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Shanto tells Bangladesh to move on from historic Darwin win, refocus for Mackay Test

Mackay, 21 August 2026: Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto wants his team to put the emotion of its emphatic victory over Australia behind it and start again as it looks to complete a historic series win in the second Test beginning Saturday at Great Barrier Reef Arena. Bangladesh arrived in Mackay with a 1-0 lead …

WebDesk · 21 Aug 2026 · 4 min read

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Simmons hails growing belief ahead of second Australia Test

Mackay, 20 August 2026: Bangladesh head coach Phil Simmons says his team has quickly shifted its focus to the second Test against Australia after making history with a nine-wicket win in Darwin. Bangladesh arrived in Mackay with renewed confidence after recording its first Test victory on Australian soil in the opening match of the two-Test …

WebDesk · 20 Aug 2026 · 2 min read

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How to win The Hundred: the data behind the men’s tournament

London, 18 August 2026: The Manchester Super Giants produced an upset on Sunday evening as they beat the group leading Trent Rockets to take home their first Hundred title. After amassing five wins in the group stage, they became just the second team to win after coming through the Eliminator, the first being the Southern …

WebDesk · 18 Aug 2026 · 3 min read

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The Women’s Hundred in numbers: worthy winners and overseas stars

London, 18 August 2026: Now that The Hundred has reached its conclusion after Sunday’s final, our correspondent Ed Mace took a deep dive into the statistics. Rampant Rockets: There’s no better place to start than with the champions, the Trent Rockets who dominated from start to finish, with just one loss against the London Spirit …

WebDesk · 18 Aug 2026 · 2 min read

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Irfaan Shukkur eyes Top End T20 title as Bangladesh HP step up Darwin preparations

Darwin, 17 August 2026: Bangladesh High Performance (HP) batter Irfaan Shukkur believes a blend of youth and experience can propel his side towards the title at the Top End T20 Series 2026 as the squad continued its preparations in Darwin for a second successive day. The nine-team tournament will be played in Darwin from 21 …

WebDesk · 17 Aug 2026 · 2 min read

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Rahman eyes Bangladesh comeback through Top End T20 Series in Darwin

Darwin, 16 August 2026: Bangladesh cricketer Sabir Rahman is viewing the Top End T20 Series in Darwin as an opportunity to push his case for a return to the national team, saying he intends to make the most of another chance at the top level. Bangladesh HP are preparing for the nine-team tournament, which will …

WebDesk · 16 Aug 2026 · 2 min read

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Mick Newell on Rockets’ success, talent identification and future expansion

London, 14 August 2026: In a historic season, the Trent Rockets became the first Hundred franchise to see both its men’s and women’s sides top the group, automatically qualifying for the final on Sunday, 16 August. Our correspondent Ed Mace talked with the Rockets’ Director of Cricket Mick Newell ahead of the tournament’s conclusion to …

WebDesk · 14 Aug 2026 · 3 min read

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Litton Das fit for Australia opener; Shoriful Islam to join Bangladesh for second Test

Darwin, 12 August 2026: Bangladesh received a fitness boost ahead of its two-Test series against Australia, with wicketkeeper-batter Litton Das cleared to play in the opening match and left-arm fast bowler Shoriful Islam set to join the squad ahead of the second Test. The Bangladesh Cricket Board said Wednesday that Litton has been declared fit …

WebDesk · 12 Aug 2026 · 2 min read

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Bangladesh HP name squad for Top End T20 Series in Darwin

Dhaka, 11 August 2026: The Bangladesh Cricket Board has announced a 15-member Bangladesh High Performance squad for the 2026 Study Northern Territory Top End T20 Series, scheduled to be played in Darwin, Australia, from Aug. 21-30. Wicketkeeper-batter Irfaan Shukkur will captain the Bangladesh HP side, which is scheduled to leave for Australia on Aug. 14 …

WebDesk · 11 Aug 2026 · 1 min read

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Bangladesh High-Performance team confirmed for 2026 Top End T20 Series

Darwin, 2 August 2026: The Bangladesh High-Performance team has become the fourth side confirmed for the 2026 Study NT Top End T20 Series, joining Nepal, New Zealand A and the HHK Academy Kingsmen. Northern Territory Cricket confirmed Bangladesh will return to Darwin for a third consecutive year, competing from Aug. 21-30. Bangladesh’s participation further strengthens …

WebDesk · 2 Aug 2026 · 2 min read

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Hanif Malik turns Pakistan exit into new High-Performance mission

Former white-ball batting coach focuses on HM Method, international education programs and plans for a high-performance center in Hyderabad Brisbane, 2 August 2026: Hanif Malik does not describe his departure from the Pakistan men’s cricket team as an ending. For the former white-ball batting coach, it was a decision to return to an idea …

