Test series

Bangladesh not fazed by 'unknown' Afghanistan ahead of one-off Test

June 13, 2023 7:31 pm

Coach Chandika Hathurusingha admits they have little idea about most of the Afghan players but that shouldn't be a problem if they stick to theír process.

With Tamim yet to regain full fitness, Zakir Hasan gets maiden call-up for first Test against India

December 08, 2022 5:29 pm

The decision to draft Hasan into the side has been taken as the seasoned Tamim is yet to recover from a groin injury. Hasan was named player of the match in the first unofficial Test against India A and was the leading run-getter in the first-class competition.

Battling Bangladesh putting on brave face for Pakistan tests

November 25, 2021 6:29 pm

In the T20 series which finished on Monday, Bangladesh was swept by Pakistan 3-0, extending its losing streak in T20s to eight matches.

Embuldeniya leads Sri Lanka to 187-run win over West Indies

November 25, 2021 5:54 pm

West Indies, needing 348 to win, already started the fifth and final day in survival mode at 52-6 and lasted until shortly after lunch.

Spinners put Sri Lanka close to victory against West Indies

November 24, 2021 7:44 pm

Spin bowlers Ramesh Mendis and Lasith Embuldeniya moved Sri Lanka close to victory Wednesday after the hosts declared their second innings at 191-4 and set West Indies an unlikely 348 runs to win.

NZ hold upper hand against India in last 5 Test matches, lead 3-2 in head-to-head

November 23, 2021 6:17 pm

Interestingly, in the 34 Test matches played between India and New Zealand in India, the hosts have won 16 matches and lost just two, while 16 have ended in a draw.

Bangladesh pick uncapped Mahmudul, Raja in first test squad

November 22, 2021 10:01 pm

The two newcomers made their way into the squad based on their performances in the longer form of the game, according to chief selector Minhajul Abedin.

Sri Lanka spinners restrict West Indies to 113-6 on Day 2

November 22, 2021 10:54 pm

Off-spinner Mendis removed Kraigg Brathwaite (41), Shai Hope (10) and Roston Chase (2) to finish the day with figures of 3-23.

Former players back Rohit to replace Kohli as India's T20 captain

September 17, 2021 2:21 pm

Kohli has a 27-14 win-loss ratio as India's Twenty20 captain, while his Royal Challengers Bangalore team continue to chase their maiden IPL title

Mitchell Johnson picks up from where he left off

February 14, 2014 11:58 am

Mitchell Johnson proved the central figure on a day of dominance for Australia.

Virat Kohli to lead India in Sri Lanka: Our Sports' Desk Tells You More

July 23, 2015 6:51 pm