Cricket

Tamim appointed as goodwill ambassador of WFP

Bangladesh ODI captain Tamim Iqbal was appointed as the goodwill ambassador of World Food Programme (WFP), the cricketer announced on Monday via a Facebook post.
Bumrah seeks 'alternative' to saliva on cricket ball

Indian paceman Jasprit Bumrah said cricket should seek an "alternative" for shining the ball if the game's governing body ban the use of saliva during the coronavirus pandemic.
Smith 'in best shape' despite not picking up bat in months

Australia star Steve Smith admitted Monday he has barely picked up a bat since cricket shut down, but said he was in his best physical shape in years.
ECB welcomes British government advice over restart

The England and Wales Cricket Board will step up plans to restart the sport behind closed doors after the British government gave the green light to return to action.
Sri Lanka begin training on Monday, S. Africa to follow suit

A select group of Sri Lanka cricketers, mainly bowlers, will return to training on Monday, amid efforts to restart the game after the coronavirus shutdown, the cricket board said on Sunday.
West Indies approve tour of England, but players to take 50% pay cut

West Indies cricket chiefs have given their approval to a Test tour of England where the team will stay in a "bio-secure environment", although players and staff will have to accept a 50-percent pay cut.
England want ICC to allow coronavirus substitutes

The England and Wales Cricket Board is in talks with the International Cricket Council (ICC) about allowing coronavirus player substitutions in its upcoming planned test series against West Indies and Pakistan, an ECB official said.
West Indies approve 'bio-secure' Test tour of England

West Indies cricket chiefs on Friday gave their approval to a Test tour of England where the team will stay in a "bio-secure environment."
Tamim and co help out Kajol’s family

Bangladesh pacer Rubel Hossain informs through a Facebook post today that a number of Bangladesh national team players, inspired by ODI skipper Tamim Iqbal, provided monetary help to the family of cricketer Reazul Islam Kajol, who died after suffering a stroke on Wednesday night at the age of 32.
England ask 55 players to return for training

A group of 55 England cricketers have been asked to return to training to prepare for the start of the English summer season that was delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Friday.
England ask 55 players to return for training

A group of 55 England cricketers have been asked to return to training to prepare for the start of the English summer season that was delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Friday.
Twenty20 World Cup schedule under 'very high risk' : CA boss

Cricket Australia boss Kevin Roberts has downplayed the prospect of the Twenty20 World Cup going ahead in 2020, saying the October-November schedule was under "very high risk" due to the coronavirus pandemic.
CA sets dates for India, Afghan Tests

Australia will begin their Test summer later this year with an inaugural Test against Afghanistan in Perth while Gabba will host the opening match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India.
ICC defers decision on fate of T20 World Cup

The International Cricket Council (ICC) Board met via teleconference today with all agenda items deferred until 10 June 2020 following a discussion, led by Chairman Shashank Manohar, around the issue of confidentiality, a press release from cricket’s governing body read.
Australia set dates for COVID-threatened India cricket tour

Australia announce dates for India's lucrative Test cricket tour as the centrepiece of a busy home season on Thursday, but admit that plans remained in flux because of the coronavirus.
Manohar to step down as ICC chairman after current term

International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman Shashank Manohar is to step down when his term ends this year, the governing body said on Wednesday.
Gabba to host Test in Australia-India series, Perth misses out

Australia will host India at their Gabba stronghold in the opening match of the four-Test series and Adelaide will stage the nations' first pink ball Test, but Perth has missed out on a match in the lucrative tour.
Khulna district captain Reazul dies at the age of 32

Khulna district cricket captain Reazul Islam Kajal breathed his last on Wednesday night at the age of 32. Reazul, who suddenly fell sick, died on his way to the Khulna hospital yesterday.
Uncertainty over next chairman as ICC denies postponement of T20 WC

Shashank Manohar is prepared to stay on as International Cricket Council chairman to oversee a "smooth transition" following reports that former India captain Sourav Ganguly is considering standing, the ICC said Wednesday.
Preparations continue for T20 World Cup this year: ICC

The International Cricket Council has told Reuters it is continuing preparations for the Twenty20 World Cup to be held in Australia this year as planned and denied reports on Wednesday that a decision had been taken to postpone the event.
Sri Lanka suspends Madushanka after heroin arrest

Sri Lanka's cricket board Tuesday suspended pace bowler Shehan Madushanka from all forms of the game, two days after he was arrested allegedly in possession of heroin.
Bring on the pink ball, says Starc

Australia paceman Mitchell Starc has never been a huge fan of the pink ball but would welcome the prospect of bowling it against India in a day-night test over the home summer.
Mushy's satisfaction over 15-year journey

“Alhamdulillah overall, it has been a satisfying 15 years.” Mushfiqur Rahim said, expressing pleasure at his long journey in international cricket while talking to The Daily Star’s Ekush Tapader.
'Indian govt to decide fate of IPL, not cricket board'

India's sports minister on Sunday said any decision to allow the Indian Premier League to go ahead this year would be taken by the government, not the Indian cricket board, and would be based on how well the country has contained the novel coronavirus.
No fans, no saliva, hand sanitisers on boundary: Welcome to a new-look T10 cricket

No fans allowed, no saliva on the ball and hand sanitisers on the boundary ropes. Welcome to cricket during coronavirus as it's being played out in the Caribbean this week.
Tamim, Mashrafe urge the fan groups of different players to unite

Bangladesh ODI skipper Tamim Iqbal in the last of his Facebook live chat shows featuring Mashrafe Bin Mortaza, Mushfiqur Rahim and Mahmudullah Riyad on Saturday night, urged the fan-group of different players in the Bangladesh side to restrain from belittling any particular fan-group and asked them to stay united.
Missing 2011 WC, quitting captaincy the two most emotional moments: Mash

Former Bangladesh ODI skipper Mashrafe Bin Mortaza reveals about the two times when the inspirational leader got emotional in his career during a Facebook live chat show on Saturday night hosted by his successor Tamim Iqbal that also featured all-rounder Mahmudullah Riyad and wicketkeeper-batsman Mushfiqur Rahim.
Bowlers require minimum two months' preparation to play Tests: ICC

Bowlers looking at resuming Test cricket after the novel coronavirus lockdown will require two to three months of preparation to avoid injuring themselves, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has said.
Hales deserves 'second chance', says England's Woakes

Alex Hales deserves a "second chance" with England after being sent into international exile as a result of recreational drug use, according to Chris Woakes.
BCB director Shafiul Nadel tests positive for Covid-19

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) Director and Awami League’s Organizing Secretary Shafiul Alam Chowdhury Nadel tested positive for coronavirus (Covid-19).