BAN vs Aus
'If there's a problem, it's Mushy's own'
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Nazmul Hassan said yesterday that while others could give suggestions, there is no scope for anyone to dictate the captain's decisions.
'Batting was our weakness'
A lack of application and a ridiculous shuffle in the batting order saw the Tigers end the two-match series against Australia in a
Fizz's special wicket
Birthday boy Mustafizur Rahman took the prized wicket of David Warner with a chest-high snorter and courtesy of a juggling catch at
Sabbir, Mushy keep Tigers fighting
The Chittagong wicket has flattered to deceive on the opening day of the second Test yesterday. It was not a virtual dust-bowl as it
Sabbir finds his niche
There had been curiosity about Sabbir Rahman's role in the Test side ever since he made his debut against England in October last
The peak of an era
It may not be an overstatement if it is said that one can get an insight of Bangladesh's ascendency in Test cricket if
TIGERS do it
If greatness is the final destination then Shakib Al Hasan took a long stride towards that after his fabulous all-round performance gave the Tigers a historic maiden Test win against Australia at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur yesterday.
Tigers allow Australia a way back
One mistake can undo all the good things that came before it. If that mistake is committed against a team named Australia then the damage can be immense, as history has often shown. It would however be in no way wise to reach a conclusion after Australia, for the
Soumya yields an inch
As impressive as the tangible successes on the field over the last two days has been Bangladesh's statements of
'Not the Tigers of 10 years ago'
Being of subcontinent descent often brings with it an expectation that a player will be adept at playing spin, and that is something that
An event beyond cricket
Nine stories above the busy streets of Mohakhali, a mere seven stories above the zooming motors on the Mohakhali flyover, Australia
Traits of a professional
It was a Shakib Al Hasan day. A smile was glued to his face throughout the practice session; it did not evaporate even when he took
Aussies call off warm-up
Australia's two-day warm-up match against a BCB XI scheduled for today was cancelled yesterday after captain Steven Smith and coach Darren Lehmann visited Fatullah and found the ground still waterlogged.
Lehmann eyes Tigers' top order
Although the recent selection drama over Mominul Haque attracted all the headlines as the left-hander made a comeback after initially being left out of the squad, according to Australia coach Darren Lehmann Bangladesh's top order will be a crucial factor in the upcoming Test series for the visitors.
Vital query that needs answers
Mominul Haque has been reintroduced into the squad for the first Test against Australia after a lot of drama, for now putting an end to the whirlwind regarding team selection even though fears remain about how much harm the current muddled selection process will cause the country's cricket in the long term.
'Tests are much harder'
Despite the subcontinental conditions where pacers have to work really hard on spin-friendly pitches, Tigers' pacer Taskin Ahmed is of the opinion that the Australian seamers are ahead of the Bangladesh pacers when it comes to reverse swing and variations.
Yo-yo selection process
Mominul out, Mominul in. It is a drama that lasted just over 24 hours and the parting shot gives us an impression of a happy ending to a tale that started bitterly.
'I want to score big now'
A regular face in the national set-up only two years ago before he fell out of favour, things have changed drastically for Nasir Hossain, the talented all-rounder who played the last of his 17 Tests in 2015, as he has returned to the squad for the first Test against Australia.
Double standards hurt Mominul
Mominul Haque and Soumya Sarkar are both talented players. The national selectors and the head coach will not disagree with that