Bangladesh Cricket Board

I watch every match Mustafizur plays in IPL: Shoriful 

Bangladesh pacer Shoriful Islam said he follows every game his national teammate Mustafizur Rahman plays for the Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Cricketers back at BNS

Bangladesh national team cricketers used the newly installed tracks at the Bangabandhu National Stadium (BNS) as part of a fitness drill ahead of the Tigers' home series against Zimbabwe next month. This was the first time in 19 years that the BNS has been used for any national cricketing activities since the country's cricket had moved to the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in 2005. About 35 cricketers, who are in and around the national side, took part in this fitness drill which was supervised by the national team strength & conditioning coach Nathan Kiely. Photos: Firoz Ahmed

BNS sees cricketing activities after 19 years

Bangladesh national team cricketers used the newly installed tracks at the Bangabandhu National Stadium (BNS) as part of a fitness drill ahead of the Tigers’ home series against Zimbabwe next month.

Sujon takes a sly dig at Hathurusingha

Bangladesh Cricket Board director Khaled Mahmud Sujon has said he does not want to be associated with the national team anymore in the future.

Test preparation a matter of individual responsibility

Bangladesh’s preparation for the just-concluded Test series against Sri Lanka has come under fire after the 2-0 series loss.

Nonsensical Liton reflects batters' flaws

Batting disasters are a regular event in Bangladesh’s Test cricket and having slumped in the first innings, the Bangladesh batters once again failed to take up the challenge against a resurgent Sri Lanka pace attack on the third day of the Sylhet Test yesterday.

Tigers' ODI players join practice session in Sylhet

The Bangladesh team members practiced at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium today following the series-levelling win over Sri Lanka in the second of the three T20Is but it was prominently the ODI side members partaking in the session.

Shanto’s new beginning in old role

On November 11, 2023, after Bangladesh’s final match in the ICC World Cup ended in a sound defeat to Australia, Najmul Hossain Shanto, who had captained in that game in place of the injured Shakib Al Hasan, boldly told the media that he was ready to lead the Tigers full-time if the opportunity arises.

Hathurusingha meets new chief selector

Bangladesh national team head coach Chandika Hathurusingha, who arrived in the country on Thursday, attended a Bangladesh Premier League game for the first time this season on Friday before he gets busy with the upcoming international assignments against Sri Lanka, starting from March 4.

February 17, 2024
February 17, 2024

Robi's rescue package for BCB

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced their new sponsorship deal with Robi Axiata Limited for the national team yesterday, where they agreed to a significantly lower sum from the previous two deals with the same organisation, highlighting the board’s struggles in attracting sponsors for the Tigers.

February 14, 2024
February 14, 2024

Who selected the chief selector?

Who authorised the selection of the national selector became a pertinent question yesterday after vice-chairman of cricket operations committee and national team director Khaled Mahmud Sujon expressed surprise at the manner of Gazi Ashraf Hossain Lipu’s appointment.

February 12, 2024
February 12, 2024

Former national captain Lipu named chief selector 

Former Bangladesh captain Gazi Ashraf Hossain Lipu was named chief selector by Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Nazmul Hassan Papon following a board meeting at the BCB headquarters in Mirpur today. 

February 12, 2024
February 12, 2024

Big agendas at BCB meeting today

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) will sit for a board meeting today with important agendas such as the ODI World Cup report officially being handed out, the formation and tenure of the selection panel and central contracts for players amongst major issues.

February 3, 2024
February 3, 2024

Once a promising Test venue, now a complete wreck

The cricket fans of Khulna cannot remember the last time an international cricket match was held at the Sheikh Abu Naser Stadium (SANS) nor are they too optimistic about seeing one at the Rupsha-Bhairab shore any time soon.

January 12, 2024
January 12, 2024

Papon sees huge potential in overlooked sports

“There are many sports in which I believe we can do well internationally,” Papon told the media today

January 5, 2024
January 5, 2024

'Women deserve same respect as men in sports'

Bangladesh scaled to many new heights in women's cricket in 2023 and the person who led them in this ascend from the front was captain Nigar Sultana Jyoti. As a new year begins with new possibilities and challenges, The Daily Star's Ekush Tapadar spoke with Jyoti, where she spoke about the remarkable 2023 and what she hopes to achieve in 2024.

December 31, 2023
December 31, 2023

Hathurusingha sees Shanto as a long-term leader

Bangladesh coach Chandika Hathurusingha heaped lavish praise on Najmul Hossain Shanto for his leadership skills following the conclusion of the white-ball tour of New Zealand today.

December 5, 2023
December 5, 2023

Hathurusingha backs Shanto to take Bangladesh’s reins for the long term

Bangladesh head coach Chandika Hathurusingha spoke highly of Najmul Hossain Shanto’s captaincy and leadership capabilities, hailing him as a strong contender to take the Tigers’ reins for the long term.

November 29, 2023
November 29, 2023

BCB forms committee with three directors to probe World Cup debacle

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has formed a three-member special committee to look into the performance of the Bangladesh national team in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup India 2023, said a press release from the BCB.

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