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Iyer’s mantra: Stay calm, win big on the biggest stage
“I love such big occasions,” Iyer said at the post-match presentation, having led his team into their first final in 11 years. “I always say to myself and to my colleagues in the team that the bigger the occasion, the calmer you are, you get the big results.”
2 June 2025, 04:01 AM
Broad to bolster Proteas’ bid to end Aussie WTC supremacy
Broad, renowned for tormenting Australian batters throughout his career, especially in the Ashes, is set to attend South Africa’s training session on June 9. It marks his first official coaching involvement since his retirement in 2023.
2 June 2025, 03:31 AM
‘Sorry we couldn’t win any games’: Litton
Bangladesh captain Litton Das apologised to fans after his side lost the third and final T20I against Pakistan in Lahore on Sunday to suffer a 3-0 clean sweep at the hands of the hosts.
1 June 2025, 19:30 PM
Writ petition challenges Faruque Ahmed’s removal as BCB president
The petition also challenged the legality of NSC's decision to appoint former national captain Aminul Islam Bulbul as the new BCB president, Faruque's counsel Barrister Md Ruhul Quddus Kazal told The Daily Star.
1 June 2025, 14:14 PM
Mahmudullah, Mushfiqur want to become international coaches: Bulbul
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Aminul Islam Bulbul informed that veterans Mushfiqur Rahim and Mahmudullah Riyad had expressed a desire to become coaches at the international level.
1 June 2025, 11:49 AM
Pakistan likely to arrive on July 18 for T20I series
The Pakistan cricket team is set to arrive in Bangladesh on the tentative date of July 18, according sources at the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB).
1 June 2025, 09:45 AM
Caught in a perfect storm, Tigers grasping at straws
Consecutive defeats on the ground, chaos at the board and regression in the rankings -- all have combined to create a perfect storm for Bangladesh cricket in the last few days, one that has left fans, and the players, grasping at straws to somehow keep their love for the game and the Bangladesh team from fading into oblivion.
1 June 2025, 03:00 AM
'Life moves on': Rabada eyes WTC final after drug ban
The 30-year-old Rabada can resume playing for his country in June, after being named in South Africa's squad for the World Test Championship final against Australia at Lord's from June 11 to 15.
31 May 2025, 12:03 PM
Bangladesh slip to 10th in T20I rankings
After losing the first two matches of the three-match T20I series against Pakistan, Bangladesh have slipped to No. 10 in the ICC Men’s T20I rankings in the latest rankings update.
31 May 2025, 08:05 AM
India's in-form Sudharsan to draw on county stints for England Tests
In-form Sai Sudharsan will draw on county cricket experience as he switches from the IPL to the five-day game for his first Test tour with India when they travel to England.
31 May 2025, 07:36 AM
The curious case of BCB directors’ no-confidence motion
Faruque Ahmed ascended to the presidency of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) after the July uprising, with the onus of reforming the board from the inside. But his tenure ended in a little over nine months before the reform initiative could even begin.
31 May 2025, 02:00 AM
Bulbul replaces Faruque as BCB president
Former national skipper Aminul Islam Bulbul was elected as the new board president of Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) yesterday, ending weeks of speculation about him replacing former president Faruque Ahmed.
30 May 2025, 18:18 PM
Bulbul speaks of quick T20 innings but much left unanswered
Aminul Islam Bulbul arrived at the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) premises to slogans from the crowd that gathered to welcome the newly-appointed BCB director.
30 May 2025, 17:01 PM
NSC cancels Faruque’s BCB directorship
The National Sports Council (NSC) revoked president Faruque Ahmed’s directorship from the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) yesterday, after eight of the nine board of directors at the BCB sent a no confidence letter against Faruque earlier in the day.
29 May 2025, 20:30 PM
NSC cancels Faruque’s BCB directorship
The National Sports Council has revoked president Faruque Ahmed’s directorship from the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) after eight board directors sent a letter of no confidence against Faruque to NSC earlier in the day.
29 May 2025, 17:08 PM
BCB directors send letter of No Confidence against Faruque, seek removal
Eight board directors of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) have jointly sent a letter of no confidence against current BCB president Faruque Ahmed to the Ministry of Youth and Sports today and asked the ministry to revoke Faruque’s membership in the board.
29 May 2025, 13:46 PM
Coin toss decides title for Cumilla Modern High School
According to the tournament bylaws, when a final match is washed out without meeting the minimum play conditions, a coin toss determines the champion. Luck smiled on Cumilla, as the toss went their way, handing them the title.
29 May 2025, 12:23 PM
BCB presidency set for change?
Speculation is rife that a leadership reshuffle could take place ahead of the BCB's emergency meeting on May 31, with former Bangladesh captain and ICC official Aminul Islam Bulbul emerging as the frontrunner to take over the reins.
29 May 2025, 02:59 AM
Playoffs beckon as Kohli chases IPL glory
Kohli's Royal Challengers Bengaluru face table-toppers Punjab Kings on Thursday in Mullanpur after securing second place by chasing 228 to beat Lucknow Super Giants on Tuesday.
29 May 2025, 02:22 AM
Mushtaq rues Bangladesh's lack of intent in run chase
"Intent in T20s has to be there. When you are chasing 200 runs, you can't let the required run rate go over 13. If you take the average at 13, it will be tough for you," Mushtaq told reporters after the match.
29 May 2025, 02:05 AM