Bishwajit Roy

Grudge or merit to decide Hathurusingha's fate?

Will the success against Pakistan put Faruque in a difficult position regarding the decision to remove Hathurusingha from his role?

4m ago

Bangladesh's ‘best Test success’: Bashar glorifies Pakistan win with 10 factors

“By far, this is our best Test series victory and Test performance,” said an excited Bashar soon after Bangladesh recorded a historic first-ever series win over Pakistan with a six-wicket victory in the second Test in Rawalpindi today.

4m ago

Liton spreads stardust in Pindi

The 29-year-old became the first batter to have scored three centuries as a number 6 or 7 batter after coming in to bat with the team’s score below 50 runs, and in this regard, he must thank Mehedi Hasan Miraz and Hasan Mahmud.

4m ago

Papon’s exit a signal of new era?

Nazmul Hassan Papon’s long reign at Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) came to an end yesterday when he resigned as president of the country’s most coveted sports body, paving the way for former captain Faruque Ahmed to assume the lead role.

4m ago

Tigers’ negative mindset exposed in exit

No shortage of excitement, tension, and twists with the semifinals spot at stake: one could not have expected more drama than what unfolded during an absorbing T20 World Cup Super Eights contest between Bangladesh and Afghanistan at the Arnos Vale Stadium in Saint Vincent yesterday.

6m ago

A better year hinges on improved management

We all hope the year 2024 will be a better one for Bangladesh sports.

1y ago

Burden of stardom stunting Tigers’ growth

Fahim acknowledges the team's potential under Shanto's leadership but questions the wisdom of persisting with Shakib.

1y ago

The fish rots from the head down

Who is to blame for the unpleasant episode between the two stalwarts?

1y ago
July 10, 2015
July 10, 2015

Sunny day likely

Almost the entire ground was under covers yesterday. The outfield was water-logged. The Tigers were confined to indoor practice at Mirpur while their

July 6, 2015
July 6, 2015

Lost in a hurry

South Africa yesterday gave a strong message to their hosts Bangladesh that they were a hard nut to crack no matter what conditions they were in.

July 5, 2015
July 5, 2015

Time to write a new chapter

Can buoyant Bangladesh rewrite history again? The Tigers have scripted new chapters against two mighty neighbours -- Pakistan and India -- in the last

July 2, 2015
July 2, 2015

A new dawn for Gazi

"I consider it a new debut for me."

June 26, 2015
June 26, 2015

Dhoni mentors sublime Sabbir

When India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni appreciates a player on his team, it means a lot to that player. But when the most successful India skipper takes notice of a player from the rivals' team and privately appreciates him, it means more than just an appreciation.

June 25, 2015
June 25, 2015

Mash's best as captain

Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Bin Mortaza said last night that the India series was full of achievements. It could have been a perfect end to a memorable series had they won

June 24, 2015
June 24, 2015

Banglawash on cards

With heavy clouds hovering in the sky, some players had been kicking a football around indolently. The atmosphere suddenly became

June 23, 2015
June 23, 2015

Mustafiz, a baby-faced killer

A wonder boy! A surprise! The feeling is yet to sink in. The selectors spotted his talent early and did not hesitate to bring him in the senior fold. The team management then trusted his abilities.

June 22, 2015
June 22, 2015

India can think twice

Bangladesh sent a strong message to their Indian counterparts by clinching the three-match ODI series last night with one match in hand. A series victory over India for the first time itself is a great achievement for the Tigers, and the brand of cricket they played deserves more accolades and attention from their next-door neighbours.

June 21, 2015
June 21, 2015

Tigers have it in themselves

All the pre-series talks centred around the vaunted Indian batting line-up, but they failed to draw the first blood. Still only after a single defeat, one certainly cannot write