bangladesh cricket

A case of curious selection

It came as a surprise when selectors included former Bangladesh captain Mohammad Ashraful in the High Performance (HP) squad for a four-day game to be played at the Sheikh Abu Naser stadium in Khulna. The game will start from tomorrow and the squad will be split into two teams – Red team and Green Team.
We have to give our best: Shakib

Tigers’ Vice Captain Shakib Al Hasan talks about the team’s preparations and expectations for their Asia Cup venture. Watch the Star Live video for Shakib’s full interview.
'I am 20-30% fit right now'

Shakib Al Hasan has been the one name in Bangladesh cricket that has always remained the centre of discussion when it comes to planning for upcoming series.
‘Mashrafe changed the atmosphere’

Bangladesh had a memorable tour of the West Indies as after having lost the Test series disappointingly, they made a remarkable comeback by clinching the ODI and T20 series.
We did not find the momentum, says Shakib

Bangladesh were restricted to just 143 in a wicket which had pace and bounce but favoured run-making batsmen in the first T20I at St Kitts today. Skipper Shakib Al Hasan stated that his team did not find momentum due to losing early wickets.
Sabbir says his account was hacked

Bangladesh batsman Sabbir Rahman says, that his Facebook account had been hacked and used to threaten a fan after screenshots of messages between Sabbir's account and a user's emerged.
‘Winning a series isn’t everything’

Bangladesh skipper Mashrafe Bin Mortaza says that there was a lot to improve upon despite admitting that the 2-1 ODI series win away from home against the West Indies was a good achievement.
Russell injury hits West Indies ahead of series decider

Windies all-rounder Andre Russell rules out of the final match against Bangladesh due to a knee injury.
Bangladesh to play Sri Lanka in Asia Cup opener

The schedule for 2018 Asia Cup releases with Bangladesh set to play against Sri Lanka in the 2018 Asia Cup opener on September 15in the United Arab Emirates.
World Cup in West Indies excites Tigresses

Tigresses are on a roll after their recent successes have garnered the attention of not only fans in Bangladesh but the cricketing fraternity as well. Now they will prepare to embark on a new mission, this time to play in a World Cup.
Anamul, Nazmul, Rahi in Tigers’ WI tour ODI squad

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announces Tigers’ ODI squad for the tour of West Indies which begins on July 22.
West Indies set for two-Test clash with Bangladesh

West Indies and Bangladesh commence a two-Test series on Wednesday with the hosts expect to continue the trend of greener, bouncier pitches and a pace attack seeking to put the visitors on the back foot from the outset.
Afghanistan ‘favourites’ according to Shakib

For Bangladesh T20 captain Shakib Al Hasan, Afghanistan are the favourites in the upcoming T20I series against the Tigers.
Walsh’s batting tips help out Riyad

Tigers are currently undergoing a training camp ahead of the T20 series against Afghanistan without the presence of a batting-centric coach. T20 vice-captain Mahmudullah Riyad said the players were helping each other out and shared story of how coach Courtney Walsh’s suggestion worked for him during a nets session.
Taskin, Imrul out, Mosaddek makes a return

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announces the squad for the three-match T20 series against Afghanistan and left-hander Imrul Kayes and pacer Taskin Ahmed are excluded from the squad while Mosaddek Hossain makes a return.
Kirsten’s appointment in consultancy role in the final stages

Bangladesh Cricket Board says that South African Gary Kirsten appointment as a consultant is in the final stages
‘Huge improvement in terms of attitude’

Tigers’ strength and conditioning coach Mario Villavarayan said that there has been a huge change in attitude from the players regarding fitness.
How Tigers and cricket's other Test nations fared on their debuts

Ireland is set to become just the 11th nation to play Test cricket when they face Pakistan at Dublin's Malahide and we revisit how the previous 10 Test nations fared on their debuts.
The sweat behind the glamour

Bangladesh's elite cricketers are enjoying a much-needed break in the off season, but they will be back to the grind by May 13 when
Shakib wants Mash in Tests: Mahmud

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) director Khaled Mahmud has become the latest in a chorus of voices calling for Mashrafe Bin Mortaza's
'It's going to be challenging'

1992 was a time when the Bangladesh cricket fraternity were dreaming of World Cup qualification; a time when the current national
Need Mash more in T20Is: Minhajul

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) chief selector Minhajul Abedin yesterday reignited the Mashrafe Bin Mortaza debate, namely whether
Walsh can continue as head coach, Mahmud opines

Khaled Mahmud suggests that Courtney Walsh was fantastic during the Nidahas Trophy and in case a head coach is not found within April then Walsh can continue fulfilling the role.
'Mentally much stronger now'

Former Bangladesh captain Habibul Bashar believes that Tigers are finally breaking into their mould in T20 format.
The boys played like heroes, says BCB president

Despite the Tigers’ defeat to India in the final of the Nidahas Trophy tournament, the team managed to put up a brave fight in most of the matches and BCB president Nazmul Hassan says that the players played like heroes.
Sohan reveals angry exchanges with Thisara

Bangladesh cricketer Nurul Hasan Sohan, upon returning to Dhaka reveales what was said between him and Thisara Perera.
'We are slowly gaining confidence in T20s'

Mushfiqur Rahim suggests that Tigers are slowly getting the hang of the T20 format and believes that with more confidence they will make a stronger comback.
‘RIP SL Cricket’ writer demands Dalmiya’s 1000 demerit points

Lankan media demands 1000 posthumous demerit points for former ICC and BCCI president Jagmohan Dalmiya for handing Test status to Bangladesh.
Can Tigers harness T20 unpredictably?

Toss could play an important role in the outcome of the match but the key remains whether the Tigers can keep their belief and unpredictability intact against India.
Tigers to wear armbands as mark of respect for the victims

Bangladesh’s stand-in skipper Mahmudullah Riyad suggests that Tigers will take the field against India on March 14 wearing badges as a mark of respect towards the victims of the US-Bangla plane crash tragedy.