Bangladesh Cricket

Bangladesh Cricket

Mahmud sees ‘greed’ in Faruque-Fahim fracas

Former BCB director Khaled Mahmud Sujon came down heavily on the pair of Faruque Ahmed and Nazmul Abedeen over perceived 'greed' related to cricket operations department. Faruque, as the BCB president is currently heading the department as no standing committees are yet to be announced with only few board directors available.

3m ago

Liton ready to captain on long-term basis if asked

During the West Indies Test series, Liton Das could be heard on stump mic telling captain Mehedi Hasan Miraz when to bowl. His guidance was well appreciated within the team and in the T20I series, under Liton’s leadership, Bangladesh won with great adventure and pride in the T20Is.

4m ago

Shakib’s bowling action under scrutiny in English county

Bangladesh ace all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan faced an unforeseen predicament during his recent county stint with Surrey during the recently-concluded county season. In an international career spanning over 17 years, this was the first time Shakib’s bowling action was questioned.

5m ago

'Whoever is good for the team, should get the captaincy'

Bangladesh batter Towhid Hridoy said that captaincy should go to the player who can be the best fit for the betterment of the side. One half of the Bangladesh team are set to depart for UAE to play the upcoming ODI series against Afghanistan starting from November 6 and Hridoy addressed the media in Mirpur before leaving for the airport.

5m ago

No Shakib, Liton as Rana makes ODI squad for Afghanistan series

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced the squad for the ODI series against Afghanistan in UAE without ace all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan and experienced wicket-keeper batter Liton Das. While there was question marks over Najmul Hossain Shanto’s captaincy stint, he was named as captain and will lead the side in UAE.

5m ago

Bangladesh make Hong Kong International Sixes quarterfinal

Bangladesh made the quarterfinals of the Hong Kong International Sixes tournament after coming out second in their Group D standings. Bangladesh will face Pakistan in the fourth quarterfinal tomorrow at 4:40 pm local time.

5m ago

Miraz feels his role will have greater importance when Shakib retires

Bangladesh’s Mehedi Hasan Miraz has been a very useful prospect for the Tigers in recent years and his performances in Pakistan recently garnered attention and drew comparison with ace all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan.

7m ago

Shanto says case against Shakib was ‘unexpected’

Bangladesh skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto, like many cricketers in the national team, have come out in support of Shakib Al Hasan after the ace all-rounder was named as one of the accused in a murder case.

8m ago

Saifuddin propels Abahani to hattrick title

Mohammad Saifuddin’s all-round performance helped Abahani Limited clinch the Bangabandhu Dhaka Premier Division T20 League title by sealing an eight-run victory over Prime Bank in the final game of the Super League stage of the tournament in Mirpur today.

3y ago

BCB appoints Herath, Prince as spin and batting consultants respectively

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has appointed Sri Lanka's Rangana Herath as Tigers' spin bowling consultant and South Africa's Ashwell Prince as their batting consultant.

3y ago

Mahmudullah included in Test squad for Zim tour

Bangladesh T20I skipper Mahmudullah Riyad has been included in the Test squad for Tigers' upcoming tour of Zimbabwe, informed the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) through a press release today.

3y ago

Ruyel, Yeasin help Mohammedan end with win

Pacers Ruyel Miah and Yeasin Arafat shone with the ball as Mohammedan Sporting Club ended their Bangabandhu Dhaka Premier Division T20 League campaign with a convincing 25-run win via D/L method over Prime Doleshwar in their final Super League encounter in Mirpur today.

3y ago

Shamim’s smashing 52 thwarts Prime Bank

Shamim Hossain, called up to the national team squad yesterday, laid further credibility to the decision to include him for the Zimbabwe T20Is by guiding Prime Doleshwar to a five-wicket win over title-contenders Prime Bank in the Bangabandhu Dhaka Premier Division T20 Cricket League match at Sher-e-Bangla National team today. With Abahani also losing earlier today, the result means the title will be decided on the final match day on 26th June.

3y ago

Ashraful’s unbeaten fifty help Sheikh Jamal beat Abahani

Mohammad Ashraful presented a glimpse of his glory days as the veteran player smashed an unbeaten fifty to help his side Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club register a six-wicket victory over Abahani Limited in an enthralling Super League contest in the ongoing Bangabandhu Dhaka Premier Division T20 League in Mirpur today.

3y ago

Mahmudullah fined TK 20k for breach of Level 2 offence

Gazi group skipper Mahmudullah Riyad has been fined Taka 20,000 for breach of Level 2 offence of the BCB code of conduct during their game against Prime Bank in Mirpur yesterday in the Super League stage of the Bangabandhu Dhaka Premier Division T20 League.

3y ago

Splendid Mahedi steers Gazi to victory against Mohammedan

All-rounder Mahedi Hasan smashed his career-best T20 score to help Gazi Group chase down a commendable total posted by Mohammedan Sporting Club and seal a three-wicket victory in the Super League stage of the ongoing Bangabandhu Dhaka Premier Division T20 League in Mirpur today.

3y ago

Munim, Liton help Abahani go top

A solid opening stand between Munim Shahriar and Liton Das helped Abahani Limited chase down Prime Doleshwar’s mediocre total and seal a seven-wicket victory via D/L method in a curtailed over game in the Super League stage of the ongoing Bangabandhu Dhaka Premier Division T20 League in Mirpur today.

3y ago

BDPL witnesses record T20 stand

Partex Sporting Club’s Isharul Islam and Jaynul Islam wrote their names in the record books with a 73-run ninth-wicket stand –- the highest partnership for that wicket in T20 cricket -- but it was not enough to assail the 201-run target set by Legends of Rupganj in the relegation league match of the Bangabandhu Dhaka Premier Division T20 Cricket League at BKSP today.

3y ago