Bangladesh vs Afghanistan
BCB in ‘final phase’ over talks for Afghanistan ODIs
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is in talks with its Afghan counterparts to arrange a three-match ODI series as part of the national team’s preparation for next year’s ICC Champions Trophy in Pakistan.
Tigers’ negative mindset exposed in exit
No shortage of excitement, tension, and twists with the semifinals spot at stake: one could not have expected more drama than what unfolded during an absorbing T20 World Cup Super Eights contest between Bangladesh and Afghanistan at the Arnos Vale Stadium in Saint Vincent yesterday.
BCB ‘not ready’ for Afghanistan series in July
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has requested the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) to postpone next month’s white-ball series to be played in Greater Noida between July 25 and August 6.
#Perspective / The unwritten rules of street cricket!
Simply stating that we are a cricket-loving nation does not do justice to our passion for the sport. From the gentleman’s game being played out in the street to the cricket field being brought into mobile phones in the form of apps and games, our relationship with the game runs deep.
Bangladesh vs Australia: All you need to know
Bangladesh take on Australia in their first T20 World Cup Super 8 fixture at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua on Friday.
Tigers reach Antigua for Australia, India encounters
Bangladesh cricket team arrived in Antigua from St.Vincent and Grenadines earlier today to play their T20 World Cup 2024 Super 8 stage matches against Australia and India at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium on June 21 and June 22 respectively.
Tigers' away series against Afghanistan postponed
Bangladesh’s all-format tour of Afghanistan in July has been postponed, Bangladesh Cricket Board’s chairman of Cricket Operations Jalal Yunus confirmed to Crickbuzz on Saturday.
All-rounder Miraz thrives in Dharamshala
A placard reading "We love you Miraz" held by a Bangladesh fan in the stands of the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium yesterday reflected the trust the all-rounder has gained in recent times.
World Cup tidbits / Tamim Iqbal in Dharamshala!
The last time Bangladesh played in Dharamshala was back in 2016 during the ICC T20 World Cup. In that match against Oman, Tamim Iqbal made history by becoming the first Bangladeshi to score a century in the format. Even though Tamim is not a part of this World Cup campaign but, thanks to the fans, his presence was felt at the picturesque Dharamshala stadium during Bangladesh’s match yesterday. A number of Bangladesh supporters in the gallery were seen holding up a placard written, ‘We will never forget you’ with Tamim’s picture, reminiscing the contributions of the former Bangladesh captain.
Afghanistan series will be tough and interesting: Tamim
Bangladesh ODI skipper Tamim Iqbal believes that the Tigers’ upcoming full series against Afghanistan at home is going to be a ‘tough and interesting’ one.
Bangladesh U-19 lose first ODI against Afghanistan
Bangladesh Under-19 cricket team lost the first ODI of the two-match series by 158 runs against Afghanistan at the Tolerance Oval in the UAE on Monday.
‘Always difficult when you lose four wickets in seven overs’
Batting failures once again proved to be Bangladesh’s downfall as they ended up losing their first Asia Cup 2022 match against Afghanistan by seven wickets at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium yesterday.
Fellowship of the fans
Bangladesh fans, draped in the red and green of Bangladesh, wanted their side to win and Afghan fans, some clad in the traditional Afghan Perahan turban wanted the same for their side, but a few spectators were cheering on both teams, completing the festive atmosphere despite sweltering heat as Bangladesh took the field for their first game in the 2022 Asia Cup.
Time to roar as Tigers take on Afghans
Bangladesh will begin their Asia Cup campaign when they take on Afghanistan at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium today.
Shakib or Rashid: Who will win tonight's battle?
All eyes will be on Bangladesh Test and T20I skipper Shakib Al Hasan and Afghanistan's master leg-spinner Rashid Khan as the two sides face each other in tonight's Asia Cup encounter at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium.
BAN v AFG TRIVIA
As Bangladesh are set to take on Afghanistan in their opening game of the Asia Cup today, let's take a look at some interesting facts ahead of the contest:
A three-fold predicament
Bangladesh went to the UAE for the Asia Cup following a lot of chaos and drama and with a number of unresolved issues.
Focus on clarity of roles as Afghanistan trial beckons
Clarity of purpose is a small subject when it comes to Bangladesh cricket, but when it comes to showing that clarity, the Tigers have been found wanting in the recent past. Newly-appointed technical consultant Sridharan Sriram was appointed to change Bangladesh’s T20 approach and way of thinking and even as a big match against Afghanistan in the 2022 Asia Cup loomed, Sridharan yesterday talked about the need for clarity in certain aspects.
Rides and tunes on Shakib’s mind
Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan returned to Dhaka yesterday morning alongside the team following a three-match ODI series in Chattogram and refreshingly he was available to reporters and fielded questions after turning up in the afternoon to fulfil a commercial commitment.