Bangladesh vs Ireland
Bangladesh recall Jahanara, Supta for Ireland ODIs
Pacer Jahanara Alam returned to the 50-over fold after an 18-month hiatus as the Bangladesh Cricket Board announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against Ireland, starting on November 27
Test win over England would be new high for Irish cricket: Balbirnie
Ireland captain Andrew Balbirnie said beating England in a Test would "easily be our best achievement in cricket" as the underdogs prepare to face Ben Stokes' men at Lord's this week.
Tigers return after ending WC Super League on a high
Bangladesh national cricket team returned to the country after beating Ireland 2-0 in their last World Cup Super League series in Chelmsford on Tuesday evening.
'I couldn’t believe that Mushfiqur was batting in front of me'
Twelve out of the 18 net bowlers provided by the Irish Cricket Board to the Bangladesh national team to help them prepare for the upcoming series in Chelmsford in England are of Bangladeshi origins.
Tamim, Mushfiqur in command as Tigers need 49 to win after lunch
Bangladesh batters Tamim Iqbal and Mushfiqur Rahim have put together a 46–stand run stand to take control of their chase of 137 against Ireland as they managed 89 runs for the loss of two wickets at lunch on Day four of the one-off Test at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricketing Stadium in Mirpur on Friday.
Liton departs early in chase of 138
Bangladesh opener Liton Das, who was sent to open the innings with Tamim Iqbal, got dismissed early after a rapid 19-ball 23 as the Tigers were at 32 runs for the loss of one wicket while chasing Ireland's 137 in the morning session of Day four of the one-off Test at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on Friday.
Bangladesh bundle out Ireland for 292, need 138 to win
It didn't take long for Bangladesh to pick up the remaining two Ireland wickets in the morning session of Day four of the one-off Test at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur on Friday as the Tigers bundled out the visitors for 292, taking nine overs to bowl them out.
Donald has 'no idea' why Shakib has not bowled more overs
Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan’s decision to not introduce himself into the bowling attack till the 66th over of the first innings against Ireland raised a lot of questions on the opening day of their lone Test in Mirpur. Shakib, eventually, bowled only three overs on that day.
Tector and Tucker knuckle down as Ireland trail by 66 at lunch
Ireland applied themselves to the task at hand as Harry Tector along with Lorcan Tucker knuckled down with a 42-run stand for the sixth wicket at lunch to give their side a platform to set Bangladesh a target on the third day of the one-off Test at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur.
Mushfiqur third to 7k club in ODIs for Bangladesh
Bangladesh batter Mushfiqur Rahim became the third player in Bangladesh’s history to score 7,000 ODI runs after Tamim Iqbal, and Shakib Al Hasan as he reached the milestone in the second ODI of the three-match series against Ireland at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Monday.
Shakib and Shanto depart in quick succession
Najmul Hossain Shanto missed out on his maiden ODI century as he became the second batter to get dismissed in his 70s after Liton Das, and Shakib Al Hasan fell while trying to up the ante leaving the Tigers at 192 for four after the end of the 34th over in the second ODI against Ireland at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Monday.
'I lost my interest in cricket after being defrauded'
Towhid Hridoy was shaped by unfortunate long before his first international appearance for Bangladesh national team. In 2013, a ‘fake’ cricket academy in Banasree embezzled money from him deceitfully. His family suffered as they had to mortgage land for a young Hridoy to join that academy but his career faced early setback. Batting with the likes of Shakib Al Hasan and Mushfiqur Rahim yesterday, Towhid showcased his own talent. He talked to The Daily Star’s Abdullah Al Mehdi on facing deceit when pursuing cricket, and support of his family through difficult times. He also talked about batting with Mushfiqur Rahim yesterday and gave his opinion on Mashrafe Bin Mortaza’s comment during the BPL regarding his national team call up.
Tigers post highest-ever ODI total of 338
All-rounder Shakib Al Hasan and debutant Towhid Hridoy missed out on centuries but their fifties helped Bangladesh post their highest-ever total in ODIs, 338 for eight, in the first ODI of the three-match series against Ireland at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Saturday.
Shakib misses hundred but Hridoy stays on course
Debutant Towhid Hridoy brought up his maiden ODI fifty in the first ODI of the three-match series against Ireland at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Saturday.
Shakib fifty gives Tigers solid platform to charge from
Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan reached his 53rd ODI fifty to give the Tigers a solid platform to accelerate from as he along with debutant Towhid Hridoy helped their side to 155 for three after the end of the 30th over in the first ODI of the three-match series against Ireland at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Saturday.
Shakib enters 7k club in ODIs for Bangladesh
Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan became only the second player from the country, after Tamim Iqbal, to have scored 7000 ODI runs as he reached the milestone in the first ODI of the three-match series against Ireland at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Saturday.
Liton departs as Tigers lose two inside powerplay
Bangladesh opener Liton Das was dismissed for a 31-ball 26 in the last over of the powerplay as the Tigers managed 50 runs for the loss of two wickets after the first 10 overs in the ODI opener of the three-match series against Ireland at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Saturday.
Tigers lose Tamim early
Bangladesh lost their skipper Tamim Iqbal early in the third over for seven runs after the Tigers were put into bat by Ireland in the first ODI of the three-match series at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Saturday.
Tigers set to tour Ireland in May
Bangladesh will cap off their Super League fixtures with three ODIs against Ireland in May, to be played in Chelmsford, England, Cricket Ireland confirmed on Friday.