The legendary Pakistani fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar, who famously bowled at 161.3 km/h during the 2003 Cricket World Cup—the fastest delivery in cricket history—has expressed his desire for the record to be broken by Bangladesh’s emerging pace sensation Taskin Ahmed. Remarkably, Akhtar’s record has remained unchallenged for over 22 years, a testament to his raw […]

South Africa’s seasoned off-spinner Simon Harmer has been named ICC Men’s Player of the Month for November 2025, a prestigious honour that recognises his masterful performances in the longest format of the game. Harmer clinched the award following an extraordinary showing against India in the ICC World Test Championship series, where his guile, control and […]

Top cricketer Tamim Iqbal has voiced his strong disapproval of the Bangladesh Cricket Board’s (BCB) recent handling of domestic players, describing their treatment as “regrettable.” His remarks come amid mounting unrest among the country’s top club cricketers, who have protested alleged irregularities in the latest BCB elections by boycotting domestic leagues. The domestic upheaval has […]