‘Felt I had to take the initiative for Bangladesh’

Shathira Jakir Jessy is set to create history in the upcoming ICC Women's World Cup in India and Sri Lanka by becoming the first woman umpire from Bangladesh to officiate in a senior World Cup.
30 September 2025

Tigresses bank on unity and resilience

Bangladesh are set for their second appearance at the ICC Women’s World Cup, beginning September 30 in Guwahati, having debuted in 2022 with a solitary group-stage win.
30 September 2025

Women’s cricket ready for its biggest stage

Which is the bigger tournament in cricket, the men’s ICC World Cup or the women’s?
30 September 2025

'High chance' of India winning ICC Women's World Cup: Kaur

India captain Harmanpreet Kaur on Monday said the team's all-round depth gives them a "high chance" of winning the Women's Cricket World Cup title, especially as they play on home soil.
29 September 2025

Power-packed Australia favourites to rewrite Women's World Cup history

Australia have plenty of motivation to become the first team to win consecutive Women's Cricket World Cups since 1988, and a powerhouse squad to achieve the feat.
29 September 2025

India, Pakistan trade accusations after Asia Cup trophy debacle

The two teams did not shake hands for the third Asia Cup match running as India won the final by five wickets in Dubai on Sunday.
29 September 2025

Tilak Varma’s masterclass stands tall amid presentation chaos

Unlike many who get caught in the emotion of an India–Pakistan clash, he played as if he was in control of time itself.
29 September 2025

India celebrate Asia Cup win without trophy amid presentation row

India were left celebrating their Asia Cup triumph without the trophy after a dramatic turn of events in Dubai yesterday, following their five-wicket victory over archrivals Pakistan. 
28 September 2025

Cold on field, warm off it

At the toss ahead of the Asia Cup final between India and Pakistan in Dubai on Sunday, a rare scene unfolded. For the first time on a cricket field, the two captains spoke to two different commentators -- naturally, each one from their own country.
28 September 2025

India beat Pakistan to clinch record-extending ninth Asia Cup title

Hardik Pandya missed out due to a niggle as India opted to field in the final of the Asia Cup against Pakistan in Dubai on Sunday. 
28 September 2025

India vs Pakistan: Key stats ahead of Asia Cup 2025 final

For the first time in 41 years, India and Pakistan face off in an Asia Cup final today.
28 September 2025

A mismatch on paper: Will the India-Pakistan final follow a different script?

In just a few hours, India and Pakistan will meet again -- for the third time in this Asia Cup. The venue, Dubai International Cricket Stadium, and the day of the week, Sunday -- are the same as their two previous encounters during the group stage and the Super Four.
28 September 2025

Akram urges Pakistan to play 'sensible cricket' against favourites India

Both sides have already clashed twice in this edition, with India emerging victorious on both occasions.
28 September 2025

Chaos in the air, rivalry on the line

On paper, skill and form suggests India call the tune; Pakistan wait for fortune's turn of the wheel.
28 September 2025

Pakistan seek revenge, India plot a hattrick of humiliation

The Indian juggernaut has crushed every opposition on their path before swaggering into the final of the eight-team tournament looking every inch the reigning 20-over world champions.
27 September 2025

BCB facing captaincy dilemma

Bangladesh selectors and team management are facing a dilemma over captaincy for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Afghanistan, scheduled to start on October 2 in Sharjah.
27 September 2025

Panicky Tigers forget ‘basic cricket’

During the innings break of the Bangladesh-Pakistan Super Four match in Dubai on Thursday, Pakistan legend Wasim Akram looked tense..When asked about the match situation, Akram, who is working as a commentator at the Asia Cup, said, “The wicket is a bit tricky, but if Bangladesh plays basi
27 September 2025

India overcome Nissanka ton and Super Over drama to edge out Sri Lanka

Defending champions India survived Pathum Nissanka's blistering hundred and some intense Super Over drama before beating Sri Lanka in a dead rubber to maintain their unbeaten run in the Asia Cup on Friday.
26 September 2025

The Bhoy who lived

Once again, Bangladeshi cricket lovers fell under the spell of supporting the Tigers -- creatures whose body stripes were, some say, stitched by He Who Shall Not Be Named.
26 September 2025

'Big issue': Simmons resorts to Litton excuse after Bangladesh’s bizarre batting collapse

The 11-run defeat might suggest a close contest, but in truth, the Tigers were out of it long before Rishad Hossain’s late blows narrowed the margin.
26 September 2025