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‘We have to find a Bangladeshi way of playing cricket’
In an exclusive interview with The Daily Star’s Samsul Arefin Khan, Phil Simmons talked about his motivation behind taking up the job for a long term, his assessment of the Tigers’ performance in the Champions Trophy and his vision with the side in the coming years.
29 March 2025, 02:00 AM
'If we don’t score big, we don’t stand a chance'
On Thursday, skipper Nigar Sultana Joty talked to The Daily Star’s Samsul Arefin Khan regarding her team’s preparation, expectations and chances at the ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifiers
28 March 2025, 02:00 AM
Former England fast bowler Lever dies aged 84
Lever took 41 wickets in 17 Tests and also featured in 10 one-day internationals, including the historic inaugural match in the format against Australia in 1971.
27 March 2025, 12:37 PM
Liton, Rishad granted full NOC for PSL, Rana gets partial
Bangladesh stars Liton Das and Rishad Hossain have been granted No Objection Certificates (NOCs) for the entire season of the upcoming Pakistan Super League (PSL) while speedster Nahid Rana has been granted partial NOC.
27 March 2025, 11:23 AM
Players' union calls for reform of 'chaotic' global cricket calendar
The WCA's most striking solution to that problem is a complete overhaul of the International Cricket Council's existing future tours programme.
27 March 2025, 04:28 AM
De Kock fireworks see Kolkata thrash Rajasthan in IPL
South Africa's Quinton de Kock struck an unbeaten 97 as holders Kolkata Knight Riders registered their first win of the IPL season with an eight-wicket hammering of Rajasthan Royals on Wednesday.
26 March 2025, 18:06 PM
BCB extends Simmons’ contract till 2027
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) today announced that it has retained the services of former West Indies batter Phil Simmons as their head coach until the ICC ODI World Cup in October-November 2027.
25 March 2025, 15:40 PM
‘By the grace of Almighty, I have come back’
Tamim Iqbal, who is still recovering from a heart attack he suffered yesterday, penned an emotional post on social media today, thanking everyone who have helped him in this dire crisis and shared his poignant thoughts on the brief nature of life.
25 March 2025, 10:04 AM
Tamim has overcome ‘extremely critical period’
Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal has overcome the extremely critical period after his stenting surgery yesterday and is now close to getting discharged, said the officials at the KPJ Specialised Hospital in Savar at a press briefing today.
25 March 2025, 07:01 AM
Tamim’s heart attack and a decision that saved his life
Yesterday was supposed to be just another day at the office for Tamim Iqbal, who was at the BKSP, captaining the star-studded Mohammedan Sporting Club against bottom-placed Shinepukur Cricket Club in an eighth round fixture of the Dhaka Premier League (DPL).
25 March 2025, 01:00 AM
Shakib at 38: Tainted legacy of a titan
On Monday, as Shakib Al Hasan – arguably the greatest cricketer ever produced in Bangladesh – celebrated his 38th birthday, another controversy got added to his complicated legacy when a Dhaka court ordered to confiscate his properties in a cheque dishonour case.
24 March 2025, 15:25 PM
Cricket world sends prayers for Tamim
The local and global cricket fraternity have joined hands to pray for the swift recovery of Bangladesh’s Tamim Iqbal, who suffered a cardiac arrest today and had to undergo a stenting surgery.
24 March 2025, 11:01 AM
Tamim regains consciousness, speaks with family
Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal has regained consciousness and spoken with family members while in observation in the CCU of the KPJ Specialised Hospital following a successful stenting surgery.
24 March 2025, 09:58 AM
Tamim’s situation better but not out of danger yet, says KPJ Hospital
Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal is now in observation at CCU of the KPJ Specialised Hospital in Savar after a successful stent surgery.
24 March 2025, 08:44 AM
Tamim suffers heart attack, hospitalised in Savar
Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal fell ill after the toss of a Dhaka Premier League (DPL) in BKSP and has been hospitalised at a hospital in Savar.
24 March 2025, 05:50 AM
Kishan ton powers Hyderabad to big win over Rajasthan
The left-handed Kishan stood out as he hammered a ton in 45 balls to pummel the opposition attack after Travis Head smashed 67 off 31 deliveries in the second match of the league that began Saturday.
23 March 2025, 14:27 PM
BCB likely to defer BCL due to packed schedule
A Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) official yesterday said that the upcoming season of the first-class competition Bangladesh Cricket League (BCL) might get deferred due to the packed schedule of the national team, A team and High-Performance Unit in May.
22 March 2025, 18:30 PM
West Indies cricket bodies to review player safety after harassment allegations
The West Indies Players' Association and Cricket West Indies said on Friday they would review safety protocols following allegations of sexual harassment during the ICC Women's T20 World Cup in 2020.
22 March 2025, 08:30 AM
From Dhoni to debuts: Key talking points in IPL 2025
With ten franchises ready to battle it out for the coveted trophy, IPL 2025 promises to be a thrilling mix of seasoned legends, returning heroes, and emerging stars eager to leave their mark.
21 March 2025, 19:38 PM
Sohan hits defiant ton in defeat against Mohammedan
Nurul Hasan Sohan’s 93-ball 100 went in vain as title contenders Mohammedan Sporting Club managed a nervy 23-run win over Dhanmondi Sports Club in their Dhaka Premier League (DPL) match at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka today.
21 March 2025, 14:12 PM