Cricket

BPL gets underway with brief opening ceremony
Bangladesh Cricket Board president and newly appointed Sports Minister Nazmul Hassan Papon (C) alongside other BCB officials declares the tournament open at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur on Friday. Photo: BCB

BPL gets underway with brief opening ceremony

The 10th edition of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) got underway on Friday at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur with a pretty average and brief opening cerem...

 Jan. 19
Australia thrash Windies by 10 wickets in first Test
Australia’s Steve Smith (C) reacts after his team's victory in the first Test against West Indies at Adelaide Oval in Adelaide on Friday. Photo: AFP

Australia thrash Windies by 10 wickets in first Test

Australia thrashed the West Indies by 10 wickets in the first Test at the Adelaide Oval on Friday.After leading the visitors by 95 runs after the first innings, the Australians bowled the West Indies out for 120, leaving a total of 26 to win.The Australians cruised to the total w...

 Jan. 19

NZ chase down Pakistan to win fourth T20I

NZ chase down Pakistan to win fourth T20I Daryl Mitchell and Glenn Phillips combined to steer New Zealand to a seven-wicket win over Pakistan in the fourth Twenty20 international in Christchurch on Friday, placing them on ...

Jan. 19

U-19 WC cricket kicks off today

U-19 WC cricket kicks off today Many dreams will take flight and futures will be shaped when the Under-19 World Cup begins in Bloemfontein with the Ireland-USA match on Friday as rival teams are looking to halt t...

Jan. 18