Bangladesh Premier League

Mahbub Anam appointed chairman of BPL governing council

Bangladesh Cricket Board director Mahbub Anam was named the new chairman of the Bangladesh Premier League governing council, BCB president Aminul Islam Bulbul confirmed to The Daily Star today.

Loyalists rejoice Mohammedan triumph

The vibe would likely have been different had Mohammedan SC clinched their maiden Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) title with a win on the field -- especially after such a dominant display by the Black and Whites throughout the tournament.

BPL fixing probe far from over

A Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) official yesterday said that the independent inquiry body, which was formed to support the board and the BCB Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) with integrity issues and investigations regarding the last edition of the Bangladesh Premier League T20 (BPL), has completed nearly half of its work.

Kings sign former Real Madrid and Liverpool youth player after FIFA lifts transfer ban

Five-time Bangladesh Premier League champions Bashundhara Kings have signed four foreign players, including Argentine forward Juan Eduardo Lescano, who previously played in the youth teams of Real Madrid and Liverpool. This move comes after FIFA lifted the club's transfer ban on Thursday.

Durbar Rajshahi miss another payment deadline

Bangladesh Premier League franchise Durbar Rajshahi have missed another payment deadline yesterday. 

Rajshahi’s overseas players, coaching staff to leave Dhaka from tonight 

After a series of drama, Durbar Rajshahi's foreign players and coaching staff are set to leave Bangladesh tonight after completing their stint in the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League. 

Neutral body to aid BPL fixing probe

A Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) official yesterday said that the board has decided to form an independent inquiry body to support the Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) investigations regarding the alleged match and spot-fixing issues in the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL).

No travel ban on Bijoy: BCB 

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has refuted several media reports claiming that a travel ban had beenon Durbar Rajshahi batter Anamul Haque Bijoy due to anti-corruption issues.

See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil

How many people are watching the ongoing 11th Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) is a difficult question to answer.

February 3, 2024
February 3, 2024

Mohammedan end Kings’ proud home record

Mohammedan Sporting Club ended Bashundhara Kings' unbeaten home record with a 1-0 win in a fascinating Bangladesh Premier League encounter at the Bashundhara Kings Arena yesterday.

February 3, 2024
February 3, 2024

Malik’s resurgence after controversial exit

Fortune Barishal’s Shoaib Malik marked his return to the Bangladesh Premier League with a match-winning all-round display which helped his side to a five-wicket win over Khulna Tigers in Sylhet today.

February 2, 2024
February 2, 2024

An Aussie ready to rain sixes with self-made bats

“I’ve just found my new favourite player. I love him!” said Adam Gilchrist, one of Australia’s most destructive batters ever, after watching Big Bash League (BBL) sensation Josh Brown in action.

January 31, 2024
January 31, 2024

Benny Howell believes Sylhet can still turn it around

Fortune Barishal breathed a sigh of relief after breaking out of the circle of losses with a morale-boosting 49-run win over Sylhet Strikers on Tuesday.

January 30, 2024
January 30, 2024

'Gradually improving' Shakib's presence vital for Rangpur

Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan did not bat and conceded 41 in his quota of four overs but his side Rangpur Riders still emerged victorious against holders Comilla Victorians by eight runs in a Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) fixture yesterday.

January 27, 2024
January 27, 2024

From Mashrafe, Klopp, to Australian Open, what's cooking in the sports arena?

The on and off-field issues going on in the 10th edition of the Bangladesh Premier League, India making England taste their 'Bazball' tonic, an inexperienced West Indies making their presence felt at the Gabba, Liverpool having to look at life after Jurgen Klopp and the Australian Open awaiting a new Men's singles champion -- there are events aplenty for fans to dive into. Here, in this episode of The Daily Star's multimedia show, 'Pitch Perfect', we try to discuss briefly the current sporting scenario.

January 27, 2024
January 27, 2024

Mystery spinner Aliss could be Bangladesh’s asset: Salahuddin

In 2019, an unknown entity of Bangladesh cricket -- Aliss Al Islam -- made his mark with a hattrick in his debut Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) game for Dhaka Dynamites under Shakib Al Hasan’s captaincy.

January 27, 2024
January 27, 2024

Shakib and batting woes stifle Rangpur

Khulna Tigers maintained their hundred percent record while Rangpur Riders slumped to their second defeat in three matches as the Bangladesh Premier League caravan moved to Sylhet.

January 26, 2024
January 26, 2024

Kings continue domination over Abahani

Bashundhara Kings continued their unbeaten record over Abahani in the Bangladesh Premier League with a 2-0 win at the Sheikh Fazlul Haque Moni Stadium in Gopalganj today.

January 26, 2024
January 26, 2024

Shoaib Malik, Barishal refute suspected foul play

Fortune Barishal owner Mizanur Rahman brushed aside rumours of suspected spot-fixing from their Pakistani recruit Shoaib Malik, who flew to Dubai after the Dhaka phase of the 10th Bangladesh Premier League.