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'Shell-shocked’ Stokes: England must move on fast after crushing Ashes loss

"Little bit shell-shocked, it was pretty phenomenal from Head," Stokes said.
22 November 2025, 11:51 AM

Kuldeep bags three as South Africa reach 247–6 in second Test

The World Test champions won the first Test of the two-match series by 30 runs at Kolkata's Eden Gardens.
22 November 2025, 11:02 AM

Taijul finds his ‘own place’ in Bangladesh cricket

IIn his 11 years as a Test cricketer, left-arm spinner Taijul Islam has carved out a great career, especially in the context of Bangladesh cricket.
22 November 2025, 02:00 AM

'I don’t know what happened': Akbar apologises after brain fade in dramatic win

Bangladesh ‘A’ team captain Akbar Ali was a relieved man after his brain fade moment did not lead to a heartbreaking exit for his side, who defeated India in the semifinal in a Super Over and booked their place in the final of the Asia Cup Rising Stars in Doha, Qatar on Friday..Defending a
21 November 2025, 17:00 PM

Starc takes seven as England rolled for 172 in Ashes opener

A venomous Mitchell Starc struck three times during an intimidating opening spell to leave England in trouble on day one of the first Ashes Test against Australia on Friday in Perth.
21 November 2025, 02:19 AM

‘This series could define our team’: McCullum on the Ashes

Reclaiming the Ashes on Australian soil would be a defining moment for England, head coach Brendon McCullum said as they gear up for the first test against Australia starting on Friday in Perth.
20 November 2025, 17:44 PM

India's Gill doubtful for 2nd SA Test

India will not play skipper Shubman Gill in the second Test against South Africa on Saturday if it risks aggravating his neck injury, a team coach said.
20 November 2025, 14:29 PM

Emotional Mushfiqur dedicates 100th Test and century to his late grandparents

Bangladesh’s veteran star Mushfiqur Rahim dedicated his 100th Test appearance, which he made extra special with a ton, to his paternal and maternal grandparents.
20 November 2025, 12:19 PM

Chilled Smith says Australia must ‘ignore the noise’ ahead of Ashes

Steve Smith cut a relaxed figure when he named the Australia team for the opening clash in his ninth and possibly final Ashes series on Thursday, a far cry from the perpetual angst that used to be his hallmark at the crease.
20 November 2025, 08:28 AM

Ireland slump to 98-5 as Bangladesh end Day 2 on top

Bangladesh have seized control over the Dhaka Test after reducing Ireland to 98-5 and ending the second day leading the visitors by 378 runs at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Thursday.
20 November 2025, 05:20 AM

Weatherald and Doggett to debut in first Ashes Test

It is the first time Australia have chosen multiple debutants in a Test since early 2019.
20 November 2025, 04:54 AM

From Cowdrey to Warner: Mushfiqur joins elite club with century in 100th Test

The right-hander became only the 11th player in history to score a hundred in their 100th Test match.
20 November 2025, 04:41 AM

Mushfiqur hits hundred to celebrate his 100th Test

Mushfiqur’s 106-run innings ended when he edged a good-length, turning delivery from Humphreys.
20 November 2025, 03:29 AM

From Bodyline to Botham and Stokes: Five great Ashes series

The most controversial Ashes series of them all was brought about by a desire to curb Bradman's phenomenal run-scoring.
20 November 2025, 02:14 AM

100th Test, 99 runs: A day to remember for Mushfiqur

Accolades were bestowed and heartfelt tributes flowed as Mushfiqur Rahim became the first Bangladeshi to enter the 100-Test club against Ireland in Dhaka on Wednesday. But for the celebrations to feel truly complete, it needed the history-maker himself to produce something special.
19 November 2025, 18:15 PM

BPL in limbo over missed bank guarantee

Despite a five-day extension to secure mandatory bank guarantees from all five franchises, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) remains off track.
19 November 2025, 06:05 AM

‘I wish I played it with you’: Shakib’s heartfelt tribute to Mushfiqur

While the stadium buzzed with anticipation, one of Mushfiqur’s closest teammates, Shakib Al Hasan, took to Facebook to share a deeply personal and inspiring message.
19 November 2025, 05:45 AM

Century of Tests: Mushfiqur Rahim receives special honour

Habibul Bashar, who had presented Mushfiqur with his original Test cap in 2005, handed him a special commemorative cap to mark the milestone
19 November 2025, 04:15 AM

Mushfiqur is the perfect role model

I was already a regular member of the Bangladesh team when Mushfiqur Rahim arrived on the scenes in 2005 in the England tour. He announced himself by scoring a hundred and a fifty in practice matches against County sides. He then made his Test debut at Lord’s as a specialist batter as Pilot bhai (Khaled Mashud) was still our wicketkeeper. But after the Lord’s Test, he unfortunately twisted his ankle while coming down the staircase and had to return home.
18 November 2025, 08:00 AM

Mushfiqur’s legacy will inspire generations

As Mushfiqur Rahim walks out to play his 100th Test match, Bangladesh cricket celebrates not just a milestone, but a man whose impact on our game goes far beyond statistics. I have had the privilege of coaching Mushfiqur in two different periods of Bangladesh cricket -- first from 2014 to 2017, and again from 2023 to 2024 -- and what remains constant is his unwavering professionalism, commitment, and leadership.
18 November 2025, 07:00 AM