Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB)

BCB issues clarification on withdrawal of Tk 250 crores

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Saturday issued a clarification on some financial transactions done since the change in leadership, claiming these transactions were done to ‘strengthen’ the safety of BCB’s funds to safeguard the organisation from ‘vested quarters’.

Hriody suspension altered again as BCB caves in to players' pressure

The circus surrounding the way the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) handled the suspension episode of Mohammedan captain Towhid Hridoy gathered further wind on Friday.

A suspension reduced and a cancerous culture

There are so many incidents happening in tandem around Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) that sometimes issues get swept under the rug without coming into notice.

Broadcast difficulties, abysmal on-field display: Is BCB picking up on the warning signs?

Exasperated sighs, brooding stares, and hands on hips were perhaps the common responses as people tuned into the state-run BTV channel late afternoon on Sunday.

Stumped by the system

Every year, the Dhaka Premier League (DPL) begins with unwavering commitments from authorities to make it even more competitive than the previous years.

Ban lifted but Shakib’s international future remains uncertain

Shakib Al Hasan has successfully overturned his bowling ban and is once again allowed to bowl in competitive cricket, however, the uncertainties surrounding his international future are still very much present.

Non-payment of players, small boundaries, suspicions plaguing BPL 11 

The latest episode of Pitch Perfect brings you an in-depth discussion of the disappointing plight of the BPL and its future.

Liton, Shoriful axed as BCB announces provisional squad for Champions Trophy

This will be the first time in 18 years that Bangladesh will play in an ICC event without both Tamim Iqbal and Shakib Al Hasan

‘We don't use first-class cricket like other countries’

Moore has made significant strides since joining as BCB's Head of Programs in January last year.

July 13, 2024
July 13, 2024

HP team’s current Australia tour will help prepare for 2027 Australia Tests: Joy

Bangladesh cricketer Mahmudul Hasan Joy hoped that their tour to Australia as part of the High Performance Unit will help them prepare better for a two-match Test series in Australia in 2027, according to their Future Tours Programme (FTP) schedule.

July 8, 2024
July 8, 2024

Saifuddin paints Bangladesh cricket’s sorry picture

Bangladesh seamer Mohammad Saifuddin does not always make things easy for himself whenever he speaks to the media.

July 6, 2024
July 6, 2024

When will Hathurusingha take responsibility?

Now, will the BCB finally demand accountability from Hathurusingha or will they maintain the status quo as raising questions will bring them directly into the firing line?

July 4, 2024
July 4, 2024

Stacked fixtures await cricketers

Following the T20 World Cup, it seems Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is waiting for their coaches and players to finish the ongoing break in order to start preparation for their next international assignment -- a two-match Test series against Pakistan, scheduled to be held in August.

June 26, 2024
June 26, 2024

HP's Australia tour next month begins with four-dayers

Following the red-ball format, Bangladesh A will play a fifty-over tri-series with Pakistan Shaheens and Northern Territory of Australia.

June 10, 2024
June 10, 2024

Do Bangladesh have enough runs to make a mark in the 2024 T20 World Cup?

Bangladesh in T20 cricket was on life support 10 years ago as they faltered badly in their home World Cup campaign

June 5, 2024
June 5, 2024

Injury woes plague Tigers in yet another WC

It has been another instance of injury troubles for Bangladesh’s pace battery in a major event.

May 27, 2024
May 27, 2024

Bangladesh reveal T20 World Cup jersey 

Bangladesh Cricket Board revealed the official jersey that the Tigers will don in the upcoming T20 World Cup in the USA and the West Indies in a Facebook post on Monday.

May 25, 2024
May 25, 2024

‘20 runs short’, or ‘momentum gained’: Which cliche will Tigers use today?

Journos who cover Bangladesh men’s cricket team matches have a pretty good idea as to what the Tigers may say following any particular game.

May 24, 2024
May 24, 2024

Afif exposing BCB’s bitter truth

Afif Hossain has been one of the most fortuitous cricketers in the national fold since his debut in February 2018.