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
February 22, 2015
February 22, 2015

Mash would've loved to play

Breakfast tables at the Sofitel hotel showed Brisbane's day yesterday. Dashing opener David Warner looked to have all the time in the world to have his breakfast.

February 21, 2015
February 21, 2015

Rain threatens Tigers' clash with Aussies

Michael Clarke's comeback, Bangladesh's renewed confidence, the Tigers' first opportunity to play at the Gabba; ideally there would have been a

February 21, 2015
February 21, 2015

Tigers staying positive

The news that there's a high chance of today's match being washed out and the points being split spread joy across Bangladeshis both here and back home. The social media for one was filled with several opinions on the issue, most of which was of the chance for the Tigers to gain one valuable point.

February 20, 2015
February 20, 2015

Tigers want rain to stay away

With a morale-boosting win against Afghanistan in the bag and brilliant sunshine at the backdrop, Bangladesh team left Canberra early yesterday morning.

February 20, 2015
February 20, 2015

Pace will be imperative

Bangladesh's bowling performance against Afghanistan showed just how important pace bowling could be in this World Cup and its importance will be amplified when they play Australia in their next game at the Gabba, which is traditionally one of Australia's quickest pitches.

February 19, 2015
February 19, 2015

Tigers shrug off Afghan jitters

Bangla songs and the slogan "Bangladesh, Bangladesh" shook the Manuka Oval far into the night after Bangladesh's victory over Afghanistan.

February 19, 2015
February 19, 2015

'Needed the win badly'

Shakib Al Hasan only responded with a smile in reply to whatever question he was asked. The world's number all-rounder,

February 19, 2015
February 19, 2015

Braveheart skipper credits teammates

It may sound a bit cliché if one says Mashrafe Bin Mortaza wears his heart on his sleeves. The way the Bangladesh skipper

February 19, 2015
February 19, 2015

Manuka Oval is a Little Bangladesh

Around seven to eight thousand Bangladeshis live in Canberra, the capital of Australia.

February 18, 2015
February 18, 2015

It's battle time

The moment is finally here. There have been plenty of talks regarding Bangladesh's first match. Some of them were nervy, some of them confident while some anxious; all that however, will be forgotten after today's contest at the Manuka Oval in Canberra.