England include spinner Bashir in 12-man squad for Ashes opener

England named off-spinner Shoaib Bashir in a 12-man squad Wednesday alongside four frontline pace bowlers, keeping their options open for the first Ashes Test against Australia in Perth.

India yet to decide on captain Gill after neck injury

India captain Shubman Gill has responded well to treatment for a neck injury, the BCCI said Wednesday, but it remains to be seen if he plays the second Test against South Africa in Guwahati.

Ponting salutes Mushfiqur on 100th Test milestone

Two-time World Cup winning Australian captain Ricky Ponting led the global tributes today as Mushfiqur Rahim became the first Bangladeshi cricketer to reach the historic milestone of 100 Test matches.

Mushfiqur on brink of historic ton as Bangladesh dominate day 1 in Mirpur

Mushfiqur Rahim stood just one run away from a fairytale hundred in his 100th Test as Bangladesh ended Day 1 of the second Test against Ireland strongly placed at 292/4 in Mirpur.

Pakistan kick off tri-series with win over Zimbabwe

Pakistan kicked off their Tri-Nation Series campaign with an impressive five-wicket win over Zimbabwe at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Tuesday.

Fire and Ashes: England bank on fast bowling barrage in Australia

England go into the first Test against Australia on Friday with arguably their most hostile attack in decades, putting their faith in fast bowling in a quest to regain the Ashes.

Former coach Hathurusingha hails Mushfiqur’s leadership and dedication

Chandika Hathurusingha has once again heaped praise on Mushfiqur Rahim as the veteran wicketkeeper-batter prepares to become the first Bangladeshi to play 100 Test matches.

Mushfiqur Rahim to join elite club with 100th Test

The second and final Test between Ireland and hosts Bangladesh, beginning Tuesday at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium, will double as a celebration.

England quick Wood back bowling after injury scare

Veteran pace ace Mark Wood unleashed a fiery spell in the nets Tuesday in encouraging signs for England after an injury scare during a pre-Ashes warm-up match last week.

Babar Azam fined for ICC Code Breach

Pakistan’s star batter Babar Azam has been penalised for a Level 1 offence under the ICC Code of Conduct during the third ODI against Sri Lanka.

Bodyline and Bradman to Botham and Stokes: five great Ashes series

England and Australia begin the latest edition of the Ashes in Perth on Friday with the visitors looking to wrestle back the urn for the first time since 2015.

Bangladesh A thrash Afghanistan in Asia Cup Rising Stars

Bangladesh A delivered a dominant all-round performance to secure a comfortable eight-wicket victory over Afghanistan A in their Group A clash of the Asia Cup Rising Stars in Doha.