Bowlers, selectors under fire after Australia's T20 World Cup exit

Critics hammered Australia's bowling line-up and selection "stuff-ups" after the country's shock T20 World Cup exit in the group stages.
18 February 2026, 13:26 PM

Women's A team stay perfect in Rising Stars Asia Cup

Bangladesh A women’s cricket team confirmed their place at the top of Group B of the Women's Asia Cup Rising Stars 2026 with a commanding 90-run win over Malaysia Women in Bangkok on Wednesday.
18 February 2026, 11:58 AM

‘We are very naive’: Joty urges new government to prioritise basic needs

Bangladesh women’s cricket team captain Nigar Sultana Joty used her social media platform to deliver a message--not about cricket, but about the state of everyday life in Bangladesh.
18 February 2026, 11:24 AM

Pakistan in do-or-die clash with Namibia

A 61-run thrashing at the hands of India on Sunday has left Pakistan in a precarious position.
18 February 2026, 10:05 AM

Nepal finish T20 World Cup campaign with win over Scotland

Dipendra Singh Airee hit an unbeaten 50 as Nepal saved their best for last to end their T20 World Cup campaign with a seven-wicket win over Scotland on Tuesday.
18 February 2026, 00:46 AM

Aminul Haque calls BCB election ‘questionable’

Former national football team captain Aminul Haque described the last Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) election as “questionable” during a press conference at his Mirpur residence on Tuesday.
17 February 2026, 23:30 PM

‘We want Shakib, Mashrafe back’: Aminul

Former national football team captain Aminul Haque has called for a resolution to the murder cases filed against star cricketers Shakib Al Hasan and Mashrafe Bin Mortaza, expressing hope that the duo can return to Bangladesh’s cricketing landscape.
17 February 2026, 21:10 PM

No pressure on India opener Abhishek after two ducks, says coach

India opener Ashishek Sharma should not feel under pressure at the T20 World Cup after failing to score a run so far, because he has "a clear plan and clear mindset", a team coach said Tuesday.
17 February 2026, 20:28 PM

Cricket greats rally for Imran Khan, demand urgent medical care

The statement, signed by 14 captains and seen by AFP, demands the proper care of Khan, a former World Cup-winning captain who according to his lawyer has lost most of the vision in his right eye.
17 February 2026, 18:41 PM

Zimbabwe seal maiden Super Eight berth; Aussies eliminated

Zimbabwe became the latest team to advance to the Super Eight after their match against Ireland in Kandy was washed out on Tuesday.
17 February 2026, 18:30 PM

Exhilarating Italy aim to sign off with giant-killing at T20 World Cup

Italy's cricketers have been revelling in plenty of "pinch me" moments during their debut appearance at the T20 World Cup, and now they want more.
17 February 2026, 16:20 PM

New Zealand cruise into Super Eights

New Zealand sealed their qualification to the next phase of the T20 World Cup with an eight-wicket thumping of Canada in Chennai on Tuesday.
17 February 2026, 15:26 PM

Teenager Yuvraj hits blazing ton against New Zealand

Canada's Yuvraj Samra became the youngest player to score a T20 World Cup century when he blasted 110 in 65 balls against New Zealand in Chennai on Tuesday.
17 February 2026, 14:19 PM

Lipu unwilling to carry on as selector after December

BCB chief selector Gazi Ashraf Hossain Lipu appears to be unwilling to extend his contract with the board after the completion of his current two-year contract.
17 February 2026, 13:41 PM

Under-fire Australia relying on 'luck of the Irish'

Following an abject 23-run defeat to world number 11 Zimbabwe, Australia crashed to an eight-wicket loss to co-hosts Sri Lanka in Kandy on Monday to be pushed to the brink of a humiliating exit.
17 February 2026, 11:01 AM

T20 World Cup 2026: Five confirmed, who takes remaining Super Eight spots?

With three spots still up for grabs, which teams remain in contention, what are their chances, and what must they do to qualify?
17 February 2026, 10:34 AM

India-Pakistan: An illusion of a rivalry

When was the last time you were ripped off? Getting ripped off is pretty much a universal human experience. Kids get tricked into buying shiny toys that break down in the first try, adults get talked into investing in a pyramid scheme and lose their savings, and the elderly get duped into buying a supposed all-curing cream from online, which ends up giving them rashes.
17 February 2026, 08:30 AM

Nissanka guides Sri Lanka into Super Eights as Australia face early exit

Sri Lanka's Pathum Nissanka scored the first century of the 2026 T20 World Cup on Monday to put his side into the Super Eights and leave Australia on the brink of elimination.
16 February 2026, 23:03 PM

Rashid’s 700 in numbers

Rashid is also the leading wicket-taker in T20Is (191).
16 February 2026, 21:32 PM

England survive Italy scare to reach World Cup Super 8 stage

An unbeaten fifty by Will Jacks and Sam Curran's three-wicket haul steered England to a nervy 24-run win over Italy in the Twenty20 World Cup on Monday, as the twice champions progressed to the Super Eight stage.
16 February 2026, 19:14 PM