Khulna continue to surprise

Khulna Tigers, the surprise package of this year’s Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) so far, registered their third consecutive victory, defeating Ranpur Riders by 28 runs in the first match of the Sylhet phase yesterday.
26 January 2024, 18:00 PM

Aliss bamboozles Sylhet on BPL homecoming

Aliss claimed 4 for 17 while Zakir Hassan scored 41 off 34 balls, an effort that saved the hosts from further ignominy
26 January 2024, 16:47 PM

Ariful ton helps Bangladesh seal Super Sixes berth

A record-equalling century from Ariful Islam helped Bangladesh thrash the USA by 121 runs in Bloemfontein today as the young Tigers sealed a place in the Super Sixes of the ongoing ICC Under-19 World Cup. 
26 January 2024, 15:56 PM

Rahul, Jadeja put India on top in first England Test

KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja hit half-centuries to put India in command of the opening Test against England on Friday with a lead of 175 at stumps on the second day in Hyderabad.
26 January 2024, 12:19 PM

Australia strike late to claim slight advantage over West Indies

Australia took the late wicket of Tagenarine Chanderpaul to even the contest after a fascinating second day's play in the second Test against the West Indies in Brisbane on Friday.
26 January 2024, 11:58 AM

Khulna break the trend in Sylhet

In all eight matches of the first Dhaka phase, the team that batted second won the match.
26 January 2024, 11:30 AM

Shoaib Malik, Barishal refute suspected foul play

Fortune Barishal owner Mizanur Rahman brushed aside rumours of suspected spot-fixing from their Pakistani recruit Shoaib Malik, who flew to Dubai after the Dhaka phase of the 10th Bangladesh Premier League.
26 January 2024, 09:25 AM

Is Bangladesh cricket lacking what Whatmore had in 2007? 

Whatmore talked about the selection panel he had during his stint with Bangladesh team. 
26 January 2024, 08:15 AM

New Zealand name Williamson, Ravindra for Proteas Tests

Star batters Kane Williamson and Rachin Ravindra were named Friday in the New Zealand squad for the two-match home Test series, starting next week, against an inexperienced South Africa side.
26 January 2024, 06:21 AM

T20 WC ‘preparation ongoing’ sans solving pending issues

The Tigers' performance in the 50-over World Cup in India was nothing but shambolic, and their elimination from the group stage with seven defeats against only two wins had placed the Nazmul Hassan Papon-led board on the receiving end of a barrage of criticism.
26 January 2024, 02:52 AM

‘A coach has to get the stick out at times’

Dav Whatmore was more like an angry young man during his stint as the Bangladesh coach from 2003 to 2007. This time, he is in charge of Fortune Barishal as technical director. During an interview with Abdullah Al Mehdi of The Daily Star, the Australian shared his views on coaching, the national team's success curve and importance of a strong selection panel.
26 January 2024, 01:41 AM

Shoaib Malik’s part in 10th BPL over

Fortune Barishal’s Shoaib Malik will play no further part in the 10th edition of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), confirmed the Pakistani cricketer’s franchise on Thursday. .Malik, who recently grabbed headlines after the news of his separation from his former wife Sania Mirza and his
25 January 2024, 17:30 PM

Khawaja ICC Men's Test Cricketer of the Year

Khawaja edged out tough competition from teammate Travis Head, India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin and England's Joe Root for the award following a successful year that culminated in Australia claiming their first ICC World Test Championship title.
25 January 2024, 15:17 PM

Sylhet fans showing enthusiasm as usual

The Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) caravan already reached Sylhet as players began training at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium with the picturesque mountain range at the backdrop today
25 January 2024, 15:04 PM

Shakib joins Rangpur camp in Sylhet

Shakib went to Singapore for eye check-up after playing Rangpur’s tournament opener against Fortune Barishal in Mirpur. 
25 January 2024, 14:29 PM

Kohli ICC Men's ODI Cricketer of the Year 2023

The Indian batter, who was player of the tournament at the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023, had a superb year with the bat, culminating in a record tally of runs at the home World Cup, where his contributions played a major part in India's run to the final.
25 January 2024, 13:29 PM

World Cup-winning skipper Cummins named ICC Men's Cricketer of the Year

Australia skipper Pat Cummins was announced as the winner of the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for the ICC Men's Cricketer of the Year 2023.
25 January 2024, 12:42 PM

Bangladeshi umpire Saikat red-faced after 'odd decision' in Aus-WI 2nd Test

Saikat had earlier stood as the third umpire in the first Test
25 January 2024, 12:35 PM

Hodge, Da Silva lead West Indies fightback in 2nd Test

Hodge and Da Silva mixed resolute defence with some exciting shot-making throughout their partnership to give their side some hope after a disappointing start to the innings.
25 January 2024, 12:07 PM

Starc puts Australia in control against West Indies

Mitchell Starc took three wickets to put Australia in control of the second Test against the West Indies as the visitors slumped to 64-5 at the dinner break on the first day in Brisbane on Thursday.
25 January 2024, 04:11 AM