BPL

BCL / Fakirerpool return to greener pastures 

Defensive blunders prove mighty costly for PWD.  

Heated affairs expected as BPL resumes today

With all participants boosted by fresh foreign recruits, the second phase of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) is expected to be more competitive as the country's top-flight football league resumes today following a nearly five-week break.

'BPL paid $150,000': Wasim Akram reveals why David Miller postponed his wedding

Former Pakistan skipper Wasim Akram has revealed the unbelievable amount that David Miller was offered to play in the Bangladesh Premier League recently.

Shanto ticks the right boxes to get moving

Following the post-match press conference on Wednesday, Bangladesh skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto was asked whether a change of environment from his BPL franchise to the national team had seen him get back to runs.

Aliss’ injury and ‘team balance’ pave Jaker’s way

It eventually took someone falling to an injury to make way for Jaker Ali Anik in Bangladesh’s T20I squad ahead of their three-match series against Sri Lanka, starting on Monday in Sylhet.

‘I knew Russell wouldn’t be able to hit any boundaries against me’

Saifuddin took 15 wickets in nine games after joining the team in the middle of the league phaseat an economy rate of just 6.81

Where did the tickets go?

The Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium premises turned into a sea of red as droves of fans, clad in their favourite team's jersey, showed up to watch the final of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) between Comilla Victorians and Fortune Barishal on Friday.

For me to come back, a lot of things need to be right, says Tamim

Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal said that a lot of things need to be right for him to return to the national team.

‘Old, but still not out’

Fortune Barishal’s Mushfiqur Rahim on Wednesday quipped about his side being labelled as the ‘team of elderlies’ after the Tamim Iqbal-led side, also including veteran Mahmudullah Riyad, cemented their spot in the final of the 10th edition of the Bangladesh Premier League.

March 1, 2024
March 1, 2024

Comilla batters trip up in final

Comilla stayed true to the formula that had gotten them success earlier in the tournament and seemingly paid the price.

March 1, 2024
March 1, 2024

In Pictures: Fans turn up in thousands for BPL final

Here is a look at the fans in Mirpur for the final through the lenses The Daily Star’s Firoz Ahmed:

March 1, 2024
March 1, 2024

Comilla on top, Barishal yet to break the duck

Comilla are already the most successful team in the tournament’s history with four titles and have a chance to extend their trophy count to five.

March 1, 2024
March 1, 2024

Comilla’s record-extending fifth or Barishal’s first?

All the top players are available and both sides have winds in their sails, providing them the needed momentum going into the final.

February 29, 2024
February 29, 2024

No increase in BPL prize money 

The Bangladesh Premier League will award Tk 2 crores to the winners of the 10th edition of the tournament which is the same as the amount presented in the previous edition. 

February 29, 2024
February 29, 2024

Comilla hopeful to get Mustafizur in final

Mustafizur has claimed 11 wickets in nine matches for Comilla so far in this season

February 29, 2024
February 29, 2024

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.

February 29, 2024
February 29, 2024

If Shakib and Tamim get booed, then we should bury ourselves: Mushfiqur

Fortune Barishal batter Mushfiqur Rahim was baffled at the instances when his skipper Tamim Iqbal and Rangpur Riders' star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan got booed by their respective fans during several matches in the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League. 

February 28, 2024
February 28, 2024

Fuller, Mushfiqur help Barishal beat Rangpur to set up final against Comilla 

Fortune Barishal pacer James Fuller and batter Mushfiqur Rahim starred in the second qualifier of the Bangladesh Premier League to beat Rangpur Riders by six wickets in Dhaka on Wednesday.

February 28, 2024
February 28, 2024

Rangpur and Barishal face off in blockbuster clash 

The rivalry between Tamim and Shakib only intensifies the hype of the fixture.

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