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

Shamim in T20 squad for Zim tour, Sohan called up for all formats

Youngster Shamim Hossain, who had an impressive season so far for Prime Doleshwar in the ongoing Bangabandhu Dhaka Premier Division T20 Cricket League, has been called up for the national team for their T20 series in Zimbabwe with Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announcing a 16-member squad today.

3y ago

ZC confirms hosting Bangladesh for a full series in July

Zimbabwe will be hosting Bangladesh for a full series featuring one Test, three ODIs and as many T20Is in July, confirmed the Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) through a press release today.

3y ago

Rupganj survive; Old DOHS and Partex relegated

An all-round performance from skipper Naeem Islam helped Legends of Rupganj beat Old DOHS Sports Club convincingly by six wickets via D/L method in their relegation league game of the ongoing Bangabandhu Dhaka Premier Division T20 League at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur today. The win also ensured Rupganj's stay in the upcoming season of the Premier League.

3y ago

Rubel’s fifty help Prime Bank beat Mohammedan

Opener Rubel Mia smashed a blistering fifty to help his side Prime Bank beat Mohammedan Sporting Club convincingly by five wickets in the Super League stage of the ongoing Bangabandhu Dhaka Premier Division T20 League under lights at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur today.

3y ago

Hasanuzzaman ton not enough as Old DOHS thwart Partex

Old DOHS posted the highest score in this season’s DPL of 199 for 2 and came away with a 23-run win in the Bangabandhu Dhaka Premier Division T20 Cricket League’s relegation league match at BKSP against Partex Sporting today.

3y ago

Sheikh Jamal’s super start to super league

Blistering knocks from Shykat Ali and skipper Nurul Hasan guided Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club to kick-start their super league campaign in style with a seven wicket win over Prime Bank Cricket Club in the Bangabandhu Dhaka Premier League T20 competition yesterday.

3y ago

Mushy fifty helps Abahani thrash Mohammedan

Abahani Limited swept aside arch-rival Mohammedan FC by a big margin of 60 runs in the Super League phase of Bangabandhu Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League today thanks to Mushfiqur Rahim’s skillful fifty before the Abahani bowlers dominated proceedings.

3y ago

Shykat, Sohan knocks trump Mithun’s 67

Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi thrashed Prime Bank by seven wickets in the Super League match of the Bangabandhu Dhaka Premier Division T20 Cricket League at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium today.

3y ago

Shadow national team causes confusion in the ranks

Despite existing platforms such as the Bangladesh A team and High Performance Squad, Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Nazmul Hasan informed that the board is planning to form a shadow national team named ‘Bangla Tigers’ in order to further bolster the pipeline.

3y ago

Rain washes out BDPL games

The first two matches of the Super League stage of the ongoing Bangabandhu Dhaka Premier Division T20 League (BDPL) in Mirpur and one match of the relegation league in Savar were abandoned due to incessant rain in the capital on Saturday.

3y ago