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Ponting says Kohli is the greatest ODI player ever

Ponting says Kohli is the greatest ODI player ever

Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting has hailed Virat Kohli as the best 50-over player he has ever seen. He believes the Indian superstar is well-placed to become the all-time leading run-scorer in ODIs, according to ESPNcricinfo. Kohli became only the third playing to surpass the 14,000-run m


India beat New Zealand to top Group A

India beat New Zealand to top Group A

India beat New Zealand by 44 runs in a low-scoring contest at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday to top Group A in the Champions Trophy. Electing to field, New Zealand restricted India to 249-9 with Matt Henry (5-42) leading their superb bowling display backed up by their characteri

Rain washes away Bangladesh’s final Champions Trophy match

Rain washes away Bangladesh’s final Champions Trophy match

Persistent rain washed away Bangladesh's last match in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which was against the hosts Pakistan in Rawalpindi on Thursday.  As the match was washed away, both Bangladesh and Pakistan got one point each.  In their first two matches, Bangladesh lost to India and N

England knocked out of Champions Trophy by Afghanistan

England knocked out of Champions Trophy by Afghanistan

England were knocked out of the Champions Trophy after they suffered an eight-run defeat against tournament debutants Afghanistan in a Group B match on Wednesday.   Opener Ibrahim Zadran smashed 177 off 146 balls, the highest score in the tournament's history, to help Afghanistan overcome Jo

Shanto defends Mushfiqur, Mahmudullah despite repeated failures

Shanto defends Mushfiqur, Mahmudullah despite repeated failures

Despite repeated failures, Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto has defended senior players Mushfiqur Rahim and Mahmudullah Riayd. Bangladesh's hopes in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 were dashed after consecutive losses to India and New Zealand, leading to their elimination alongside Pakistan.

Shakib joins new team in Dhaka League amidst uncertainty

Shakib joins new team in Dhaka League amidst uncertainty

Star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has signed with Legends of Rupganj for the upcoming Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League (DPDCL) amidst uncertainly about whether he will be able to play given the current political atmosphere. After the India series last year, Shakib was supposed to return home t

Towhid's maiden ODI ton guides Bangladesh to 228 vs India

Towhid's maiden ODI ton guides Bangladesh to 228 vs India

Towhid Hridoy smashed his maiden ODI ton in Bangladesh’s first match in the ICC Champions Trophy against India in Dubai on Thursday.  Riding on his century, Bangladesh posted 228 in 49.4 overs despite suffering an early batting collapse that saw them reeling at 35 for five wickets, UNB

New Zealand outclass Pakistan after Young, Latham hit centuries

New Zealand outclass Pakistan after Young, Latham hit centuries

New Zealand beat the hosts Pakistan by 60 runs in the opening match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Karachi. Will Young and Tom Latham, New Zealand smashed centuries to guide New Zealand to 320, which Pakistan failed to chase down. While chasing, the hosts were tumbled for 260 in 47.2 overs.

BCB earns Tk 130m from ticket sales in 11th BPL

BCB earns Tk 130m from ticket sales in 11th BPL

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has earned Tk 130 million through selling tickets during the 11th edition of Bangladesh Premier League (BPL). BCB President Faruque Ahmed gave the information through a video message on Monday. He said tickets worth Tk 122.5 million were sold during the recently-end