Abdullah Al Mehdi

Litton’s litmus test on form and new role

Called back into the ODI squad, the 30-year-old returns with greater responsibilities to bear.

1w ago

Galle, Mushfiqur, and another statement 

Mushfiqur Rahim is playing only one format -- Test.

2w ago

Long-term planning or short-term thinking?

Is BCB building a team for the future, or simply reacting to the present?

3w ago

Taskin leaves for England to consult ankle specialist

Bangladesh pacer Taskin Ahmed left for England yesterday to consult an ankle specialist regarding the Achilles injury that ruled him out of the ongoing Test series against Zimbabwe..Taskin is scheduled to consult Doctor James Calder, a renowned specialist in treating Achilles Tendinopathy,

2m ago

Hriody suspension altered again as BCB caves in to players' pressure

The circus surrounding the way the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) handled the suspension episode of Mohammedan captain Towhid Hridoy gathered further wind on Friday.

2m ago

Selectors ‘hoping’ Bijoy card works this time

While Bijoy's return may look like a one-off decision, it appears the selectors are willing to give this chapter a few more pages.

2m ago

‘As long as I’m fit, I’ll play Tests’

PSL beckons but Rana’s ambition lay in Test cricket which he divulged during an interview with The Daily Star’s Abdullah Al Mehdi yesterday

3m ago

Time for the experienced bunch to finally step up

Who are the seniors in Bangladesh cricket?

3m ago
January 5, 2022
January 5, 2022

A pronounced Test mentality

For four days, Bangladesh have managed to stay on top of a New Zealand side known for their Test capabilities and a rare excitement coursed the side, unseen especially away from home in Test cricket.

December 27, 2021
December 27, 2021

‘Their development is getting hampered’

Interest in youth level or age-level cricket in the country is casual at best but when an international trophy comes around, the expectations of a success-starved nation amplifies.

December 24, 2021
December 24, 2021

Cricket operates as usual

The recent tumult in the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is not far removed from the usual. Despite not yet being assigned a department following the BCB elections, Akram Khan has revealed that he wants to step down from his previous role as cricket operations chairman.

December 9, 2021
December 9, 2021

Disillusion affecting Shakib’s Test motivation?

There have been insinuations, remarks and opinions regarding all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan’s involvement in Test cricket from the media, cricket experts and even board officials.

December 6, 2021
December 6, 2021

Shakib escapes the gloom

Light to moderately heavy drizzles marred proceedings on the second day, with only 6.2 overs possible before play was called off at 3:00pm yesterday.

November 26, 2021
November 26, 2021

No trust and not much of a process either

ICC’s new Test Championship cycle begins for Bangladesh today with the first Test against Pakistan at Chattogram and it also introduces the beginning of a jam-packed Test schedule through to the end of 2022 for the Tigers.

November 23, 2021
November 23, 2021

The Mahmudullah question

The body language of any sports team on the field is a good indicator of where the side stands mentally and from the beginning of the recently concluded World Cup, Bangladesh side have painted a picture of falling heads and dropping shoulders. Coming into the T20I series at home against Pakistan, the crisis appears to have deepened with captain Mahmudullah Riyad unable to facilitate the mental changes that are basic in the modern game.

November 18, 2021
November 18, 2021

A knee-jerk reaction to popular demand?

Bangladesh Cricket Board’s attempt to restructure and reshape the T20 outfit following the World Cup debacle may appear a logical thing on surface, but a deeper look into the six changes made to the squad can only raise question marks over the whole process.

November 17, 2021
November 17, 2021

Meaningful shuffle or change for change’s sake?

The Bangladesh Cricket Board’s (BCB) revamp of the T20 side following the World Cup debacle in UAE involved quite a few changes, with the experienced Mushfiqur Rahim along with openers Liton Das and Soumya Sarkar making way for relatively new faces.

November 2, 2021
November 2, 2021

Challenge of recovering balance without Shakib

Bangladesh face South Africa today with the Tigers’ hopes all but gone following three straight losses to Sri Lanka, England and West Indies in the Super 12 stage.