Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB)

A suspension reduced and a cancerous culture

There are so many incidents happening in tandem around Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) that sometimes issues get swept under the rug without coming into notice.

Broadcast difficulties, abysmal on-field display: Is BCB picking up on the warning signs?

Exasperated sighs, brooding stares, and hands on hips were perhaps the common responses as people tuned into the state-run BTV channel late afternoon on Sunday.

Stumped by the system

Every year, the Dhaka Premier League (DPL) begins with unwavering commitments from authorities to make it even more competitive than the previous years.

Ban lifted but Shakib’s international future remains uncertain

Shakib Al Hasan has successfully overturned his bowling ban and is once again allowed to bowl in competitive cricket, however, the uncertainties surrounding his international future are still very much present.

Non-payment of players, small boundaries, suspicions plaguing BPL 11 

The latest episode of Pitch Perfect brings you an in-depth discussion of the disappointing plight of the BPL and its future.

Liton, Shoriful axed as BCB announces provisional squad for Champions Trophy

This will be the first time in 18 years that Bangladesh will play in an ICC event without both Tamim Iqbal and Shakib Al Hasan

‘We don't use first-class cricket like other countries’

Moore has made significant strides since joining as BCB's Head of Programs in January last year.

Pacers lead Tigers to best-ever WTC

The 101-run win over hosts West Indies in the second and final Test in Jamaica on Tuesday was the fitting way for Bangladesh to close out the 2023-2025 World Test Championship (WTC) cycle -- the best one the Tigers experienced to date.

Supta dreamt of ‘making a strong comeback’

Experienced Bangladesh batter Sharmin Akhter Supta made a sensational return to the national side as she struck a career-best 89-ball 96 in the Tigresses’ record 154-run win over Ireland in the first of three ODIs in Mirpur yesterday. Had she not been caught at mid-off while trying to ratchet up the scoring rate in the latter stage of the innings, Supta could have become only the second Bangladeshi woman batter to score an ODI hundred after Fargana Hoque, who scored both the ODI hundreds for Bangladesh. Playing her first international game since July 2023, she also had cramps while fielding which forced her to leave the ground. After the match, the 28-year-old batter talked to The Daily Star’s Samsul Arefin Khan regarding her comeback, preparation, and yesterday’s match-winning knock....

July 6, 2024
July 6, 2024

When will Hathurusingha take responsibility?

Now, will the BCB finally demand accountability from Hathurusingha or will they maintain the status quo as raising questions will bring them directly into the firing line?

July 4, 2024
July 4, 2024

Stacked fixtures await cricketers

Following the T20 World Cup, it seems Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is waiting for their coaches and players to finish the ongoing break in order to start preparation for their next international assignment -- a two-match Test series against Pakistan, scheduled to be held in August.

June 26, 2024
June 26, 2024

HP's Australia tour next month begins with four-dayers

Following the red-ball format, Bangladesh A will play a fifty-over tri-series with Pakistan Shaheens and Northern Territory of Australia.

June 10, 2024
June 10, 2024

Do Bangladesh have enough runs to make a mark in the 2024 T20 World Cup?

Bangladesh in T20 cricket was on life support 10 years ago as they faltered badly in their home World Cup campaign

June 5, 2024
June 5, 2024

Injury woes plague Tigers in yet another WC

It has been another instance of injury troubles for Bangladesh’s pace battery in a major event.

May 27, 2024
May 27, 2024

Bangladesh reveal T20 World Cup jersey 

Bangladesh Cricket Board revealed the official jersey that the Tigers will don in the upcoming T20 World Cup in the USA and the West Indies in a Facebook post on Monday.

May 25, 2024
May 25, 2024

‘20 runs short’, or ‘momentum gained’: Which cliche will Tigers use today?

Journos who cover Bangladesh men’s cricket team matches have a pretty good idea as to what the Tigers may say following any particular game.

May 24, 2024
May 24, 2024

Afif exposing BCB’s bitter truth

Afif Hossain has been one of the most fortuitous cricketers in the national fold since his debut in February 2018.

April 25, 2024
April 25, 2024

BCB steps up to combat heatwave

Representatives of clubs, players, BCB staff and ground staff attended the workshop.

April 13, 2024
April 13, 2024

BCB chief selector Lipu's only sister passes away

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) chief selector Gazi Ashraf Hossain Lipu's only sister, Afroza Akter, passed away this morning in Uttara. She was 70.