Bangladesh Premier League (BPL)

Barishal rubbish Wasim Akram's claims of Miller being paid $150,000 in BPL

Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) outfit Fortune Barishal management said Pakistan legend Wasim Akram’s claims of David Miller being paid a fee of $150,000 to play for the franchise in the latest edition of the tournament are false.

‘He did well with bat and ball’: Tamim praises Shakib’s BPL performance

Fortune Barishal skipper Tamim Iqbal said that national team teammate Shakib Al Hasan did really well, although he picked Shoriful Islam and Towhid Hridoy as standout performers of the 10th edition of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL).

Mahir Sarowar Megh: The 17-year-old designer of Durdanto Dhaka’s jersey

Rising Stars speaks with the creative mind behind the jersey – Mahir Sarowar Megh.

Captains absent in ‘BPL trophy photoshoot with captains’ event before final

None of the captains of two Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) finalists -- Comilla Victorians and Fortune Barishal -- were present during the ‘BPL trophy photoshoot with captains’ event at Ahsan Manzil Museum in Dhaka today.

Would be difficult for us to provide for families without BPL: Mushfiqur

Bangladesh wicketkeeper-batter Mushfiqur Rahim said that it would be difficult for players to earn a steady living if not for the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) and claimed the quality of the tournament to be “very high”.

‘Here we are’: Mushfiqur revels in reaching BPL final with ‘team of elderlies’

Bangladesh stalwart Mushfiqur Rahim was excited to have reached the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) final with Fortune Barishal, a side that had been given the tag of the 'team of elderlies' prior to the tournament.

Ingenuity behind Shoriful blooming

The 22-year-old left-arm pacer spoke about his game among other things with Mazhar Uddin of The Daily Star during an interview.

Aliss’ rocky ride to national team

Aliss Al Islam talked about his journey and experience during an interview with Mazhar Uddin of The Daily Star. The excerpts of the interview are as follows: 

'He reminds me': Tahir reveals why he performed Ronaldo-esque celebration

The oldest cricketer to play in the BPL also revealed the secret behind his mileage.

January 31, 2024
January 31, 2024

Mahmudullah ‘auto choice’ for Bangladesh T20I team

At the ODI World Cup in India last year, his batting remained the only positive aspect in the Tigers’ disastrous campaign.

January 28, 2024
January 28, 2024

‘Leg-spinners need to be encouraged more in BPL’

During an exclusive interview with Mazhar Uddin of The Daily Star, former Pakistan cricketer Aamer Sohail candidly about his memories associated with Bangladesh and things that need to be done for the progress of the country’s cricket alongside a few other topics.

January 24, 2024
January 24, 2024

'Master' Babar shows why franchises incline towards quality

Players like Babar provide the type of quality that franchises can bank upon.

January 23, 2024
January 23, 2024

Concussed Gunathilaka gets ‘22-25’ stitches

The controversy arose as concussion substitute Croospulle was not part of the 15-man Dhaka squad submitted before the toss.

January 22, 2024
January 22, 2024

Anamul, Lewis power Khulna to top of standings

Khulna won both of their contests so far.

January 20, 2024
January 20, 2024

In pictures: Barishal, Rangpur begin their BPL 2024 campaign

Here are some moments captured from the match by The Daily Star’s photographer, Firoz Ahmed.

January 17, 2024
January 17, 2024

Comilla’s BPL future uncertain

As things stand, the broadcasting rights are still difficult to sell and franchises do not have a share of tickets which hinders branding.

February 16, 2023
February 16, 2023

James mesmerises ahead of BPL final

Nagar Baul, led by James, was the biggest attraction

February 10, 2023
February 10, 2023

Nannu pleased with Shanto’s form

The left-hander showed great consistency in the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) for Sylhet Strikers, being among the top run-getters in the tournament with 374 runs

January 30, 2023
January 30, 2023

Sylhet Strikers vs Khulna Tigers: Who will win? What's your prediction?

The Bangladesh Premier League is at its business end of proceedings as teams at the bottom half of the table face do-or-die situations to make the top four, while teams at the top half look to consolidate their positions eyeing the Qualifiers.

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