Bangladesh bet on new blood
The emergence of players like Taj and Disha just before the mega event has come at the expense of veterans in Rumana Ahmed and Salma Khatun.
23h ago
Tigers focused on process, not outcome
In the pre-match press conference ahead of the opening Test against India in Chennai yesterday, Bangladesh skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto was asked whether their historic 2-0 away series victory against Pakistan recently has added some pressure on the team as part of heightened expectations from the fans and experts.
23h ago
Striving to ‘conquer the summit’
Expectations for the Tigers have risen significantly, with people hoping for a repeat of similar performances on Indian soil, which has traditionally been a challenging venue, particularly in the longer format.
4d ago
Shakib said his eye issue not a problem now: Hemp
Bangladesh batting coach David Hemp said that premier all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan had told him during the Pakistan series this month that the eye issue that has been of concern to the cricketer as of late is no longer ‘a problem at the moment’.
6d ago
‘Dedication’ key in Jaker’s Test selection
Coaches and selectors believed that Jaker Ali’s call up for the India Tests was very well-deserved, saying his dedication and adaptability in crisis situation could be an asset for the team in the tough tour.
6d ago
A renewed Liton surfaces
Reflecting on his experiences, Liton acknowledged the pressure that comes with the role, appearing to be coming into his own.
1w ago
‘Easy for local coaches to identify shortcomings’
Nahid Rana stunned the cricketing world with his raw pace during Bangladesh’s historic 2-0 Test series triumph over hosts Pakistan, clocking over 150 kmph while also claiming his career-best figures in the second Test. Even though Bangladesh cricket has been reaping the benefits of forming a potent pace group across formats in recent years, the factors behind the emergence of talented quicks have not been focused on a large scale. The Test series triumph against Pakistan in Rawalpindi would not have materialised if pacers like Hasan Mahmud, Nahid, Shoriful Islam, and Taskin Ahmed had not outshone the quicks of Pakistan -- a country historically known as the ‘land of pacers’. What comes as a hopeful sign for fans and a sweet headache for the team management is that these four...
1w ago
‘Coaches should not compromise with raw pace’
Nahid Rana stunned the cricketing world with his raw pace during Bangladesh’s historic 2-0 Test series triumph over hosts Pakistan, clocking over 150 kmph while also claiming his career-best figures in the second Test. Even though Bangladesh cricket has been reaping the benefits of forming a potent pace group across formats in recent years, the factors behind the emergence of talented quicks have not been focused on a large scale. The Test series triumph against Pakistan in Rawalpindi would not have materialised if pacers like Hasan Mahmud, Nahid, Shoriful Islam, and Taskin Ahmed had not outshone the quicks of Pakistan -- a country historically known as the ‘land of pacers’. What comes as a hopeful sign for fans and a sweet headache for the team management is that these four...
1w ago
July 27, 2024
Rony’s quest for a comeback
Pacer Abu Hider Rony sees his call up to the High Performance Unit for the tour to Australia as a lifeline for his international career and believes it can open a path for him to make a comeback to the Bangladesh side after a lengthy gap.
July 25, 2024
Seeking personal bests a step towards ‘dreaming big’
Former Olympian and current BKSP shooting coach Asif Hossain Khan admitted the harsh reality of Bangladesh’s chances in the Olympics, but he was hopeful that if these athletes can deliver their best individual performance in the meet, they can count their participation differently.
July 24, 2024
‘We can understand our current state’ in Australia
"I think the series is a great opportunity for me. Not only this series, wherever I play, I think the opportunity for the national team will come if I do well. I always try to perform, be it NCL, BCL or Premier League," said Akbar.
July 17, 2024
The debate over Rishad’s red-ball readiness
The kind of spin Rishad produces can be an asset for the Bangladesh Test team, who have often found wanting in away series due to a lack of variety.
July 12, 2024
‘I had to change my whole procedure’: Jahanara on rejoining national team
The veteran fast bowler returned to the national setup after a year-long gap.
July 9, 2024
'Managing swing key in Pakistan'
The batting coach of the Tigers sheds light on team’s preparation and chances for the upcoming away Test series in Pakistan.
July 5, 2024
‘If I can’t share my experiences, then what’s the point’
If I can’t share my learnings with my players, all my experiences will be of no use. I will try to share the things that I have learnt from my playing and coaching days. The more I can do that, the better
July 3, 2024
Rishad’s emergence not yet a watershed for leg-spin
The leggie grabbed 14 wickets in seven matches in competition, finishing as Bangladesh’s most successful bowler in the competition, and joint third overall in the tournament.
July 2, 2024
‘We want to be champions, but also need to be realistic’
'As the hosts, we want to see our team go all the way. But honestly, we also have to consider the strengths of our team and of our opponents.'
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