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.
Tigers take three before lunch
Bangladesh bowlers managed to take three Afghanistan before lunch to reduce the hosts to three down for 35 at lunch on the second day of the only Test at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Thursday.
Ebadot strikes in his first over to remove Malik
Bangladesh pacer Ebadot Hossain delivered the goods in his very first over when he sent back Afghanistan opener Abdul Malik for 17 to leave the visitors two down for 24 after the completion of the seventh over in the first session of the second day of the only Test at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Thursday.
Shoriful gives Tigers first breakthrough
Bangladesh left-arm pacer Shoriful Islam gave the Tigers their first breakthrough when he nicked off Afghanistan opener Ibrahim Zadran for six in the sixth over of the innings in the morning session of the second day of the only Test at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Thursday.
Masood takes five as Tigers get bundled out for 382
Afghanistan pacer Nijat Masood took a fifer to put on a leash on the Bangladesh's batting effort in the first session of the second day of the only Test at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Thursday.
Afghan pacers turn on the heat to leave hosts eight down
Afghanistan pacers have made use of the morning session as they have managed to take three quick wickets within the first five over of play to leave Bangladesh eight down for 375 in the first session of the second day of the only Test at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Thursday.
Flying kiss not directed towards doubters: Shanto
Bangladesh batter Najmul Hossain Shanto managed to transcend his white-ball form into Test cricket as the left-handed batter smashed a 175-ball 146 against Afghanistan on the first day of the only Test at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Wednesday.
Shanto ton propels Tigers to 362-5 on Day 1
Bangladesh batter Najmul Hossain Shanto smashed 175-ball 146 to help the Tigers pile 362 runs for the loss of five wickets against Afghanistan on the first day of the only Test against Afghanistan at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Wednesday.
Zahir gets Liton out cheaply
Bangladesh batter Liton Das was undone for a 15-ball nine by left-arm wrist-spinner Zahir Khan leaving Bangladesh five down for 290 after 63.1 overs for 15 runs on the first day of the only Test against Afghanistan at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Wednesday.
Shanto, Mominul depart as Bangladesh lose four
Bangladesh batter Najmul Hossain Shanto missed out on his 150 as he departed for 146, while Mominul Haque’s lean patch continued as he was nicked off down the leg side for 15 runs on the first day of the only Test against Afghanistan at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Wednesday.
‘We are just as ambitious as Bangladesh’
Since receiving Test status in 2017, Afghanistan have only played just six Tests in the last six years, winning three, including a 224-run win against Bangladesh in Chattogram in 2019. Interestingly, the one-off Test at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur from today will be Hashmatullah Shahidi and Co.'s first Test in over two years.