All-rounder De Silva has not played a T20 since June 2024 against the Netherlands.

 New Zealand batter Glenn Phillips said his audacious switch-hitting show in a recent Super Smash match was no gimmick but a tactical option he has honed for years to counter left-arm spin.

The decision to ask IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders to release Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman was not the result of deliberations within the Indian cricket board, nor was the Indian Premier League’s governing council consulted on the matter, The Indian Express has reported.

Run-machine Travis Head hit a swashbuckling 163 and Steve Smith a composed unbeaten 129 as Australia built a 134-run lead over England to seize control on day three of the fifth and final Ashes Test on Tuesday.

It was his 12th Test century and first at the Sydney Cricket Ground, further cementing his reputation as one of the game’s most versatile and destructive batters.

Bangladesh U-19 team left for Zimbabwe early Monday to take part in the 16th ICC U-19 World Cup, scheduled from January 15 to February 6 in Zimbabwe and Namibia. Captain Azizul Hakim Tamim spoke to The Daily Star's Samsul Arefin Khan about preparation, expectations and challenges ahead of departure.

Bangladesh Cricket Board's (BCB's) plea to the International Cricket Council (ICC) to relocate its ICC Men's T20 World Cup matches from India has sparked widespread speculation among officials, players, stakeholders and fans, with all pondering what will happen next.

The Bangladesh interim government decided yesterday to suspend the broadcast of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season, scheduled to start on March 26, until further notice.

Newcomers Noakhali Express continued their miserable run in the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) T20 as they suffered their fourth consecutive defeat on Monday, going down by six wickets to Sylhet Titans in Sylhet.

Tournament favourites Rangpur Riders climbed to the top of the points table in the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) T20 after defeating Chattogram Royals by five wickets in their fifth match at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Monday.

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Aminul Islam said on Monday that the board does not feel safe sending the national team to India for the upcoming T20 World Cup scheduled for next month.

England's Joe Root paused as he left the field to salute all four corners of the Sydney Cricket Ground on Monday after making a fine 160 in the fifth Ashes test, but the 35-year-old does not want to consider if this is his final bow in Australia.

Noakhali were bowled out for 61 in just 14.2 overs, which stands as the fourth-lowest total in BPL history.

The decision comes in the aftermath of Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman’s removal from Kolkata Knight Riders squad following directives from BCCI.

Joe Root went level with Ricky Ponting in equal-third in the all-time men's Test century list, bringing up his 41st hundred.

Amid lingering uncertainty over Bangladesh's participation in the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Sunday announced a 15-member squad for the global tournament, scheduled from February 7 to March 8, with no major surprises.

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) yesterday confirmed that it will not send the national team to India for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, considering the safety and security of the Bangladesh contingent in India.

Off-field turbulence seemed to have little impact on Mustafizur Rahman as the left-arm pacer once again showcased what he is best known for -- ice-cool bowling at the death -- to steer Rangpur Riders to a thrilling five-run victory over Dhaka Capitals in Sunday night’s Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) match in Sylhet.

Australian Test great Damien Martyn has woken from an induced coma following meningitis, with ex-teammate Adam Gilchrist on Sunday calling it "a miracle".

The victory was Chattogram’s third in four matches, pushing the side --who struggled before the tournament -- into strong contention through consistent performances.