Steve Smith wears ‘Eye Black’ ahead of second Ashes Test
Australia’s batter Steve Smith has been seen sporting black tape under his eyes as he gets ready for the second Ashes Test against England in Brisbane.
Australia’s batter Steve Smith has been seen sporting black tape under his eyes as he gets ready for the second Ashes Test against England in Brisbane.
Bangladeshi duo Shakib Al Hasan and Mustafizur Rahman have joined a long list of players who have signed up for the Indian Premier League (IPL) mini-auction.
Ahead of the upcoming Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), the Rajshahi Warriors have signed Hussain Talat, the franchise confirmed in an official statement. The Pakistani all-rounder is no stranger to the tournament, having featured in previous editions.
Bangladesh fast-bowling coach Shaun Tait is placing strong emphasis on the team’s final international match before the T20 World Cup, saying it is crucial to approach the game with intent and a winning mindset, regardless of the opponent.
Virat Kohli dispelled any doubts about his enduring quality with the 50-over World Cup on the horizon after a match-winning century for India against South Africa.
New Zealand batting talisman Kane Williamson returns to the Test arena for the first time in a year to bolster the hosts' line-up in the first Test against the West Indies in Christchurch, which begins Tuesday.
The squads of the six teams for the 12th edition of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) were finalized through an auction. On Sunday, at a five-star hotel in the capital, opener Mohammad Naim Sheikh stood out, outshining everyone with his price as Chattogram Royals secured him for Tk 1.10 crore. Sri Lankan all-rounder Dasun Shanaka drew the highest bid among overseas Category A players, joining Dhaka for USD 55,000.
Chattogram Royals made the biggest splash at Sunday’s Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) players’ auction, securing opener Mohammad Naim Sheikh for Tk 1 crore 10 lakh, the highest price of the day.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has included Shamim Hossain in the squad for the third and final T20 International of the series. The decisive match will be played on Tuesday in Chattogram.
In a surprise announcement ahead of the IPL 2026 auction, Andre Russell confirmed his retirement from the league.
Mohammad Nawaz and Shaheen Shah Afridi starred with the ball as Pakistan won the T20I tri-series with a thumping six-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the final on Saturday.
The Bangladesh Premier League is returning to the auction format after several seasons of using the draft system, following repeated requests from the franchises. For the 2026 season, a total of 147 local and 260 overseas cricketers have registered, with the BPL Governing Council finalising the auction rules, base prices, and category structure before sending them to teams and the media.