CWAB hails pay hike for domestic cricketers

The Cricketers Welfare Association of Bangladesh (CWAB) has applauded the decision of the ad hoc committee of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) to increase match fees and monthly remuneration for male and female cricketers.
9 April 2026

Japan to host T20 World Cup qualifiers at new Asian Games cricket venue

Japan's new cricket venue, built for this year's Asian Games, will host men's T20 internationals for the first time next month, said the International Cricket Council.
9 April 2026

Rashid rediscovers rhythm, reclaims the art of leg-spin

For leg-spinners, confidence is not just helpful—it is everything. Their craft lives in risk, deception, and instinct. When the mind wavers, so does the ball.
9 April 2026

Keep BCB away from political influence

Appointments should prioritise expertise, not partisan stance
9 April 2026

Buttler hits form with fifty as Gujarat win last-ball thriller

Gujarat won by one run to bounce back from two defeats. Delhi suffered their first loss after two wins.
9 April 2026

No shortcuts to leadership

The latest developments surrounding Bangladesh cricket and the newly formed ad hoc committee of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) raise a familiar, uncomfortable question: will the dream of a politics-free sports arena ever move beyond being a hollow slogan?
9 April 2026

Pay hike headlines Tamim’s first move

The 11-member ad hoc committee of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), led by Tamim Iqbal, on Wednesday announced a significant increase in women cricketers’ domestic match fees, among several key decisions taken at its first official meeting -- held a day after assuming charge following the dissolution of the Aminul Islam Bulbul-led board.
8 April 2026

Athapaththu to continue playing for Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu has no plans of drawing curtains to a glorious international career anytime soon.
8 April 2026

Sooryavanshi hailed as 'amazing, fearless' after acing Bumrah test

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was hailed as "amazing" and "fearless" after the 15-year-old underlined his rare talent with an audacious display against superstar Indian bowler Jasprit Bumrah in the IPL.
8 April 2026

Tamim prioritises Bangladesh cricket’s reputation rebuild

“We strongly feel that our first task is to restore the reputation of Bangladesh cricket."
8 April 2026

Jaiswal, Sooryavanshi fire Rajasthan to win in rain-hit clash

Jaiswal, who hit an unbeaten 77, and fellow left-hander Sooryavanshi, who struck 39 off 14 balls, helped power Rajasthan to 150-3 in a contest reduced to 11-overs-a-side in Guwahati.
8 April 2026

‘Constitutional coup’: Bulbul denies election irregularities

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Aminul Islam Bulbul has termed the National Sports Council’s (NSC) decision to dissolve the elected board and install an ad hoc committee as a “constitutional coup”, while categorically denying allegations of irregularities in the October 6, 2025 elections.
7 April 2026

Ad hoc committee president Tamim confirms he will contest BCB elections

Former Bangladesh skipper Tamim Iqbal confirmed on Tuesday that he will contest the upcoming Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) elections, shortly after being appointed president of the board’s adhoc committee.
7 April 2026

What irregularities did the NSC probe find in the BCB elections?

The National Sports Council (NSC) on Tuesday dissolved the Aminul Islam Bulbul-led Bangladesh Cricket Board's (BCB) elected body, and former national team captain Tamim Iqbal was named president of ad hoc committee.
7 April 2026

David Warner charged with drink-driving: reports

He was arrested and taken to a local police station where he was charged with mid-range drink driving, ABC and other local media reported.
7 April 2026

Tamim named president of ad hoc committee as NSC dissolves BCB board

Former national team captain Tamim Iqbal was named president of ad hoc committee as the National Sports Council on Tuesday dissolved the Aminul Islam-led Bangladesh Cricket Board's elected body.
7 April 2026

BCL schedule hinges on April 8 DPL meeting

If the DPL is shelved, both matches of the BCL’s opening round will be held in Sylhet, followed by the second round in Rajshahi and Bogura, and the third in Chattogram and Rajshahi.
7 April 2026

Bangladesh's obsession with age-level success

From being the centrepiece of first-ever historic achievements to gradually losing its sheen through frequent use -- the open-top bus parade has undergone a noticeable devaluation in Bangladesh.
7 April 2026

Rain washes out IPL clash between Kolkata and Punjab

Kolkata Knight Riders picked up their first point of the IPL following the first no-result of the 2026 tournament after their match against Punjab Kings was abandoned after just 22 deliveries on Monday.
7 April 2026

BCB introduces spin bowling machine

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has introduced a spin bowling machine for the first time in the country, aiming to enhance players’ preparation through modern training technology.
6 April 2026