Shakib Says His Illegal Action Was ‘Somewhat Intentional’
Shakib Al Hasan, the veteran Bangladeshi all-rounder, spoke candidly about the circumstances surrounding his bowling suspension in an appearance on the Beard Before Wicket podcast on Sunday. The 36-year-old revealed that his unusual bowling action during…
Root’s Winless Statistics in Australia
Joe Root scored 138 runs in Brisbane, impressing England fans. However, England’s defeat in the match made his Australian tour even more disappointing. After playing 16 Tests in Australia, Root remains winless. With 14 losses and only 2 draws, he now…
Neymar Surgery Creates World Cup Uncertainty
Neymar, the Brazilian football star and a key performer in the last three World Cups, now faces uncertainty regarding his participation in the 2026 tournament. The main concern is his knee injury. Six months before the World Cup, Neymar has taken a major…
Mustafizur Leads the Way as Dubai Capitals Secure First ILT20 Win
Bangladesh left-arm pacer Mustafizur Rahman played a pivotal role in Dubai Capitals’ commanding 83-run triumph over Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in the International League T20 at the Dubai International Stadium. His precise and economical bowling, coupled…
Shakib intends to play full home series before retiring from cricket
Shakib Al Hasan’s last Test series for Bangladesh was in India. Retiring from T20 internationals last year, he had planned to finish his red-ball career with the home series against South Africa. Political circumstances prevented his return, but the…
Shakib Pulled Off the Pitch Mid-Innings — Here’s the Real Reason
In Sharjah, cricket fans witnessed a rare piece of sporting theatre when Bangladesh’s celebrated all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan was retired out for the first time in a career that spans 879 professional matches and 913 innings. The moment came during his…
Dhaka’s Batting Fireworks Flatten Chattogram as Anisul Misses Double Ton
Dhaka Division took firm control of their National Cricket League fixture by unleashing a batting onslaught followed by a ruthless pace-bowling performance that all but ended Chattogram’s championship ambitions. Beginning the day from a commanding…
England Sets Australia a Tiny Target of 65 Runs!
In a remarkable twist at the Gabba in Brisbane, England managed to set Australia a paltry target of just 65 runs in the fourth Test, leaving cricket fans astonished. On a day where wickets remained elusive, the pitch offered minimal assistance, and the…
Gary Kirsten Brings World-Class Expertise to Namibia
Cricket Namibia has taken a bold step in its preparations for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, appointing former South African batting maestro and World Cup-winning coach Gary Kirsten as a consultant for the national men’s team. Kirsten, a legendary…
England Forced Back to “Old-School” Test Cricket
England, faced with the challenge of chasing runs in the Brisbane Test, had no choice but to abandon aggressive “Bazball” tactics and revert to traditional, old-fashioned Test cricket. On the fourth day of the match, England began their second innings at…