cricket

Preparations gather pace as BPL 12 nears

Despite the relatively subdued atmosphere, franchises have shifted into high gear ahead of the tournament opener, with newcomers Rajshahi Warriors leading the early preparations.
21 December 2025

WHAT TO WATCH

Apart from the fifth day’s action of the third Ashes Test, the English Premier League match and the New Zealand–West Indies Test, spectators can also watch India take on arch-rivals Pakistan in the Under-19 Asia Cup final at the ICC Academy in Dubai today.
21 December 2025

‘I know what to do’: Suryakumar dismisses form concerns

Suryakumar, a T20 specialist, has scored just 244 runs in his last 22 innings without a single fifty, yet the management remained unwavering.
20 December 2025

England 'flat' as Crawley admits Australia a better side

Opener Zak Crawley said the mood in the England dressing room was "flat" Saturday as they stared down the barrel of losing the Ashes within three Tests, admitting Australia were the better side.
20 December 2025

No Gill as India announce squad for T20 World Cup

Hosts and defending champions India announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup today with star batter Shubman Gill not making the cut and wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan making a comeback.
20 December 2025

Australia four wickets from Ashes glory as England cling on

An unrelenting Australia were four wickets from retaining the Ashes at close of play in the third Test on Saturday as England clung to a dying hope that they could chase a record 435 to save the series.
20 December 2025

Shanaka returns as Sri Lanka captain till T20 World Cup

Sri Lanka Cricket has replaced Charith Asalanka with Dasun Shanaka as T20I captain ahead of the T20 World Cup, with Shanaka set to lead the side until the end of the tournament.
20 December 2025

Dogged Hodge ton sees West Indies save follow-on against New Zealand

Kavem Hodge scored his second Test century on Saturday as the West Indies reached 381-6 at the end of the third day of the third Test at Mount Maunganui, 194 runs behind New Zealand and avoiding the follow-on.
20 December 2025

Pandya blitz powers India to T20 series win over South Africa

Hardik Pandya led India's batting assault with his 16-ball 50 to set up a 30-run win over South Africa and clinch the series 3-1 in the fifth T20 on Friday.
19 December 2025

BCB’s long-overdue shift in NOC stance

By general consensus, the Lord's in London is regarded as the Mecca of cricket, but in terms of significance, the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) -- which hosted the first-ever Test -- isn't too far behind.
19 December 2025

‘Special skill creates that demand’: Ashraful on Mustafizur’s INR 9.2cr IPL deal

There is a long-standing perception that Mustafizur Rahman has not been the same since undergoing a shoulder surgery in 2016.
18 December 2025

Dhaka First Division league set for resumption with 12 teams on Dec 21

Cricket Committee of Dhaka Metropolis (CCDM) chairman Adnan Rahman on Wednesday said that they will resume the Dhaka First Division Cricket League on December 21 with a revised schedule after eight clubs got relegated following walkovers in the first round.
17 December 2025

Stars of yesteryears turn up for Victory Day criclet

Bangladesh Cricket Board celebrated Victory Day with a match between Mohammad Ashraful-led Shaheed Mustaq XI and Minhajul Abedin Nannu's Shaheed Jewel XI on Tuesday. 
16 December 2025

A new setting, honest reflection and a comeback plan

Bangladesh's Test captain Najmul Hossain Shanto and ODI skipper Mehidy Hasan Miraz faced the media in Mirpur on Monday morning, something they have done countless times, and yet, it was a brand-new experience for both of them.
16 December 2025

IPL mini-auction set for today, seven Bangladeshi players listed

Seven Bangladeshi cricketers will go under the hammer as the mini-auction for the 19th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) takes place today in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
15 December 2025

Four more first division clubs relegated after no-show

Four more clubs in the ongoing Dhaka First Division Cricket League 2025–26 were relegated on Monday after failing to show up for their respective first-round matches at four different venues.
15 December 2025

‘We want more matches in every format’

Bangladesh Test captain Najmul Hossain Shanto said that he is not worried about a hectic schedule in the upcoming year and rather wanted more matches across formats.
15 December 2025

Rangpur Riders-BSJA Media Cup begins Monday

The Rangpur Riders-BSJA Media Cup cricket tournament is set to get underway on Monday at Maulana Bhasani Hockey Stadium, with 32 reputed media houses vying for the prestigious title.
14 December 2025

Ex-cricketers question Gill’s T20 form, call for Samson’s inclusion

Pressure is intensifying on India vice-captain Shubman Gill as his poor T20 form in the ongoing India-South Africa series draws sharp scrutiny from former players.
14 December 2025

'Nowhere near our best': McCullum admits England must lift

Defiant England coach Brendon McCullum brushed off concerns Sunday that his job was on the line heading into the third Test against Australia, while admitting the team have been "nowhere near" their best.
14 December 2025