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 elated by PM's gesture

Bangladesh cricketer Shakib Al Hasan was overwhelmed after he was sent delicious food cooked by Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina herself.

5y ago

Pakistan outclass toothless Tigers by 9 wickets and seal series

Sparkling 50s from skipper Babar Azam and Mohammad Hafeez take Pakistan to a nine-wicket win over Bangladesh in the second T20I at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore

5y ago

Tamim overtakes Shakib as Tigers’ leading T20I run-scorer

Tamim Iqbal became the leading run-scorer for Bangladesh in the ongoing first T20I against Pakistan at Lahore today.

5y ago

Pakistan win first T20I by five wickets

Pakistan have won the first T20I against Bangladesh by five wickets at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium. Shoaib Malik hit an unbeaten 58 as Pakistan coasted to victory with three deliveries and five wickets to spare.

5y ago

‘An opportunity to win a series in Pakistan’

Bangladesh T20 captain Mahmudullah Riyad said during a press conference today that they were looking forward to put up a good show when the three-match T20I series against Pakistan gets underway tomorrow at the Gaddafi Cricket Stadium in Lahore.

5y ago

Tigresses win Women's T20 Quadrangular

The Bangladesh women's cricket team emerge champions of the Women's T20 Quadrangular series with a 14-run win over India B in the final

5y ago

Try to find out why my endorsements are increasing: Shakib

Bangladesh cricketer Shakib Al Hasan signed a contract extension with Lifebuoy for three more years during an event at The Daily Star premises on Wednesday. The ace all-rounder, banned from cricket for two years with one of those suspended, remarked on how he was getting more endorsements even after a ban.

5y ago

Shakib wishes Tigers success for Pak tour

Shakib Al Hasan, who was banned by the ICC for failing to report corrupt approaches from a bookie, has wished the Bangladesh team success for their upcoming tour of Pakistan.

5y ago

Gibson appointed as Tigers' fast bowling coach

Ottis Gibson is all set to take on the post of Bangladesh national team’s fast bowling coach, sources revealed. He will join the team in Lahore during Bangladesh’s tour of Pakistan.

5y ago

U-19s continue winning run following Rakibul's hattrick

Bangladesh won their second match in the ongoing U-19 cricket World Cup, defeating Scotland by seven wickets at Potchefstroom today, courtesy of a hattrick from left-arm spinner Rakibul Hasan.

5y ago