Bangladesh Cricket
Taskin named Shanto’s deputy
Bangladesh announced a 15-man squad for the forthcoming ICC T20 World Cup yesterday with Taskin Ahmed’s appointment as vice-captain and all-rounder Mohammad Saifuddin’s omission being the biggest highlights.
Shakib, Liton complete batting sessions after loss to Zimbabwe
Bangladesh had just lost the fifth and final T20I at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium by eight wickets and as soon as the presentation ceremony had ended, media personnel at the ground were surprised to see Shakib Al Hasan batting at the centre wicket nets.
Raza, Bennet fifties down Bangladesh in fifth T20I
Zimbabwe won the toss and will bowl first in the fifth T20I against Bangladesh at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium today.
Tigers eke out feeble victory
Bangladesh had to dig deep to eke out a five-run slender victory in their fourth of the five-match T20I series against Zimbabwe at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka yesterday.
Soumya’s different gear aided by Tanzid’s approach
Soumya Sarkar had a different gear to his batting today on his return to the squad for the last two games of the Zimbabwe T20I series. He was content on playing second fiddle to other opener Tanzid Hasan Tamim and not only did it help the team’s cause but it allowed him to get in to score an important 41 for the side as Bangladesh won by five runs in the second T20I.
Tigers clinch series in Chattogram
Bangladesh overcame late pressure from Zimbabwe tail-enders to secure a nine-run win in the third T20I in Chattogram’s Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium on Tuesday to clinch the five-match T20I series 3-0.
Abahani celebrate 23rd DPL title
Abahani celebrated their 23rd Dhaka Premier League title today, beating Shinepukur Cricket Club to become undefeated champion, winning all 16 games this season.
Tigers go 2-0 up
Bangladesh made a meal out of a regulation chase to register a six-wicket win and take a 2-0 lead in their second match of the five-match T20I series against Zimbabwe at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram yesterday.
Fielding need to be of high intensity in T20s
Bangladesh all-rounder Mahedi Hasan said that the intensity in the field will have to be greater in T20s as the Tigers gear up for the upcoming series against New Zealand.
What role will Tamim return to?
Bangladesh gear up for another T20I series without star batsman Tamim Iqbal but there is the air of him being there regardless, largely due to the fact that the that left-hander is battling injury issues ahead of the upcoming T20 World Cup in two months’ time.
Challenges remain despite sweet problem
A fascinating but by no means unproblematic trend in Bangladesh cricket, one that has existed for some time, is how players make their back into the national side because others have performed badly. As in a game of musical chairs, players circle back into the team, but the problem in terms of team selection is how many players return without having performed in order to stake a claim.
Domingo’s contract extended till 2023
Bangladesh head coach Russell Domingo advocates opting for the typical strategy of utilising the home conditions to gain confidence, even if the victories may seem pyrrhic.
Shakib on top again
Bangladesh’s premier all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has reclaimed the top spot in the ICC T20I all-rounder rankings and was also voted the ICC player of the month for July following Bangladesh’s first-ever bilateral series win against Australia.
What direction do Tigers take now?
The historic 4-1 series win against Australia was the Tigers’ most significant series win in the T20 format, considered to be Bangladesh’s Achilles heel.
A brief window to sate yearning for loved ones
“Bhai, do it quickly. Take the wicket so that we can go back home after such a long time away.” Those were the words the stump mic picked up wicketkeeper Nurul Hasan Sohan saying to Shakib Al Hasan in the 14th over of Bangladesh’s fifth and final T20I against Australia in Mirpur on Monday.
‘We’ll be challenging whoever comes to play in Bangladesh’
In spite of the fact that Bangladesh managed to post their best opening stand so far, of 42 runs, in the five-match T20I series against Australia, the Tigers just could not capitalise on their start to land a big total in the fifth and final game at the Sher-e-Bangla Stadium in Mirpur yesterday.
'We need to have a big heart'
Bangladesh captain Mahmudullah Riyad stated the Tigers must have a big heart irrespective of what happens on the pitch and expressed his joy for the way his teammates fought in the 3rd T20I encounter to ensure Bangladesh's first-ever win against Australia.
Can youngsters capitalise on momentum?
“Maturity doesn’t mean age; it means sensitivity, manners and how you react.”
