Ashes

‘The Capital’ concert to bring top 10 bands to one stage

Winter tends to mark the arrival of the concert season, with November and December bringing a host of live music events both in Dhaka and beyond. This year is no different, as a concert titled “The Capital” is set to light up the stage on November 15, showcasing performances by 10 bands from around the country.

‘Dhaka Rock Carnival: Shadhin Bangla Betar’ delights the city with top bands

Yesterday, United Communication organised an incredible event, the first season of "Dhaka Rock Carnival: Shadhin Bangla Betar", which delivered a memorable musical experience to the city. 

12 bands to perform at ‘Swadhin Bangla Betar’ concert in Dhaka

A major concert is set to electrify Dhaka this weekend, showcasing a stellar lineup of the nation’s top bands, including Carnival, Meghdol, and Shironamhin, among others. 

Not a concert: Musicians unite to amplify students’ voices

In support of the ongoing quota reform movement, artistes and performers from our diverse industries have been taking to the streets in various locations. However, today musicians in particular, are gearing up to make a significant impact in the music scene, inspired by the lyrics of Bob Marley's renowned song, "Get Up, Stand Up".

Stokes says optimism, experience helped him cope with Ashes pressure

England captain Ben Stokes said on Monday that he had drawn on his natural optimism and experience as a player to help cope with the mental pressure of guiding England to a 2-2 draw in the Ashes series against Australia.

Cummins rues 'key moments' in drawn Ashes

Australia captain Pat Cummins was left to rue "key moments we didn't get right" after his dream of leading the side to an Ashes series win in England was scuppered on Monday.

Anderson got 'no interest in retiring'

England fast bowler James Anderson insists that turning 41 on Sunday will not push him into retirement, claiming he "has a lot more to give".

Stokes ready to have 'serious conversations' about knee surgery

England captain Ben Stokes is prepared to have "serious conversations" about an operation on his troublesome left knee as he eyes another tilt at the Ashes in 2025/26.

Green 'happy to bat anywhere' in quest for Ashes return

Cameron Green says he is prepared to bat in Australia's top order to reclaim a place in the Ashes line-up for their meeting with England at Old Trafford next week after missing the third Test due to injury.

June 20, 2023
June 20, 2023

Broad eager to emulate England's 2005 Ashes heroes

Stuart Broad wants England to be involved in an Ashes triumph that equals the celebrated 2005 campaign even though the veteran seamer is hoping to avoid a repeat of the dramatic finale at Edgbaston of 18 years ago.

June 20, 2023
June 20, 2023

Broad revives England's victory bid

England's Stuart Broad took two late wickets to pile pressure on Australia as the opening Ashes Test at Edgbaston headed for a dramatic finish.

June 14, 2023
June 14, 2023

England pick paceman Broad for first Ashes Test

England have favoured Stuart Broad's experience over Mark Wood's raw pace for the first Ashes Test at Edgbaston as they named their team on Wednesday.

June 14, 2023
June 14, 2023

Australia dominate Test batting rankings ahead of Ashes

Australia will head into the Ashes series with their batters occupying the top three spots in the men's Test rankings.

May 26, 2023
May 26, 2023

Wicketkeeper Peirson added to Australia's Ashes squad

The Queensland gloveman will meet up with the team in London ahead of the second Test at Lord's from June 28 at which point Inglis will return to Perth.

May 22, 2023
May 22, 2023

Hazlewood deemed fit for WTC final, Ashes after injury scare

Australia paceman Josh Hazlewood is expected to be fit for the World Test Championship (WTC) final against India and the Ashes despite cutting his Indian Premier League (IPL) campaign short.

May 20, 2023
May 20, 2023

Anderson not expecting to play all five Ashes Tests

Veteran fast bowler James Anderson said he does not expect to play all five matches at next month's home Ashes series against Australia.

May 15, 2023
May 15, 2023

Lyon warns England over Ashes boundary ploy

Australian spin king Nathan Lyon dismissed concerns Monday that England could use short boundaries for the upcoming Ashes to supercharge their attacking "Bazball" strategy, saying it worked both ways.

April 28, 2023
April 28, 2023

Australia's Ashes win doesn't count, says Broad

England star Stuart Broad claims Australia's Ashes victory in 2021-22 does not count in his mind because Covid-19 restrictions made it impossible to function normally during the series.

April 19, 2023
April 19, 2023

Out-of-form Warner makes Ashes squad as Marsh recalled

Veteran opener Warner is fighting to save his career after a lean run with the bat that had some questioning whether his time was over