Fortune Barishal
Barishal rubbish Wasim Akram's claims of Miller being paid $150,000 in BPL
Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) outfit Fortune Barishal management said Pakistan legend Wasim Akram’s claims of David Miller being paid a fee of $150,000 to play for the franchise in the latest edition of the tournament are false.
'BPL paid $150,000': Wasim Akram reveals why David Miller postponed his wedding
Former Pakistan skipper Wasim Akram has revealed the unbelievable amount that David Miller was offered to play in the Bangladesh Premier League recently.
‘I knew Russell wouldn’t be able to hit any boundaries against me’
Saifuddin took 15 wickets in nine games after joining the team in the middle of the league phaseat an economy rate of just 6.81
Where did the tickets go?
The Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium premises turned into a sea of red as droves of fans, clad in their favourite team's jersey, showed up to watch the final of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) between Comilla Victorians and Fortune Barishal on Friday.
For me to come back, a lot of things need to be right, says Tamim
Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal said that a lot of things need to be right for him to return to the national team.
Comilla batters trip up in final
Comilla stayed true to the formula that had gotten them success earlier in the tournament and seemingly paid the price.
In Pictures: Fans turn up in thousands for BPL final
Here is a look at the fans in Mirpur for the final through the lenses The Daily Star’s Firoz Ahmed:
BPL Roll of Honour / Comilla on top, Barishal yet to break the duck
Comilla are already the most successful team in the tournament’s history with four titles and have a chance to extend their trophy count to five.
Would be difficult for us to provide for families without BPL: Mushfiqur
Bangladesh wicketkeeper-batter Mushfiqur Rahim said that it would be difficult for players to earn a steady living if not for the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) and claimed the quality of the tournament to be “very high”.
Saifuddin makes hay on return
The Fortune Barishal vs Rangpur Riders game had everything to pull in the crowd yesterday in what was a virtual semi-final of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL). What broke the camel’s back for Rangpur batting was not only the frequent changes to batting lineup but also how Mohammad Saifuddin picked up crucial wickets at the innings’ start.
Rangpur and Barishal face off in blockbuster clash
The rivalry between Tamim and Shakib only intensifies the hype of the fixture.
Tamim, Barishal peak at the right time
The alarm bells were ringing for Fortune Barishal early on in their campaign, after the franchise with many veteran stars could manage just one win in their first four games.
Tamim, Mayers power Barishal to second qualifier
Tamim remained unbeaten on 52 off 43 balls while Mayers hit a quickfire 50 off 26 balls as Barishal cruised to 136-3 in 14.5 overs
Fans flock to Mirpur for BPL playoffs
In the first of the day’s two matches, Fortune Barishal and Chattogram Challengers are facing off in the eliminator
Mayers cherishes his Chattogram link on BPL debut
Kyle Mayers began his Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) journey on the best possible note, and in a venue close to his heart, as the West Indies all-rounder was instrumental in Fortune Barishal defeating Sylhet Strikers by 18 runs in Chattogram yesterday.
Ariful-Howell record stand goes in vain
Ariful and Howell put together a 108-run stand off 65 deliveries, the highest seventh wicket partnership in BPL history
Tamim brings up century of sixes in BPL
Tamim hit four sixes in his 71 off 45 balls innings, which took his tally of sixes to 103 in 97 outings.
Dhaka suffer ninth straight defeat
Barishal skipper Tamim Iqbal made 71 off 45 balls and all-rounder Mohammad Saifuddin hit a six-ball 23 to help their side to 186-6.
Soumya, Mahmudullah fifties help Barishal brush aside Dhaka
Fortune Barishal batters Soumya Sarker and Mahmudullah Riyad hit fifties to help set up an easy win over bottom-placed Durdanto Dhaka in a Bangladesh Premier League fixture in Mirpur on Saturday.
