Test cricket
A Test of numerous records
Bangladesh's first innings score of 365 against Sri Lanka in the second Test in Mirpur is the highest score ever achieved by a team in Tests after six of their batters departed for ducks.
24 May 2022, 07:37 AM
SLC calls back player from Bangladesh upon ‘breach of rules’
Sri Lanka Cricket board (SLC) has called back Kamil Mishara from Lankans’ tour of Bangladesh, sighting alleged break of code of conduct, SLC said in a media release today.
24 May 2022, 07:07 AM
Records in sight for SL as morning session ends
Sri Lanka could see themselves becoming part of a few unique records after the lunch break on the second day of their second Test against hosts Bangladesh in Mirpur today.
24 May 2022, 06:31 AM
Mendis taken to hospital for precautionary check-up
Sri Lanka’s Kusal Mendis was taken to hospital after he pulled up while fielding at slips, holding his chest, the Daily Star has learned.
23 May 2022, 06:50 AM
First time in seven years but nothing new for the Tigers
Bangladesh top-order crumbled to Sri Lanka pace attack within the first hour of the second Test at Dhaka today. Kasun Rajitha and Asitha Fernando ran through the top-order as Bangladesh slumped to 24 for five in just the seventh over, making a few records on the way.
23 May 2022, 06:14 AM
Bangladesh opt to bat first in Dhaka
Bangladesh have won the toss and elected to bat first in the second and final Test against Sri Lanka at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur, Dhaka today.
23 May 2022, 03:24 AM
'Focused' Lankans hope to cheer fans back home
Sri Lanka coach Chris Silverwood is hoping to give fans back home in the crisis-hit island nation reason for cheer with a win over Bangladesh in the second and final Test beginning Monday.
22 May 2022, 14:04 PM
Will Shakib be available in all formats for WI tour?
Ace all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan's availability before a series becomes a hot topic of discussion before every series. There are whisperings that Shakib could opt out of one of the formats in the upcoming series against West Indies.
22 May 2022, 08:56 AM
Mosaddek’s career shaping into a new dimension
With spinner Nayeem Hasan ruled out of the second Test following a fracture to his hand, all of a sudden the focus has turned to Mosaddek as a bowling option.
22 May 2022, 07:44 AM
Can Tamim beat Mushy in race to 5k?
Two Bangladesh batters – Tamim Iqbal and Mushfiqur Rahim – are on the verge of reaching the five thousand-run landmark in Test cricket as the Tigers approach the third day of the Chattogram Test against Sri Lanka today.
17 May 2022, 01:36 AM
ODI format faces the ultimate challenge
If anything is constant in this modern era, it is the need for continuous adjustments to fit the ever-changing landscape of the sport. Of late, a discernible urge for change in the cricketing world could be sensed with the 50-over format of the game set to take the brunt of the transformation.
14 May 2022, 18:00 PM
Play called off on day 4 with Afghanistan on top
Play has been called off on day 4 due to rain with Afghanistan firmly on top at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram.
8 September 2019, 04:20 AM
Brathwaite, Hetmyer propel WI to 295/4
A resolute Kraigg Brathwaite and a free-scoring Shimron Hetmyer helped Windies turn the tide and eventually bag the opening day honours in the second Test against Bangladesh in Jamaica.
12 July 2018, 23:04 PM
SA beat India by 72 runs in Cape Town
Seamer Vernon Philander takes career-best figures as rampant South Africa claim a 72-run victory over India at Newlands on Monday.
8 January 2018, 15:06 PM
Lessons from the South African test series
As they say, in the hard world of competitive cricket, “You are as good or bad as your last performance”.
12 October 2017, 18:00 PM
Bangladesh’s away struggles
Bangladesh’s away record shows there are reasons to be worried about the Tigers overseas performances in Tests.
10 October 2017, 06:37 AM
Great job, Bangladesh!
Cricket fans couldn't expect a more thrilling finish to a match that proved to be intense since day one, going against Test cricket's established slow-and-steady-wins-the-race formula.
31 August 2017, 18:00 PM
De Villiers steps down as ODI captain
AB de Villiers steps down as South Africa's one-day captain but could return to Test cricket.
23 August 2017, 15:41 PM
Tigers' West Indies tour to be deferred?
Bangladesh's scheduled tour of the West Indies next year is likely to be pushed back.
23 August 2017, 13:48 PM
South Africa set 380 to win fourth Test
South Africa were set a target of 380 to win the fourth Test after bowling England out for 243 in their second innings on the fourth day at Old Trafford.
7 August 2017, 11:54 AM