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BCB likely to defer BCL due to packed schedule

A Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) official yesterday said that the upcoming season of the first-class competition Bangladesh Cricket League (BCL) might get deferred due to the packed schedule of the national team, A team and High-Performance Unit in May.
22 March 2025

West Indies cricket bodies to review player safety after harassment allegations

The West Indies Players' Association and Cricket West Indies said on Friday they would review safety protocols following allegations of sexual harassment during the ICC Women's T20 World Cup in 2020.
22 March 2025

From Dhoni to debuts: Key talking points in IPL 2025

With ten franchises ready to battle it out for the coveted trophy, IPL 2025 promises to be a thrilling mix of seasoned legends, returning heroes, and emerging stars eager to leave their mark.
21 March 2025

Sohan hits defiant ton in defeat against Mohammedan

Nurul Hasan Sohan’s 93-ball 100 went in vain as title contenders Mohammedan Sporting Club managed a nervy 23-run win over Dhanmondi Sports Club in their Dhaka Premier League (DPL) match at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka today.
21 March 2025

IPL 2025: Cummins stands out in captains’ photoshoot

Amidst the familiar faces of Indian captains, Pat Cummins stood out as the only overseas leader in IPL 2025.
20 March 2025

Victorious India team gets $6.7 million bonus for Champions Trophy win

The BCCI, the world's richest cricket board, announced an additional 580 million rupees for the players, support staff and members of the selection committee for their latest success in an International Cricket Council (ICC) tournament.
20 March 2025

Shakib cleared of suspect bowling action

Confirming the news to Cricbuzz, Shakib expressed his delight at being allowed to resume bowling.
20 March 2025

Majid’s last-ball heroics secure Rupganj’s first win

Rupganj Tigers Cricket Club won a thrilling contest against Partex Sporting Club at BKSP Ground 3 yesterday thanks to Abdul Majid’s heroic ton that culminated with a last-ball boundary which saw Rupganj win their first game in this year’s Dhaka Premier League (DPL).
19 March 2025

NZ ‘A’ set to arrive on May 1 for full series

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) yesterday confirmed the itinerary of the series, which will begin with the first one-day game on May 5 at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium. The remaining two 50-over matches will be played on May 7 and 10 at the same venue.
19 March 2025

50 fours, 22 sixes, 404: a ‘dreamy’ day for Mustakim

Mustakim’s favourite cricketer is Shakib Al Hasan, and when asked if the number of runs and the feats achieved were dreamlike, he replied, “Yes.
19 March 2025

Shanto hits ton in action-packed day in DPL

Bangladesh and Abahani captain and Najmul Hossain Shanto’s poor form in red-ball and T20Is had seemingly carried over to the 50-over format as the batter was struggling to score runs in the ongoing Dhaka Premier League (DPL). But the batter seemingly turned a corner yesterday against Legends of Rupganj when he hit his first century in almost a year.
18 March 2025

England board opposed to Saudi-backed T20 league idea

"With the busy international calendar, a host of established franchise leagues around the world, and existing concerns about player workloads, there is no scope or demand for such an idea," Gould told the same newspaper.
18 March 2025

Big-hitting New Zealand crush Pakistan, take 2-0 lead

New Zealand's openers went on a six-hitting blitz on Tuesday to thrash Pakistan by five wickets and go 2-0 up in their Twenty20 series.
18 March 2025

Taskin leaks record 107 runs in DPL game

Bangladesh and Mohammedan Sporting Club ace paceman Taskin Ahmed attained the unwanted record of becoming the most expensive Bangladeshi bowler in a List-A match after leaking 107 runs against Gazi Group Cricketers at BKSP Ground 4 today.
18 March 2025

India women's team has changed view of female sport: Kohli

The India women's team, who won silver at the Commonwealth Games and gold at the Asian Games in 2022, are third in the International Cricket Council's Twenty20 and one-day rankings, trailing only Australia and England.
18 March 2025

Aamir Jamal heavily fined for slogan supporting Imran Khan

During a training session ahead of Pakistan’s Test match against England in December 2024, Jamal was spotted with “804” written on the underside of his floppy hat—Imran’s prisoner number since his incarceration in August 2023. 
18 March 2025

BCB still undecided on Rana’s PSL stint

An opportunity to play in the upcoming Pakistan Super League (PSL) beckons for young pace sensation Nahid Rana but before issuing him a No Objection Certificate (NOC), the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is pondering about Rana’s workload management and the national team’s upcoming Zimbabwe series.
17 March 2025

Shanto backs Rana and other players' bid to play PSL

Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto feels that the likes of Nahid Rana and others who have been drafted in by Pakistan Super League (PSL) sides will get valuable experience playing in franchise cricket.
17 March 2025

Kohli emphasises the vital role of family on tours

The pressures of the sport, combined with the relentless scrutiny of the public eye, make the game mentally and emotionally exhausting. For Virat Kohli, the key to maintaining his equilibrium is family.
16 March 2025

Mumbai clinch second WPL title as Delhi fall at final hurdle again

Despite qualifying for their third consecutive final, Delhi Capitals faltered in a 150-run chase as Mumbai's bowlers struck at regular intervals in a thrilling contest.
16 March 2025