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Australia pick uncapped Weatherald in first Ashes Test squad
In-form batsman Marnus Labuschagne was recalled, but young opener Sam Konstas was dropped.
5 November 2025, 03:50 AM
Former Zimbabwe captain Williams treated for 'drug addiction'
Williams had recently withdrawn on the eve of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier 2025 in Harare.
5 November 2025, 01:06 AM
BCB counters boycott threat with relegation rule
The standoff between several Dhaka-based clubs and the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) deepened yesterday, with the clubs issuing a letter to threaten a boycott of all leagues and the board responding by adding a clause guaranteeing relegation for non-participation.
3 November 2025, 16:30 PM
Ashraful joins Bangladesh coaching staff for Ireland series
Former Bangladesh captain Mohammad Ashraful has been appointed as the specialised batting coach for the national team in their upcoming home series against Ireland this month.
3 November 2025, 16:17 PM
Rajshahi earn first win in NCL
Rajshahi Division registered their first victory in the ongoing first-class competition National Cricket League (NCL) with a convincing seven-wicket win over Khulna Division on the third day of the second-round fixture at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on Monday.
3 November 2025, 15:53 PM
India women cricketers hail new era but challenges remain
"Not enough girls play in India still."
3 November 2025, 15:13 PM
International cricket returns to Faisalabad after 17 years
The central city in Punjab province last staged an international match in 2008 when Pakistan and Bangladesh played an ODI.
3 November 2025, 12:35 PM
Head released from T20I squad to prepare for Ashes
Australia batter Travis Head has been released from the T20I squad against India to get some red-ball practice in the Sheffield Shield before the Ashes.
3 November 2025, 09:42 AM
BCCI announces Rs 51 crore reward for world champion women’s team
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Monday announced a reward of Rs 51 crore for the Indian women's cricket team which won the ICC Women’s World Cup.
3 November 2025, 06:47 AM
‘Incredible boost from Sachin’: Shafali Verma on her World Cup heroics
Shafali Verma brought her A-game to help India clinch their first World Cup trophy and win the Aramco POTM Award.
3 November 2025, 05:43 AM
Rubaba Dowla becomes second woman appointed as BCB director
Rubaba is only the second woman in BCB’s history to serve as a board director, following Monowara Anis Minu, who held the position in 2007.
3 November 2025, 04:45 AM
Kaur vows to ‘make it a habit’ after India’s maiden World Cup win
Shafali Verma and Deepti Sharma starred with both bat and ball to propel India to the title in front of a jubilant home crowd at Mumbai's DY Patil Stadium.
3 November 2025, 04:20 AM
A tournament that will redefine women’s cricket?
Flurry of runs, defiant comebacks, constant rain interruptions -- what will the ICC Women's World Cup 2025 be remembered for down the line?
2 November 2025, 20:00 PM
Verma, Sharma help India post 298-7
The ODI World Cup is awaiting a new champion with South Africa also eyeing their first crown.
2 November 2025, 09:53 AM
New Zealand's Jamieson back for West Indies T20s, Henry rested
Kyle Jamieson was included in the New Zealand squad for the Twenty20 series against West Indies on Sunday despite missing the ODI series against England with a side injury, but his fellow paceman Matt Henry has been rested.
2 November 2025, 09:04 AM
New champion to emerge as India face South Africa in final
India are two-time finalists in the One-Day International world championship, having lost the 2005 and 2017 titles to Australia and England.
2 November 2025, 03:36 AM
Williamson retires from Twenty20 international
The 35-year-old batsman has played 93 T20s for his country since making his debut against Zimbabwe in 2011, captaining the side on 75 occasions and leading them to the World Cup final in 2021 and semi-finals in 2016 and 2022.
2 November 2025, 03:15 AM
BCCI issues 2-day ultimatum to ACC over Asia Cup trophy
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has issued a strong ultimatum to Asian Cricket Council (ACC) chairman Mohsin Naqvi, demanding the immediate handover of the Asia Cup 2025 trophy and medals that remain in ACC’s possession over a month after India’s triumph in the final.
1 November 2025, 09:30 AM
India's Iyer discharged from hospital after lacerated spleen
India batsman Shreyas Iyer has been discharged from hospital after lacerating his spleen when falling heavily in a one-day clash against Australia, cricket officials said Saturday.
1 November 2025, 08:45 AM
Litton believes T20 team will return refreshed after break
Bangladesh T20 captain Litton Das believes the upcoming break will help his side recover from a hectic schedule and return stronger for their next assignment against Ireland later this month.
1 November 2025, 08:03 AM