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

Tigresses thru to final following narrow victory

Bangladesh women’s team made it to the final of the Women’s T20 Quadrangular Series in Patna, beating Thailand women by two wickets courtesy of a breezy knock from Fahima Khatun.

5y ago

Nazmul optimistic about Tigers’ chances in Pak tour

Bangladesh’s Nazmul Hossain, who had recently played some brilliant knocks in the just concluded BBPL to get the nod for the Pakistan T20 series, said that if Bangladesh can execute their plans, they can hope for success in the away tour.

5y ago

'Hope some new faces stake claim for T20 WC place'

Bangladesh head coach Russell Domingo says that the upcoming T20Is in Pakistan will be an opportunity for newcomers to stake a claim for a place in Bangladesh's squad for the T20 World Cup

5y ago

Hasan gets nod as BCB announces squad for Pak T20 series

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announces a 15-member squad for the three-match T20 series against Pakistan, starting from January 24 in Lahore.

5y ago

Rajshahi romp to BBPL title

Rajshahi Royals ride on fantastic performances from skipper Andre Russell, pacer Mohammad Irfan and batsman Irfan Sukkur to win the Bangabandhu Bangladesh Premier League with a 21-run defeat of Khulna Tigers in the final.

5y ago

Mushy declines to visit Pakistan

Bangladesh's wicketkeeper-batsman Mushfiqur Rahim declines to visit Pakistan for the forthcoming series, a team official said on Thursday.

5y ago

Russell powers Rajshahi into BBPL final

Andre Russell’s pyrotechniques dimmed Chris Gayle majesty as Rajshahi Royals beat Chattogram Challengers by two wickets in a thrilling Second Qualifier of the Bangabandhu Bangladesh Premier League at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur yesterday.

5y ago

BD U-19 lose warm-up match against NZ

Bangladesh Under-19 lose their second and final official warm-up fixture by four wickets against New Zealand Under-19 in Johannesburg today ahead of the upcoming ICC Under 19 World Cup.

5y ago

No ICC awards for Bangladesh players

England’s Ben Stokes landed the Best Cricketer of the Year this week in the International Cricket Council awards this week. The Bangladesh cricket team had a disappointing year and no Bangladesh players found a place amongst the list of awardees.

5y ago

BCB, PCB agree on three-phase Pak tour

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) agreed on the upcoming the tour of Pakistan, to be held in three phases – the second and third phase depending on security clearance for that time -- during a meeting between the two board high-ups, with ICC Chairman Shashank Manohar as the mediator at the sidelines of a meeting of the ICC in Dubai today.

5y ago