Bangladesh Premier League BPL 2017
Progress, but not for locals
There is not much else to say about Chris Gayle when it comes to talking about how special the West Indian is in T20 cricket. And the
No mishit when it's Gayle
The definition of sheer power in batting is a batsman who can clear the ropes without much apparent effort going into the bat swing, be it against a pacer or a spinner.
A spectator named Baz
When Chris Gayle and Brendon McCullum arrived in Dhaka and the fantasy opening pair consisting of two of the most destructive T20 batsmen in the world was on the cusp of becoming reality, McCullum seemed to be unnecessarily modest when he was asked about the prospect.
Dhaka, Rangpur to fight for title today
After more than a month of high-octane, if at times mismanaged, cricket the Bangladesh Premier League's fifth edition will come to a
Charles powers Riders
Rangpur Riders galloped into the Bangladesh Premier League final by defeating Comilla Victorians by 36 runs in the second qualifier at the Sher-e-Bangla National stadium in Mirpur yesterday.
When BPL turned into street cricket
There is a great love of street or neighbourhood cricket in Bangladesh; in the absence of robust grassroots structures budding cricketers get together with their neighbours to form teams and play tournaments. A word in the Bangla language -- jora tali (roughly
To be continued
There were chaotic scenes in the second qualifier game between Rangpur Riders and Comilla Victorians last night, after rain had earlier forced a stop to the game in the Bangladesh Premier League at the Sher-e-Bangla national stadium in Mirpur yesterday.
Uncertainty reigns
Many may be anticipating another Chris Gayle storm but there are concerns that weather may spoil today's Qualifier-2 of the Bangladesh
WHAT THEY SAID
We all know the Gayle Storm
Still waiting for local prowess
One of the most noticeable aspects of the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League is perhaps the lack of intensity in the 12 matches so
Second leg beginning with new promise
After a four-week gap, the second leg of the Bangladesh Premier League starts today with a promise of tough battle as the participating teams have reshuffled their squads with the inclusion and exclusion of foreign and local players.
'Media focuses more on BPL performances'
There are many reasons behind the clamouring for performances from local domestic cricketers in the ongoing Bangladesh Premier
Afghans power Victorians
Comilla Victorians' Afghan recruits, skipper Mohammad Nabi and leg-spinner Rashid Khan, provided a winning platform with some
Jayed, Ariful deliver easy win
With all the focus on the lack of quality performances from Bangladeshi players in the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League, Khulna
Cricketainment in capital from today
Unlike the high demand and scramble for match tickets that created headlines during the Sylhet phase of the Bangladesh Premier
MOMENTS
Chittagong Vikings' Kiwi opener Luke Ronchi continued his terrific hitting from their first game. It was Rangpur
Vikings halt Riders
Powered by a blistering knock from Luke Ronchi and a three-wicket over from fast bowler Taskin Ahmed, Chittagong
Practice turns into get-together
The Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) can be a taxing event to any cricketer and this, the fifth edition of the tournament, is no different. Hence it is understandable that management has afforded rest days, with yesterday being one such day.
Can locals join the party?
The rickshaw-puller eagerly asked this reporter on the ride to the Sylhet District Stadium yesterday: “When is the next game of Sylhet