Dukes ball under fire after Lord’s Test
The ongoing Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy has not only seen India trailing 1-2 against England but also raised serious concerns over the quality of the Dukes balls used in the series.
The ongoing Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy has not only seen India trailing 1-2 against England but also raised serious concerns over the quality of the Dukes balls used in the series.
Bangladesh U-19 sealed the three-match ODI series in style with a commanding 104-run victory over South Africa U-19 in the second match at Benoni. Back-to-back dominant performances saw the visitors take an unassailable 2–0 lead with one match to spare.
Mirpur’s slow and turning tracks have helped Bangladesh clinch historic T20I series wins over top sides like Australia and New Zealand. But for batters, it has often been a nightmare.
The Asian Cricket Council’s (ACC) annual general meeting, scheduled for July 24 in Dhaka, is facing uncertainty as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and several other member boards are reportedly planning to boycott the event, citing political and diplomatic concerns.
Every Bangladesh Premier League season, Pakistan sends the highest number of overseas players, drawn by familiar conditions and proven performances. Last season saw players like Iftikhar Ahmed, Khushdil Shah, Aaqif Javed, and Shaheen Shah Afridi in action, while a year earlier, big names like Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan featured in the tournament.
The Pakistan cricket team has arrived in Dhaka ahead of a three-match T20I series against hosts Bangladesh. As the two sides prepare to clash, Pakistan captain Salman Agha has made it clear that his team is not taking Bangladesh lightly, especially on their home turf.
Rangpur Riders fell short in their bid to win back-to-back Global Super League (GSL) titles, as they suffered a 32-run defeat to hosts Guyana Amazon Warriors in the final. Chasing a daunting target of 197, Rangpur were bowled out for 164, finishing the tournament as runners-up.
Afghanistan are likely to host Bangladesh for a three-match T20I series in the UAE this October, as both boards look to fine-tune preparations ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026.
Defending champions Rangpur Riders are set to face hosts Guyana Amazon Warriors in the Global Super League (GSL) 2025 final on Saturday at Providence Stadium, Guyana (5:00 a.m. BST).
State authorities blamed the management of India's Royal Challengers Bengaluru cricket team for last month's deadly stampede during celebrations for their first IPL title.
Bangladesh’s overall record against Pakistan in T20 Internationals is far from impressive — no wins since 2016 and a whitewash in the last series. However, left-handed opener Mohammad Naim is optimistic ahead of the upcoming three-match series, backing the hosts to perform better on home soil.
Bangladesh U19 got off to a strong start in their South Africa tour, defeating the hosts by a massive 130 runs in the opening match.