Al-Amin

A surreal series victory

It still feels surreal that Bangladesh have won their first-ever Test series against Pakistan 2-0 and that too on Pakistan soil.

9m ago

A statement victory for Tigers

There are so many heroes in Bangladesh’s first-ever Test win against Pakistan after 13 unsuccessful attempts. The only occasion the Tigers came close to winning before this was in Multan in 2003 when a portly Inzamamul Haq robbed them with an unbeaten 138 in the second innings, with Pakistan winning by one wicket.

9m ago

Blame the circus around Shahadat

With only 2.2 overs left before the Tea break on the opening day of the first Test against New Zealand, Bangladesh were on the verge of going for a satisfying recess with an impressive score of 180-2 on the board.

1y ago

Can Aussies deny rampant India of home glory?

It will be a cup for India to lose when the grand final of the 2023 World Cup is staged at the imposing Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad today. 

1y ago

Can Black Caps derail the Indian juggernaut?

As a perfect India team appear in the first semifinal of the 2023 World Cup against New Zealand at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai today, a pertinent question would be if the Black Caps have any magic left in their tank to stop the rampant hosts from taking a bold step closer to winning the coveted trophy for a third time.

1y ago

BCB cannot just sit on WC debacle

Bangladesh cricket team returned home yesterday after a disastrous World Cup campaign in India where they were eliminated from the group stage with seven defeats against only two wins. 

1y ago

Shakib not winning any hearts

You simply cannot keep Shakib Al Hasan away from controversy.

1y ago

Tigers’ freefall not just the batters’ making

There was a lot of discussion in the Bangladesh camp about how to stop the slide ahead of the Pakistan game at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata yesterday.

1y ago
November 7, 2017
November 7, 2017

BPL betting claims another life

The Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) is only in its fifth edition this year but more importantly, the glamorous T20 cricket competition

October 4, 2017
October 4, 2017

Mushfiqur deflects and reflects

After that chastening 333-run defeat against South Africa at Potchefstroom on Sunday, Bangladesh skipper Mushfiqur Rahim took the

September 27, 2017
September 27, 2017

Will BCB right a wrong?

Is the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) committed to right the wrong it has been part of since 2012? Or will it continue to engage in a

August 31, 2017
August 31, 2017

'Thank you for your trust in us'

When Shakib Al Hasan took the microphone from the post-match presenter at the home of Bangladesh cricket in Mirpur yesterday and addressed the crowd, he thanked the fans for believing in them.

August 4, 2017
August 4, 2017

Win or lose, let's hope they entertain

The kind of football the Bangladesh U-16 women's team played last year portrayed an understanding of playing attractive football, regardless of the result and coach Golam Rabbani Choton says the idea is to play 'total football'.

July 6, 2017
July 6, 2017

The time to decide is now

Is the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) at a crossroads regarding its decision about a captain for the 2019 World Cup? It is two years

June 19, 2017
June 19, 2017

Pakistan's rousing triumph

Pakistan's first triumph in the Champions Trophy, which they completed after posting a massive 338 for four and then restricting

June 18, 2017
June 18, 2017

Kohli oozes calm

It is always a pleasure to attend a Virat Kohli press briefing. He is not only a spectator's delight with the bat but also an articulate

June 18, 2017
June 18, 2017

Stage set for ultimate grudge match

An India-Pakistan match was once considered the mother of all battles on a cricketing plain, but for the last few years the rivalry has

June 17, 2017
June 17, 2017

We have a long way to go: Shakib

How well did Bangladesh fare in the Champions Trophy?