Abdullah Al Mehdi

‘Culture never formed where selectors explain to players’

The 29-year-old allrounder -- with 80 international matches under his belt -- opened up about the issue on how he processed the explosive remark made by the chief selector recently.

3d ago

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.

2w ago

Galle, Mushfiqur, and another statement 

Mushfiqur Rahim is playing only one format -- Test.

3w ago

Long-term planning or short-term thinking?

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

1m 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
March 19, 2021
March 19, 2021

‘The record shows that we have to do things differently’

The most important facet in all of Bangladesh’s major victories in international cricket is that the whole team contributed, no matter the size.

February 16, 2021
February 16, 2021

Owning up and correcting the process is the only way forward

Dark clouds are hovering above Bangladesh Cricket for the past few days following the whitewash inflicted on the Tigers by the West Indies.

February 9, 2021
February 9, 2021

Another half-baked plan backfiring on Tigers

Looking on from the other side of the West Indies heist in the final day of the Chattogram Test, it would be easy to question the quality or capabilities of Bangladesh’s Test side.

December 31, 2020
December 31, 2020

A year like never before

The year 2020 in the sporting calendar had been a remarkable one due to the challenges facing sporting events all over the world.

November 27, 2020
November 27, 2020

Like a distant memory, brought back in ‘colour’

Growing up, Diego Maradona seemed like a ghost from the past for someone who had little experience of watching live football during the 90s.

October 26, 2020
October 26, 2020

Not perfect, but enough value

Bangladesh head coach Russell Domingo recently downplayed performance issues during the BCB President’s Cup, citing the lack of cricket in

September 23, 2020
September 23, 2020

Departure of a doyen

AKM Nowsheruzzaman, a beacon in the country’s football history, passed away on Monday night following complications from Covid-19, but he will forever remain in the hearts of those who were lucky enough to see his enthralling football.

September 20, 2020
September 20, 2020

A tranquility that belies the chaos

It has been a bit too quiet at Real Madrid for the past few weeks. Even as they thrashed Getafe 6-0 in their only preseason game this season,

September 18, 2020
September 18, 2020

‘He would never compromise on his ideals’

There are those whose love knows no bounds and their devotion and fidelity to their passion attracts a deep reservoir of respect,

August 28, 2020
August 28, 2020

Continuity key for a potent pace attack

That Bangladesh’s Test future ultimately rests on how they can develop a pace attack that can be relied upon, cannot be stressed enough.