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Singapore rules out playing host to Commonwealth Games
Singapore on Wednesday joined Malaysia in ruling out hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games, further plunging the future of the multi-sport event into doubt.
Tigresses suffer heavy defeat despite Trishna hattrick
Despite a record hattrick from left-arm pacer Fariha Trishna, Bangladesh suffered a ..run defeat against six-time T20 world champions Australia in the second T20I in Mirpur on Tuesday.
Tigresses keen to 'restore confidence' in Australia T20Is
Bangladesh have another tough nut to crack as the Tigresses take on Australia in a three-match women's T20I series, beginning at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka today.
Stoinis, Agar lose Australia contracts
All-rounder Marcus Stoinis and spin bowler Ashton Agar have been dropped from Australia's contracts list for the 2024/25 season after falling out of favour with selectors.
Hathurusingha to miss second Test against Sri Lanka
Bangladesh national team head coach Chandika Hathurusinghe will not be present during the upcoming second Test against Sri Lanka, scheduled to commence on 30 March in Chattogram.
Only pride at stake for Tigresses
Bangladesh women's cricket team would want to restore some pride in the dead rubber against Australia today after suffering heavy defeats in the first two matches of the three-match ODI series.
Australia women canter to series victory
Sophie Molineux starred with the ball and Ellyse Perry with the bat as Australia women romped to a six-wicket victory against their Bangladesh counterparts to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match ODI series in Mirpur on Sunday.
Tigresses bowled out for 97
Bangladesh women’s cricket team were bowled out for 97 runs in the second match of the three-match ODI series against Australia in Mirpur today.
Fahima intends to rely on strength to stifle Aussies
Bangladesh leg-spinner Fahima Khatun said that the Tigresses intend to play to their strengths to stifle Australia in order to stay alive in the three-match ODI series.
Afghanistan call for 'politics-free cricket' after Australia scrap T20s
Afghanistan cricket bosses Wednesday expressed disappointment that Australia had scrapped a men's T20 series because of deteriorating women's rights in the Taliban-ruled country and called for "politics-free cricket".
Nigar and Co set for ‘Waugh-esque’ challenge, says Bashar
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) yesterday announced a 15-member women’s team squad for their forthcoming maiden ODI series at home against world champions Australia, starting Thursday.
Smith to open against India, says Australia coach
"If you bring in a new opener and you gave them four Test matches, and then said, 'okay, we're going to shift that after four Test matches', would you think that's fair or unfair?"
Late bowling fireworks from NZ rock Australia's run chase
Australia were 202 runs from victory with six wickets in hand at the end of day three of the second Test in Christchurch on Sunday after New Zealand grabbed the momentum with some late bowling fireworks.
New Zealand set Australia target of 279 to win second Test
New Zealand were dismissed for 372 in their second innings after tea on the third day of the second Test against Australia in Christchurch on Sunday, setting the visitors a victory target of 279.
Latham hauls New Zealand back into 2nd Test against Australia
A timely return to form by New Zealand opener Tom Latham hauled the Black Caps back into the second Test against Australia Saturday as they overhauled a 94-run deficit to lead by 40 at stumps.
Aussies out to spoil Kane, Tim’s ‘huge achievement’
Seamer Mitchell Starc said Australia's bowlers aim to ensure New Zealand world-class batter Kane Williamson doesn't stay long at the crease on his 100th Test appearance.
Cummins hails Lyon, Green
Australia captain Pat Cummins heaped praise on team-mates Nathan Lyon and Cameron Green on Sunday for match-winning performances as his side secured a 172-run triumph over New Zealand in the first Test.
New Zealand 258 runs away from victory in 1st Australia Test
Phillips had earlier taken 5-45 as New Zealand took Australia's last six wickets for the addition of 37 runs to end the tourist's second innings on 164
New Zealand chase 258 for victory in first test against Australia
New Zealand were 111 for three at the close of play on the third day of the first test against Australia at Wellington's Basin Reserve on Saturday, still 258 runs away from their daunting victory target of 369.
