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
March 6, 2015
March 6, 2015

'A win is a win'

The weak points of this Bangladeshi contingent may be forgiven after their successful chase at Nelson's Saxton Oval. After all, it's not every day that the inconsistent Tigers manage to scale down a 300-plus total.

March 5, 2015
March 5, 2015

Tigers is about red and green

It appears that two schools of thought exist in the Bangladesh cricket team regarding the fans' interest and enthusiasm.

March 4, 2015
March 4, 2015

Chance to rectify mistakes

Cricket fans across the country will have to make some serious adjustments to their Thursday morning's wake-up call if they are unwilling to miss the Tigers in action against Scotland.

March 4, 2015
March 4, 2015

Shakib seeks momentum

Three matches down and Bangladesh are yet to witness a Shakib Al Hasan-special. While he did score a match-turning half-century against Afghanistan, many reckon that the best is yet to come. However, things haven't been easy for the left-hander.

March 3, 2015
March 3, 2015

Charged up by haka

The Bangladesh cricket team had a day full of activities on Monday.

March 3, 2015
March 3, 2015

'Anamul's spill shocked team'

From excluding the older players from the side to hiring a new fielding coach, the team management followed a number of strategies in a bid to maintain a strong fielding unit in this World Cup. However, when the chips were down, that was the very aspect that the Tigers failed in.

March 3, 2015
March 3, 2015

Jurgensen against Tigers in new role

man, who has a very good knowledge about this Bangladesh team, has been sharing his experience with the Scots

March 3, 2015
March 3, 2015

Charged up by haka

The Bangladesh cricket team had a day full of activities on Monday. Having arrived in New Zealand on the previous day, the Tigers held their first practice session yesterday at the at the Saxton Oval, where they will be playing their fourth group match of the World Cup against Scotland on March 5. The Tigers were later showed around the sporting facilities of the Saxton Oval before being treated to a unique reception by the Nelson City Council.

March 2, 2015
March 2, 2015

Mash awaits a fresh start against Scots

Scenes from the 1999 World Cup match in Edinburgh stormed into Mashrafe Bin Mortaza's mind as soon as questions regarding Bangladesh's Scotland encounter, due to take place at the Saxton Oval this Thursday, were brought to the table.

March 2, 2015
March 2, 2015

'Greatness is contagious'

To be brutally honest, the start to our New Zealand tour wasn't the best. It took a long time for us to complete