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Tigresses suffer eight-wicket defeat in first WI T20I
After restricting Bangladesh to 144-3 in 20.0 overs, the West Indies overhauled the target in 16.5 overs with eight wickets in hand.
28 January 2025, 03:34 AM
Tigers’ BPL woes a concern for Champions Trophy?
With shorter boundaries, flatter wickets and weaker bowling attacks, there have been plenty of runs on offer for the batters in the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) and many local batters have cashed in, evidenced by the fact that eight of the top 10 run-getters so far are Bangladeshis.
28 January 2025, 02:00 AM
Afghanistan's Omarzai named ICC ODI Cricketer of the Year 2024
Afghanistan all-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai has made history by becoming the first player from his country to be crowned the ICC Men's ODI Cricketer of the Year.
27 January 2025, 11:43 AM
Malan and Co power Barishal to win over Khulna
Dawid Malan’s quickfire half-century and a composed finish from Faheem Ashraf and Mohammad Nabi powered Fortune Barishal to a five-wicket win over Khulna Tigers in their Bangladesh Premier League match at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka today.
27 January 2025, 11:36 AM
West Indies win Test in Pakistan for first time in 35 years
Spinner Jomel Warrican took five wickets as the West Indies won a Test match in Pakistan for the first time in nearly 35 years on Monday.
27 January 2025, 06:56 AM
BPL hits new nadir
The controversy-ridden ongoing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) reached a new low yesterday after Durbar Rajshahi failed to field any foreign players – an unforeseen occurrence in the tournament history – for their match against Rangpur Riders in Mirpur.
27 January 2025, 02:00 AM
BCB set to take legal action against Durbar Rajshahi
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is all set to take legal action against Durbar Rajshahi after their foreign players refused to show up at the match venue citing non-payment issues which forced them to play with only local players against Rangpur Riders in Mirpur on Sunday.
26 January 2025, 16:03 PM
Drama continues in BPL as Rajshahi field XI against Rangpur sans foreign players
Durbar Rajshahi have named a playing XI without any foreign players for their match against Rangpur Riders in Dhaka today after their foreign players reportedly refused to turn up at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium alleging payment issues.
26 January 2025, 12:19 PM
West Indies earn slender lead over Pakistan after Noman hattrick
Spinners Jomel Warrican (4-43) and Gudakesh Motie (3-49) were the main wicket takers for the West Indies, while Noman Ali achieved a hat trick while taking 6-41 for the home team.
25 January 2025, 12:19 PM
World Cup hero Kerr named ICC Women’s T20I Cricketer of the Year
Kerr has been announced as the leading player in the world following an impressive year in T20I cricket that was capped by a Player of the Tournament display in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, where she inspired New Zealand to their first T20 World Cup title.
25 January 2025, 12:12 PM
Kings owner admits Emon’s non-payment
The players’ non-payment issue in the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) is refusing to die down as on Friday Chittagong Kings admitted that they are yet to pay anything to Bangladesh cricketer Parvez Hossain Emon due to “personal reasons”.
24 January 2025, 16:15 PM
Bangladesh to face India, WI in Super Six
Bangladesh Under-19 Women’s team will vie against India and West Indies in their Super Six Group 1 matches of the ongoing ICC U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup, currently taking place in Malaysia.
23 January 2025, 15:07 PM
Flintoff's 16-year-old son Rocky hits maiden ton for England Lions
Rocky, 16, hit six sixes as he scored 108 runs off 127 balls, guiding a struggling England Lions to a total of 319, ensuring a first-innings lead of 105 runs on day two.
23 January 2025, 14:09 PM
Rohit among top stars to flop on domestic return
India's Test series defeat in Australia earlier this month prompted the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to issue new guidelines to promote "discipline" in the senior men's set-up.
23 January 2025, 13:11 PM
India management giving Abishek free rein to showcase his talent
The Punjab batter belted eight sixes and five fours in a dazzling display of power-hitting to secure India's seven-wicket victory in the opening T20 International against England in Kolkata on Wednesday.
23 January 2025, 08:14 AM
BCCI to not print ‘Pakistan’ on India jersey in Champions Trophy: Reports
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) have decided to not print the name ‘Pakistan’ in the Indian team jerseys for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy, according to media reports from India and Pakistan.
21 January 2025, 11:20 AM
Shakib, Tamim to face off in Legend 90 league
The recently retired Tamim Iqbal has announced his participation in the upcoming Legends 90 Cricket League, a newly introduced tournament for ex-international cricketers, where he is set to face off against his long-time Bangladesh teammate Shakib Al Hasan.
21 January 2025, 09:09 AM
If I do well, there will be opportunities: Taskin on PSL snub
“What’s there to be upset about?” Taskin said with a smile during the press conference.
21 January 2025, 08:01 AM
BPL’s wide problem becomes ‘main point’ in Sylhet’s loss
Wide yorkers are one of the key weapons in the arsenal for bowlers trying to stem the flow of runs in T20s. Dhaka Capitals had a set Liton Das at the crease and skipper Thisara Perera has the knack for incredible cameo knocks. Both plundered runs with some scintillating bat-speed during their game against Sylhet Strikers in Chattogram on Monday.
21 January 2025, 04:00 AM
Champions Trophy preparations on schedule: PCB
The eight-team 50-overs event will be the first global tournament to be held in Pakistan in 28 years. India, however, will play all their matches in Dubai due to the hostile relationship between the two countries.
21 January 2025, 03:56 AM