Pakistan fined for slow over-rate in New Zealand defeat
The International Cricket Council on Thursday fined Pakistan five per cent of their players' match fee for a slow over-rate in the Champions Trophy defeat to New Zealand in Karachi.
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Meghna Bank sponsors Gulshan Youth Club women鈥檚 cricket team
Meghna Bank has officially become sponsor of premier division women鈥檚 cricket team of Gulshan Youth Club for the 2024-25 season, said a press release...
Sheltech stun MSC
Newcomers Sheltech Cricket Academy arrived on the scene in style as they beat defending champions Mohammedan Sporting Club by 53 runs on the opening day of the Dhaka Premier Division Women鈥檚 Cricket League at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium on Wednesday...
Women鈥檚 Premier Division Cricket League starts Wednesday
The Dhaka Women鈥檚 Premier Division Cricket League begins Wednesday with three games scheduled on the opening day in three different venues as the trophy unveiling ceremony was held at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Tuesday.
Skipper Rizwan urges Pakistan to enjoy Champions Trophy
Pakistan skipper Mohammad Rizwan said on Tuesday the Champions Trophy would be a 鈥榟istoric occasion鈥� for the country, a day before the hosts kick the tournament off against New Zealand.
More than cricket as Pakistan hosts first major tournament in 29 years
Pakistan will host a first major cricket tournament in almost three decades from Wednesday in a move hailed as a landmark just a few years after the country was off-limits because of security fears.
鈥楴ew window for BPL鈥�
Bangladesh Cricket Board president Faruque Ahmed said on Monday that they have found a new window for the Bangladesh Premier League to avoid clashes with other franchise-based leagues with a goal to get more quality foreign players.
Five potential breakout stars to watch at the Champions Trophy
The Champions Trophy starts on Wednesday in Pakistan and Dubai. AFP Sport highlights five less heralded players looking to make a name for themselves at the 50-over tournament:
IPL to begin on March 22 at Eden Gardens
The money-spinning Indian Premier League will begin on March 22 with holders Kolkata Knight Riders to host Royal Challengers Bengaluru, India's cricket board said Sunday.
Liton joins Bangla Tigers鈥� camp
Liton Das, who was dropped from the Bangladesh national side for the Champions Trophy, was among others who joined the camp for the Bangla Tigers, which started at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur on Sunday.
Clinical New Zealand thump Pakistan to win tri-nations final
Pace bowler Will O'Rourke claimed four wickets while Daryl Mitchell and Tom Latham hit half centuries as New Zealand defeated Pakistan by five wickets to clinch the tri-nations series final on Friday.
Hundred cash windfall a 'seminal moment' for English cricket: ECB
English cricket chiefs say a windfall of nearly 拢1 billion ($1.25 billion) from an auction of Hundred franchises is 鈥榓 seminal moment鈥� that will safeguard the game for future generations.
BCB names Mehidy as vice-captain for Champions Trophy
The Bangladesh Cricket Board on Thursday named Mehidy Hasan Miraz as the vice-captain of the national team for the forthcoming ICC Champions Trophy that starts in the UAE on February 19.
English cricket's Hundred valued at almost 拢1 billion
The cascade of cash into English cricket created by the auction of stakes in Hundred franchises climaxed on Wednesday with a deal for Southern Brave.
Bumrah absence a chance for 'world-class' Shami: India coach
Jasprit Bumrah's absence from India's Champions Trophy team will be an opportunity for 鈥榳orld-class鈥� Mohammed Shami and other fast bowlers, coach Gautam Gambhir said Wednesday.
Classy Gill hits top form to fuel India's Champions Trophy bid
Shubman Gill was the toast of Indian cricket Thursday after a match-winning century against England that fuelled optimism that he can carry his blazing form into the Champions Trophy.
Gill ton helps India to 356 in third England ODI
Top-order batsman Shubman Gill kept up his good form to hit 112 and help India reach 356 all out in the third and final one-day international against England on Wednesday.
ICC bans Bangladesh鈥檚 Shohaly for five years
Bangladesh player Shohaly Akhter has been banned for five years starting from February 10 from all forms of cricket on Tuesday by the International Cricket Council after she admitted breaching five provisions of the ICC Anti-Corruption Code.
Australia look to fine tune for Champions Trophy in Sri Lanka ODIs
Captain Steve Smith admitted Tuesday the Champions Trophy would be on Australia minds when they play Sri Lanka in two one-day internationals this week, the final warm-ups for the eight-team tournament
Hasan and Khaled called to aid practice
Pacer Hasan Mahmud and Khaled Ahmed have been roped in by the Bangladesh Cricket Board to aid the preparation of the national team ahead of the forthcoming Champions Trophy...
Duckett, Root help Engand to 304 in second India ODI
Opener Ben Duckett and Joe Root hit half-centuries to help England reach 304 all out in the second one-day international against India on Sunday as they look to keep the series alive.
South Africa call up Bosch for Champions Trophy
Corbin Bosch will replace fellow fast bowler Anrich Nortje in South Africa鈥檚 squad for the Champions Trophy in Pakistan, Cricket South Africa announced on Sunday.
'Emotional' Karunaratne eyes coaching career after Test farewell
Sri Lanka's Dimuth Karunaratne said Sunday it had been 鈥榓 very emotional day鈥� after his 100th and final Test ended with a defeat to Australia.
Dominant Australia sweep Sri Lanka
Australia wrapped up a dominant 2-0 sweep of the Test series against Sri Lanka at Galle on Sunday, romping to a nine-wicket victory before lunch on day four.
Phillips and Santner lead New Zealand to 78-run win over Pakistan
Glenn Phillips cracked a maiden century and Mitchell Santner grabbed three wickets to help New Zealand overpower Pakistan by 78 runs in the opening match of a tri-nations series in Lahore on Saturday.
BCB to oversee int鈥檒 players鈥� payment and logistics
After much controversy in the just concluded edition of the BPL T20, the Bangladesh Cricket Board has said that they are going to oversee the international players鈥� payment and logistics as well as planning for stringent financial protocols.
Phillips ton lifts New Zealand to 330-6 against Pakistan in tri-series
Glenn Phillips cracked a maiden century to lift New Zealand to 330-6 against Pakistan in the tri-series opener in Lahore on Saturday.
Australia two wickets away from series sweep
Australia are two wickets away from ending Sri Lanka's second innings in the second Test Saturday, with the hosts reeling at 211-8 at stumps on day three in Galle.
Barishal beat Chittagong to retain BPL title
Tamim Iqbal at the start and Rishad Hossain at the end, trumped Parvez Hossain & Co. as Fortune Barishal beat Chittagong Kings by three wickets in a thrilling final to clinch their second successive title of BPL at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium on Friday.
Australia dominate as Sri Lanka reach 229-9 in second Test
Australia were firmly in the driving seat despite a spirited Sri Lankan fightback to reach 229-9 at stumps on day one of the second Test in Galle on Thursday.