two points separating league leaders Mohammedan and eighth-placed Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club, it goes without saying that the ongoing Dhaka Premier League (DPL) this season has started on a very competitive note.
11 May 2016, 18:00 PM

Sussex want Bangladesh star Mustafizur Rahman to play

Mark Davis, coach of Sussex County Cricket Club, wants the latest bowling sensation of Bangladesh Mustafizur Rahman to play the NatWest T20 Blast, and then remain at the club until late August to play in the Royal London One-Day Cup.
11 May 2016, 11:06 AM

ICC considering concussion substitues

The International Cricket Council (ICC) is considering the use of concussion substitutes following a report on the death of Australian cricketer Phillip Hughes.
11 May 2016, 00:44 AM

Sunrisers hold nerve to take top spot

Despite a superb six-wicket haul by leg-spinner Adam Zampa, Rising Pune Supergiants suffer a narrow four-run loss against Sunrisers Hyderabad to end their hopes of qualifying for the knockout stage.
10 May 2016, 19:32 PM

Ump Nadir hit on head

The match between Mohammedan and Kalabagan Cricket Academy at Fatullah yesterday needed the services of the reserve umpire after regular umpire Nadir Shah was injured in an on-field incident.
10 May 2016, 18:00 PM

Multisport complex to gather steam

The government's proposed multisport complex in Louhanjang, Munshiganj is set to gather steam as a team of government high-ups are scheduled to visit the place for land acquisition.
10 May 2016, 18:00 PM

England can whitewash SL: Anderson

England pacer James Anderson believes that his side can whitewash Sri Lanka when they lock horns in a three-Test series from May 19.
10 May 2016, 18:00 PM

Shahadat’s temporary suspension withdrawn

The Bangladesh Cricket Board has lifted the temporary suspension on former Bangladesh cricketer Shahadat Hossain, allowing him to play domestic cricket.
10 May 2016, 12:09 PM

Manohar resigns from BCCI

Shashank Manohar resigns his post as the president of Board of Control for Cricket in India today.
10 May 2016, 11:54 AM

Catch IPL’s Player of the Week in action today

Although the past week of matches in this ninth edition of IPL served some superlative performances from outstanding cricketers like Andre Russell, Virat Kohli and Shikhar Dhawan, Mustafizur Rahman was voted the Player of the Week by Times of India.
10 May 2016, 09:47 AM

Marshall, Mahmudullah smash CCS

Maiden tons in the ongoing DPL by Marshall Ayub and Mahmudullah propel Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club to 290 for 5 in 50 overs against Cricket Coaching School at BKSP No. 3 ground.
10 May 2016, 07:42 AM

Fizz sparks BBL franchise interest

Bangladesh's Mustafizur Rahman could ignite a bidding war between several Big Bash League (BBL) cricket franchises as the promising pacer has caught the eyes of many in Australia.
9 May 2016, 18:00 PM

DPL's exciting run continues

The Dhaka Premier League continues its exciting run as the fifth round began with a couple of upsets and some noteworthy individual performances.
9 May 2016, 18:00 PM