When Mushfiqur Rahim debuted for Bangladesh back in 2005 at the age of 18, Dav Whatmore was the head coach of the Tigers. On the occasion of Mushfiqur’s 100th Test, the 71-year-old former Australia batter talked to The Daily Star’s Samsul Arefin Khan and shared his observation about Mushfiqur’s illustrious career. The excerpts are as follows:

Being thousands of miles away from home did not stop Ireland batter Harry Tector from rejoicing in his country’s recent 3-2 win over Hungary in the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers. He was even more excited with the prospect of taking part in the next ICC World Test Championship and hoped it would lead to the resumption of red-ball cricket back home. Tector said all this and more in an interview with The Daily Star’s Samsul Arefin Khan.

Barishal Division clinched the 14th Women’s National Cricket League 2025-26 title after securing a 13-run win over Rangpur Division in their final league match at BKSP-3 yesterday. Barishal capped off a dominant campaign, winning six of their seven matches, while Khulna Division finished runners-up with 10 points. Barishal skipper Rabeya Khan was named player of the league for her all-round performance. She scored 179 runs and claimed nine wickets. Sylhet Division’s Shamima Sultana topped the run-scoring chart with 275 runs, while Barishal’s Sultana Khatun and Chattogram’s Fatema Jahan Sonia jointly finished as highest wicket-takers, each bagging 14 wickets. Rangpur’s Juairiya Ferdous Joyeeta was adjudged the Best Promising Player. 

The 38-year-old is set to become the first from the country to reach the milestone when Bangladesh face Ireland in the second Test on Wednesday. 

Mymensingh Division and Rangpur Division maintained their unbeaten runs with commanding victories inside three days in the fourth round of the National Cricket League on Monday.

“I see him at the hotel every morning at 6:15, having breakfast and heading straight to warm-ups."

Australia head into the Ashes with an ageing "Dad's Army" group of players and concerns about a lack of depth to follow in their footsteps, but chief selector George Bailey is adamant the team's veteran core still has what it takes.

India have long curated home tracks that accentuate turn, but the assumption their own batters would master such conditions no longer appears safe following their defeat in the opening Test against South Africa.

It was South Africa's first Test win in India since 2010 and Bavuma led by example.

Mohammad Rizwan and Mohammad Wasim starred as Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by six wickets in the third and final ODI on Sunday, claiming the series 3-0.

Blind women from India and Pakistan brushed aside political tensions on Sunday, shaking hands in neutral Sri Lanka at a cricket tournament for the visually impaired.

Dhaka Division batter Ashikur Rahman Shibli struck a composed century to steer his side to 252 for 4 on Day 2 of the fourth round of the National Cricket League 2025-26, reducing the deficit against Rajshahi Division to 46 runs at the Shaheed Kamruzzaman Stadium on Sunday.

Chasing 124 for victory, India folded for 93 on a minefield of a pitch.

Mitchell's innings stood out on a testing pitch as he reached a seventh ODI century despite batting a groin injury.

Spinner Simon Harmer claimed a match haul of eight wickets to lead South Africa to a thrilling 30-run win over India inside three days of a low-scoring opening Test on Sunday.

Fast bowler Marco Jansen ripped out both India openers before lunch Sunday as the hosts stuttered in their chase of 124 to win the first Test after South Africa captain Temba Bavuma's unbeaten 55.

England's fast bowling cartel are relishing playing in Australian conditions with star quick Jofra Archer in a "happy place" and brimming with confidence while Mark Wood is "full of energy".

Top-order batsman Gill felt pain in his neck after scoring a boundary on the second day on Saturday in Kolkata and left the field.

With the auction scheduled for December 16 at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, teams will now focus on addressing gaps and identifying key match-winners.

Fresh from his Test debut earlier this year and carrying experience from a few ICC events, Sakib spoke to The Daily Star's Abdullah Al Mehdi about his game and his affinity towards first-class and Test cricket.