Test cricket

Australia edge ahead on day of close calls in Barbados

The marginal decisions added another layer of intrigue to an already absorbing Test match.

BCB marks milestone with ‘limitations’

Ultimately, while it is commendable to honour the legacy of the frontliners, the contributions of those who laid the foundational groundwork 25 years ago should ideally not have been overlooked.

WATCH / 25 years since Test status: How far have Bangladesh come?

On June 26, 2000, Bangladesh became the 10th nation to gain Test status from the ICC -- a historic milestone that sparked hope and pride across the country.

25 YEARS OF TEST STATUS / ‘Are you mad?’ – Bangladesh’s Test dream started with disbelief and determination

On the silver jubilee of realising the Test dream, the former Bangladesh Cricket Board and Asian Cricket Council official talked to The Daily Star's Samsul Arefin Khan about how they achieved the Test status.

Test Nation at 25 / Greenidge's caution still echoes

“There is no way that Bangladesh cricket, with the present system, can operate at the Test match level in less than 10 years. I give you that and I stand the challenge on that. To push forward will be suicidal as far as our cricket is concerned.”

25 YEARS OF TEST STATUS / ‘We should’ve been ranked fifth or sixth by now’

On the occasion of Bangladesh’s 25 years in Test cricket, former national opener Biddut spoke to The Daily Star, reflecting on the historic phase and what transpired afterwards, and more.

Fresh Test dawn beckons Tigers and Lions in Galle

For Bangladesh, the 2023–25 cycle marked a step forward.

Ashes tickets sell at record rate

Tickets for the Ashes series were snapped up at a record rate when they went on sale on Tuesday with the allocations for the first three days of the Brisbane and Sydney Tests as well as day one of the Melbourne Test all exhausted.

India's in-form Sudharsan to draw on county stints for England Tests

In-form Sai Sudharsan will draw on county cricket experience as he switches from the IPL to the five-day game for his first Test tour with India when they travel to England.

June 27, 2025
June 27, 2025

Australia edge ahead on day of close calls in Barbados

The marginal decisions added another layer of intrigue to an already absorbing Test match.

June 27, 2025
June 27, 2025

BCB marks milestone with ‘limitations’

Ultimately, while it is commendable to honour the legacy of the frontliners, the contributions of those who laid the foundational groundwork 25 years ago should ideally not have been overlooked.

June 26, 2025
June 26, 2025

25 years since Test status: How far have Bangladesh come?

On June 26, 2000, Bangladesh became the 10th nation to gain Test status from the ICC -- a historic milestone that sparked hope and pride across the country.

June 26, 2025
June 26, 2025

‘Are you mad?’ – Bangladesh’s Test dream started with disbelief and determination

On the silver jubilee of realising the Test dream, the former Bangladesh Cricket Board and Asian Cricket Council official talked to The Daily Star's Samsul Arefin Khan about how they achieved the Test status.

June 26, 2025
June 26, 2025

Greenidge's caution still echoes

“There is no way that Bangladesh cricket, with the present system, can operate at the Test match level in less than 10 years. I give you that and I stand the challenge on that. To push forward will be suicidal as far as our cricket is concerned.”

June 26, 2025
June 26, 2025

‘We should’ve been ranked fifth or sixth by now’

On the occasion of Bangladesh’s 25 years in Test cricket, former national opener Biddut spoke to The Daily Star, reflecting on the historic phase and what transpired afterwards, and more.

June 17, 2025
June 17, 2025

Fresh Test dawn beckons Tigers and Lions in Galle

For Bangladesh, the 2023–25 cycle marked a step forward.

June 4, 2025
June 4, 2025

Ashes tickets sell at record rate

Tickets for the Ashes series were snapped up at a record rate when they went on sale on Tuesday with the allocations for the first three days of the Brisbane and Sydney Tests as well as day one of the Melbourne Test all exhausted.

May 31, 2025
May 31, 2025

India's in-form Sudharsan to draw on county stints for England Tests

In-form Sai Sudharsan will draw on county cricket experience as he switches from the IPL to the five-day game for his first Test tour with India when they travel to England.

May 11, 2025
May 11, 2025

Cowper, first Test triple-centurion on Australian soil, dies aged 84

Bob Cowper, the first batsman to score a Test triple-century on Australian soil, has died at the age of 84 after a prolonged battle with illness, Cricket Australia said on Sunday.