Nepal apologises following first-ever 'timed out' dismissal in women's T20

Sri Lanka's Angelo Mathews was the first batter to be 'timed out' in international cricket at the 50-over World Cup in 2023 when his helmet strap broke as he was coming on to bat against Bangladesh and asked for a replacement, which delayed him
5 June 2026

Brothers players boycott Agrani Bank match over unpaid dues

Sohag Gazi told The Daily Star that repeated assurances from the club management had failed to materialise
5 June 2026

Pakistan upstage Australia for 2-1 ODI series win

Spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi and Shadab Khan starred in Pakistan's four-wicket win in their decisive third and final one-day international against Australia in Lahore on Thursday.
5 June 2026

Robinson rocks New Zealand after England collapse in 1st Test

England's Ollie Robinson marked his first Test for more than two years with four wickets, including three in a sensational opening over, as New Zealand collapsed to 61-6 at stumps at Lord's on Thursday.
5 June 2026

Dilara smashes Bangladesh's fastest WT20I fifty in win over Netherlands

Opener Dilara Akter smashed the fastest fifty by a Bangladesh batter in Women's T20 Internationals as the Tigresses signed off their tri-series campaign with a 13-run win over the Netherlands in a rain-affected contest in Edinburgh on Thursday.
4 June 2026

Talha 'ready for the task' after Tait’s departure

Newly appointed Bangladesh pace bowling coach Talha Jubair insisted he is ready to embrace the challenge despite the limited time available before the team’s upcoming assignment, following the departure of Shaun Tait, who stepped down from the role on Thursday, citing family reasons.
4 June 2026

Abahani skipper Mosaddek sees Mohammedan clash as potential title decider

The Dhaka Premier League title race is hearing up, with Friday's ninth-round fixtures set to have a significant bearing on the battle for the top spot.
4 June 2026

Tickets for Bangladesh-Australia ODIs go on sale

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Thursday announced ticket prices for the upcoming three-match ODI series between Bangladesh and Australia, with prices ranging from Tk 200 to Tk 2,500.
4 June 2026

Talha named pace bowling coach for Australia series after Tait's departure

The former Australian fast bowler described his decision to leave as a difficult one.
4 June 2026

‘Either a hero or a villain’: Mosaddek on no. 6-7 role

Mosaddek Hossain, averaging 77.5 and scoring at a strike rate of 129 in the ongoing Dhaka Premier League, has been rewarded with an ODI call-up after almost four years. Ahead of his selection for Bangladesh's first two ODIs of the upcoming three-match series against Australia, the all-rounder talked about the difficulties of batting in the lower middle order and struggles during an interview with The Daily Star’s Abdullah Al Mehdi. The excerpts are as follows: 
4 June 2026

BCB announces HP squads for Zimbabwe 'A' series

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Wednesday announced the High Performance (HP) squads for the upcoming three-match one-day series against Zimbabwe 'A', which begins on June 8.
3 June 2026

Mosaddek back in ODI fold after nearly four years

Bangladesh have recalled all-rounder Mosaddek Hossain to the squad for the first two matches of the three-ODI series against Australia, which begins on June 9 at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur.
3 June 2026

HC clears way for holding June 7 BCB elections

The High Court on Wednesday cleared the way for holding Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) elections on June 7.
3 June 2026

New Zealand Cricket confirms itinerary for Bangladesh women's series in December

New Zealand Cricket on Wednesday announced the itinerary of their women's team's white-ball series against Bangladesh in December this year.
3 June 2026

Ellis' career-best figures help Australia beat Pakistan to level ODI series

Fast bowler Nathan Ellis took a career best four-wicket haul as an understrength Australia shocked Pakistan by 41 runs in the second one-day international in Lahore on Tuesday, levelling the three-match series 1-1.
3 June 2026

Hridoy hits the right notes ahead of Australia test

Tawhid Hridoy headlined an action-packed, high-scoring day in the Dhaka Premier League yesterday, with the Mohammedan Sporting Club skipper smashing his fifth List A century to keep his side atop the table.
3 June 2026

Joty, Ritu star as Tigresses beat Scotland to stay alive in tri-series

Bangladesh ended their losing streak in the Women's T20I Tri-Series with a 34-run victory over Scotland at the Grange Cricket Club Ground on Tuesday.
2 June 2026

ICC delegation meets former directors of Bulbul-led board

Two International Cricket Council (ICC) Board representatives -- Dr Mohammed Moosajee of Cricket South Africa and Tavengwa Mukuhlani of Zimbabwe Cricket -- met four former directors of the Aminul Islam Bulbul-led board at a city hotel on Tuesday.
2 June 2026

Hridoy ton keeps Mohammedan on top

Six centuries and two five-wicket hauls headlined five completed matches in the eighth round of the Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League (DPL) 2025-26 across five venues on Tuesday.
2 June 2026

HC adjourns until Wednesday hearing on writ petition challenging June 7 BCB elections

The High Court on Tuesday adjourned until Wednesday the hearing on a writ petition that challenged the legality of the election schedule and voter list for the upcoming Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) elections slated for June 7.
2 June 2026