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Real task is to beat India: Pakistan PM's message to Rizwan and Co
The rivalry between Pakistan and India in cricket is well-documented, with India generally having the upper hand in ICC tournaments since the 1990s. The last time Pakistan triumphed over India in an ICC event was in 2021 during the T20 World Cup, when they won in Dubai.
9 February 2025, 03:47 AM
Ravindra suffers sickening head injury in Pakistan ODI
Blood poured from the head of a dazed Ravindra while the crowd looked on with concern.
9 February 2025, 02:49 AM
‘Always believed I can do well in T20s’
Mahidul Islam Ankon was the surprise package of the just-concluded Bangladesh Premier League (BPL). The wicketkeeper-batter, who is better known for his steadfast run-making, plundered 316 runs in 12 innings for Khulna Tigers as a finisher with an astonishing strike-rate of 174.58 – the highest among all batters with at least 300 runs in BPL 11.
9 February 2025, 02:00 AM
Australia on brink of Sri Lanka Test series sweep
With Sri Lanka leading by only 54 runs, Steve Smith's side will be eager to mop up the tail early Sunday and seal a 2-0 sweep.
8 February 2025, 10:30 AM
BCB to assume control of drafted foreign player payments in BPL
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) informed that the board would be assuming “responsibility for the contract and match fees of all international players signed from the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) draft”, however, it made no such commitment for the directly signed overseas cricketers.
8 February 2025, 07:05 AM
It was never meant to end like this, says Tamim Iqbal
Fortune Barishal captain Tamim Iqbal was given a grand reception by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) right after the final of the 11th Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), which his side won by three wickets against Chittagong Kings in Mirpur on Friday.
7 February 2025, 17:44 PM
Curtain falls on controversy-plagued BPL today
The 11th Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) is coming to an end with the final between Fortune Barishal and Chittagong Kings at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka today.
7 February 2025, 03:00 AM
'People won’t be shocked if Chittagong Kings win, right?'
A day before the blockbuster Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) final between Chittagong Kings and Fortune Barishal, Chittagong head coach Shaun Tait was asked by journalists whether he feels his opponents are the favourites in the all-important final.
6 February 2025, 15:34 PM
Gill helps India down England in ODI opener
The second ODI is on Sunday in Cuttack.
6 February 2025, 15:32 PM
Australia dominate as Sri Lanka reach 229-9 in second Test
Mitchell Starc and Nathan Lyon took three wickets apiece.
6 February 2025, 13:17 PM
Barishal will try to win it for the fans, says Tamim
Fortune Barishal skipper Tamim Iqbal said they want to win against Chittagong Kings in the final of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) on Friday to reward their fans for their unwavering support this season.
6 February 2025, 12:19 PM
Cummins 'hugely unlikely' for Australia's Champions Trophy bid
Cummins skipped the ongoing Test tour of Sri Lanka for the birth of his second child but also has an ankle problem.
5 February 2025, 15:00 PM
Rashid breaks Bravo’s record to become highest T20 wicket-taker
The 26-year-old MI Cape Town spinner went past Dwayne Bravo's tally of 631 wickets when he bowled Dunith Wellalage in the SA20 qualifier 1 against Paarl Royals on Tuesday.
5 February 2025, 04:12 AM
‘No one remembers No.2’
Chittagong Kings pacer Khaled Ahmed has remained almost stoic in the face of personal tragedy and emerged as his team’s highest wicket-taker in the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) with 19 wickets.
5 February 2025, 02:00 AM
After two decades, Sean Williams keeps on running for Zimbabwe
Upon the retirement of 21-year stalwart Jimmy Anderson last year, Bulawayo-born Williams became world cricket's longest-tenured player and his game has only improved with time.
5 February 2025, 01:47 AM
Tigers' Champions Trophy camp starts a day after BPL final
Bangladesh team will start their preparation camp ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy from February 8, a day after the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) final, Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) cricket operations officials confirmed.
4 February 2025, 18:30 PM
Karunaratne to retire after 2nd Australia Test
Former Sri Lanka skipper Dimuth Karunaratne has announced his decision to retire from international cricket following the second Test against Australia in Galle, set to begin on Thursday.
4 February 2025, 09:06 AM
Sunny reported for suspect action
Chittagong King’s left-arm spinner Arafat Sunny has been flagged by the umpires for suspect bowling action in the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL).
4 February 2025, 07:49 AM
From 'rough trot' to top dog: Head crowned Australia's MVP
The popular lefthander was awarded the Allan Border Medal late on Monday as Australia's top men's cricketer in 2024, crushing second-placed paceman Josh Hazlewood in the voting.
4 February 2025, 03:24 AM
Rangpur defeat highlights plight of franchise T20 cricket
Russell was plying his trade for Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in Dubai’s ILT20 till Sunday night before he hopped on a flight and joined the Rangpur Riders in Dhaka mere hours before their crucial eliminator match against Khulna Tigers in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) yesterday.
3 February 2025, 20:43 PM