Paul Stirling and Cade Carmichael made full use of the dropped chances.

In less than five months, Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Aminul Islam Bulbul has led two silver jubilee celebrations -- 25th anniversary of Test status on June 26 and 25 years of the country's inaugural Test match on Monday -- and decentralization has been an important theme at both events.

Shanto will return as a leader with renewed purpose.

What’s the craziest thing you have done to watch a game of cricket at a stadium? Bunked classes? Stood in a line for hours? Paid quadruple the price of the ticket? Picked your parents pockets? Travelled to a different continent? -- whatever the answer may be, and however crazy it may seem, it will fall short of what a group of cricket fanatics did to watch Bangladesh’s inaugural Test against India in Dhaka almost exactly 25 years ago.

Once green, Mushfiqur Rahim’s baggy Test cap now appears almost grey, worn from years of use. A man closing in on his 100th Test -- the first from Bangladesh -- Mushfiqur’s story and longevity remain a point of pride in the dressing room. Skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto is no different.

Three of the four National Cricket League (NCL) third-round matches appear headed for results today as the four-day fixtures move into the final day.

After a long spell away from red-ball cricket, the Tigers are back in whites as they prepare for the first Test of their two-match series against Ireland at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Tuesday. On Monday, the eve of the opener, the Tigers trained in high spirits, soaking in the gentle Sylhet sunshine. Naturally, the cameras found veteran Mushfiqur Rahim, poised to make his 99th Test appearance. The session included with a lively game of football, one even spin-bowling coach Saqlain Mushtaq could not resist. Newly-appointed specialised batting coach Mohammad Ashraful was seen sharing tips alongside outgoing senior assistant coach Mohammad Salahuddin, who maintained his familiar hands-on approach. Meanwhile, pace bowling coach Shaun Tait remained in his element, working closely with his pack of fast bowlers. Photos: Firoz Ahmed

The newly reappointed Test skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto said that he put the need of the team ahead of his own views regarding captaincy when he decided to return in the role ahead of the two-Test series against Ireland, set to begin in Sylhet on Tuesday.

The European side face the difficult prospect of taking on Bangladesh away from home.

For players who hold Test cricket close to their hearts, that cap is a deeply emotional symbol.

As new developments emerge, the committee will have their work cut out to provide a report while ensuring there is no interference from any quarters of the BCB.

The records were particularly impressive considering the 25-year-old is usually considered to be a fast bowler.

TIB called on the BCB to immediately establish an independent, gender-sensitive complaints and redress committee and adopt ICC-compliant safeguarding measures.

Since making her international debut in 2020, Richa has grown into a match-winner.

Barishal captain Tanvir Islam claimed a five-wicket haul, while Soumya Sarkar and Mohammad Naim both fell short of centuries as Day 2 of the third round of the National Cricket League saw evenly-poised contests across venues on Sunday.

Skipper Azizul Hakim struck a century to guide Bangladesh U-19 to a two-wicket win over Afghanistan U-19 in the fifth and final Youth ODI at the Shahid Kamruzzaman Stadium in Rajshahi on Sunday, earning the hosts a 2-2 series draw.

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Thursday night placed four officials on special duty (OSD) over their suspected complicity in incidents of harassment alleged by former national women’s team skipper Jahanara Alam.

Ish Sodhi's 3-34 moved the New Zealand leg-spinner to third on the all-time list of T20 international wicket-takers with 156.

BCB president Aminul Islam Bulbul said the event will help guide future investments in facilities, wickets, and ensure female participation.

Once a promising hub for women's cricket, Jashore is now witnessing a gradual decline of the sport among female players. The district suffers from a lack of dedicated playgrounds, qualified female trainers, coaching centres, and basic facilities – all contributing to the fading dreams of aspiring women cricketers.