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‘Havan’ in Kanpur, ‘Bandh’ in Gwalior as tensions rise over Bangladesh’s tour in India

“We are reviewing the security arrangements to leave no stone unturned and [are] confident of getting an adequate police force to meet the requirements,” he was quoted by several Indian media.
24 September 2024, 11:45 AM

All-female panel of match officials announced

A group of 10 umpires and three match referees have been appointed as the Emirates ICC Match Officials to oversee the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, which will be hosted by Bangladesh in the UAE.
24 September 2024, 11:15 AM

Winning Scotland game can make us dream big: Joty

It has been 10 years since Bangladesh national women’s cricket team registered their last victory in the ICC T20 World Cup. The victory came back in 2014 when Bangladesh hosted the marquee tournament and the Tigresses defeated Ireland in a ninth-place play-off match in Sylhet.
24 September 2024, 09:46 AM

If Ashwin was English, then they would have told him to retire: Monty Panesar

Despite Ashwin's impeccable red-ball record, Panesar asserted that he won't fit into England's current Test Cricket set-up.
24 September 2024, 03:35 AM

England captain Knight reprimanded over 'blackface' photo

Knight, set to lead England at next month's Women's T20 World Cup in the United Arab Emirates, said she was "truly sorry" for conduct that was deemed "racist and discriminatory" by Cricket Discipline Commission adjudicator Tim O'Gorman.
24 September 2024, 03:03 AM

Cricket South Africa delegation witnesses commando drills at Mirpur

A four-member delegation of Cricket South Africa (CSA) inspected the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur as part of their routine inspection ahead of the Proteas’ upcoming two-match Test series against Bangladesh, scheduled next month.
23 September 2024, 10:46 AM

India's Pant says enjoyed setting field against himself in Chennai Test

India's Rishabh Pant enjoyed the experience of setting the field against himself in the opening Test against Bangladesh in Chennai, the maverick wicketkeeper-batsman said.
23 September 2024, 10:09 AM

Shakib under observation before Kanpur Test

Bangladesh ace all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan had suffered a finger issue which did not allow him to bowl much in the Chennai Test where Bangladesh suffered a 280-run loss.
23 September 2024, 07:49 AM

Sri Lanka beat New Zealand by 63 runs in first Test

Prabath Jayasuriya took five wickets to steer Sri Lanka to a 63-run victory Monday against New Zealand on the final morning of the first Test in Galle.
23 September 2024, 05:16 AM

Shanto’s resilience and the missing steps in batsmanship

Bangladesh batters’ lack of batsmanship got exposed against India’s superior attack in the Chennai Test, where skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto’s valiant knock was the only exception in an otherwise dreadful batting performance.
23 September 2024, 01:00 AM

‘I make a living by bowling, so bowling comes first’

Following his impressive hundred on the first day of the Test that rescued India from a dire 144-6 in the first innings, Ashwin picked up a six-wicket haul on the fourth day to spin his side a mammoth 280-run win.
22 September 2024, 15:00 PM

From near-fatal crash to Test glory, Pant savours emotional journey

What was to be a surprise visit to his mother in December 2022 went horribly wrong when the car Pant, was driving on that fateful Friday morning hit a central divider, flipped over and caught fire.
22 September 2024, 11:11 AM

Pant’s inspiring return a testament to resilience

Although he could somehow escape from a burning car, Pant suffered multiple serious injuries, and it took him 14 months to return to competitive cricket through Indian Premier League (IPL) this year.
21 September 2024, 18:12 PM

Oohs and aahs, and a celebrated Test culture

While India were batting, a large part of the crowd wore Virat Kohli’s jersey even though he had been dismissed on the second day. However, the crowd were treated to centuries from Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant.
21 September 2024, 18:10 PM

Shakib’s under-bowling shrouded in mystery

Bangladesh ace all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan appears to be suffering from a finger issue and has been bowling less than usual as a result of it in the ongoing Test match against India in Chennai.
21 September 2024, 07:49 AM

Bangladesh four down at stumps on Day 3

Bangladesh lost four wickets in the last session before bad light put an early end to the day's play as the visitors have reached 158-4 at stumps on Day 3 of the first Test against India chasing a mammoth 515 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai today.
21 September 2024, 04:52 AM

Bowlers weighed down by batters’ deadweight

Claiming that the second day of the Chennai Test between Bangladesh and India yesterday was almost evenly matched may seem absurd, but this notion is not totally out of place, at least in one department.
21 September 2024, 01:30 AM

Tigers show pace mettle but need another comeback

Hasan Mahmud’s incredible showing nearly made the opening day of the Chennai Test Bangladesh’s but after the fightback in the final session from India’s Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja, the visitors are need of a ‘comeback’ on the second day.
19 September 2024, 18:30 PM

Bangladesh vs India Test series: Key stats

India and South Africa are the only teams against whom Bangladesh are yet to win a Test.
19 September 2024, 03:29 AM

Tigers set for tough India test

Part of the World Test Championship (WTC), Bangladesh’s first of the two-Test series against hosts India will begin at 10:00 am.
19 September 2024, 01:13 AM