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.
‘Best in region’ Zico oozes self-belief
Bangladesh goalkeeper Anisur Rahman Zico was pleasantly surprised to have won the best goalkeeper award despite his team being eliminated from the semifinals of the recently concluded SAFF Championship.
Not the way it should be
Bangladesh ODI skipper Tamim Iqbal said he knew there was a risk involved in playing the first ODI of the Afghanistan series, as he was not feeling a 'hundred per cent'. His decision was to learn how much he was able to cope with facing the challenge of playing Afghanistan in an international game while worrying about injury concerns.
Batters flounder against quality attack
Expectations were sky-high as Bangladesh came into the three-match ODI series against Afghanistan on a phenomenal run of form in the 50-over format and following a record 546-run win in the lone Test against the same opposition, but that sense of superiority was dented by a quality bowling attack from the visitors as Bangladesh could post just 169 for nine in their 43 overs in the first ODI in Chattogram yesterday.
Afghanistan win first ODI by 17 runs
Afghanistan clinched the first ODI of the three-match series against Bangladesh by 17 runs (DLS) after rain interrupted play for the third time at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram on Wednesday.
Rain interrupts Afghanistan's chase
Rain interrupted play for a third time in the first ODI of the three-match series between Bangladesh and Afghanistan at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram on Wednesday.
Gurbaz departs after providing solid start
Afghanistan opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz got dismissed for a 44-ball 22 by Shakib Al Hasan after giving the visitors a steady start while chasing Bangladesh's 164 in the first ODI of the three-match series at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram on Wednesday.
Hridoy fifty helps Bangladesh to 169
Towhid Hridoy brought up his third ODI fifty to help Bangladesh to 169 for nine in the first ODI of the three-match series against Afghanistan at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram on Wednesday.
Match reduced to 43 overs as play resumes
A second rain interruption caused the first ODI between Bangladesh and Afghanistan to be reduced to 43 overs per side at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram on Wednesday.
Rain halts play again after Tigers' middle-order crumbles
Star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan had a disappointing outing with the bat as he perished for a 35-ball 14, while the other veteran Mushfiqur Rahim went back after scoring one run
Confident Afghans ready to dare Tigers
A lack of experience in the longest format of the game and the absence of some of their regular cricketers saw Afghanistan succumb to a massive 546-run defeat against Bangladesh in the lone Test in Mirpur last month.