Women's cricket

Proteas reveal plan that sealed famous run chase over India

After copping a heavy World Cup defeat against England, the Proteas have beaten New Zealand and now India, in what was one of the most compelling matches of the tournament so far.

‘Our biggest strength is our unity’

Bangladesh’s success in the upcoming ICC Women’s World Cup is heavily dependent on the performance of Nahida Akter, their highest wicket-taker across both white-ball formats. The 25-year-old left-arm spinner recently talked to The Daily Star’s Samsul Arefin Khan and shared insights about their preparation, plans and expectations from the tournament.

Bangladesh’s Supta among 8 batters tipped to shine at CWC25

Each side arrives with at least one batter capable of shaping their fortunes and their contributions could make all the difference.

Tigresses’ first WC warm-up tie gets rained out

Bangladesh's preparation for the upcoming ICC Women's World Cup suffered a blow as their first warm-up match against South Africa ended in a no result due to rain at the Colombo Cricket Club Ground on Thursday.

Smriti Mandhana outpaces Kohli, hits golden form before World Cup  

Mandhana’s century off 50 balls is the second-fastest in women’s ODI history.

Can Tigresses take inspiration from Miracle at Lord’s?

The High Commission of India hosted the Tigresses in a tea party, marking their upcoming participation in the 50-over global extravaganza.

ICC, Google team up to elevate women's cricket ‘growing faster than ever’

The groundbreaking partnership comes at an exciting juncture in the women’s game, with two major global events scheduled in the next 10 months - the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 in India and Sri Lanka and the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 in England and Wales.

Interview / ‘I fail to fathom the value of women cricketers’

Speaking to The Daily Star's Samsul Arefin Khan, the 34-year-old all-rounder shared her concerns over dwindling domestic opportunities and a future she fears is slipping away.

'Where do we stand': Bangladesh women’s cricket mainstays call out gender bias

The flashpoint appears to be the activities of the Cricketers’ Welfare Association of Bangladesh (CWAB), which has not involved any women cricketers in its recent activities.

August 29, 2025
August 29, 2025

ICC, Google team up to elevate women's cricket ‘growing faster than ever’

The groundbreaking partnership comes at an exciting juncture in the women’s game, with two major global events scheduled in the next 10 months - the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 in India and Sri Lanka and the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 in England and Wales.

August 10, 2025
August 10, 2025

‘I fail to fathom the value of women cricketers’

Speaking to The Daily Star's Samsul Arefin Khan, the 34-year-old all-rounder shared her concerns over dwindling domestic opportunities and a future she fears is slipping away.

August 8, 2025
August 8, 2025

'Where do we stand': Bangladesh women’s cricket mainstays call out gender bias

The flashpoint appears to be the activities of the Cricketers’ Welfare Association of Bangladesh (CWAB), which has not involved any women cricketers in its recent activities.

May 6, 2025
May 6, 2025

Tunnicliffe’s 89 spoils emerging women’s fightback in Chattogram

The second match of the series will take place at the same venue on Thursday.

May 6, 2025
May 6, 2025

Will Tigresses be battle-ready for World Cup?

Bangladesh women's team may have secured their ticket to this year’s ICC Women’s World Cup in India, but their qualification was anything but convincing..After a campaign that highlighted both grit and glaring weaknesses, they now face the daunting task of preparing for the marquee event w

April 16, 2025
April 16, 2025

‘Improvements are showing now’: Joty upbeat yet cautious in World Cup Qualifier run-in

Bangladesh will go up against Hayley Matthews’ West Indies on 17th April next at the tournament.

April 1, 2025
April 1, 2025

‘Really hard to pick the two teams going through’

The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 Qualifier begins on April 9 in Pakistan.

March 31, 2025
March 31, 2025

Tigresses spend Eid in Mirpur, with eyes on the prize

Led by captain Nigar Sultana Joty, the 15-member squad are gearing up for a do-or-die battle against West Indies, Ireland, Thailand, Scotland, and hosts Pakistan.

March 28, 2025
March 28, 2025

'If we don’t score big, we don’t stand a chance'

On Thursday, skipper Nigar Sultana Joty talked to The Daily Star’s Samsul Arefin Khan regarding her team’s preparation, expectations and chances at the ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifiers

March 15, 2025
March 15, 2025

South Africa captain Wolvaardt calls for more women's Tests

South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt says Test cricket will always be the pinnacle of the sport and believes the women's game needs to be a showcase for more red-ball matches at the elite level.