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BCB Set to Appoint Simon Taufel as Umpire on 3-Year Deal

BCB Set to Appoint Simon Taufel as Umpire on 3-Year Deal

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is bringing in former ICC Elite Panel umpire Simon Taufel on a three-year contract to enhance the standard of umpiring in domestic cricket. The decision was approved at the recent BCB board meeting. Simon Taufel, a five-time ICC Umpire of the Year, is set to lead a structured development program.

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Texas Super Kings Storm into MLC Playoffs with Du Plessis’ Century

Texas Super Kings Storm into MLC Playoffs with Du Plessis’ Century

Faf du Plessis’ explosive century powered the Texas Super Kings to a 39-run victory over MI New York, securing their spot in the Major League Cricket (MLC) playoffs. The match, played in Dallas on Sunday, saw Du Plessis dominate with the bat while Akil Hossain delivered a match-winning spell with the ball. Batting first, Texas

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Bangladesh win toss, elected to Bat First in second Test

Bangladesh win toss, elected to Bat First in second Test

Bangladesh’s return to the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) Ground in Colombo brings both opportunity and history. With the two-match series against Sri Lanka tied after a draw in Galle, this Test holds immense significance. A win would secure a rare overseas Test series victory for the Tigers something they’ve managed only once before outside Asia.

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Shubman Gill in Trouble

Shubman Gill in Trouble? ICC May Fine or Ban Him – Here’s Why

Shubman Gill had a dream start as India’s Test captain. On Day 1 of the first Test against England at Headingley, he showed true leadership and scored an unbeaten 127. His brilliant partnership with Yashasvi Jaiswal, who made 101, helped India finish the day at a strong 359/3. But while fans celebrated Gill’s performance, a

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Mehidy Hasan Miraz Set for Comeback in Second Test

SL vs BAN 2025: Vice-Captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz Set for Comeback in Second Test Showdown

Bangladesh cricket fans have a reason to rejoice as the team’s vice-captain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, is set to make a much-anticipated return to the squad for the second Test against Sri Lanka, scheduled to begin on June 25 in Colombo. After missing the first Test in Galle due to a bout of fever, the all-rounder

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High Court Says BCCI Must Pay ₹538 Crore to Kochi Tuskers

Bombay High Court Says BCCI Must Pay ₹538 Crore to Kochi Tuskers

The Bombay High Court has reaffirmed an arbitration award that has significant financial and symbolic implications for Indian cricket. In a verdict that dates back to a decade-old dispute, the court upheld a 2015 arbitration decision in favor of Kochi Tuskers Kerala—a now-defunct franchise from the Indian Premier League (IPL)—and directed the Board of Control

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Gambhir Rejoins Indian Squad

Gautam Gambhir Rejoins Indian Squad in Leeds After Brief Visit Home, Boosting Team Spirit Ahead of Match

In an encouraging turn of events, Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir has rejoined the Indian squad in Leeds, England, ahead of their much-anticipated Test match at Headingley. Gambhir had briefly flown back to India to be by his ailing mother’s side, who had been admitted to the ICU following a serious heart attack. Though

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Dhaka Court Bans Shakib Al Hasan from Traveling Amid Legal Dispute

In a dramatic turn of events, a Dhaka court has imposed a travel ban on one of the nation’s most celebrated cricketers and current Member of Parliament, Shakib Al Hasan. The decision, delivered on June 16 by the Dhaka Metropolitan Sessions Court, is tied to a serious ongoing investigation involving allegations of embezzlement and corruption

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Aiden Markram has been awarded the Player of the Tournament in the ICC World Test Championship

Aiden Markram has been awarded the Player of the Tournament in the ICC World Test Championship

Aiden Markram played a pivotal role in South Africa’s historic ICC Test Championship triumph, scoring a match-winning 136 in the fourth innings to crush Australia’s hopes. The victory ended South Africa’s 27-year wait for an ICC trophy, and Markram now hopes the win will reignite passion for Test cricket in the country. Speaking after the

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