‘Old, but still not out’

Fortune Barishal’s Mushfiqur Rahim on Wednesday quipped about his side being labelled as the ‘team of elderlies’ after the Tamim Iqbal-led side, also including veteran Mahmudullah Riyad, cemented their spot in the final of the 10th edition of the Bangladesh Premier League.
1 March 2024, 18:25 PM

Mayers, Tamim guide Barishal to maiden BPL title

Fortune Barishal batter Kyle Mayers and Tamim Iqbal played blistering knocks to guide their side to a comfortable six-wicket win over defending champions Comilla Victorians in the final of the Bangladesh Premier League in Mirpur on Friday. 
1 March 2024, 15:54 PM

Comilla batters trip up in final

Comilla stayed true to the formula that had gotten them success earlier in the tournament and seemingly paid the price.
1 March 2024, 15:35 PM

Russell blitz propels Comilla to 154 for six 

Comilla Victorians all-rounder Andre Russell smacked four sixes in a blistering 14–ball 27–run knock to propel his side to 154 for six against Fortune Barishal in the grand finale of the Bangladesh Premier League in Mirpur on Friday. 
1 March 2024, 14:13 PM

Kusal Perera ruled out of Bangladesh T20Is, Dickwella recalled

Sri Lanka have handed a recall to Niroshan Dickwella for the upcoming T20Is in Bangladesh.
1 March 2024, 13:55 PM

Ireland beat Afghanistan to claim maiden Test victory

Ireland finally won their first Test match on Friday when they defeated Afghanistan by six wickets in Abu Dhabi, ending a streak of seven successive losses.
1 March 2024, 12:46 PM

BPL finalists observe a minute’s silence for Bailey Road Fire victims 

Finalists of the 10th edition of the Bangladesh Premier League, Fortune Barishal and Comilla Victorians, will observe a minute’s silence to condole the tragic Bailey Road Fire incident that took place at the Green Cozy Cottage Shopping Mall building in Dhaka yesterday evening.  
1 March 2024, 12:33 PM

Barishal win toss, opt to field first against Comilla in BPL final

Fortune Barishal skipper Tamim Iqbal won the toss and opted to field first against Comilla Victorians in the grand finale of the Bangladesh Premier League in Mirpur on Friday. 
1 March 2024, 12:05 PM

In Pictures: Fans turn up in thousands for BPL final

Here is a look at the fans in Mirpur for the final through the lenses The Daily Star’s Firoz Ahmed:
1 March 2024, 11:35 AM

Comilla on top, Barishal yet to break the duck

Comilla are already the most successful team in the tournament’s history with four titles and have a chance to extend their trophy count to five.
1 March 2024, 11:03 AM

From regaining ODI status to making ODI Rankings, Canada's rise continues

After the ICC Annual Men's Team Rankings update on 1 May 2023, Canada were just outside the set-up, with four qualifying matches and a rating of 20.
1 March 2024, 10:43 AM

Australia take charge in Wellington after Green's rearguard

Nathan Lyon was the pick of the Australian bowlers with 4-43.
1 March 2024, 05:32 AM

'Shoaib Bashir is the new Ravi Ashwin'

"We're celebrating a new superstar in English cricket," Vaughan said on Club Prairie Fire's YouTube channel.
1 March 2024, 04:30 AM

Comilla’s record-extending fifth or Barishal’s first?

All the top players are available and both sides have winds in their sails, providing them the needed momentum going into the final.
1 March 2024, 02:57 AM

Green, Hazlewood create history with record-breaking partnership

Green led the charge in a superb last-wicket partnership with a plucky Hazlewood, who survived 62 balls for his 22 before being caught by Rachin Ravindra off Matt Henry, at which point lunch was taken.
1 March 2024, 01:56 AM

BPL’s foreign players’ payment: A murky business?

Around 80 foreign players have featured in the ongoing 10th edition of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), with their contracts ranging from 20,000 to 80,000 dollars, but the payment process of these players is cloudy with conflicting statements coming from parties involved.
29 February 2024, 18:00 PM

Sri Lanka arrive for Bangladesh tour 

The Sri Lankan team arrived for their all-format tour of Bangladesh today. 
29 February 2024, 15:59 PM

Ireland eyeing maiden Test victory against battling Afghanistan

Ireland put themselves in a strong position to claim their first Test victory at the eighth attempt despite a late fightback from Afghanistan on day two of their one-off Test in Abu Dhabi on Thursday.
29 February 2024, 14:04 PM

No increase in BPL prize money 

The Bangladesh Premier League will award Tk 2 crores to the winners of the 10th edition of the tournament which is the same as the amount presented in the previous edition. 
29 February 2024, 12:34 PM

Comilla hopeful to get Mustafizur in final

Mustafizur has claimed 11 wickets in nine matches for Comilla so far in this season
29 February 2024, 11:07 AM