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Miraz reaches 200-wicket milestone after Shakib, Taijul

With the final wicket of the day, Miraz—playing his 52nd Test—also became only the third Bangladeshi to reach 200 wickets (after Taijul Islam and Shakib Al Hasan).

No breather for Tigers as Zimbabwe hand reality check

The latest slip-up came courtesy of Zimbabwe, who secured a gripping three-wicket win in fading light -- an outcome that, in truth, should never have been on the cards.

Mohammedan backtrack on Hridoy’s reduced suspension

The Mohammedan captain was initially handed a one-match suspension and four demerit points for his first offence in altercating with on-field umpires. Later, his criticism of umpiring led to another sentence of three demerit points, which should equate to seven demerit points and two match suspensions.

Wet conditions halt early play as Bangladesh look to extend lead

Heavy rain and a storm hit Sylhet last night, leaving the outfield damp and unfit for play at the scheduled start time of 9:45 am.

Flintoff reveals mental battle after car crash

In one of his first interviews since sustaining severe facial injuries in the accident in 2022, Flintoff admitted he initially found it hard to return to public life.

Bumrah, Mandhana win top Wisden awards

Bumrah won the honour in the men's section after a stellar 2024 when he excelled across formats and was named player of the tournament as India won the Twenty20 World Cup in the West Indies.

Zimbabwe have ‘very good chance’ to beat Bangladesh, says Bennett

Bangladesh ended the day on 57 for one in their second innings, still trailing by 25 runs after Mehedi Hasan Miraz took five wickets to help bowl Zimbabwe out for 273.

Tigers behind by 25 runs after Day 2

Bangladesh took two more wickets post-lunch, but a half-century from Sean Williams helped Zimbabwe take a 22-run lead as they reached 213-6 at Tea break on Day 2 of the first Test at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium today.

Iyer, Kishan win back India contracts as Pant's deal upgraded

Batsmen Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan on Monday returned to India's central contract list after a year's absence, the cricket board said, while wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant was promoted to Grade A.

April 23, 2025
April 23, 2025

Miraz reaches 200-wicket milestone after Shakib, Taijul

With the final wicket of the day, Miraz—playing his 52nd Test—also became only the third Bangladeshi to reach 200 wickets (after Taijul Islam and Shakib Al Hasan).

April 23, 2025
April 23, 2025

No breather for Tigers as Zimbabwe hand reality check

The latest slip-up came courtesy of Zimbabwe, who secured a gripping three-wicket win in fading light -- an outcome that, in truth, should never have been on the cards.

April 23, 2025
April 23, 2025

Mohammedan backtrack on Hridoy’s reduced suspension

The Mohammedan captain was initially handed a one-match suspension and four demerit points for his first offence in altercating with on-field umpires. Later, his criticism of umpiring led to another sentence of three demerit points, which should equate to seven demerit points and two match suspensions.

April 23, 2025
April 23, 2025

Wet conditions halt early play as Bangladesh look to extend lead

Heavy rain and a storm hit Sylhet last night, leaving the outfield damp and unfit for play at the scheduled start time of 9:45 am.

April 23, 2025
April 23, 2025

Flintoff reveals mental battle after car crash

In one of his first interviews since sustaining severe facial injuries in the accident in 2022, Flintoff admitted he initially found it hard to return to public life.

April 22, 2025
April 22, 2025

Bumrah, Mandhana win top Wisden awards

Bumrah won the honour in the men's section after a stellar 2024 when he excelled across formats and was named player of the tournament as India won the Twenty20 World Cup in the West Indies.

April 21, 2025
April 21, 2025

Zimbabwe have ‘very good chance’ to beat Bangladesh, says Bennett

Bangladesh ended the day on 57 for one in their second innings, still trailing by 25 runs after Mehedi Hasan Miraz took five wickets to help bowl Zimbabwe out for 273.

April 21, 2025
April 21, 2025

Tigers behind by 25 runs after Day 2

Bangladesh took two more wickets post-lunch, but a half-century from Sean Williams helped Zimbabwe take a 22-run lead as they reached 213-6 at Tea break on Day 2 of the first Test at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium today.

April 21, 2025
April 21, 2025

Iyer, Kishan win back India contracts as Pant's deal upgraded

Batsmen Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan on Monday returned to India's central contract list after a year's absence, the cricket board said, while wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant was promoted to Grade A.

April 21, 2025
April 21, 2025

Rana strikes thrice as Bangladesh fight back

Bangladesh speedster Nahid Rana led Bangladesh’s fightback in the morning session by striking thrice as Zimbabwe were reduced to 133-4 at Lunch on Day 2 of the first Test at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium today, still trailing by 58 runs.