Opening spot under scanner

As a lingering back injury forced Tamim Iqbal to sit out the upcoming Asia Cup, once again the Bangladesh selectors are faced with a new challenge: to find a replacement for the experienced cricketer in crucial opening position.
6 August 2023, 02:00 AM

Hridoy's 19 runs not enough as Jaffna fall against Kandy 

Bangladesh batter Towhid Hridoy scored a 22-ball 19 in Jaffna Kings' loss against B-Love Kandy in the Lanka Premier League at the Pallekelle International Cricket Stadium on Saturday.
5 August 2023, 22:08 PM

Making Shakib captain would be right: Sujon 

Former Bangladesh captain Khaled Mahmud Sujon believes all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan should be given the ODI captaincy as the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) considers options for leadership. 
5 August 2023, 15:05 PM

Man Utd sign Danish striker Hojlund from Atalanta

Manchester United sealed their swoop for Denmark striker Rasmus Hojlund from Atalanta for a reported fee of £64 million ($82 million) on Saturday.
5 August 2023, 13:07 PM

Pakistan cricketers set for massive salary hike: reports

According to reports, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is set to provide a significant salary increase to its cricketers through updated central contracts. This development arises amidst ongoing discussions between the PCB and the country’s cricket players regarding their involvement in various T20 Leagues abroad.
5 August 2023, 07:38 AM

‘No alternative to Shakib for captaincy’

Following Tamim Iqbal's decision to step down as the Bangladesh ODI captain on Thursday, there were talks regarding the Tigers' next captain in the format ahead of two major events this year -- Asia Cup this month and the World Cup in October-November.
5 August 2023, 02:30 AM

Will serious investigation follow serious accusation?

The most crucial aspect in the situation surrounding Tamim Iqbal's injury is how things were allowed to escalate so far that led to the skipper having to step down from captaincy.
5 August 2023, 02:20 AM

Liton ordinary but Surrey Jaguars book spot in GT20 final

Bangladesh wicketkeeper-batter Liton Das had a rather modest outing with the bat on Friday but still his GT20 Canada side Surrey Jaguars managed to make it to the final after beating Vancouver Knights by 38 runs in Qualifier 1 in Brampton.
4 August 2023, 18:55 PM

Hriody shines in Jaffna Kings’ big win against Shakib’s Galle Titans

Young Towhid Hridoy had another splendid day with the bat as his unbeaten cameo helped Jaffna Kings register a thumping eight-wicket win over Galle Titans, featuring Shakib Al Hasan, in the ongoing Lanka Premier League in Pallekele on Friday.
4 August 2023, 18:18 PM

Alex Hales announces international retirement at 34

England batsman Alex Hales has announced his retirement from international cricket at the age of 34, drawing the curtain on a controversial career on Friday.
4 August 2023, 12:02 PM

India to be the next test for England's 'Bazball', says Nasser Hussain

England's highly entertaining "Bazball" approach will face a test when the team travels to India next year for a five-match Test series, England captain Nasser Hussain believes.
4 August 2023, 07:41 AM

Flower takes over as RCB coach, Bangar and Hesson leave

Andy Flower was appointed head coach of the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) on Friday replacing Sanjay Bangar, with the Indian Premier League (IPL) side also releasing their director of cricket operations Mike Hesson.
4 August 2023, 06:39 AM

West Indies stun India by four runs in first T20I

West Indies stunned India by four runs to capture the opening Twenty20 International on Thursday as the tourists flopped in pursuit of a modest 150-run target.
4 August 2023, 03:29 AM

Tamim's sole focus on World Cup

Tamim Iqbal stepped down from captaincy yesterday after the much-awaited meeting with Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Nazmul Hassan Papon and cricket operations chairman Jalal Yunus, with injury at the heart of the decision.
3 August 2023, 18:30 PM

Tamim steps down as ODI captain

Bangladesh stalwart Tamim Iqbal decided to step down from the ODI captaincy role but remains eager to feature in the upcoming ODI World Cup, to be held in India later this year.
3 August 2023, 18:00 PM

Tamim steps down as ODI captain

Bangladesh ODI skipper Tamim Iqbal has stepped down from the role, the 34-year-old announced on Thursday.
3 August 2023, 15:29 PM

Moeen Ali turns McCullum down for India tour

Moeen Ali confirmed that he will not be available for the India tour at the start of next year despite Brendon McCullum's request to play on.
3 August 2023, 13:50 PM

Shanto scores highest in Yo-Yo fitness test 

Bangladesh batter Najmul Hossain Shanto recorded the highest score as players underwent the Yo-Yo fitness at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Thursday.
3 August 2023, 11:46 AM

Khawaja fumes after Australia docked WTC points

"Don't even get the chance to bowl in the second innings at Manchester due to 2 days of rain and @ICC still issue fines and take 10 WTC points off us for slow over rates!" Khawaja posted on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter
3 August 2023, 06:37 AM

Hussain backs misfiring Anderson to find form in India

Anderson struggled to make much of an impact during the recent Ashes series against Australia, with the 41-year-old unable to generate much movement with the ball when managing just five wickets for the series at an average of 85.40 from four Test appearances
3 August 2023, 06:12 AM