Jaker Ali

Batters strive to add metres without changing basics

Bangladesh's batting effort in T20Is have lagged behind global standards over the years and the lack of power-hitting skills has often been talked about as the biggest reason.

‘We are going to the Asia Cup to be champions’

Bangladesh batter Jaker Ali Anik said that he and the team have set their sights on winning the Asia Cup, slated to begin in September in the UAE.

Taijul swings beyond spin

While Litton and Mustafizur bask in family time and freedom, some of their teammates are staying close to the grind.

'Just tried to take it deep': Jaker explains game plan after rescuing Tigers from collapse

Bangladesh middle-order batter Jaker Ali said he focused on taking the game deep and waiting for deliveries in his hitting zone, following a match-defining half-century that guided the Tigers to a historic T20I series win over Pakistan.

Middle order spoils decent start

“We need to learn from our mistakes.” This statement is the staple of Bangladesh players, uttered almost every time they lose a game.

Jaker urges batting rethink after Sylhet setback

Jaker, who scored 28 and 58 in Sylhet, believes the team's struggles stem from a lack of collective effort with the bat.

Jaker Ali interview / ‘We can still make a comeback’

Jaker Ali, who made a hard fought 68 off 114 balls and was involved in a record 154-run stand with Towhid Hridoy, talked to a few journalists immediately after the India game where he remained optimistic about his team’s chances of reaching the knockout phase. Here are the excerpts:

I know exactly how to play my game: Jaker Ali

Jaker was still jet-lagged, after returning to country from the West Indies, while he spoke to The Daily Star's Abdullah Al Mehdi during an exclusive interview.

August 19, 2025
August 19, 2025

Batters strive to add metres without changing basics

Bangladesh's batting effort in T20Is have lagged behind global standards over the years and the lack of power-hitting skills has often been talked about as the biggest reason.

August 18, 2025
August 18, 2025

‘We are going to the Asia Cup to be champions’

Bangladesh batter Jaker Ali Anik said that he and the team have set their sights on winning the Asia Cup, slated to begin in September in the UAE.

August 3, 2025
August 3, 2025

Taijul swings beyond spin

While Litton and Mustafizur bask in family time and freedom, some of their teammates are staying close to the grind.

July 23, 2025
July 23, 2025
July 22, 2025
July 22, 2025

'Just tried to take it deep': Jaker explains game plan after rescuing Tigers from collapse

Bangladesh middle-order batter Jaker Ali said he focused on taking the game deep and waiting for deliveries in his hitting zone, following a match-defining half-century that guided the Tigers to a historic T20I series win over Pakistan.

July 5, 2025
July 5, 2025

Middle order spoils decent start

“We need to learn from our mistakes.” This statement is the staple of Bangladesh players, uttered almost every time they lose a game.

April 27, 2025
April 27, 2025

Jaker urges batting rethink after Sylhet setback

Jaker, who scored 28 and 58 in Sylhet, believes the team's struggles stem from a lack of collective effort with the bat.

February 22, 2025
February 22, 2025

‘We can still make a comeback’

Jaker Ali, who made a hard fought 68 off 114 balls and was involved in a record 154-run stand with Towhid Hridoy, talked to a few journalists immediately after the India game where he remained optimistic about his team’s chances of reaching the knockout phase. Here are the excerpts:

December 29, 2024
December 29, 2024

I know exactly how to play my game: Jaker Ali

Jaker was still jet-lagged, after returning to country from the West Indies, while he spoke to The Daily Star's Abdullah Al Mehdi during an exclusive interview.

December 21, 2024
December 21, 2024

Jaker makes his mark in West Indies

Years of dedication and hard work has reaped the fruits of performance for Jaker Ali in the just-concluded West Indies tour where the wicketkeeper-batter impressed with the willow in all three formats, playing a key role in Bangladesh completing a 3-0 sweep over the hosts in the T20I series yesterday.