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BCB extends Miraz, Litton tenures
The fourth board of directors meeting of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) was held yesterday in Mirpur. Extension of the captaincy tenures of its existing leadership groups in ODIs and T20Is, and the appointment of former cricketer Mohammad Rafique as a specialised BCB coach were the biggest outcomes from the meeting. Notably, BCB director Faiazur Rahman also resigned from his position after the meeting, becoming the fourth director of the current board to do so.
4 April 2026, 22:21 PM
BCB director Faiazur resigns after board meeting
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) director Faiazur Rahman resigned from his position following Saturday’s board of directors meeting, citing personal reasons.
4 April 2026, 20:57 PM
Delhi Capitals gain after Rizvi impact sinks Mumbai
Rizvi smacked seven sixes and as many fours in his 51-ball blitz which consigned Mumbai to their first defeat of the season.
4 April 2026, 20:01 PM
Selectors juggle choices in hunt for stability
The new national selection panel led by former captain Habibul Bashar have been entrusted to build a team for the 2027 ICC ODI World Cup, and one of the first challenges they will have to tackle to make it happen is to create a solid batting order.
4 April 2026, 00:30 AM
PSL committee rejects Fakhar's appeal, upholds two‑match ban
Fakhar will miss Lahore's matches against Multan Sultans on Friday and Islamabad United on April 9.
3 April 2026, 09:22 AM
Another director quits as BCB set for meeting on Saturday
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is set for a board meeting on Saturday on the backdrop of another director stepping down on Thursday -- the third such resignation in less than six months of the current board.
3 April 2026, 08:30 AM
Head, Abhishek help Hyderabad thump Kolkata in IPL
Explosive knocks by openers Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma led Sunrisers Hyderabad to their first win of the IPL season with a 65-run thrashing of Kolkata Knight Riders on Thursday.
3 April 2026, 00:31 AM
IPL chairman terms Mustafizur omission ‘unfortunate’
Arun Dhumal, chairman of the Indian Premier League (IPL), termed the highly controversial omission of Bangladesh’s Mustafizur Rahman from Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) as “unfortunate.”
2 April 2026, 23:34 PM
State minister Aminul visits Sylhet venues ahead of Notun Kuri launch
State Minister for Youth and Sports Aminul Haque inspected the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium (SICS) and the Sylhet District Stadium today as part of the lead-up to the nationwide launch of the Notun Kuri Sports programme, scheduled to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on April 30.
1 April 2026, 21:45 PM
Bangladesh begin tri-series campaign against Scotland on May 30
Cricket Scotland has recently announced the schedule for a Women’s T20 tri-series involving Bangladesh and the Netherlands, set to begin on May 28 in Edinburgh.
1 April 2026, 20:53 PM
NSC committee hopeful of submitting BCB polls probe report on time
The independent inquiry committee which was formed by the National Sports Council (NSC) to look into irregularities in the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) election last year, is hopeful of completing their inquiry within the given time frame.
1 April 2026, 20:20 PM
Rishad named Hurricanes’ Big Bash player of the year
Bangladesh leg-spinner Rishad Hossain was named Hobart Hurricanes Big Bash League Player of the Year by Cricket Tasmania during their annual awards night on Wednesday.
1 April 2026, 19:19 PM
PCB fines Naseem Shah over social media post
The fine followed a post on Shah's social media account, later deleted, which appeared to criticise Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz.
31 March 2026, 09:58 AM
KKR captain Rahane takes swipe at Cricket Australia over record signing Green
Green was snapped up by three-time champions Kolkata in the December auction for 252 million rupees to become the most expensive overseas buy in Indian Premier League history.
30 March 2026, 11:03 AM
‘I don’t see a crisis anywhere’
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Aminul Islam Bulbul returned to the country yesterday after spending over a month in Australia, during which a few intriguing developments took place. National Sports Council (NSC) formed an investigation committee to look into the BCB elections, the board responded with a statement, appearing to be in conflict with NSC over the probe and all the while domestic cricket remained static.
30 March 2026, 08:10 AM
Fresh from Alps sojourn, Buttler eyes redemption in IPL
England's Jos Buttler insists he still has the hunger for runs, saying a complete break from cricket in the Alps has rejuvenated him for the Indian Premier League after a horror T20 World Cup.
29 March 2026, 13:08 PM
‘Whenever I come back to play, it's 120%’
Kohli’s last T20 appearance came in the Indian Premier League 2025 final, which RCB won to end their wait for a maiden title, and they began their defence by chasing down a target of 202 in 15.4 overs. Kohli remained unbeaten in the chase.
29 March 2026, 10:07 AM
Ashwin becomes first India international to join US Major League
The 39-year-old right arm off-spinner, who retired from international cricket in 2024, will head to the United States after an agreement to join Australia's Big Bash League fell through due to a knee injury.
29 March 2026, 09:43 AM
IPL broadcast suspension still in effect, ministry clarifies
The Ministry of Information has declared that the previous government’s decision to suspend the telecast of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is still in effect, in a statement issued on Saturday.
28 March 2026, 17:44 PM
PCB slaps Naseem with show-cause notice after ‘Queen at Lord’s’ tweet
Pakistan fast bowler Naseem Shah is facing disciplinary action after a since-deleted post on his X account appeared to mock Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz’s high-profile appearance at the Pakistan Super League’s opening game between Quetta Gladiators and Hyderabad Kingsmen on Friday.
28 March 2026, 14:10 PM