The Cricket Committee of Dhaka Metropolis (CCDM) has postponed the start of the upcoming Dhaka First Division Cricket League by one week, with the tournament now set to begin on November 25, a CCDM official confirmed on Saturday.

Rajshahi Division’s left-arm spinner Sunzamul Islam produced a rare batting display, scoring only the second hundred of his first-class career to guide his side to 275 for nine against Dhaka Division on the opening day of the fourth round of the National Cricket League 2025-26 in Rajshahi on Saturday.

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Saturday stated that it had found no irregularities in the selection process of the under-19 women’s cricket team following a review, while also noting that its five-member Inquiry Committee is currently examining additional matters, including issues raised by former national captain Jahanara Alam.

South Africa faltered in their second innings as well and were reeling on 93-7 at stumps.

Habibur Rahman Sohan hit the fastest century by a Bangladeshi in a T20 fixture, smashing an unbeaten 100 off just 35 balls in Bangladesh ‘A’ team’s dominating eight-wicket win over Hong Kong in their opening Group A match of the Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025 in Doha on Saturday.

Spinner Simon Harmer took four wickets to lead South Africa's fightback as they bowled out India for 189 after the hosts managed a slender lead of 30 on day two of the opening Test on Saturday.

Babar Azam expressed deep gratitude and relief after ending his 807-day century drought in Pakistan’s eight-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the second ODI.

Australia was dealt a huge blow Saturday with pace spearhead Josh Hazlewood ruled out of the first Ashes Test against England with a hamstring strain, joining Pat Cummins on the sidelines.

Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by eight wickets in the second one-day international in Rawalpindi to seal the three-game series 2-0 on Friday amid the backdrop of security concerns and tension in the tourists' camp following a suicide bombing earlier this week.

The Mount Maunganui Test in January 2022, when Bangladesh beat the then ICC World Test Championship holders New Zealand in their own backyard, remains their biggest achievement in the five-day format till date.

India’s latest teenage prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi stole the spotlight once again on Friday, smashing an extraordinary 144 off just 42 deliveries to take India A to a resounding 148-run win over UAE in their opening match of the Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025.

Pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah claimed a five-wicket haul as India bowled out South Africa for 159 to take the opening day honours in the first cricket Test on Friday.

Shanto scored two centuries in Sri Lanka earlier this year, but against Ireland in Sylhet he looked more like his earlier self.

Bangladesh opener Joy was adjudged Player of the Match, while debutant Hasan Murad made a significant impact by picking up six wickets across both Irish innings.

The opener of a two-Test series begins on Friday at Kolkata's Eden Gardens with the tourists arriving there fresh from a 1-1 draw in Pakistan.

With few local leagues and limited opportunities, Sylhet reflects the absence of a cricketing ecosystem that rewards continuity and representation.

Day 3 of the Sylhet Test against Ireland on Thursday began with a couple of setbacks for Bangladesh, as two set batters fell inside 19 deliveries of the start.

The Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) Governing Council has extended the deadline for franchises to submit their bank guarantees to November 18, following requests from several teams for additional time, a Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) official confirmed on Thursday.

Bangladesh opener Mahmudul Hasan Joy carries a kind of youthful exuberance that rekindles the spirit of the ‘Joy’ in his name, even in the pressure-cooker environment of Test cricket. When he came to the press conference on Thursday after the close of play on Day 3 of the first test against Ireland in Sylhet, he wore that same smile one often sees when he is out in the middle.

Bangladesh opener Mahmudul Hasan Joy carries a kind of youthful exuberance that rekindles the spirit of the ‘Joy’ in his name, even in the pressure-cooker environment of Test cricket. When he came to the press conference on Thursday after the close of play on Day 3 of the first test against Ireland in Sylhet, he wore that same smile one often sees when he is out in the middle.