Smith set to pass 10,000 Test runs in Sri Lanka
Australian batting great Steve Smith begins a tour of Sri Lanka just one short of entering the elite club of 10,000 Test runs ahead of Wednesday's opening match in Galle.
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Bumrah named cricketer of the year after stellar 2024
India pace bowler Jasprit Bumrah has been named men's cricketer of the year for 2024, the International Cricket Council announced Tuesday, a day after he won the Test award.
First division cricket league to start on January 30
The First Division cricket league, originally scheduled to start on January 20, will now commence on January 30 after being derailed due to the Dhaka-based clubs鈥� protest over the proposed amendment to the constitution of the Bangladesh Cricket Board.
Brathwaite hails West Indies' long-awaited win in Pakistan
West Indies bowler Jomel Warrican dominated his team's first victory over Pakistan in nearly 35 years on Monday, with skipper Kraigg Brathwaite labelling it an 鈥榦utstanding鈥� performance.
Owen equals record with fastest ton as Hurricanes win BBL title
Mitchell Owen blasted a record-equalling century off just 39 balls to propel the Hobart Hurricanes to their first Big Bash League title over David Warner's Sydney Thunder in Hobart on Monday.
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 Monday for the first time in nearly 35 years.
West Indies scent series-levelling win in second Pakistan Test
Kevin Sinclair led a West Indian spin trio to give the tourists a sniff of a series-levelling win in the second Test Sunday with Pakistan on the ropes at 76-4 after day two in Multan.
Varma powers India home in T20 thriller against England
Tilak Varma anchored India's chase with an unbeaten 72 to lead the hosts to a thrilling two-wicket victory over England in the second T20 international on Saturday.
BCB reform committee suspended
The activities of the constitution reform committee of the Bangladesh Cricket Board, led by convener Nazmul Abedin Fahim, were postponed on Saturday.
West Indies earn slender lead over Pakistan after Noman hat trick
The West Indies gained a slender nine-run lead over Pakistan Saturday as spinners dominated the opening day of the second Test in Multan, with Noman Ali achieving a hat trick for the home side.
Bangladesh women miss out direct qualification
Bangladesh women鈥檚 cricket team missed out a great opportunity to seal direct qualification for the forthcoming ODI World Cup as they lost to the West Indies by eight wickets in their third and final ODI at the Warner Park in St Kitts on Friday.
Faruque assures cricketers of First Division League soon
Bangladesh Cricket Board president Faruque Ahmed assured the cricketers that the First Division Cricket League would commence within this month when the players came to meet him at the...
Sharma, bowlers help India thrash England in T20 opener
Inspired bowling and a 34-ball 79 by opener Abhishek Sharma helped India to a crushing seven-wicket win over England in the first T20 international on Wednesday.
Buttler wants 'alliance' with coach McCullum
England captain Jos Buttler said Tuesday he wants to build an 鈥榓lliance鈥� with new white-ball coach Brendon McCullum, as they named their side for the first of five T20s in India.
Bangladesh women suffer crushing defeat to West Indies
Bangladesh women's cricket team's aspiration to have a direction qualification to the ICC Women's World Cup received a setback when they suffered a crushing nine-wicket defeat to West Indies in their first of the three-match ODI series at Basseterre in Sti Kitts on Monday.
Dhaka鈥檚 cricket in halt amidst clubs鈥� protests
Representatives from the cricket clubs based in Dhaka have announced on Saturday that they would boycott the First Division Cricket League as well as the Dhaka Premier League if their demands corresponding to the...
Noman, Sajid help Pakistan dominate West Indies in spin battle
Noman Ali and Sajid Khan guided Pakistan to a strong position against the West Indies after another spin-dominated second day's play in the opening Test in Multan on Saturday.
Pothas leaves Tigers聽
Nic Pothas has resigned from his position as the Bangladesh national cricket team鈥檚 assistant coach without finishing his contract ahead of the Champions Trophy.聽
BCB to hold Women鈥檚 BPL聽
The Bangladesh Cricket Board is planning to organise women鈥檚 Bangladesh Premier League right after the end of the ongoing men鈥檚 edition, confirmed board director and the member secretary of BPL Nazmul Abedin Fahim.聽
India cricketers to curb family time on tour after Australia defeat
India's cricket board has capped the amount of time players can spend with their families on tour after a string of Test defeats including a 3-1 drubbing in Australia this month.
Pakistan, West Indies seek to improve from Test Championship lows
Pakistan and West Indies vowed a strong finish when they meet in the first Test in Multan on Friday despite dragging up the rear of the World Test Championship.
England cricket great Anderson, 42, to play on for Lancashire
England's record Test wicket-taker James Anderson has agreed a new one-year contract with Lancashire that takes him past his 43rd birthday, the county side announced on Monday.
High-flying Afghanistan announce Champions Trophy squad
Afghanistan announced their squad Sunday for next month's Champions Trophy, with prolific opener Ibrahim Zadran returning after an injury lay-off but spinner Mujeeb Ur Rahman missing out.
New Zealand recall proven trio for Champions Trophy
Seasoned players Kane Williamson, Devon Conway and Lockie Ferguson were recalled Sunday to an experienced New Zealand squad to contest the Champions Trophy one-day tournament.
India's cricket board elects Devajit Saikia to top job
India's powerful and hugely wealthy cricket board on Sunday elected its new chief, former player and advocate Devajit Saikia, the only person nominated to the top post.
Liton, Shakib axed from Bangladesh Champions Trophy squad
Liton Das and Shakib Al Hasan have been left out of the Bangladesh squad for the forthcoming Champions Trophy, which will be held in Pakistan and the UAE in February, as the BCB announced the 15-member squad on Sunday.聽
BCB thanks Tamim for his stellar international career
The Bangladesh Cricket Board extended its heartfelt gratitude to Tamim Iqbal, who announced his retirement from the national team through a Facebook post of Friday night.
New-look Pakistan squad for West Indies Tests
Pakistan selectors Saturday recalled opener Imam-ul-Haq in a new look squad for the two-match Test series against the West Indies starting next week.
Consolation win for Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka razed New Zealand鈥檚 top-order Saturday to comfortably win the third one-day international in Auckland by 140 runs and salvage a lone victory in the series.
Australia recall McSweeney for Sri Lanka Tests, Connolly set for debut
Australia recalled opener Nathan McSweeney and called up all-rounder Cooper Connolly on Thursday for the first time in a spin-heavy Test squad for the tour of Sri Lanka, with Steve Smith captain.
