Bangladesh’s final T20I of the three-match series against the Netherlands in Sylhet was abandoned due to rain on Tuesday, denying the Tigers a chance to complete a clean sweep. But captain Litton Das remained upbeat, stressing that both his own form and the team’s collective performances have set Bangladesh up well for the Asia Cup beginning September 9 in the UAE.
Litton Das scored his 14th T20I half-century to surpass Shakib Al Hasan for most fifties by a Bangladesh player during the third and final T20I of the three-match series in Sylhet on Wednesday.
Pathum Nissanka top scored with a swift 55 as Sri Lanka beat Zimbabwe by four wickets in Harare on Wednesday in the first of three Twenty20 internationals.
With 10 candidates already elected uncontested, Thursday's Cricketers Welfare Association of Bangladesh (CWAB) election to be held alongside the Annual General Meeting (AGM) has turned into a formality, saved for the contest for the top post.
Bangladesh’s outgoing specialised power-hitting coach Julian Wood believes that the team is now in a much better shape compared to a month ago and he is expecting the Tigers to challenge their opponents and get good results in the upcoming Asia Cup T20, scheduled to start on September 9 in the UAE.
Netherlands batting coach Heino Kuhn recently talked to The Daily Star’s Samsul Arefin Khan in Sylhet and spoke candidly about his international career and a very brief stint at the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) as well. The excerpts are as follows:
The home side have already sealed the series.
Zimbabwe standout performer moves to top of ODI all-rounder rankings to headline several men's white-ball shuffles.
Afghanistan beat Ireland by 29 runs in the first one-day international of a three-match series in Belfast on Monday.
Bangladesh want to make an impact in the Asia Cup and they look to carry on the good run of form for the tournament. As Bangladesh cricket team adjust to life under new coach Steve Rhodes, he in turn is looking to provide guidance and structure to hone the players’ skillsets ahead of the crucial tournament.
Young Nazmul Hossain Shanto topped the beep test with a score of 12.6 on the opening day of the Bangladesh 31-member preliminary squad's preparation camp yesterday ahead of the upcoming Asia Cup in UAE.
When news filtered through Sunday that young Bangladesh batsman Mosaddek Hossain was being sued by his wife of six years, it was not a big surprise because young players' personal lives becoming more newsworthy than their performances is now a common phenomenon.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is mulling over the appointment of a batting coach specifically for Test matches, as current batting coach Neil McKenzie is only available for the limited-overs formats.
There is a strong possibility that Shakib Al Hasan will play the Asia Cup to be held in UAE from September 15. The final decision regarding surgery on his troublesome left little finger will be taken once the ace all-rounder returns home on August 29 after performing Hajj.
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) CEO Nizamuddin Chowdhury said that their legal team will sit down with the legal team of Robi Axiata Ltd -- the telecommunications company that cut short a sponsorship deal with the BCB yesterday -- to settle the matter, adding that BCB will ask to be compensated in monetary terms for the full amount of the contract.
James Anderson will not be caught once the England cricketer becomes the most prolific fast bowler in Test history, says Australia's current record-holder Glenn McGrath.
Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Irfan bowled the most economical spell in Twenty20 history on Saturday, only conceding a run from his final ball.
Bangladesh will begin their preparations for the Asia Cup, scheduled to start from September 15 in the UAE, as the 31-member preliminary squad will start the training camp at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium from today.
