bangladesh cricket

Nasum impresses in defeat as NZ ‘A’ avoid series whitewash

The two sides will now play a two-match four-day series, with the first game starting on May 14 in Sylhet.

Tunnicliffe’s 89 spoils emerging women’s fightback in Chattogram

The second match of the series will take place at the same venue on Thursday.

Will Tigresses be battle-ready for World Cup?

Bangladesh women's team may have secured their ticket to this year’s ICC Women’s World Cup in India, but their qualification was anything but convincing..After a campaign that highlighted both grit and glaring weaknesses, they now face the daunting task of preparing for the marquee event w

Bangladesh to face UAE in two Sharjah T20Is

The series will be Bangladesh's first meeting with the UAE in a bilateral T20I series since 2022. 

Tigers revert to old ways against Zimbabwe: A worrying sign?

“If we can’t stick to our planning even against lower-ranked sides, how can we expect growth in Test cricket? I’m not against offering spin-friendly conditions, but why against Zimbabwe? Why did we lose confidence after one loss?”

Decoding 444: The Tigers' Test truth

What does the latest 400-plus score really mean for Bangladesh? A flash of competence. A suggestion of potential. Never a guarantee, though.

Rare opening stand undone by late collapse

The Tigers closed the Day 2 on 291 for seven, leading by only 64 runs, having lost their grip on a match they once looked to be dominating.

Rules bend, reputations break

It's not just the board that's been caught napping. Hridoy’s own attitude throws up red flags about a wider issue.

BCB’s new era, same old rot

The situation, both on and off the field, is disheartening. The national team’s struggles, coupled with ongoing match-fixing allegations and administrative chaos in the domestic arena, mirror the dysfunction of the previous regime Faruque promised to reform.

April 24, 2025
April 24, 2025

Shanto blames ‘mental lapses’ as home woes mount

During the current ICC World Test Championship cycle, Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) opted for a significant shift -- moving away from spin-friendly pitches to more balanced, sporting wickets for home Tests. The change came after years of criticism, with many arguing that doctored pitches may ha

April 23, 2025
April 23, 2025

Realisations aplenty, execution zero

Experience seems to have made Bangladesh batter Mominul Haque wiser, but only with his words, not with his execution on the field. 

April 21, 2025
April 21, 2025

Meet the Bangladesh Wheelchair Cricket Team

These are the warriors of the Bangladesh Wheelchair Cricket Team. And they play for dignity!

April 19, 2025
April 19, 2025

Lack of buzz surrounds first Zimbabwe Test in Sylhet

Tickets, sold only at the stadium counters this time from 9:00 am today, saw no real rush. Even by afternoon, sales staff were seen idling, with only a trickle of buyers despite prices ranging modestly from Tk 50 to 500.

April 12, 2025
April 12, 2025

Liton’s ‘PSL mission over’ due to injury

Bangladesh wicketkeeper-batter Liton Das’ first Pakistan Super League (PSL) stint ended even before the player could take the field for Karachi Kings. Liton suffered a finger injury during a practice session and will be returning to the country today.

April 10, 2025
April 10, 2025

BCB launches investigation into alleged irregularities in DPL match

The Bangladesh Cricket Board's (BCB) Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) and the Dhaka Premier League's (DPL) Technical Committee launched an investigation into the alleged irregularities associated with a DPL match between Gulshan Cricket Club and Shinepukur Cricket Club.

April 10, 2025
April 10, 2025

Domestic disgrace as DPL drowns in unpaid wages and match-fixing suspicions

It is evident that the domestic leagues are suffering similar woes of recent years.

April 10, 2025
April 10, 2025

‘Filthy games’ fuel Imrul's fury over controversial DPL incident

The moment, captured on video and widely circulated, triggered widespread disbelief. But for Kayes, the incident symbolised a deeper crisis.

April 9, 2025
April 9, 2025

Selectors stick to tried and tested for first Zimbabwe Test

Chief selector Gazi Ashraf Lipu talked about the lack of experimentation in this series, which had been expected as it is not part of the ICC World Test Championship cycle.

April 4, 2025
April 4, 2025

PSL-bound Rishad wants to be third-time lucky

With his confidence high and ambitions set, Rishad is ready to embrace the PSL challenge, hoping that this time, luck will finally be on his side.