cricket

Shakib strikes late but SL finish strong on Day 2

Sri Lanka lost two wickets in the final session of Day 2 of their second Test against Bangladesh in Mirpur today but the visitors still remain in a strong position.
24 May 2022, 11:41 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

Mushy fights on, brings up 150

Even though Bangladesh lost two early wickets on the second day of their second Test against Sri Lanka in Mirpur today, Mushfiqur Rahim kept on going as the experienced campaigner brought up his 150. 
24 May 2022, 05:22 AM

Rajitha bags fifer as Tigers’ struggle in morning session continues 

Sri Lanka got off to a flying start on the second day of their second Test against Bangladesh as pacer Kasun Rajitha removed ton-up Liton Das and Mosaddek Hossain to complete his fifer in the first hour of the day’s play at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur today. 
24 May 2022, 05:03 AM

Disgraced ex-Pakistan captain Salman Butt gets Singapore job

Former Pakistan Test captain Salman Butt, who was banned over a high-profile spot-fixing scandal, has been appointed to a coaching role with Singapore's national team, cricket officials said.
23 May 2022, 12:40 PM

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

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

Ramshackle state of sports in Gaibandha

According to Sanaul Habib Sazzad, a district coach under the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), as many as 200 students had aspired to be cricketers under his guidance around two decades ago when he began training the Gaibandha youths.
21 May 2022, 06:00 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

‘Franchise-based leagues are hurting the ODI format’

The sustainability of ODI cricket has been questioned after a number of legends of the game termed the format obsolete in the modern era.
14 May 2022, 18:00 PM

Australia primed for 'unparalleled' decade of major sporting events

Australia will over the next decade host a bumper schedule of major international sporting events as part of a long-term plan to boost tourism, health and the economy while also enhancing its global image.
22 April 2022, 09:15 AM

For the love of street cricket

Our very own pocket-sized Melbourne Cricket Ground.
2 February 2022, 18:00 PM

BBPL – A missed opportunity for Bangladeshi cricket

The initial potential shown by the tournament is slowly disappearing.
25 January 2022, 08:05 AM

What went wrong for Bangladesh in the Christchurch test?

It seems like the test team is back to square one.
13 January 2022, 11:06 AM

The Tragedy of Bangladesh's Opening Batters

Bangladesh Cricket has been struggling with their opening batters for a while now.
28 October 2021, 10:30 AM

Players who might surprise

Some names that you should be following closely.
25 October 2021, 12:56 PM

The Blackcaps Aren’t as Weak as You Think

This was proven to us in the 3rd T-20 match between them and the Tigers.
8 September 2021, 09:58 AM

Why It Was Imperative to Make a Sporting Wicket in the New Zealand Series

A sporting wicket levels the playing field during the series.
3 September 2021, 09:31 AM

Why Australia Touring Is a ‘Big’ Thing for Bangladesh Cricket

Bangladesh is already leading the series 2-0.
6 August 2021, 11:35 AM

For Bangladesh Cricket, Zimbabwe Is the Friend We Need

Why do we always play Zimbabwe before a major tournament?
8 July 2021, 19:07 PM