Cricket
Tanzid makes history as Bangladesh dominate first Australia Test
Led by a superb 101 by opener Tanzid and an entertaining 79 not out from captain Najmul Hossain Shanto, Bangladesh leads the hosts by 88 runs at the break with seven wickets in hand.
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Bangladesh says star cricketer Shakib will not play again after Hasina event
Bangladesh says Shakib Al Hasan has no chance of returning after joining an event with Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Sports Minister Aminul Haque hardens the government's stance, while the cricket board previously allows his comeback.
August 7, 2026
England recall batsman Lawrence for Pakistan series
England recall Dan Lawrence from two years of Test exile to bat at number six against Pakistan, while Jordan Cox replaces injured Jacob Bethell at three. Joe Root captains, Brydon Carse and Ollie Pope return, as Pakistan arrive after drawing their Test series 1-1 with West Indies.
August 6, 2026
Pakistan beat West Indies by eight wickets to level series
Pakistan level the two-match Test series 1-1 with an eight-wicket win over West Indies in Trinidad. Abdullah Shafique's unbeaten 160 and Pakistan's spinners lead the visitors to their first Test victory at Queen's Park Oval since 1977.
August 5, 2026
Pakistan close on series-levelling win against West Indies
Hosts stumble to 103 for six in their second innings, a lead of just 60 runs, on an eventful third day of the second and final Test in Trinidad.
August 5, 2026
Shafique, Babar lead strong Pakistan reply against West Indies
Shafique ends the day unbeaten on 107 off 185 balls with 10 fours and two sixes decorating his authoritative innings at Queen's Park Oval.
August 3, 2026
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Greaves steadies West Indies in second Test against Pakistan
Justin Greaves makes an unbeaten 64 to steer West Indies to 239-5 at stumps on a rain-shortened opening day of the second and final Test against Pakistan in Trinidad on Sunday.
August 2, 2026
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Root named England Test captain, Fleming appointed coach
The announcements follow the sacking of Brendon McCullum as Test coach and the retirement of former skipper Ben Stokes from international cricket earlier this month.
July 30, 2026
West Indies beat Pakistan by 90 runs in first Test
This marks Pakistan's eighth consecutive Test loss away from home.
July 28, 2026