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Naim making a case for the World Cup squad

Naim making a case for the World Cup squad

Mohammad Naim’s international career went off to a flying start when he scored a brilliant 81 against India in his third Twenty20 International. However, in the three years or so, that hype about him turned sour as the batter was constantly criticised for his slowish approach in the shortest


Shakib, Mushfiqur see improvements in ICC Rankings

Mushfiqur Rahim's outstanding performance in the only Test against Ireland has significantly improved his rankings. He scored a century and a half-century in the two innings, making him the best batter of the match. In the latest weekly ranking update by the ICC, Mushfiqur has moved up to number 1

Million dollar pay packets for women after new Australia deal

Million dollar pay packets for women after new Australia deal

Top Australian women cricketers could earn more than A$1 million ($666,600) a year with increases from a new pay deal topped up by cash earned in India's Women's Premier League and The Hundred in England, Cricket Australia (CA) said on Monday. The five-year deal includes a headline funding i

Shakib Al Hasan reaches 7000-run milestone in ODIs

Shakib Al Hasan reaches 7000-run milestone in ODIs

Bangladesh's star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has completed 7000 runs in ODIs. He achieved the milestone during the first ODI of the three-match series against Ireland in Sylhet today, when he scored 24 runs. Shakib took 228 matches and 216 innings to score 7000 runs in ODIs, becoming the second

Is no Mahmudullah the way to go?

Is no Mahmudullah the way to go?

When the squad for Bangladesh's three-match One-Day International series came out, the big question was this, has Mahmudullah Riyad been rested or dropped? The veteran's exclusion was later tagged as 'rest' and an opportunity to test out fringe players by the national team selectors, which made sen

England aim to seal series against Bangladesh in second ODI

England aim to seal series against Bangladesh in second ODI

England will look to clinch the three-match ODI series against Bangladesh when they face off in the second ODI at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka on Friday. The visitors won the first ODI by three wickets on Wednesday, posing a threat to end Bangladesh's seven-year-old unbeaten

Greenhouse’ wickets on cards

Greenhouse’ wickets on cards

Bangladesh are all set to introduce greenhouse wickets at the National Cricket Academy in Mirpur, said Bangladesh Cricket Board official on Wednesday. ‘We are introducing this type of wickets at the NCA in Mirpur and it’s a big project. It will cover up 20 wickets in total at the North

Hathurusingha returns as Bangladesh head coach

Hathurusingha returns as Bangladesh head coach

The Bangladesh Cricket Board has reappointed Chandika Hathurusingha as head coach for the Tigers for a two-year term starting in February. The board confirmed the Sri Lankan’s return in a statement on Tuesday. He will replace Russell Domingo, reports bdnews24.com. Cricket New South Wales ea