Pakistan

Bangladesh Tigers face toughest test at end of long season

Bangladesh and South Africa with little in common are meeting at crossroads, one side coming to an end of a successful period, the other beginning a long journey.
4 July 2015, 09:55 AM

Making the most of now: Bangladesh cricket team

Facing the monumental task of beating the Proteas at home, Bangladesh can least afford to look back at history and be distracted from the job at hand.
4 July 2015, 04:45 AM

17 killed in Pakistan train plunge

At least 17 die in Pakistan after a train carrying hundreds of army personnel derails from a bridge and plunges into a canal.
3 July 2015, 11:04 AM

Bangladesh cricketers are not lazy when it comes to fitness

Bangladesh cricket team’s strength and conditioning coach Mario Villavarayan dismisses the notion that the players are indolent when it comes to fitness.
2 July 2015, 06:28 AM

BCB braces for 'slim chance' of ranking jolt

After meeting ICC officials regarding Bangladesh's 2017 Champions Trophy qualification, BCB CEO Nizamuddin Chowdhury says the board is considering a contingency plan should there be any late changes in their ODI ranking.
1 July 2015, 05:24 AM

What Bangladesh must do to make their best year better

South Africa will test Bangladesh's upward trajectory across formats, but given how they brushed aside India and Pakistan, there's no reason to believe they can't scalp another high-ranked side at home.
30 June 2015, 15:15 PM

Bangladesh will be a test of character for South Africa

Painstakingly detailed preparation, a dynamic leader and a team infused with “No-Fear” attitude – probably the three elements responsible for Bangladesh cricket team’s most successful year in international cricket.
30 June 2015, 12:51 PM

I want to help revive Indo-Pak cricket ties: Zaheer Abbas

The newly elected ICC President, Zaheer Abbas says that despite being elevated to a ceremonial post he will do his best to revive India and Pakistan bilateral cricket series during his tenure.
29 June 2015, 15:05 PM

Who is Virat Kohli to criticise India ODI captain MS Dhoni?

Although the first ODI series loss to Bangladesh exposes the frailties in Team India, the strong voices of dissent have been louder than the form of cricketers.
29 June 2015, 14:02 PM

Bangladesh Cricket Board director laments ‘loopholes’ in new FTP

BCB director Jalal Yunus says the system of organising bilateral series had gone bad since ICC stopped getting involved in the Future Tours Programme.
29 June 2015, 13:11 PM

10 militants killed in Pakistan air strikes: Officials

Air strikes kill 10 suspected militants in Pakistan's northwestern Shawal Valley, intelligence officials say.
28 June 2015, 09:16 AM

Pakistan heatwave death toll rises to 1,233

A Pakistani official says the devastating week long heat wave in the southern port city of Karachi has killed 1,233 people.
27 June 2015, 15:12 PM

Bangladesh cricket team sending the right signals

After 30 years since their first foray into limited-overs cricket, Bangladesh have become a consistent, competitive side capable of surprising any team at home.
26 June 2015, 15:34 PM

Don't forget MS Dhoni's record in Indian cricket: Shahid Afridi

Pakistan T20I captain Shahid Afridi is "not happy" in the manner the Indian ODI skipper MS Dhoni was being targeted after the series loss to Bangladesh.
26 June 2015, 12:38 PM

Khaleda to be kept at Kashimpur jail: Inu

Information Minister Hasanul Haq Inu says BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia will be brought to book for “fire-bomb terrorism” and kept in Kashimpur jail.
26 June 2015, 12:20 PM

Bangladesh more peaceful country than India, Pakistan, says study

Bangladesh is the third most peaceful country in South Asia and ranks better than neighbouring India and Pakistan.
26 June 2015, 08:41 AM

Pakistan heatwave death toll passes 1,000

The death toll in Pakistan's killer heatwave rises to 1,000 on Thursday, with more fatalities expected, as cloud cover and lower temperatures brought some relief to the worst-hit city Karachi.
25 June 2015, 14:45 PM

Former Pakistan captain Zaheer Abbas confirmed as ICC president

Former Pakistan captain Zaheer Abbas assumed role of International Cricket Council (ICC) president.
25 June 2015, 04:10 AM

Congratulations Mashrafe!

Bangladesh cricket team wins three consecutive home ODI series under the brilliant captaincy of Mashrafe Mortaza.
24 June 2015, 16:47 PM

Banglawash threat looms over India

The world will sit up and notice, if Bangladesh manage to whitewash India by winning the 3rd game of the series on June 24. India will be desperate to avoid being blanked 3-0.
23 June 2015, 13:28 PM