England-Bangladesh Series 2023

England-Bangladesh Series 2023

Shanto rewarded with career-best T20I ranking after England series

After helping Bangladesh complete a series sweep over world champions England in the shortest format, top-order batter Najmul Hossain Shanto earned big gains in the T20I batting rankings.

1y ago

England's whitewash in Bangladesh an 'eye-opener', says Mott

England's 3-0 defeat in their Twenty20 series in Bangladesh was a real "eye-opener" for the world champions, white-ball coach Matthew Mott said.

1y ago

Unfazed by the past, Shanto emerges as Tigers’ new hero

From being a constant subject of ridicule on social media to becoming the toast of the town, Najmul Hossain Shanto has seen it all.

1y ago

Bangladesh series loss 'hurts', says Mott

"To finish the way we did today will leave a bit of a sour taste in our mouths but it also should act as an eye-opener for us on where we need to improve," Mott said.

1y ago

Bangladesh outplayed us and deserved victory: Buttler

England’s World Cup-winning skipper Jos Buttler admitted that his side were ‘outplayed’ in the three-match T20I series, in which the visitors were whitewashed by hosts Bangladesh.   

1y ago

That over from Mustafizur changed the game: Shakib

Bangladesh T20I and Test skipper Shakib Al Hasan admitted that one particular over from Mustafizur Rahman ‘changed the game completely’ as he talked following the Tigers’ 16-run victory in the third T20I against England at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur today. 

1y ago

Tigers inflict historic whitewash on world champions England

The last time the current world champions suffered a series whitewash in this format were in 2014 when they lost 3-0 against Australia. Bangladesh, on the other hand, enjoyed a first three-match series sweep in this format for the first time since doing the same against Ireland in 2012. 

1y ago

Taskin's double blow tilts match in Bangladesh's favour

Mustafizur joined the 100-wicket club in his 81st match, eclipsing Shakib Al Hasan who reached the milestone in his 84th match. Malan had scored 53 off 47 deliveries. 

1y ago

Malan scales new heights with Bangladesh experience

While English cricketers are known for making their careers in the English county, Malan did not just stick to experiencing English cricket.

1y ago

Bangladesh vs England: Full fixtures, match timings, venues

Newly appointed Bangladesh coach Chandika Hathurusingha's first assignment in charge of the Tigers will demand his wits to help outplay the reigning world champions England at home. 

1y ago

Buttler relishes low, slow challenge in Bangladesh

England will defend their ODI World Cup title in neighbouring India later this year and Buttler told reporters he was expecting low and slow wickets and difficult conditions in Bangladesh

1y ago

Everything is fine in the dressing room: Tamim

Bangladesh ODI captain Tamim Iqbal has claimed that everything is fine within the team as he tried to brush aside president’s claims of a rift between him and Shakib Al Hasan, during a press conference on Sunday.

1y ago

Tigers gear up with extended session

Tamim Iqbal was left hopping as Taskin Ahmed, handed the ball in the first match-scenario simulation during yesterday’s training, produced an entertaining spell. He beat outside edge of Tamim’s bat twice with searing line and length before the ODI skipper got his bat on one. Taskin then rapped Tamim’s pads with the fourth delivery as the fielders went in appeal, although in vain. A maiden over was how the match-scenario simulations began at Mirpur’s Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium.

1y ago

Bashar believes Tigers can win England series

Former Bangladesh captain and current selector Habibul Bashar believes that the Tigers have what it takes to beat reigning world champions England in the upcoming white-ball home series starting on March 1.

1y ago

England team arrive in Dhaka

The Jos Buttler-led England team will play three ODIs and three T20Is against Bangladesh, starting from March 1.

1y ago

Tigers begin preparations as England beckon

The preparations for the upcoming series against England officially kicked into gear yesterday at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur with an intra-squad practice game keenly observed by newly-appointed head coach Chandika Hathurusingha and other coaches.

1y ago

‘I prioritise keeping a smile on my face’

Najmul Hossain Shanto has managed to navigate troubled waters with perhaps the best tool there is: performance.

1y ago

‘Important to adapt and adjust’

Despite picking up a hattrick on ODI debut, Taijul Islam is yet to establish himself in the white-ball formats for Bangladesh.

1y ago