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Khushdil charges at fans after NZ defeat

Pakistan all-rounder Khushdil Shah lost his temper and got involved in an altercation with fans after his side’s 43-run defeat in the third ODI against New Zealand in Mount Maunganui today.
5 April 2025, 11:03 AM

Warner asked to use his head, Mustafizur instead bowled a bouncer

Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman burst onto the scenes with his first season in the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2016 for Sunrisers Hyderabad, where the management found a way to communicate with the bowler despite the language barrier.
5 April 2025, 08:55 AM

Lucknow spin hero Rathi is obsessed with bowling, coach Langer says

Digvesh Rathi would spend every waking minute bowling if he could, joked Lucknow coach Justin Langer after the Super Giants rookie played a key role in their Indian Premier League win over Mumbai Indians on Friday.
5 April 2025, 08:04 AM

New Zealand hammer Pakistan by 43 runs to sweep ODI series 3-0

Aggressive pace bowler Sears claimed 5-34 to follow his five-wicket bag in Hamilton, with four of his victims falling to short-pitched deliveries.
5 April 2025, 07:08 AM

‘My cricketing father’: Pathirana opens up about Dhoni’s life-changing influence

“Dhoni is like my father, because of the support and the mentorship and the guidance he is giving me when I'm in CSK,” said the 22-year-old tearaway quick. “It’s very similar to what my father did in my home. That’s why I consider Dhoni my cricketing father.”
5 April 2025, 05:52 AM

Retired out drama: Tilak Varma’s exit fails to rescue MI

After coming in as an Impact Sub, Tilak struggled to find fluency on a slow track at the Wankhede, managing 25 off 23 balls.
5 April 2025, 04:38 AM

Bangladesh not keen to experiment against Zimbabwe

Cricketers began returning to Mirpur yesterday after the Eid holidays as teams started preparation for the resumption of the Dhaka Premier League (DPL) on Sunday.
5 April 2025, 04:00 AM

Pakistan chasing 265 to win shortened third New Zealand ODI

The contest was reduced to 42 overs each after a wet outfield at Bay Oval delayed the start of play by nearly two hours.
5 April 2025, 03:31 AM

‘As long as I’m fit, I’ll play Tests’

PSL beckons but Rana’s ambition lay in Test cricket which he divulged during an interview with The Daily Star’s Abdullah Al Mehdi yesterday
5 April 2025, 02:00 AM

Jessy, Mukul named in umpires’ list for Women's ODI WC qualifiers

The six-team tournament will take place in Pakistan between April 9-19, with two sides to earn their place at this year's ICC Women's Cricket World Cup as a result.
3 April 2025, 06:42 AM

‘Qualifying tournaments are always challenging’

Bangladesh women’s cricket team’s batting coach David Hemp was cautiously optimistic about his side’s chances in the forthcoming ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifiers despite the team’s lengthy preparation given the “challenging” nature of the competition.
3 April 2025, 03:00 AM

Joty underlines Tigresses’ commitment before World Cup Qualifiers

Bangladesh women’s team are set to depart for Pakistan tomorrow to compete in the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup Qualifiers, set to begin on April 9.
2 April 2025, 08:35 AM

Hay shines as New Zealand beat Pakistan for ODI series win

Mitch Hay's rollicking 99 not out backed by some feisty seam bowling steered New Zealand to an 84-run win over Pakistan on Wednesday to take an unbeatable lead in their one-day international series.
2 April 2025, 06:36 AM

Hay shines as New Zealand make 292-8

Hay's lusty hitting snapped New Zealand's mid-innings doldrums as he raced to a career-best score which included 22 off the final over by Mohammad Wasim.
2 April 2025, 03:51 AM

Prabhsimran powers Punjab to win over Lucknow

Wicketkeeper-batsman Prabhsimran Singh scored an explosive 69 off 34 balls as Punjab Kings cruised to an eight-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants on Tuesday for their second win this IPL.
1 April 2025, 17:52 PM

Teenage opener Konstas gets Australia contract with Ashes on horizon

The 19-year-old Konstas made headlines against India in the Melbourne Boxing Day Test when he took on fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah to make a memorable debut 60 off 65 balls, with six fours and two sixes.
1 April 2025, 03:26 AM

From pedals to pace: Ashwani Kumar’s journey to IPL glory

“Rain or shine, Ashwani never missed his training,” recalls Harkesh Kumar, struggling to hold back tears.
1 April 2025, 02:43 AM

New Zealand lose in-form Chapman for second ODI against Pakistan

Chapman scored a superb century during the Black Caps' impressive 73-run victory in the series opener in Napier, but the left-hander picked up a hamstring complaint while fielding and subsequent scans have revealed a grade one tear of the affected area.
1 April 2025, 02:06 AM

Starc, Rana shine as Delhi and Rajasthan register IPL wins

Mitchell Starc claimed his first five-wicket haul in T20 cricket and Nitish Rana smashed a 36-ball 81 as Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals registered victories in the IPL on Sunday.
30 March 2025, 19:12 PM

Morgan backs Stokes, Brook as England’s white-ball captain

Morgan has named current Test captain and star all-rounder, Ben Stokes and batting sensation Harry Brook as his frontrunners for the role.
29 March 2025, 14:45 PM