bangladesh cricket

‘On-again, off-again’ nature of Galle adds to Tigers’ challenge

The Bangladesh cricket team has long epitomised an on-again, off-again pattern -- considering their enduring struggle with inconsistency across all formats.

‘Time to take responsibly, settle the ODI team’: Bangladesh’s new captain Miraz  

Currently ranked 10th in the ICC ODI rankings -- their lowest position in two decades -- Bangladesh are in need of a turnaround, and Miraz hopes the team can rise from this slump and see the Tigers transform into a settled ODI side within a year.

Eye on spin before Tigers’ Lankan Test assignment

In Bangladesh’s last Test tour of Sri Lanka in 2021, Praveen Jayawickrama picked up 11 wickets in the Kandy Test to see the hosts win by 209 runs and clinch the series 1-0.

Tigers and the never-ending cycle of problem areas

Evolving and growing through every phase of life is a natural phenomenon. For most, this brings about positive changes. But for the Bangladesh cricket team, the exact opposite is the case, as in every new series and tour, the Tigers unlock new problem areas in their game.

Bulbul begins BCB tenure with decentralisation drive

In his address, the former Bangladesh captain stressed the urgent need to launch four new development programmes. However, there were no discussions about elections or constitutional reforms.

Tigers begin SL Test preparation, Taskin hopeful

A key aspect of the preparations will be adapting to the slightly spin-friendly pitch at Galle, where the first Test is scheduled to begin on June 17.

Mushfiqur looks back on 20 years in international cricket

It was 2005 when an 18-year-old Mushfiqur, a surprise inclusion in Bangladesh’s squad for their maiden tour of England, debuted at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground. 

Bangladesh's crises go beyond the scoreboard

Former captains Habibul Bashar, Minhajul Abedin Nannu, and Khaled Mashud Pilot didn't mince words: this isn't just a passing stumble. It's a full-blown crisis in Bangladesh cricket.

Tigers’ slip sets up tense series decider

Despite posting an imposing 205 for five in the second and penultimate T20I on Monday, the Tigers fell apart in the field, suffering their first-ever loss to the hosts in any format.

April 5, 2024
April 5, 2024

Bangladesh regressing to ground zero in Tests

As the dust settles on Bangladesh’s 2-0 humiliation in the home Test series against Sri Lanka, the state of the country’s domestic red-ball cricket has once again become a hot topic.

April 4, 2024
April 4, 2024

Test preparation a matter of individual responsibility

Bangladesh’s preparation for the just-concluded Test series against Sri Lanka has come under fire after the 2-0 series loss.

March 17, 2024
March 17, 2024

Bangladesh cricket’s Soumya fallacy

Soumya, a batter who is known for his inconsistency, becoming the fastest to reach 2000 ODI runs in the country highlights the subpar standard of Bangladesh cricket

March 12, 2024
March 12, 2024

Win or lose, we want to play as a team: Shanto

“Win or lose, the most important thing is whether we are playing as a team or not,” Shanto told the media in Chattogram today.

March 11, 2024
March 11, 2024

Tamim informs BCB he will not return to international cricket in 2024

Tamim has also informed that he will not be playing Tests anymore because of his physical state and fitness issues

March 6, 2024
March 6, 2024

From Mahmudullah to Jaker: Finishers’ arduous road in Bangladesh cricket

The tale of cricketers who had functioned as finishers in Bangladesh T20 cricket history is a short and painful one. To perceive the difficulty of Jaker Ali Anik’s task, one would have to look no further than Mahmudullah Riyad.

January 13, 2024
January 13, 2024

No bar for BCB boss Papon to resign

Following Bangladesh Cricket Board president Nazmul Hassan Papon’s swearing in as Minister for Youth and Sports in the new government on Thursday, questions have been flying around whether the incumbent BCB boss can resign now and a new president is nominated, or does he need to wait till the end of his tenure to do that, which is October 2025? There seems to have been a lot of curiosity, and confusion too, in this regard among the general people. ...

January 9, 2024
January 9, 2024

Tamim doing 'fine' after injury scare

Tamim was facing Taskin Ahmed at the nets when a delivery hit his left index finger

January 8, 2024
January 8, 2024

MP-elect Shakib shifts focus back to cricket

The newly elected MP got out of the car with a brand new bat and entered the indoor facilities this afternoon

January 2, 2024
January 2, 2024

Shoriful rues poor team results in personal best year

“Alhamdulillah, I had a very good year. But if we could’ve done a bit better as a team, that would’ve felt even better,” Shoriful said