cricket

After two decades, Sean Williams keeps on running for Zimbabwe

Upon the retirement of 21-year stalwart Jimmy Anderson last year, Bulawayo-born Williams became world cricket's longest-tenured player and his game has only improved with time.
5 February 2025, 01:47 AM

Tigers' Champions Trophy camp starts a day after BPL final

Bangladesh team will start their preparation camp ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy from February 8, a day after the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) final, Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) cricket operations officials confirmed.
4 February 2025, 18:30 PM

Karunaratne to retire after 2nd Australia Test

Former Sri Lanka skipper Dimuth Karunaratne has announced his decision to retire from international cricket following the second Test against Australia in Galle, set to begin on Thursday.
4 February 2025, 09:06 AM

Sunny reported for suspect action

Chittagong King’s left-arm spinner Arafat Sunny has been flagged by the umpires for suspect bowling action in the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL).
4 February 2025, 07:49 AM

From 'rough trot' to top dog: Head crowned Australia's MVP

The popular lefthander was awarded the Allan Border Medal late on Monday as Australia's top men's cricketer in 2024, crushing second-placed paceman Josh Hazlewood in the voting.
4 February 2025, 03:24 AM

Rangpur defeat highlights plight of franchise T20 cricket

Russell was plying his trade for Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in Dubai’s ILT20 till Sunday night before he hopped on a flight and joined the Rangpur Riders in Dhaka mere hours before their crucial eliminator match against Khulna Tigers in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) yesterday.
3 February 2025, 20:43 PM

Sri Lanka sweep would push Australia closer to greatness: Lyon

Australia are not yet a great team but completing a series sweep in Sri Lanka would push them closer, according to spin bowler Nathan Lyon.
3 February 2025, 11:41 AM

Global Super League to be held in July

The second edition of GSL will take place from July 8 to 18.
3 February 2025, 11:09 AM

Rangpur fly in Russell, Khulna Hetmyer hours before eliminator clash

Rangpur Riders and Khulna Tigers have flown in some big names from overseas mere hours before their eliminator clash set to take place at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur today.
3 February 2025, 06:39 AM

Rajshahi owner promises to clear payments by Feb 10 on interrogation

Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) franchise Durbar Rajshahi’s owner Md Shafiq Rahman has promised to complete the payment of all their players, support staff and also clear other related dues by February 10, said a media release from the ministry of youth and sports on Monday.
3 February 2025, 05:11 AM

Marquee foreign players uncertain for BPL playoffs

Pre-tournament favourites Fortune Barishal and Rangpur Riders are in a scramble against time and circumstance to secure the services of marquee foreign players for the knockout phase of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), which begins in Mirpur today.
3 February 2025, 02:00 AM

Tigresses succumb to T20I series defeat against WI

The Tigresses' batting fell apart chasing 201-6, and finished their 20-over quota for a mere 95-9. 
30 January 2025, 03:34 AM

Afghan refugee cricketers in Australia to play first match since fleeing Taliban

More than three years after fleeing Afghanistan as the Taliban swept to power, a women's team of refugee cricketers will play an exhibition match in Melbourne on Thursday, hoping it will be a first step on the path to full internationals.
29 January 2025, 08:53 AM

BCB accepts responsibility for BPL mess

In an attempt that could be equated to putting a band aid on a bullet wound, the governing council of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) held a meeting with the franchise owners yesterday, to address the many scandals that have overshadowed the on-field action in the ongoing tournament.
29 January 2025, 02:00 AM

Kerr wins ICC Women’s Cricketer of the Year

New Zealand star Melie Kerr is the latest recipient of the illustrious Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy as the stand-out player of 2024, beating Laura Wolvaardt, Chamari Athapaththu and Annabel Sutherland to the top honour in the women’s game.
28 January 2025, 13:30 PM

Australia presented with ICC Women’s Championship Trophy

Australia have now won all three editions of the championship, which was instituted in 2014 to grow the women’s game and has been instrumental in ensuring more women’s cricket tours over the past decade.
28 January 2025, 10:36 AM

WCA honcho slams BPL, says non-payment of players ‘unacceptable’

The non-payment issue of the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) is now getting global attention with chief executive officer of the World Cricketers' Association (WCA) Tom Moffat blasting the BPL for being a ‘repeat offender’ and expressing his disappointment at the ordeal.
28 January 2025, 08:48 AM

Head replaces Konstas as Australia opener against Sri Lanka

Travis Head will replace Sam Konstas as Usman Khawaja's opening partner in the first Test against Sri Lanka at Galle on Wednesday, Australia's stand-in captain Steve Smith said on the eve of the match.
28 January 2025, 08:25 AM

Young Tigresses avenge senior team’s defeat against WI

Just hours after the senior team got pummeled by eight wickets by West Indies in a T20I, the Bangladesh Under-19 Women’s team thrashed their West Indian counterparts by 10 wickets in their Super Six Group 1 match of the ICC Women’s U-19 T20 World Cup in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia today.
28 January 2025, 07:31 AM

Owen puts Australia selectors on notice with BBL title-sealing ton

He is the only player to notch two centuries in this edition of the BBL, having also scored 101 off 64 balls against the Scorchers.
28 January 2025, 04:44 AM