Ekush Tapader

Ekush Tapader

Whispers of a golden return

That’s a question only time will answer. But there are other pressing questions we can’t ignore.

6d ago

‘This kind of passionate fanbase doesn’t exist in Canada’

Canada-based midfielder Shamit Shome is set to make his Bangladesh debut in the Asian Cup Qualifier against Singapore on June 10. The 26-year-old, born to Sylheti parents, follows in the footsteps of Jamal Bhuiyan and Hamza Choudhury as another expatriate embracing his roots.

1w ago

Shamit’s fluent Bengali stuns, will his game do the same?

A few expatriates have made their way into Bangladesh football in recent times, with Canada-based Shamit Shome being the latest addition after England-based Hamza Choudhury, Fahamedul Islam from Italy, Finland-based Tarik Kazi, and Denmark-based Jamal Bhuiyan.

1w ago

A dilapidated league and the widening cracks in Bangladesh cricket

For any structure – a physical one like a skyscraper or an abstract one like Bangladesh cricket – the most important part is its foundation as once the foundation crumbles the structure is bound to come crashing down.

3m ago

From ‘fun cricket’ to the hit format

I In 2007 as the inaugural edition was about to start, Twenty20s were still widely viewed as the ‘fun’ version of cricket. Its reputation as the ‘fun’ version, prompted the ‘serious’ cricketers to distance themselves from it. Perhaps seeing something like a ‘bowl out’ decide the fate of tied matches inclined them to stay away from such frivolity.

1y ago

The veiled concerns over Shanto’s waning form

Shanto’s strike rate is the second lowest among all captains of the 20-team T20 World Cup, barring the Uganda skipper Brian Masaba (108), who is a bowling all-rounder.

1y ago

Poor outfield at ZACS puts cricketers at injury risk

Bangladesh will begin their five-match Twenty20 International series against Zimbabwe today at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram on an outfield that has certainly seen better days.

1y ago

Tigers’ nostalgic return to old stomping ground

“This many people usually don’t turn up to see a fitness test at six in the morning. I’m sure they are here because it’s happening at the Bangabandhu [National] Stadium,” said Shahriar Nafees, the current cricket operations manager, after the national team’s fitness test at the famed venue yesterday.

1y ago
March 25, 2020
March 25, 2020

Home, Sweet Home!

Returning to his West Jummapara abode in Rangpur during any break from his cricketing duties was always special for Akbar Ali as especially-prepared meals from his mother, the addas with childhood friends and serene atmosphere provided a welcome getaway.

March 21, 2020
March 21, 2020

The quest for survival and the pursuit of dreams

Have you ever heard the sweet sound of the leather hitting the willow? It sounded even sweeter to this reporter, who walked into a ground just a few miles from the Sylhet International Stadium and witnessed enthusiastic children playing the game they love. It was dusk and the urge of the young cricketers, all orphaned, to keep playing even during that time of the day only depicted how they find a shade of light through cricket amid all the darkness in this unfriendly world.

December 20, 2019
December 20, 2019

Domingo wants Riyad to lead in T20 WC

Bangladesh are currently going through a leadership vacuum in all three formats of the game.

September 25, 2019
September 25, 2019

‘There should have been a reserve day’

A rained off match always leads to frustration, especially when you are a fan. And when it is of a much awaited final, the pain is much worsen. That was the case for the huge crowd that flocked the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur yesterday, only to see the

July 31, 2019
July 31, 2019

‘Groundsmen ruined the match for us’

Afghanistan A alleged that an ‘unprofessional’ approach by the groundsmen in the fourth one-dayer denied them a series victory against Bangladesh A. The fourth game of the five-match series was abandoned due to rain at BKSP last Saturday, and the 62-run

July 11, 2019
July 11, 2019

Mash should play his last at home’

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Nazmul Hassan, in London for the Inter Parliamentary Cricket World Cup, said yesterday that he wants Bangladesh skipper Mashrafe Bin Mortaza to call time on his cricket career with a match at home.

June 29, 2019
June 29, 2019

Mahmudullah plays waiting game

Bangladesh batsman Mahmudullah Riyad was seen limping when he came out of the team hotel with his son to join Mushfiqur Rahim, who was waiting for him in a car, before leaving for Jummah prayers in Birmingham yesterday.

June 20, 2019
June 20, 2019

‘Not a one-man army’

“I wouldn’t say it’s a one-man army. Shakib is scoring runs; that’s a great thing for the team. But if you look at it, the other boys have stepped up. Mustafizur Rahman got some wickets, Mohammad Saifuddin came in and took the early wicket of Chris Gayle -- we all

June 14, 2019
June 14, 2019

Rain not the only cloud

Mashrafe Bin Mortaza’s eyes were firmly on the game at Nottingham between India and New Zealand although the match had not yet begun due to rain. He was ready to go out with his family but the worry and tension in his eyes were apparent.

June 10, 2019
June 10, 2019

‘Bangladesh first, the rest come second’

The Millennium Rugby Stadium is located on the banks of the River Taff in Cardiff. Although it is a rugby stadium, the 2017 Champions League final was held at the venue. We made our temporary abode at The River House, situated on the bank directly opposite.

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