cricket

Shakib Al Hasan's close shave

The sports fraternity is shaken by the news that Shakib narrowly escaped a tragic incident when the chopper that dropped him off earlier, crashed in Ukhia upazila of Cox's Bazar.
16 September 2016, 18:00 PM

England announce squads for Bangladesh tour

England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) name their Test and One-Day International (ODI) squads for the forthcoming tour of Bangladesh, starting in October.
16 September 2016, 09:25 AM

Bangladesh cricket: Mushfiqur thanks Allah for Shakib’s wellbeing

Mushfiqur Rahim expresses his gratitude to the Almighty Allah for the wellbeing of his teammate Shakib Al Hasan after the ace allrounder escaped a horrific helicopter accident at Cox’s bazaar.
16 September 2016, 08:50 AM

I am fine, says Shakib after escaping helicopter crash

Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan confirms his safety and wellbeing when he spoke to Rabeed Imam, media manager of the Bangladesh Cricket Board.
16 September 2016, 06:57 AM

Cricket: 30 stitches for Australia's Starc after training mishap

Australia's leading fast bowler Mitchell Starc is in hospital following surgery on a leg wound which required 30 stitches.
16 September 2016, 05:34 AM

Eng to name squads sans Hales, Morgan

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) will name their squads for England's Test and ODI tour of Bangladesh on October
15 September 2016, 18:00 PM

Ramnaresh Sarwan set to retire from international cricket

Former West Indies captain Ramnaresh Sarwan is set to announce his retirement from international cricket in Guyana on Thursday.
15 September 2016, 09:23 AM

'Huge' gender pay gap in sport not closing: study

The huge gulf between how much male and female athletes are paid is not likely to narrow in the foreseeable future.
15 September 2016, 09:05 AM

ECB director Strauss planning to maximise limited-overs success

England are planning to announce an updated central contracts policy at the end of this month, to make sure they are best-placed to challenge for two world tournaments on home soil.
15 September 2016, 06:08 AM

Bangladesh bowling coach Walsh surprised by withdrawals

Bowling coach of Bangladesh, Courtney Walsh says he is not happy that England ODI captain Eoin Morgan and batsman Alex Hales have pulled out of the tour.
15 September 2016, 05:23 AM

Former England batsman Hick named Australia's batting coach

Former England batsman Graeme Hick is appointed as Australia's new fulltime batting coach after initially working with the team on a temporary basis.
15 September 2016, 04:52 AM

Barmy Army not touring on security grounds

The Barmy Army has said it will not be following the team on tour in Bangladesh owing to prevailing security concerns.
14 September 2016, 13:17 PM

The calm before the storm

Bangladesh's national players might have complained about the lack of international cricket for the last seven months or so, but following the Eid break the scenario is set to change completely.
11 September 2016, 18:00 PM

Dwayne Bravo feels Deepika attraction

West Indies cricketer Dwayne Bravo is having a ball in Mumbai. After showing his skills as a cricketer, he is now slithering towards Bollywood with a sunny smile on his face.
11 September 2016, 09:05 AM

Rumana's historic hat-trick seals narrow win for Bangladesh

Legspinner Rumana Ahmed's hat-trick, the first in international cricket by a Bangladesh Women's cricketer helps her side defend 106 and beat Ireland Women by 10 runs in the third ODI to claim the series 1-0.
11 September 2016, 05:10 AM

New Zealand to fund child sport development in Pacific

New Zealand will fund a multi-million dollar programme aimed at getting more children in Pacific island countries to play sport.
11 September 2016, 04:44 AM

England players told snipers and tanks will reduce security fears during Bangladesh tour

England's players have been given assurances about the scale of the security operation which will see them put on 'lock down' in Bangladesh with snipers positioned at the team hotels and tanks parked outside them.
11 September 2016, 02:15 AM

England head to Bangladesh to face vastly improved side

England, when they finally reach Bangladesh on the last day of this month after all the discussions and hesitations over security, will find that their hosts’ cricket has vastly improved since England’s last Test tour in 2010.
11 September 2016, 01:50 AM

Seven teams in 4th BPL

The Bangladesh Premier League's fourth edition will be played between seven franchises this year, two more than the last season.
10 September 2016, 18:00 PM

Is Morgan risking his career?

Is England one-day captain Eoin Morgan risking his international career by refusing to tour Bangladesh on security fears?
10 September 2016, 06:13 AM