Bangladesh Cricket

Bangladesh Cricket

Mahmud sees ‘greed’ in Faruque-Fahim fracas

Former BCB director Khaled Mahmud Sujon came down heavily on the pair of Faruque Ahmed and Nazmul Abedeen over perceived 'greed' related to cricket operations department. Faruque, as the BCB president is currently heading the department as no standing committees are yet to be announced with only few board directors available.

4m ago

Liton ready to captain on long-term basis if asked

During the West Indies Test series, Liton Das could be heard on stump mic telling captain Mehedi Hasan Miraz when to bowl. His guidance was well appreciated within the team and in the T20I series, under Liton’s leadership, Bangladesh won with great adventure and pride in the T20Is.

4m ago

Shakib’s bowling action under scrutiny in English county

Bangladesh ace all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan faced an unforeseen predicament during his recent county stint with Surrey during the recently-concluded county season. In an international career spanning over 17 years, this was the first time Shakib’s bowling action was questioned.

6m ago

'Whoever is good for the team, should get the captaincy'

Bangladesh batter Towhid Hridoy said that captaincy should go to the player who can be the best fit for the betterment of the side. One half of the Bangladesh team are set to depart for UAE to play the upcoming ODI series against Afghanistan starting from November 6 and Hridoy addressed the media in Mirpur before leaving for the airport.

6m ago

No Shakib, Liton as Rana makes ODI squad for Afghanistan series

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced the squad for the ODI series against Afghanistan in UAE without ace all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan and experienced wicket-keeper batter Liton Das. While there was question marks over Najmul Hossain Shanto’s captaincy stint, he was named as captain and will lead the side in UAE.

6m ago

Bangladesh make Hong Kong International Sixes quarterfinal

Bangladesh made the quarterfinals of the Hong Kong International Sixes tournament after coming out second in their Group D standings. Bangladesh will face Pakistan in the fourth quarterfinal tomorrow at 4:40 pm local time.

6m ago

Miraz feels his role will have greater importance when Shakib retires

Bangladesh’s Mehedi Hasan Miraz has been a very useful prospect for the Tigers in recent years and his performances in Pakistan recently garnered attention and drew comparison with ace all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan.

8m ago

Shanto says case against Shakib was ‘unexpected’

Bangladesh skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto, like many cricketers in the national team, have come out in support of Shakib Al Hasan after the ace all-rounder was named as one of the accused in a murder case.

8m ago

Shakib self-isolating; asks people to stay safe

Bangladesh’s premier all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan, who is currently in the United States of America and has isolated himself at a hotel, requests everyone to follow necessary steps to help prevent the spread of coronavirus through a video on social media.

5y ago

Rubel slams ‘greedy and cruel’ businessmen

Bangladesh pacer Rubel Hossain takes to Facebook to slam ‘greedy and cruel’ people who are taking advantage of the fear created due to the coronavirus pandemic by increasing the prices of the essentials.

5y ago

Do not panic but stay safe: Tamim

Bangladesh ODI captain Tamim Iqbal posts a video on social media, asking people nationwide to take precautionary measures and maintaining social distance to help prevent the spread of coronavirus.

5y ago

Bangladesh-Ireland series postponed

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and the Cricket Ireland (CA) agree to postpone the upcoming series between the two sides due to the coronavirus pandemic, the CA announces in a press release today. Bangladesh were scheduled to play three one-day internationals and four T20Is in Belfast and England respectively during the series from May 14 to 29.

5y ago

BCB instructs staff to work remotely

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) instructs its staff to work remotely from tomorrow until further notice due to the coronavirus pandemic through a press release today.

5y ago

No cricket until further notice: Nazmul

Bangladesh Cricket Board president Nazmul Hassan today informed during a press briefing that all kind of cricket will remain postponed for an indefinite period.

5y ago

Being dropped has its perks, says Fizz

Mustafizur Rahman’s yorkers have become a thing of the past for many, with the effectiveness of that particular skill not quite where it was when he first burst into the international scene with great feats against India before a brilliant season in the Indian Premier League in 2016.

5y ago

Survival first, then cricket: Mehedi

Bangladesh all-rounder Mehedi Hasan Miraz says that the players can think about playing cricket if they survive the coronavirus pandemic.

5y ago

‘Love speaking in Bangla; my mother taught me this’

Bangladesh left-arm pacer Mustafizur Rahman says that he loves speaking in Bangla whenever he faces the media as it is the language he learned from his mother.

5y ago

‘The boys want to play’

Abahani Limited coach Khaled Mahmud said that his players wanted to play despite the ongoing threat of COVID-19.

5y ago