Women's cricket

Perera, Dulani fifties steer Sri Lanka to WODI series win over Bangladesh

The two sides will now shift focus to the shortest format, with a three-match WT20I series scheduled to be played at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on April 28, April 30, and May 2.
25 April 2026, 17:12 PM

‘One of the greatest’: New Zealand’s Bates to end int’l career after T20 WC

The right-handed opening batter has represented the White Ferns 362 times across both ODIs and T20Is, making her the most capped female international in history.
24 April 2026, 11:44 AM

Bangladesh begin tri-series campaign against Scotland on May 30

Cricket Scotland has recently announced the schedule for a Women’s T20 tri-series involving Bangladesh and the Netherlands, set to begin on May 28 in Edinburgh.
1 April 2026, 20:53 PM

Proteas women's Reyneke joins Mustafizur, Sunny in rare feat

Elias Sunny (Test & T20I), Mustafizur Rahman (Test & ODI), Ben Foakes (ODI & Test), Lungi Ngidi (Test & T20I) are the only other cricketers to have achieved this rare feat in the history of the game, making Reyneke the first women's cricketer to get to the milestone.
30 March 2026, 13:34 PM

Sobhana named ICC’s Women’s Player of the Month for January

Sobhana Mostary's stunning performance in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier has earned her the ICC Women's Player of the Month for January 2026.
28 February 2026, 15:34 PM

Bangladesh through to semis in Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars

Bangladesh Women’s ‘A’ team eked out a three-wicket win over Thailand in a low-scoring Group B match to seal a place in the semifinals of the Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars at the Terdthai Cricket Ground, Bangkok today.
16 February 2026, 17:16 PM

Bangladesh hold nerve to edge Sri Lanka in tense opener

Bangladesh bowlers held their nerve in the decisive overs, with left-arm spinner Sanjida Akter Meghla leading the charge.
14 February 2026, 19:03 PM

BCB to hold inaugural Women’s BPL in April

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) today officially announced that the inaugural Women’s Bangladesh Premier League (WBPL) -- the country’s first-ever franchise-based T20 competition for women -- will take place from April 3-15 this year.
11 February 2026, 19:04 PM

Tigresses make winning start in Women’s T20 WC Qualifiers

Sharmin Akhter’s half-century and a disciplined bowling performance earned Bangladesh a comfortable 21-run win over the USA in their opening Group B encounter of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier at the Mulpani Cricket Ground in Kathmandu, Nepal today.
18 January 2026, 13:00 PM

Sophie Devine calls for review of fielding rules, boundary lengths in women's cricket

New Zealand captain Sophie Devine has called for a review of fielding rules and boundary lengths in women's cricket, saying current conditions give batters too much of an advantage.
16 January 2026, 13:24 PM

‘International cricket demands a different temperament’

Middle-order batter Sobhana Mostary finally proved her worth at the international level in last year's ICC Women's World Cup. The 23-year-old recently finished the Women's Bangladesh Cricket League (WBCL) T20 as the highest run-getter, scoring 259 runs in five innings at a strike rate of 126.34, and led North Zone to the title. As the women's team begin their final phase of preparation, starting Saturday in Mirpur, for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Qualifiers in Nepal from January 18, Mostary spoke to The Daily Star's Samsul Arefin Khan about her recent evolution and plans for the qualifiers
2 January 2026, 03:00 AM

Women’s team set for major event sans international matches, again

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is again relying on domestic tournaments and a short preparation camp instead of international fixtures to prepare the women's team for the upcoming ICC Women's T20 World Cup Qualifiers – repeating the approach taken before this year's Women's World Cup in India, which it later admitted was a mistake.
13 December 2025, 02:30 AM

Thailand win ICC Women’s Emerging Nations Trophy 2025

The tournament saw four sides - Thailand, UAE, Scotland and the Netherlands finish on equal points.
1 December 2025, 04:43 AM

Bangladesh trio in WPL 2026 auction

All three enter the auction with a base price of INR 30 lakh, offering teams a chance to snap up Bangladesh’s emerging stars.
21 November 2025, 14:31 PM

A division without own daughters

With few local leagues and limited opportunities, Sylhet reflects the absence of a cricketing ecosystem that rewards continuity and representation.
14 November 2025, 04:00 AM

Women’s cricket in decline in Jashore despite national-level stars

Once a promising hub for women's cricket, Jashore is now witnessing a gradual decline of the sport among female players. The district suffers from a lack of dedicated playgrounds, qualified female trainers, coaching centres, and basic facilities – all contributing to the fading dreams of aspiring women cricketers.
9 November 2025, 03:00 AM

‘To see myself in big positions, I must think big’

Rubya Haider Jhelik hit a match-winning half-century on ODI debut to help Bangladesh start their 2025 ICC Women’s World Cup campaign with a win. But Jhelik’s form and the Tigresses' fortunes, dipped from then on. Jhelik is now undergoing specific drills to improve her footwork with an eye on the upcoming T20 World Cup qualifiers.
9 November 2025, 02:00 AM

Shamima, Dilara hit big as women’s NCL T20 begins

The tournament, which runs until November 17, is expected to serve as crucial preparation for the national team ahead of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifiers in Nepal next January.
8 November 2025, 13:55 PM

Pay boost for women, but equality still elusive

Even after years of representing the country, most women cricketers cannot afford to enjoy the comforts that male counterparts take for granted.
5 November 2025, 02:00 AM

‘You’re such an inspiration yourself’: Jemimah’s reply to Marufa shows respect beyond rivalry

The exchange quickly caught fans’ attention for its sincerity, reflecting the growing spirit of mutual respect among women cricketers in South Asia.
31 October 2025, 07:38 AM