Tone-deaf approach to outside noise helps BD seal T20 World Cup berth
Bangladesh women's team head coach Sarwar Imran said on Wednesday that his charges reaped the benefits of leaving behind all the outside noise, as they earned their berth in the next ICC Women's T20 World Cup, reports Cricbuzz.Bangladesh women's cricket felt like a program in freefall for much of the...
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Rabeya warns rivals ahead of Scotland clash at T20 WC
Having already secured their berth in the 2026 T20 World Cup, the Bangladesh women's cricket team has shifted its focus to a singular new goal: lifting the Qualifier trophy for a record fourth time, reports UNB.Despite the relief of confirming their spot in the main event in England and Wales,...
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Sri Lanka boost T20 World Cup security with eye on India-Pakistan games
COLOMBO, Jan 29 (AFP): Sri Lanka will deploy elite armed units to protect teams at next month's T20 World Cup, part of enhanced security measures with a special emphasis on matches between perennial rivals India and Pakistan, officials have told AFP.The island is co-hosting the biennial cricket tournament with India...
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Stokes and Moeen to join coaching staff for Lions white-ball tour
England Test captain Ben Stokes and all-rounder Moeen Ali will join the England Lions coaching staff for their upcoming series against the Pakistan Shaheens in the United Arab Emirates next month.Stokes is currently recovering from an adductor injury sustained during the fifth Test against Australia earlier this month, while Moeen...
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Senegal, Morocco fined, players banned
Africa's football body issued fines worth more than $1 million and banned Senegal's coach and Senegalese and Morocco players Wednesday following a shambolic African Cup football final this month that involved a walk-off protest by one of the teams, fans trying to storm the field and fights among journalists.The bans...
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Allrounder Molineux named Australian women's cricket captain
MELBOURNE, Jan 29 (AFP): Spin-bowling allrounder Sophie Molineux was named captain of the all-conquering Australian women's cricket team across all three formats on Thursday, replacing the retiring Alyssa Healy.The 28-year-old will take the reins of the T20 side when Australia hosts India next month, before assuming the one-day and Test...
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