Samsul Arefin Khan

‘Bowlers are delivering, now batters need to perform’

With the Test series against Zimbabwe coming up, Zakir Hasan, who has been named in the 15-man squad for the first Test, expressed his expectations from the series during an interview with The Daily Star's Samsul Arefin Khan.

3d ago

Bangladesh not keen to experiment against Zimbabwe

Cricketers began returning to Mirpur yesterday after the Eid holidays as teams started preparation for the resumption of the Dhaka Premier League (DPL) on Sunday.

1w ago

PSL-bound Rishad wants to be third-time lucky

With his confidence high and ambitions set, Rishad is ready to embrace the PSL challenge, hoping that this time, luck will finally be on his side.

1w ago

‘Qualifying tournaments are always challenging’

Bangladesh women’s cricket team’s batting coach David Hemp was cautiously optimistic about his side’s chances in the forthcoming ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifiers despite the team’s lengthy preparation given the “challenging” nature of the competition.

1w ago

‘Eid different now as we’ve embraced responsibilities’

Bangladesh women’s team will be celebrating this year’s Eid-ul-Fitr at their training camp in Mirpur as they gear up for the ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifiers -- set to take place from April 9-19. In a recent conversation with The Daily Star’s Samsul Arefin Khan, seasoned campaigner and vice-captain Nahida Akter opened up about her past Eid celebrations with teammates, her fond childhood memories of the special occasion, and more. The following are excerpts from the interview:

1w ago

DPL clubs brace for key absences in business end

The national team are set to host Zimbabwe for a two-match Test series from April 20 to May 2, with preparations beginning as early as April 10 or 11. As a result, DPL clubs will soon lose key players selected for the Test squad, forcing them to rely on less experienced backups.

1w ago

‘We have to find a Bangladeshi way of playing cricket’

In an exclusive interview with The Daily Star’s Samsul Arefin Khan, Phil Simmons talked about his motivation behind taking up the job for a long term, his assessment of the Tigers’ performance in the Champions Trophy and his vision with the side in the coming years.

2w ago

'If we don’t score big, we don’t stand a chance'

On Thursday, skipper Nigar Sultana Joty talked to The Daily Star’s Samsul Arefin Khan regarding her team’s preparation, expectations and chances at the ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifiers

2w ago
April 9, 2025
April 9, 2025

‘Bowlers are delivering, now batters need to perform’

With the Test series against Zimbabwe coming up, Zakir Hasan, who has been named in the 15-man squad for the first Test, expressed his expectations from the series during an interview with The Daily Star's Samsul Arefin Khan.

April 5, 2025
April 5, 2025

Bangladesh not keen to experiment against Zimbabwe

Cricketers began returning to Mirpur yesterday after the Eid holidays as teams started preparation for the resumption of the Dhaka Premier League (DPL) on Sunday.

April 4, 2025
April 4, 2025

PSL-bound Rishad wants to be third-time lucky

With his confidence high and ambitions set, Rishad is ready to embrace the PSL challenge, hoping that this time, luck will finally be on his side.

April 3, 2025
April 3, 2025

‘Qualifying tournaments are always challenging’

Bangladesh women’s cricket team’s batting coach David Hemp was cautiously optimistic about his side’s chances in the forthcoming ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifiers despite the team’s lengthy preparation given the “challenging” nature of the competition.

March 30, 2025
March 30, 2025

‘Eid different now as we’ve embraced responsibilities’

Bangladesh women’s team will be celebrating this year’s Eid-ul-Fitr at their training camp in Mirpur as they gear up for the ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifiers -- set to take place from April 9-19. In a recent conversation with The Daily Star’s Samsul Arefin Khan, seasoned campaigner and vice-captain Nahida Akter opened up about her past Eid celebrations with teammates, her fond childhood memories of the special occasion, and more. The following are excerpts from the interview:

March 30, 2025
March 30, 2025

DPL clubs brace for key absences in business end

The national team are set to host Zimbabwe for a two-match Test series from April 20 to May 2, with preparations beginning as early as April 10 or 11. As a result, DPL clubs will soon lose key players selected for the Test squad, forcing them to rely on less experienced backups.

March 29, 2025
March 29, 2025

‘We have to find a Bangladeshi way of playing cricket’

In an exclusive interview with The Daily Star’s Samsul Arefin Khan, Phil Simmons talked about his motivation behind taking up the job for a long term, his assessment of the Tigers’ performance in the Champions Trophy and his vision with the side in the coming years.

March 28, 2025
March 28, 2025

'If we don’t score big, we don’t stand a chance'

On Thursday, skipper Nigar Sultana Joty talked to The Daily Star’s Samsul Arefin Khan regarding her team’s preparation, expectations and chances at the ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifiers

March 26, 2025
March 26, 2025

Doctors optimistic about Tamim’s return to cricket

Tamim Iqbal was transferred to Evercare Hospital in Dhaka yesterday, a day after surviving a major heart attack during a Dhaka Premier League match at the BKSP in Savar.

March 25, 2025
March 25, 2025

Tamim’s heart attack and a decision that saved his life

Yesterday was supposed to be just another day at the office for Tamim Iqbal, who was at the BKSP, captaining the star-studded Mohammedan Sporting Club against bottom-placed Shinepukur Cricket Club in an eighth round fixture of the Dhaka Premier League (DPL).