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.
Versatility of home advantage improving Tigers' Test mentality
Liton Das really enjoyed his captaincy stint. After all, it is not commonplace in Test matches in Bangladesh that one might find five fielders at the slip cordon. Just throw the ball to a pacer, wait for them to create pressure with a nagging length and then expose a batter's technique. Liton felt he had that freedom and also enjoyed wicketkeeping on a track with carry for pacers.
I want to give something to cricket before I go: Papon
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Nazmul Hassan Papon stated that cricket is taking away a lion’s share of his time and he is thinking to move away from his role to give time to his other commitments.
Bangladesh crush Afghanistan by 546 runs in one-off Test
Bangladesh bowled out Afghanistan for 115 runs in the first session on day four of the only Test to win the match by a record 546 runs at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on Saturday.
Afghanistan on the brink as Taskin gets in on the act
Bangladesh pacer Taskin Ahmed picked up two quick wickets to reduce Afghanistan to seven down for 98 in the first session on day four of the only Test at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Saturday.
Shoriful's double strike leaves Afghanistan five down
Bangladesh pacer Shoriful Islam picked up two wickets in two overs to Afghanistan batters Afsar Zazai and Bahir Shah in the 19th and 21th over of the innings respectively in the first session on day four of the only Test at the Sher-e-Bangla National on Saturday.
Ebadot strikes early on day four
Bangladesh pacer Ebadot Hossain struck in the third over of the day to remove Afghanistan batter Nasir Jamal to leave Afghanistan on 56 for three in the morning session on day four of the only Test at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Saturday.
Shanto’s challenge to continue purple patch
Najmul Hossain Shanto struck his second ton inside three days, picking up his fourth Test ton and in the process becoming just the second Bangladeshi score centuries in both innings of a Test match. Shanto achieved the feat with Mominul Haque batting at the other end, the batter who was first to record the feat for the Tigers. Their lean patches may have certain similarities, but for Shanto it was all about delivering after a show of faith and letting his bat do the talking for him.
Afghanistan end day three on 45-2, need 617 runs more to win
Afghanistan managed to keep away any further damage on day three of the one-off Test against Bangladesh at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Friday after losing two wickets in the final session of the day followed by the loss of skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi, who walked off retired hurt after getting hit by a bouncer on his helmet.
Afghanistan skipper Shahidi retired hurt after Taskin bouncer
Afghanistan skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi walked off the field retired hurt in the third session on day three of the one-off Test against Bangladesh after being hit on the head by a Taskin Ahmed bouncer at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Friday.
Shoriful, Taskin strike to remove Afghanistan openers
Bangladesh pacers Shoriful Islam and Taskin Ahmed began proceedings with a bang with the ball as they removed both the Afghanistan openers—Ibrahim Zadran and Abdul Malik—in the first two overs of the innings to leave the visitors two down for seven in the third session of the third day of the only Test at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Friday.