Rishad Hossain’s Hobart Hurricanes became the first team in the running Big Bash League (BBL) to progress to the playoffs after their match against Sydney Sixers ended in a no result due to incessant rain in Sydney today.

Bangladesh batters rarely enjoy prolonged purple patches. Even those who appear in good touch often lose form ahead of major tournaments -- a concern long shared by fans and experts and recently voiced by the national team’s specialised batting coach Mohammad Ashraful during the T20I series against the West Indies last October.

The former England all-rounder spoke about Bangladesh cricket’s development gaps, the BPL’s reputation issues, the politics shaping the modern game, and more.

On the question of whether Bangladesh would consider playing at an alternate venue in India, the BCB boss stressed that the decision ultimately rests with the government.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has broken its silence on Bangladesh’s request to relocate their T20 World Cup matches outside India, but stopped short of addressing the issue directly.

Chattogram Royals’ in-form opener Adam Rossington will take no further part in the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) after sustaining a finger injury, the franchise’s team manager Nafees Iqbal confirmed in a video release on Saturday.

Bangladesh leg-spinner Rishad Hossain continues to make a strong impression in the Big Bash League, earning praise from Hobart Hurricanes captain Nathan Ellis after another impactful outing against Adelaide Strikers at Bellerive Oval on Friday.

Australia opener Travis Head will skip the Big Bash League (BBL) for a third straight season to rest and prepare for next month's Twenty20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka, Cricket Australia (CA) said on Friday.

Juairiya Ferdous, who earned a maiden call-up to the national team for the upcoming ICC Women's T20 World Cup Qualifiers in Nepal starting January 18, has not only represented Bangladesh in multiple sports but also excelled in disciplines like hockey, kabaddi, and athletics.

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) finance committee chairman M Najmul Islam has come under heavy criticism after labelling former captain Tamim Iqbal an “Indian agent” in a social media post.

Former Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) general secretary and ex–Asian Cricket Council (ACC) CEO Syed Ashraful Haque has strongly criticised political interference in cricket, describing the sport as having been "hijacked by politicians" while commenting on Bangladesh’s request to relocate their T20 World Cup matches away from India.

Newcomers Noakhali Express finally opened their account in the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) T20, snapping a six-match losing streak with a dramatic nine-run victory over Rangpur Riders at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Friday.

Rishad finished with impressive figures of three for 26 from his four overs, surpassing his previous best of three for 33 against Perth Scorchers last month. His three-wicket haul played a key role in Hobart’s commanding win.

Bangladesh Cricket Board’s (BCB) finance committee chairman M Najmul Islam has come under heavy criticism after terming former national captain Tamim Iqbal an “Indian agent” in a social media post.

The board is now waiting for ICC's response, which could determine whether or not Bangladesh participate in the event, set to begin on February 7 in India and Sri Lanka.

UAE opener Muhammad Waseem carried his ILT20 form into the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), hitting a blistering half-century on his return to the tournament to help Rajshahi Warriors beat Noakhali Express by four wickets at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Thursday.

Hosts Sylhet Titans kept their playoff hopes alive with a 20-run win over Dhaka Capitals in their eighth match of the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) T20 at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Thursday.

England will limp home from Australia after a humbling 4-1 Ashes defeat but appear likely to stick with the regime of Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum, who have vowed to learn lessons from a painful tour.

Bangladesh former captain Tamim Iqbal said on Thursday that the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) needs to consider the interests and future of Bangladesh cricket before making a decision regarding the T20 World Cup. The BCB has conveyed that it wants Bangladesh’s matches to be held in Sri Lanka instead of India.

Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman’s exclusion from the Indian Premier League (IPL) has sparked widespread discussion in recent days. The issue has also triggered a series of off-field developments, with the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) even holding talks with the International Cricket Council (ICC) over the possibility of relocating their upcoming ICC T20 World Cup matches from India.