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IPL scores big on money, lags Hundred, SA20 in player welfare: WCA
The World Cricketers' Association (WCA) rankings released on Thursday put the IPL (62.6) third of 10 leagues, behind England's The Hundred (75.2) and South Africa's SA20 (68).
20 March 2026, 10:42 AM
BCB grants partial NOCs, Mustafizur exempt from NZ T20Is
Bangladesh players are off vacationing after the ODI series triumph against Pakistan and while most of them will reassemble after the Eid-ul-Fitr to prepare for the home white-ball series against New Zealand, the plans for the six Pakistan Super League (PSL)-bound players will be different.
19 March 2026, 00:30 AM
Butler eyes England career revival after ‘poor’ T20 World Cup
Jos Buttler is refusing to accept his England career is over despite admitting he had a "poor tournament" at the recent T20 World Cup.
18 March 2026, 19:27 PM
Win brings relief but exposes conservative mindset
Bangladesh’s 11-run victory over Pakistan in the series-deciding third ODI on Sunday brought much-needed relief, helping them climb to ninth in the ODI rankings, but even in victory, the team’s conservative batting approach raised concerns.
17 March 2026, 08:10 AM
Tanzid dispels personal demons in first ODI ton
A six over long off saw Tanzid Hasan Tamim reach the magic number, his first-ever ODI ton in his 31st appearance, and the look on his face said it all.
16 March 2026, 08:10 AM
South Africa tear through New Zealand to win first T20I
A new-look South Africa scythed through New Zealand's batting lineup to comfortably win Sunday's first Twenty20 international by seven wickets, with 20 balls to spare.
15 March 2026, 16:36 PM
Bangladesh fall short of 300
Bangladesh were sent in to bat in the series-deciding third ODI against Pakistan at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur today.
15 March 2026, 13:59 PM
Tigers hope batters step up in series decider
Bangladesh will desperately hope their batters finally produce their A game when they take on Pakistan in the series-deciding third and final ODI at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur today.
15 March 2026, 09:00 AM
A captain searching for his place
Steve Jobs, the co-founder of Apple, had famously said that individuals who contribute the most in the workplace often end up becoming the best managers.
15 March 2026, 08:10 AM
BCB to stage ‘Women’s Cup’ with 1st division players in May
The women’s wing of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Saturday announced the launch of the ‘BCB Women’s Cup’, scheduled to be held in Dhaka from May 5–14, featuring cricketers who participated in the last Dhaka Women’s First Division Cricket League.
14 March 2026, 21:52 PM
Salman’s lapse sparks runout drama
The age-old debate over the ethereal spirit of the game was reignited yesterday during the second ODI between Bangladesh and Pakistan in Mirpur because of Salman Ali Agha’s bizarre run out, which could either be deemed a clear case of brain fade from the batter or a lack of sportsmanship from the fielder.
13 March 2026, 21:32 PM
Pace plan in focus as Tigers eye series win
Bangladesh will look to go 2-0 up when they meet Pakistan in the second ODI of the three-match series today at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur in a contest that will test their pace formula.
13 March 2026, 08:00 AM
Taskin bags ESPNcricinfo award for best franchise T20 spell
Bangladesh pacer Taskin Ahmed has been recognised at the ESPNcricinfo Awards for the best bowling performance in men’s T20 franchise leagues in 2025.
13 March 2026, 00:05 AM
Mustafizur snapped up by Phoenix in Hundred auction
Bangladesh paceman Mustafizur Rahman is set to be the first Bangladesh player to feature in England's franchise league The Hundred after getting snapped up by Birmingham Phoenix at the base price of £100k in the Hundred 2026 auctions on Thursday.
12 March 2026, 23:45 PM
‘We might become an Associate team’: Amir rings alarm bells for Pakistan after Mirpur drubbing
Former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir blasted Pakistan after their heavy defeat to Bangladesh in the first of three ODIs at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur yesterday, even expressing concern over the future of the Pakistan cricket team.
12 March 2026, 15:09 PM
Rana breathes fire on home ODI debut
Nahid Rana made his way into international cricket with the Sri Lanka Test in March 2024, and emerged as a pace demon in the Rawalpindi Tests against Pakistan that year, but after a few underwhelming performances in away ODIs, some doubts crept in.
12 March 2026, 09:00 AM
Key stats from Bangladesh’s Pakistan rout
Bangladesh’s commanding win over Pakistan in the first of three ODIs in Mirpur yesterday came with several notable numbers, from one of their biggest victories by balls remaining to Nahid Rana’s maiden five-wicket haul in the format.
11 March 2026, 22:14 PM
Arshdeep fined for throwing ball at Mitchell in final
In the 11th over of New Zealand's chase on Sunday, Mitchell played the ball to Arshdeep and the bowler threw it straight back at him, hitting the New Zealand batter on the pads.
10 March 2026, 18:07 PM
Litton moves to No.5 in a bid to end ODI drought
In Litton’ last eight ODI innings, he has yet to reach double figures, prompting the rethink. Simmons believes the move benefits both the player and the team.
10 March 2026, 10:55 AM
Different agendas for Bangladesh, Pakistan
With the Pakistan team in town for Bangladesh’s first ODI assignment in more than four months, both sides have begun preparations in Dhaka and are heading into the three-match series chasing different agendas.
10 March 2026, 01:00 AM