Celebrated Bangladeshi cricketer Shakib Al Hasan made history in the world cricket as he emerged as the number one all rounder in all the three formats of cricket — Test, ODI and T20. Shakib is the first cricketer who has…
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Sachin Tendulkar: India cricket legend to act in biopic
Indian cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar is set to play himself in a film being made on his life.
Australia v India: Smith’s 71 takes him past Bradman mark
Steve Smith eclipsed a Don Bradman record as Australia chased victory over India in the fourth Test in Sydney. The captain hit 71 off 70 balls to pass Bradman’s 1947-48 Australian record of 715 for most runs in a series…
Australia v India: Kohli makes history; ‘spidercam’ controversy
Virat Kohli became the first man to make three Test centuries in his first three innings as captain on an eventful third day of the fourth Test against Australia in Sydney.
Australia v India: David Warner in Phillip Hughes tribute during ton
Batsman David Warner scored a century and paid tribute to Phillip Hughes as Australia dominated day one of the fourth Test against India in Sydney. Warner hit 101 and on reaching 63, he took off his helmet and kissed the…
Soumya Sarkar in Bangladesh World Cup squad
Allrounder Soumya Sarkar has been named in Bangladesh’s 15-member squad for the 2015 World Cup, which also includes fast bowler Taskin Ahmed and left-arm spinner Taijul Islam. Mashrafe Mortaza will lead the side while Shakib Al Hasan has been named…
Australia v India: Mitchell Johnson ruled out of final Test
Australia fast bowler Mitchell Johnson will miss the final Test against India, which starts in Sydney on Tuesday, because of a hamstring injury. But the left-armer is expected to be fit in time for the subsequent one-day tri-series against England…
Durham’s Ben Stokes joins Melbourne Renegades in Big Bash
England all-rounder Ben Stokes will play for Melbourne Renegades in the Australian Big Bash League, replacing the injured Jesse Ryder. Stokes, 26, who plays his county cricket for Durham, is one of eight England-qualified players signed up for the Twenty20…
Whatmore named Zimbabwe coach until end of World Cup
Australian Dav Whatmore has been named as the new coach of Zimbabwe. The Sri Lanka-born 60-year-old has agreed a contract until the end of the World Cup in March 2015.
Virat Kohli criticises Australia sledging
India batsman Virat Kohli says Australia’s players called him a “spoilt brat” and that he had “no reason to respect” Mitchell Johnson. Kohli scored 169 on the third day of the third Test during which he and Johnson exchanged plenty…
Geoff Pullar: Former England cricketer dies
Geoff Pullar, the former England, Lancashire and Gloucestershire batsman, has died aged 79. Pullar played 28 Tests for England, making his debut against India in July 1959, with his final match against Australia in Adelaide in January 1963.
Saeed Ajmal: Suspended Pakistan spinner out of World Cup
Off-spinner Saeed Ajmal has withdrawn from Pakistan’s World Cup squad as his bowling action is yet to be cleared by the International Cricket Council. Ajmal, 37, Pakistan’s top wicket-taker for the past three years, was suspended from bowling by the…
Another Smith ton puts India under pressure
Australia captain Steve Smith scored a career-best 192 to help his side set an imposing target of 530 on day two of the third Test against India. Smith added to his overnight 72 to move on to his third consecutive…
Malcolm Waller banned from bowling
Zimbabwe all-rounder Malcolm Waller has been suspended from bowling by the International Cricket Council, only seven weeks before the World Cup. The off-spinner, 30, was reported after the second Test against Bangladesh in Khulna last month. The ICC said analysis…
England one-day captain missed selector’s calls
The 28-year-old was appointed as Alastair Cook’s replacement on Saturday, following England’s recent 5-2 series defeat against Sri Lanka. The Middlesex batsman Eoin Morgan said: “I thought I better give him a ring and he said ‘we’d like to offer…
Shane Watson shocked after hit by a bouncer
The all-rounder Shane Watson’s helmet was struck by a ball from fast bowler James Pattinson in the Melbourne Cricket Ground nets. Watson, 33, was assessed by doctors and a Cricket Australia spokesperson said he was “shaken but otherwise okay.”
Kevin Pietersen shines in Australian T20 Big Bash defeat
Former England batsman Kevin Pietersen scored 66 from 46 balls for Melbourne Stars in the first match of the Australian Big Bash Twenty20 season.
Alastair Cook: England one-day captain has to ‘wait and see’
Alastair Cook says he has to “wait and see” if he is to remain as England’s one-day captain, and that he can have “no complaints” if he is stood down.
Alastair Cook: No guarantee for captain at World Cup – Moores
England coach Peter Moores says there is no guarantee of Alastair Cook being captain for next year’s World Cup.
New Zealand levels series against Pakistan
New Zealand defeated Pakistan by 4 wickets and leveled series yesterday Sharjah. Winning the toss, Pakistan opted to bat first and was bowled out in the 49th over. Pakistan was looking to post a big total but the Kiwi bowlers…
England stays alive in ODI series
England defeated Sri Lanka by 5 wickets in the fifth ODI to stay alive in the ODI series. The match was split into two days because of heavy rainfall. England started their innings on Thursday instead of the day before…
Sri Lanka v England: Alastair Cook happy with tourists’ progress
England captain Alastair Cook said Thursday’s victory over Sri Lanka was “a really important win” as their World Cup preparations continue.
Australia dominating after second day
Resuming the day at 354 for 6 Australia finished day 2 at 517 for 7 on Wednesday. Thanks to a 163 runs partnership between Clarke and Smith. Rain washed most of the days play, only 30 overs of cricket was…
Unpredictable Pakistan win first ODI against Kiwis
Pakistan defeated New Zealand by 3 wickets mainly due to the 110 runs partnership between Haris Sohail and Shahid Afridi in the first ODI at Dubai. Usually weak in chase, it seemed Pakistan will loose this match when they were…
Sri Lanka makes it 3-1
Sri Lanka defeated England by 6 wickets in the fourth ODI to go up 3-1 in the seven match ODI series. Winning the toss, England batted first and was bowled out for 265 in exact 50 overs. James Taylor top…
Mohammad Hafeez: Pakistan off-spinner banned for illegal action
Pakistan off-spinner Mohammad Hafeez has been banned from bowling in international cricket after his action was found to be illegal.
Phillip Hughes: Shane Watson tells of ‘challenging time’
All-rounder Shane Watson says the days since the death of Australia team-mate Phillip Hughes have been the most challenging of his career.
New Zealand drew the T20 series
New Zealand won the second and final T20 series by 17 runs to draw the T20 series after they drew the test series with Pakistan. Pakistan won the toss second time in a row and fielded first. New Zealand was…
Sakib fined and Gazi suspended for one match
Sakib is fined 10000 BDT for arguing with the on field umpire at the Dhaka Premiere Division Cricket League. But Sohag Gazi is not only fined but also suspended for one match. Sakib was leading his side Legends of Rupganj…
Sakib may play in Australian domestic Big Bash League
Sakib may feature in the next season of Australian domestic T20 tournament Big Bash League (BBL). Bangladesh Cricket Board President Nazmul Hassan Papon said unofficially that Sakib’s appeal to play in overseas leagues may be approved due to his present…