Khawaja, Smith tons power Australia to 330-2 in first Test
Steve Smith stood unbeaten on 104 after crossing 10,000 Test runs and helped Australia pummel Sri Lanka alongside fellow centurion Usman Khawaja on day one of the opening Test on Wednesday.
Steve Smith stood unbeaten on 104 after crossing 10,000 Test runs and helped Australia pummel Sri Lanka alongside fellow centurion Usman Khawaja on day one of the opening Test on Wednesday.
The Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2024 was expected to be a tournament defined by on-field performances, but instead, it has been overshadowed by off-field controversies. Fans had hoped for a high-quality competition, but player payment disputes have taken center stage, drawing more attention than the actual cricket.
Rangpur Riders, who had dominated the ongoing BPL 2024 with eight consecutive wins, have now suffered their third straight defeat. After losing twice to Durbar Rajshahi, Rangpur fell once again—this time to Chittagong Kings.
The World Cricketers' Association (WCA) has urged the implementation of "basic global protections" to ensure franchise leagues pay players on time, according to ESPNcricinfo.
Australia's Steve Smith joined a select group of batsmen to reach 10,000 Test runs on Wednesday during the first morning of the opening Test against Sri Lanka.
The financial turmoil surrounding Durbar Rajshahi in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) has taken another dramatic turn. After previously boycotting practice in Chattogram due to unpaid salaries, the players had agreed to take the field after receiving only 25% of their payments, following intervention from the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) President. However, the crisis is far from over.
Disciplined bowling and a quickfire 51 by Ben Duckett helped England bounce back to win the third T20 international against India on Tuesday and keep the series alive.
Rangpur Riders have been sitting comfortably at the top of the points table, securing a spot in the first qualifier well before the group stage concluded. With their playoff berth confirmed, the team could have focused on wrapping up the group stage without pressure. However, back-to-back losses have raised concerns within the camp.
Australian batting great Steve Smith begins a tour of Sri Lanka just one short of entering the elite club of 10,000 Test runs ahead of Wednesday's opening match in Galle.
India pace bowler Jasprit Bumrah has been named men's cricketer of the year for 2024, the International Cricket Council announced Tuesday, a day after he won the Test award.
The controversy surrounding financial irregularities in the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) took another turn as players from the Rajshahi team reported that their cheques had bounced.
Durbar Rajshahi kept their playoff hopes alive with a crucial 5-wicket win over Sylhet Strikers in their final group-stage match of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL). Taskin Ahmed’s team now stands on the brink of securing a spot in the top four.