Comilla Victorians
Jaker Ali replaces Aliss in Bangladesh T20I squad
Wicketkeeper-batter Jaker Ali Anik has been called up to the Bangladesh T20I squad for the upcoming three-match series against Sri Lanka as a replacement for off-spinner Aliss Al Islam, who sustained a finger injury while representing Comilla Victorians in the recently concluded Bangladesh Premier League (BPL).
Uncapped Aliss ruled out of Sri Lanka T20s
“Yes, he won’t be playing. We will pick a replacement in his place,” selector Hannan told The Daily Star
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.
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.
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:
BPL Roll of Honour / 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.
Comilla hopeful to get Mustafizur in final
Mustafizur has claimed 11 wickets in nine matches for Comilla so far in this season
'You either don't like me or don't understand the game'
“By saying that I’m not among the runs, do you mean to say that I was supposed to score heavily in 12 out of 12 matches?”
Comilla inflict first defeat on Sylhet
Liton Das played a blazing knock of 72 off 40 deliveries as Comilla Victorians inflicted the first defeat of the BPL season on leaders Sylhet Strikers with a five-wicket victory at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium on Tuesday night.
‘Our hands and feet are tied’: Salahuddin dismayed at latest ADRS fiasco
The surprising absence of Decision Review System (DRS) in the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) caused quite a stir since the start of the ninth edition of the franchise-based tournament, and a controversial decision taken by the off-field umpires through the Alternative Decision Review System (ADRS) in the fixture between Comilla Victorians and Fortune Barishal in Chattogram on Saturday has triggered further controversy.
Rizwan out cheaply after being flown in by helicopter
Less than 24 hours ago, Pakistan’s Mohammad Rizwan smashed 77 off 74 balls against New Zealand in Karachi in the third and final ODI.
'Not taking confidence gained from this knock to New Zealand’
After a terrific 141-run T20 knock which allowed his side to clinch the Bangladesh Premier League final, Bangladesh star batsman Tamim Iqbal must be in another dimension in terms of confidence. However during the press conference yesterday, he said that he was not taking confidence gained from this innings to New Zealand.
I was using Mashrafe bhai’s tactics, says Tamim
Bangladesh and Comilla Victorians batsman Tamim Iqbal said that he took a leaf out of Mashrafe Bin Mortaza’s book to infuse not only imbue himself with confidence but also the team.
Tamim explodes Dynamites
Dhaka Dynamites had everything a T20 team would want in their arsenal to win the final of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL). Yesterday, however, Comilla Victorians had something better in the form of a single player.
Evans powers his way to BPL’s first ton of the season
Englishman Laurie Evans powered his way to Bangladesh Premier League’s first ton of the season to see his side post 176 runs for the loss of three wickets against Comilla Victorians at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium today.
Haven’t been this nervous in 7-8 years: Tamim
After scoring a match-winning 42-ball 73, Comilla Victorians’ opener Tamim Iqbal came to the post-match press conference and said, after two consecutive ducks, he was ‘very nervous’ before taking the crease.
Comilla coach wants runs from Tamim and Imrul’s bat
Comilla Victorians have won one match and lost one so far in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) and their long batting lineup is yet to perform up to expectations. Comilla coach Mohammad Salahuddin said that the onus is on the local players to come up with the good.
‘Did not think Afridi would bat so sensibly’
Pakistan star Shahid Afridi kept his cool to take Comilla Victorians to victory over Sylhet Sixers in his team’s opening Bangladesh Premier League fixtrure (BPL). Not known for his cool and collected approach, Afridi took responsibility to take his side home with an innings that surprised even Victorians coach Mohammad Salahuddin.
