Bangladesh cricket team

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.

Rishad stars as Lahore pick up consecutive wins

Bangladesh leg-spinner Rishad Hossain is enjoying his time in Pakistan as he starred with the ball to help Lahore Qalandars to a commanding 65-run win over Karachi Kings in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) at the National Stadium on Tuesday.

‘Would feel great if I score a ton at home’

Over a short span in Test cricket, Mahmudul Hasan Joy has been able to find his spark from time to time. With Zimbabwe coming in for a series, Joy and the other young guns in the side approach this series to build momentum in their career. The 24-year-old opener discussed his career, his approach and the Zimbabwe series during an interview last week with The Daily Star’s Abdullah Al Mehdi. The excerpts of the interview are as follows:

Miraz supports youth inclusion for Zim Tests

While the Dhaka Premier League (DPL) is ongoing, Bangladesh national Test team players are already setting their sights on the upcoming Test series against Zimbabwe in Sylhet and Chattogram.

Tamim to seek second opinion on heart condition in Singapore

Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal is set to travel to Singapore for a second opinion on his heart condition, provided he is deemed fit to fly, a family member confirmed to The Daily Star today.

Mustafizur’s shoulder injury resurfaces, conservative treatment undertaken

According to sources close to Bangladesh Mustafizur Rahman and Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), an old shoulder injury has resurfaced for the left-arm pacer who had been on a break since playing the Champions Trophy.

Shanto puts brakes on batting rut with century, Taskin hits unwanted ton

Bangladesh players Najmul Hossain Shanto and Taskin Ahmed experienced vastly contrasting days on Tuesday in the Dhaka Premier League. 

Mahmudullah’s career at a glance

Bangladesh veteran Mahmudullah Riyad called time on an 18-year international career through a Facebook post yesterday. The 39-year-old, who scored 11,047 runs in international cricket, had retired from Tests in 2021 and called time on his T20I career last year in October. Here we present the highlights of his career:

Mushfiqur and Mahmudullah have to prove themselves for 2027 WC: Fahim 

Bangladesh Cricket Board’s (BCB) cricket operations chairman Nazmul Abedeen Fahim said the country’s veteran duo Mushfiqur Rahim and Mahmudullah Riyad will have to prove themselves to remain as mainstays of the national team setup. 

April 21, 2025
April 21, 2025

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.

April 16, 2025
April 16, 2025

Rishad stars as Lahore pick up consecutive wins

Bangladesh leg-spinner Rishad Hossain is enjoying his time in Pakistan as he starred with the ball to help Lahore Qalandars to a commanding 65-run win over Karachi Kings in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) at the National Stadium on Tuesday.

April 12, 2025
April 12, 2025

‘Would feel great if I score a ton at home’

Over a short span in Test cricket, Mahmudul Hasan Joy has been able to find his spark from time to time. With Zimbabwe coming in for a series, Joy and the other young guns in the side approach this series to build momentum in their career. The 24-year-old opener discussed his career, his approach and the Zimbabwe series during an interview last week with The Daily Star’s Abdullah Al Mehdi. The excerpts of the interview are as follows:

April 7, 2025
April 7, 2025

Miraz supports youth inclusion for Zim Tests

While the Dhaka Premier League (DPL) is ongoing, Bangladesh national Test team players are already setting their sights on the upcoming Test series against Zimbabwe in Sylhet and Chattogram.

April 4, 2025
April 4, 2025

Tamim to seek second opinion on heart condition in Singapore

Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal is set to travel to Singapore for a second opinion on his heart condition, provided he is deemed fit to fly, a family member confirmed to The Daily Star today.

March 27, 2025
March 27, 2025

Mustafizur’s shoulder injury resurfaces, conservative treatment undertaken

According to sources close to Bangladesh Mustafizur Rahman and Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), an old shoulder injury has resurfaced for the left-arm pacer who had been on a break since playing the Champions Trophy.

March 18, 2025
March 18, 2025

Shanto puts brakes on batting rut with century, Taskin hits unwanted ton

Bangladesh players Najmul Hossain Shanto and Taskin Ahmed experienced vastly contrasting days on Tuesday in the Dhaka Premier League. 

March 12, 2025
March 12, 2025

Mahmudullah’s career at a glance

Bangladesh veteran Mahmudullah Riyad called time on an 18-year international career through a Facebook post yesterday. The 39-year-old, who scored 11,047 runs in international cricket, had retired from Tests in 2021 and called time on his T20I career last year in October. Here we present the highlights of his career:

March 3, 2025
March 3, 2025

Mushfiqur and Mahmudullah have to prove themselves for 2027 WC: Fahim 

Bangladesh Cricket Board’s (BCB) cricket operations chairman Nazmul Abedeen Fahim said the country’s veteran duo Mushfiqur Rahim and Mahmudullah Riyad will have to prove themselves to remain as mainstays of the national team setup. 

March 1, 2025
March 1, 2025

Tigers to bank almost Tk 6 crores despite winless run in Champions Trophy

Bangladesh are set to bank big despite their sorry display in the Champions Trophy.