bangladesh cricket

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.

Tigers’ ongoing UAE tour extends to three T20Is

The decision was taken following discussions between Emirates Cricket Board and Bangladesh Cricket Board. 

Can Rakibul become the next Rafique or Shakib?

Known primarily for his left-arm spin, Rakibul is beginning to showcase the kind of all-round ability that could one day earn him a similar status. His recent match-winning performances with both bat and ball in the emerging team suggest that Bangladesh may have found a new dual-threat talent in the making.

Not a typical innings report: BCB’s social media game misses the beat

The least the board can do is maintain a basic line of communication and show they care about engagement beyond the boundary.

Tigers begin T20 tune-up under Liton in Sharjah

With a five-T20I tour of Pakistan to follow, and the Asia Cup likely to be staged in the UAE, these games offer a timely opportunity to assess conditions and sharpen plans.

How will team management justify Shanto's inclusion?

As it seems, the dilemma for Bangladesh remains: is Shanto worth the tactical compromise?

BCB receives government clearance for Pakistan tour

A Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) official on Thursday said that they have received clearance from the government regarding the Tigers' upcoming tour of Pakistan later this month.

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.

September 13, 2023
September 13, 2023

Dealing with a consistently inconsistent Bangladesh

The most optimistic among us rely on the consistent inconsistency of Bangladesh when they play international cricket.

August 21, 2023
August 21, 2023

‘Observer’ Mahmud to accompany Tigers in Asia Cup

Former team director Khaled Mahmud Sujon had been away from the national side’s periphery for a while.

August 16, 2023
August 16, 2023

A love letter to Cricket 07

For most of the West, EA Sports is synonymous with franchises like FIFA and Madden NFL. But venture a little eastward, especially into the heart of South Asia, and you'll discover a cultural phenomenon that remains etched in our collective memories: EA Sports Cricket 07. 

August 16, 2023
August 16, 2023

Challenges aplenty as Asia Cup set to be Shakib’s litmus test

Facing steep challenges both home and away in the previous ODI Super League had seen Bangladesh put on a brave face and set themselves ambitious targets in the upcoming 2023 ODI World Cup. Newly-appointed ODI skipper Shakib Al Hasan also made a similar assertion just a few days back.

August 9, 2023
August 9, 2023

Tigers dreaming of ‘special outcome’

A festive atmosphere pervaded at Mirpur's Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium yesterday as the current and former national cricketers enjoyed moments with the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 trophy, on its second day of the three-day tour in Bangladesh.

August 8, 2023
August 8, 2023

BCB to make major decisions today

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is set to take a few major decisions today, including determining the new ODI captain, in a meeting that will be presided over by the board president Nazmul Hassan Papon in Mirpur.

August 1, 2023
August 1, 2023

'Easy to give up but only fighters emerge as greats'

Bangladesh ODI captain Tamim Iqbal returned to the country from the UK on Monday, having undergone treatment for his back pain. The cricketer will begin his rehabilitation process following a week’s rest.

July 26, 2023
July 26, 2023

Mashrafe 'was more upset seeing Tamim vulnerable'

Former Bangladesh ODI captain, Mashrafe Bin Mortaza, said that he was upset seeing Tamim Iqbal feel weak during the recent retirement saga.

July 13, 2023
July 13, 2023

Tigers in need of 'collective approach'

Following a lot of drama both on and off the field since Tamim Iqbal's retirement saga, Bangladesh's seven-wicket victory in the final ODI against Afghanistan came as a relief to the Tigers' camp, especially considering how the Tigers conceded the three-match series with successive losses in the first two matches in Chattogram.

July 7, 2023
July 7, 2023

'Going to be strange to not be in the middle with you anymore': Shakib writes on Tamim

The all-rounder, who will likely lead the ODI team in the long run in Tamim's absence, wrote that it would be strange to be there out in the middle without the left-handed opener.