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BCB announces Tk 20 lakh reward for SAFF winning women’s football team
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) today announced a Tk 20 lakh reward for the country's women’s football team that won the SAFF Women’s Championship.
Shakib to sit out Afghanistan series: Faruque
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Faruque Ahmed on Thursday said ace all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan is set to miss the upcoming three-match ODI series against Afghanistan, starting on November 6, in the UAE owing to a lack of practice.
Leadership gaps hamper BCB operations
Faruque Ahmed was officially announced as the president of Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on 21 August. Yet, just two months in, governance issues are already surfacing within the board. While former president Nazmul Hassan Papon ran operations like a one-man show, Faruque appears to be centralising operations similarly, as seen in skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto’s captaincy situation.
Fans’ frustrations mirror Tigers’ struggles
Bangladesh’s struggle in Tests, compounded by poor fan engagement and stadium conditions, raises questions about Bangladesh Cricket Board’s (BCB) commitment to fostering a strong cricket culture.
BCB cancels Papon's directorship
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) cancelled the directorship of eleven board directors, including former president Nazmul Hassan Papon, after a meeting at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on Wednesday.
Easiest option is to quit, but it can be discussed: Faruque says about Shanto's captaincy dilemma
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Faruque Ahmed said quitting was the easiest option in response to Najmul Hossain Shanto’s reported desire to step down as captain.
‘Since the team has not been given yet, it means Shakib is available’
There are doubts about Shakib Al Hasan’s participation in the upcoming ODI series against Afghanistan, especially after he could not play his farewell Test in Mirpur recently.
BCB asked to amend constitution
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is set for an important meeting on Wednesday with many important discussions to be held. The board is currently operating without any standing committee since Faruque Ahmed took charge of the BCB presidency following the resignation of Nazmul Hassan Papon.
Shanto to quit captaincy after SA Tests?
It was learnt that the board wants Shanto to continue as skipper and are trying to convince him to revert his decision
NCL gets sponsors after two years
The 26th National Cricket League (NCL), which will have a title sponsor after a two-year gap, is set to get underway across four different venues in the country on Friday.
Hathurusingha raises questions about motive behind his sacking
Former Bangladesh head coach Chandika Hathurusingha on Friday issued a statement, raising questions regarding the Bangladesh Cricket Board's (BCB) motive behind his sacking from his position.
Shakib’s homecoming takes a U-turn
Shakib Al Hasan’s homecoming took a complete U-turn yesterday as the all-rounder chose not to return to Bangladesh to play his farewell Test, seemingly heading the advice of the Youth and Sports Adviser Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuiyan.
BCB officially terminates contract with Hathurusingha
BCB found Hathurusingha's explanation unsatisfactory and described his actions as "consistent with misconduct and dereliction of duty."
‘Hopeful of leaving behind bad India series memories’
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) selector Hannan Sarker said he wanted the Tigers to channel in the good memories from their Test series triumph in Pakistan and forget the bad ones from the India tour earlier this month as the hosts gear up for a two-Test series against South Africa, starting on October 21.
Just-appointed Simmons swiftly tunes into business
The 61-year-old Trinidadian has signed a deal with the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) that will see him in charge until the ICC Champions Trophy in Pakistan next year.
Shakib to arrive in Dhaka tomorrow
Despite all the speculations, Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan is set to arrive in the country tomorrow, a Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) source confirmed to The Daily Star today.
Shakib included as BCB announces squad for first SA Test
Amid all the speculation regarding Shakib Al Hasan’s last Test in Mirpur, the selection panel included the all-rounder for the Mirpur Test which is set to be his final match in the format. Shakib is set to arrive in Dhaka tomorrow.
Hathurusingha axed over misconduct
Although none of the allegations against Hathurusingha are neither based on recent incident and nor directly linked to the Tigers’ on-field performance, Faruque claimed that their stern decision was based on re-assessing the reports given by a three-member special committee -- formed on November 29 last year -- tasked with scrutinising the underperformance of the Tigers in the mega event held in India.
Hathurusingha came, saw and messed up, again
In his first tenure, Hathurusingha in a way made up for his rigid attitude with bold tactics. But this time, the boldness was missing. The once sharp tactician had turned into a meek coach, trying to do the bare minimum to safeguard his job.