Afghanistan cricket board bans Ihsanullah Janat over corruption

Afghanistan's cricket board said on Wednesday it had banned former top-order international batter Ihsanullah Janat for five years after he admitted to "corrupt activities" in a domestic league.
7 August 2024, 12:16 PM

BCB to communicate with Shakib over Pakistan Tests

Shakib is currently playing in the Global T20 league in Canada. Bangladesh have a Test assignment in Pakistan, with the first Test scheduled to begin on August 21.
7 August 2024, 09:54 AM

Uncertain times in BCB

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has fallen into uncertain times after the fall of the Awami League government, still quite a few board officials returned to work yesterday as the BCB like the rest of the country tried to return to some resemblance of normalcy.
7 August 2024, 07:00 AM

PCB announces Test squad for Bangladesh series

Shan Masood will lead the 17-member squad, with Saud Shakeel, a left-handed middle-order batter, appointed as vice-captain.
7 August 2024, 05:50 AM

HP lose big against Pak Shaheens

Bangladesh High Performance (HP) unit finished their campaign in the Bi-Lateral 50-over series in Australia on a losing note, suffering a crushing eight-wicket defeat to Pakistan Shaheens at the DXC Arena in Darwin on Tuesday.
6 August 2024, 15:03 PM

ICC monitoring situation in Bangladesh, mulling back-up options

"The ICC is closely monitoring developments in coordination with the Bangladesh Cricket Board [BCB], their security agencies and our own independent security consultants," an ICC statement said.
6 August 2024, 05:38 AM

Bangladesh A's departure to Pakistan faces minimum 48-hour delay

"The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is in constant communication with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) regarding the A team’s tour," said the BCB in their statement.
5 August 2024, 18:17 PM

Revered former England batter Thorpe dies aged 55

Thorpe, known for his stylish batting style, is regarded as one of the best players of his generation. He played 100 Test matches between 1993 and 2005, scoring 6,744 runs with an average of 44.66 including 16 centuries.
5 August 2024, 12:54 PM

Tigers’ preparation plans for Pak Tests remain uncertain

The team for the Pakistan series is yet to be announced but a probable contingent of players were set to begin skill training under head coach Chandika Hathurusingha and other coaching staff on Sunday. But practice had to be cancelled due to the ongoing unrest.
5 August 2024, 01:34 AM

Vandersay's 6-33 spins Sri Lanka to big ODI win over India

Sri Lanka's Jeffrey Vandersay returned career-best figures of 6-33 to trigger a dramatic batting collapse for India and help his team win the second one-day international by 32 runs on Sunday.
4 August 2024, 17:02 PM

Kamindu, Wellalage lift Sri Lanka to 240-9 in India ODI

Late cameos by Kamindu Mendis and Dunith Wellalage lifted Sri Lanka to 240-9 after India's spinners struck regular blows in the second one-day international on Sunday.
4 August 2024, 14:13 PM

Hasaranga out of India series with hamstring injury

Sri Lanka spinner Wanindu Hasaranga will miss the rest of their three-match One Day International (ODI) series against India due to a hamstring injury, governing body Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) said on Saturday.
4 August 2024, 06:12 AM

No reason we can’t do well in Pakistan: Adams

Bangladesh fast bowling coach Andre Adams spoke with The Daily Star’s Samsul Arefin Khan about the Tigers’ chances in the Pakistan series and shared his observations about the pacers.
4 August 2024, 01:30 AM

Taskin can manage shoulder injury and play Tests: BCB physio

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) physio Bayjedul Islam Khan said that pacer Taskin Ahmed’s shoulder injury has not aggravated and that he can manage it and play in the longer formats. 
3 August 2024, 06:22 AM

'Should have got that one run': Rohit regrets dramatic tie against Sri Lanka

In a game that swung back and forth, India seemed to be heading towards a win after Shivam Dube smashed Wanindu Hasaranga for a six in the 47th over followed by a four in the next over by Charith Asalanka.
3 August 2024, 04:01 AM

Sangakkara yet to hear from ECB about 'exciting prospect' of coaching England

Kumar Sangakkara has said it would be an "exciting prospect" to coach England in limited-overs cricket, but stressed he has yet to receive a formal approach regarding the role.
2 August 2024, 19:48 PM

Asalanka takes two in two as Sri Lanka-India ODI ends in tie

Sri Lanka skipper Charith Asalanka took two successive wickets to force a tie in the opening one-day international after India's total ended level with the hosts on Friday.
2 August 2024, 17:34 PM

Cricketers to undergo fitness test amid unrest

“We are observing the situation and are in communication with the management. Our prime focus is to ensure everyone’s safety, not just the players,” BCB cricket operations in-charge Shahriar Nafees told The Daily Star on Friday.
2 August 2024, 16:15 PM

Delhi Capitals closing in on £120 million purchase of Hampshire: reports

The owners of the Delhi Capitals are eyeing a £120 million ($153 million) deal to buy Hampshire County Cricket Club in a move which would see them become the first overseas franchise to own an English first-class county, according to media reports.
2 August 2024, 15:06 PM

Rony, Tanzid shine in HP’s big win over NT Strike

Tanzid struck 53 off 64 balls and put up a 100-run opening stand with Parvez Hossain Emon (47 off 64 balls) and Rony played an effective 38-run knock off 41 balls lower down the order as the HP Unit got bundled out for 250 in the final ball of their 50 overs.
1 August 2024, 14:42 PM