WebDesk · 2 Aug 2026 · 5 min read

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Hanif Malik says Darwin is building cricketers and people through global pathway

Former Pakistan batting coach praises the Top End T20 Series, Northern Territory Cricket CEO Gavin Dovey and the return of Test cricket to Darwin after 22 years Brisbane, 2 August 2026: For Hanif Malik, Darwin’s growing place on the international cricket calendar cannot be measured only in matches, trophies or scorecards. The former Pakistan men’s …

WebDesk · 2 Aug 2026 · 5 min read

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Kingsmen return to Darwin aiming for Top End T20 title

Darwin, 1 August 2026: The HHK Academy Kingsmen will return to Darwin for the 2026 Study NT Top End T20 Series, aiming to improve on last year’s semifinal finish after topping the ladder. The Kingsmen won five of six regular-round matches in 2025 before their title challenge ended in the semi-finals. They return as part …

WebDesk · 1 Aug 2026 · 2 min read

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Bangladesh name 15-member squad for first Test against Australia

Dhaka, 26 July 2026: Bangladesh have recalled all-rounder Soumya Sarkar and selected uncapped fast bowler Musfik Hasan in a 15-man squad for the first Test against Australia in Darwin. Wicketkeeper-batter Jaker Ali has also returned to the squad for the August 13 match, which will be first Test in Darwin since 2004. Soumya last played …

WebDesk · 27 July 2026 · 2 min read

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Darwin set for Historic Test return as Bangladesh faces injury setbacks

Dhaka, 25 July 2026: Bangladesh will arrive in Australia next month for a historic two-Test series, beginning in Darwin, where Test cricket will return for the first time since 2004. The opening match will mark Bangladesh’s first Test tour of Australia in 23 years, but the visitors will travel without several key players, including fast …

WebDesk · 26 July 2026 · 2 min read

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ECB announces blockbuster 2027 home international schedule

London, 23 July 2026: The England and Wales Cricket Board has announced its 2027 home international schedule, headlined by concurrent men’s and women’s Ashes campaigns and the ICC World Test Championship final at The Oval. England’s men and women will both seek to regain the Ashes during a landmark summer in which the two series …

WebDesk · 24 July 2026 · 3 min read

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Tilak Varma says India focused on execution and regaining momentum in Zimbabwe

Harare, 21 July 2026: India vice-captain Tilak Varma said the team is determined to apply the lessons learned from its recent tours and return to winning ways when it faces Zimbabwe in a three-match Twenty20 international series in Harare. The first T20I will be played July 23, followed by matches July 25 and July 26. …

WebDesk · 22 July 2026 · 3 min read

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Rohit Sharma says focus remains on contributing to India despite retirement speculation

London, 20 July 2026: India batter Rohit Sharma has dismissed speculation surrounding his international future, saying outside “noise” has never distracted him from his responsibility of performing for the team. Speaking exclusively to bcci.tv after India’s defeat to England in the third ODI at Lord’s, Rohit said his only priority remains representing the country and …

WebDesk · 21 July 2026 · 2 min read

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Cricket mourns Sir Garfield Sobers as Kohli, Tendulkar and Babar pay tribute

Barbados, 19 July 2026: Sir Garfield Sobers, the West Indies great widely regarded as the most complete all-rounder in cricket history, died Friday at his home in Barbados. He was 89, just 11 days shy of his 90th birthday. No cause of death was announced. Sobers enjoyed a remarkable international career spanning two decades, …

WebDesk · 19 July 2026 · 2 min read

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McCullum to step down as England Test Coach, remain in White-Ball role

London, 12 July 2026: Brendon McCullum will step down as head coach of England’s men’s Test team but will continue leading the country’s white-ball sides, the England and Wales Cricket Board announced on ecb.co.uk. McCullum’s four-year tenure with the Test team will end as the ECB begins its search for a new coach ahead of …

WebDesk · 12 July 2026 · 2 min read

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McCullum allows England players to celebrate T20 series sweep

London, 12 July 2026: England coach Brendon McCullum allowed his players to have a celebratory beer after their 4-0 Twenty20 series win over India, despite guidance recommending players avoid alcohol. England introduced an alcohol policy between the first and second Tests against New Zealand following incidents. The guidance advises players not to drink, including the …

WebDesk · 12 July 2026 · 2 min read

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Gabba to host pink-ball Sheffield Shield match as Cricket Australia unveils 2026-27 domestic schedule

Brisbane, 8 July 2026: The Gabba will feature prominently in Cricket Australia’s 2026-27 men’s domestic schedule, with the Brisbane venue set to host a day-night Sheffield Shield match as part of a key pink-ball round in February. Cricket Australia on Wednesday released the full domestic schedule, designed to support a major summer of international cricket …

WebDesk · 8 July 2026 · 2 min read

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