It is evident that the domestic leagues are suffering similar woes of recent years.

Before leaving for Pakistan to take part in the ICC Women's World Cup Qualifier, Bangladesh skipper Nigar Sultana Joty was asked whether she felt that the hosts and West Indies would be their main challenges in the qualifiers with only two out of the six teams slated to qualify for the main event later this year in India.

The left-handed Sudharsan smashed 82 off 53 balls as Gujarat posted 217-6 after being invited to bat first at their home at the world's biggest cricket stadium in Ahmedabad.

The moment, captured on video and widely circulated, triggered widespread disbelief. But for Kayes, the incident symbolised a deeper crisis.

Fueling the fire, this incident unfolded on the same day that another DPL outfit Partex Sporting Club’s coach, Anwarul Mostakim, accused his own players of deliberately playing negative cricket. The coincidence only deepened public suspicion.

Pakistan got off to a winning start after overcoming Ireland's fight while West Indies were shocked by Scotland's spirit, despite Hayley Matthews's exceptional fight, on an eventful opening day of the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2025.

Arsenal's 3-0 win over Real Madrid means at least five Premier League teams will play in next season's Champions League, the English top flight confirmed on Wednesday.

Players of Partex Sporting Club have boycotted practice due to not receiving their promised wages. They have even threatened to forfeit their match against Gazi Group Cricketers on Thursday.

Match referee Debabrata Paul told The Daily Star that Sohel had complained of headache, and was unable to stand as a field umpire. He was taken to BKSP’s medical centre for treatment.

Players like Priyansh Arya, Vignesh Puthur and Digvesh Rathi all developed their skills in Indian state leagues and this year have risen to the task in the elite league.

The 24-year-old dynamo from Delhi unleashed one of the most electrifying innings in the tournament’s history, scoring a blistering 103 off just 42 balls against Chennai Super Kings (CSK). 

With the Test series against Zimbabwe coming up, Zakir Hasan, who has been named in the 15-man squad for the first Test, expressed his expectations from the series during an interview with The Daily Star's Samsul Arefin Khan.

Chief selector Gazi Ashraf Lipu talked about the lack of experimentation in this series, which had been expected as it is not part of the ICC World Test Championship cycle.

Priyansh Arya's rapid century powered Punjab Kings to an 18-run win over Chennai Super Kings in a thrilling Indian Premier League (IPL) game on Tuesday.

Explosive knocks from Nicholas Pooran and Mitchell Marsh set up a tense four-run win for Lucknow Super Giants in a high-scoring IPL clash against Kolkata Knight Riders on Tuesday.

Bangladesh women’s team made a strong finish to their preparation for the Women’s World Cup Qualifiers with a 167-run win against Pakistan ‘A’ in their second warm-up match at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Tuesday.

Pacer Taskin Ahmed missed out while pacer Tanzim Hasan Sakib earned a maiden call-up to the Test squad as the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced a 15-man squad for the first Test of the two-match series against Zimbabwe.

 Mumbai Indians pace bowler Jasprit Bumrah looks in solid shape after a three-month layoff due to a back injury sustained during India's tour of Australia this year and the 31-year-old will get better with more game time, coach Mahela Jayawardene said.

Gary Stead announced Tuesday he will step down as New Zealand's white-ball cricket coach and is considering his future with the Test team.

Former Australia opening batsman Will Pucovski retired from cricket at the age of 27 on Tuesday after a string of concussions, saying he would not risk "any more damage to my brain".