cricket

Proposed India-Pakistan series could yet see the light of the day

Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has not completely ruled out the series against Pakistan in December even as uncertainty continues on the issue.
10 November 2015, 06:13 AM

Srinivasan removed as ICC president

N Srinivasan was removed from his position as the chairman of International Cricket Council (ICC) today. He is being replaced by Shashank Manohar.
9 November 2015, 08:12 AM

Bangladesh seal fifth ODI series in a row

Bangladesh continue their winning streak defeating Zimbabwe by 58 runs in the second ODI of three-match series at Mirpur Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka.
9 November 2015, 06:37 AM

Shakib Al Hasan becomes a father

The number-one allrounder in one-day cricket has begun a new innings – that of parenthood – as his wife gave birth to a baby girl.
9 November 2015, 05:42 AM

Mushfiq ton, Shakib’s 5 for lead 145-run win

Bangladesh Tigers ride on Mushfiqur Rahim’s ton and maiden five wicket haul for Shakib Al Hasan to secure a huge 145-run win against Zimbabwe in the first of the three-match series at Mirpur Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium.
7 November 2015, 12:18 PM

Sachin Tendulkar of India and Australia spinner Shane Warne sell cricket to New Yorkers

Retired international cricketers will play T20 matches in two teams, Sachin’s Blasters and Warne’s Warriors in various venues across the United States of America.
5 November 2015, 06:22 AM

Warner, Burns set perfect platform

David Warner and his new opening partner Joe Burns weathered the new ball spells of Tim Southee and Trent Boult before accelerating to a stand of 161 batting first after winning the toss.
5 November 2015, 05:14 AM

When Tamim Iqbal of Bangladesh etched his name in Time

Tamim Iqbal’ hour to shine, and show his critics and the cynic spectators that he could shepherd the innings and take his team home came on August 16, 2009 when his majestic 154 turned a record chase into a breezy affair.
4 November 2015, 05:41 AM

Mashrafe to lead BCB XI

The Bangladesh selectors sprung a surprise yesterday when they announced quite a strong BCB-XI squad for the practice match against the Zimbabweans in Fatullah on Thursday.
3 November 2015, 18:00 PM

South Africa postpone women's tour of Bangladesh again

South Africa women's tour of Bangladesh has been thrown into uncertainty again, with (CSA) postponing the series over "personal security concerns".
3 November 2015, 08:30 AM

Kiwis take aim at 30-year drought against untested Aussies

New Zealand swing pair Tim Southee and Trent Boult will look to put the hosts' new-look batting lineup to the sword at the Gabba from Thursday as the tourists chase their first series win in Australia for 30 years.
3 November 2015, 05:42 AM

Pink ball cleared for DRS use

Ball tracking technology was successfully trialed with pink ball during the Sheffield Shield match between South Australia and New South Wales at Adelaide Oval.
2 November 2015, 06:57 AM

Reviving India-Pakistan ties important for cricket: Sunil Gavaskar

Sunil Gavaskar, the former India captain, believes New Delhi and Islamabad must start a dialogue to pave the way for the revival of regular cricket matches between India and Pakistan.
2 November 2015, 05:01 AM

Cremer, Chakabva return for Bangladesh series

Zimbabwe's national selectors have recalled legspinner Graeme Cremer and wicketkeeper-batsman Regis Chakabva for the upcoming limited-overs matches against Bangladesh.
31 October 2015, 05:20 AM

Bangladesh cricketers practice ahead of Zimbabwe series

Members of the Bangladesh cricket team sweated it out during the practice session at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium at Mirpur ahead of the Zimbabwe series.
30 October 2015, 07:31 AM

Pakistan cricket team seek series win as farewell gift for captain

Pakistan target victory over England in the third and final Test from Sunday in what would be a fitting farewell for Misbah-ul-Haq, the country's most successful captain who has hinted he's ready to retire.
30 October 2015, 06:09 AM

Day-night Test to go ahead despite pink ball concerns

Cricket Australia says it intends to proceed with next month's contentious first-ever day-night Test despite player unease over the experimental pink ball to be used.
29 October 2015, 08:38 AM

'Review system needs review' – Waqar Younis of Pakistan

Waqar Younis, the Pakistan coach, has criticised the inconsistency of the Decision Review System, and believes that the margin of doubt for Umpire's Call should be increased from 50 percent to 75 percent.
29 October 2015, 06:19 AM

AB de Villiers of South Africa is at the peak of his career: Sachin Tendulkar

Sachin Tendulkar heaped praise on South African One-Day International (ODI) captain AB de Villliers for his batting performance in the recently concluded limited-overs series against India.
28 October 2015, 07:50 AM

Rangpur rope in Jurgensen as coach

The Rangpur franchise has appointed Shane Jurgensen as their head coach for the Bangladesh Premier League's third season starting next month.
28 October 2015, 04:49 AM