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?

3m 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.

3m 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.

3m 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.

5m ago

A better year hinges on improved management

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

11m 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.

11m ago

The fish rots from the head down

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

1y ago
October 17, 2018
October 17, 2018

'Shakib in WC is top priority'

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Nazmul Hassan has been under fire recently because of the perception that it was the BCB boss who forced star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan to play in the Asia Cup despite the player saying that he would need surgery on an injured left little finger.

September 28, 2018
September 28, 2018

Mashrafe, you deserve it

It would not be an injustice in any way if the Cricket Gods allow Mashrafe Bin Mortaza to lift the Asia Cup trophy with his firm hands at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium today to bring smiles on the faces of the millions of cricket-crazy people in our country.

June 14, 2018
June 14, 2018

When football takes over

Some tightened their lungis in the inimitable Bangladeshi style while getting ready for the next ball, a few were wearing three-quarter pants and all were bare-chested during the cricket match on a barren paddy field under fading daylight. This was the scene a few days ago in a remote village of Netrokona.

May 23, 2018
May 23, 2018

Lack of interest or planning?

It is an encouraging development that Bangladeshi girls are playing various sports in defiance of social pressure and the recent,

April 24, 2018
April 24, 2018

Selectors without their own tune

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) chief selector Minhajul Abedin's comment on Sunday that 'we want him [Mashrafe Bin Mortaza] to

April 20, 2018
April 20, 2018

BKSP: The commute from hell

If a player is extremely lucky, a 50-over cricket match will take 14 hours of his time. Under normal -- many may say abnormal --

April 8, 2018
April 8, 2018

'Deflated before the start'

“A transparent policy regarding the allotment of umpires in different domestic leagues can be the first step if we honestly want to

April 6, 2018
April 6, 2018

Nazmul, Nasir seal Abahani's 19th title

All the preparations were made from Abahani's side. A sizeable Abahani contingent turned up at BKSP and the noise started from the

March 7, 2018
March 7, 2018

Simple but superbly effective

Mashrafe Bin Mortaza looked relaxed while fielding on the boundary as a gentle breeze blew through the Fatullah Cricket Stadium,

February 20, 2018
February 20, 2018

Time to address the debacles

The New Year held hopes of a fresh beginning following the debacle on the tour of South Africa but it ultimately turned into tumult and actually reminded of Bangladesh cricket's horror year of 2014.