bangladesh vs new zealand

Taijul nominated for December’s Player of the Month

Bangladesh left-arm spinner Taijul Islam has been rewarded for his pivotal role in the Tigers’ maiden Test victory against New Zealand at home in December 2023 with a nomination for the ICC’s Player of the Month award for the month of December.

Shoriful earns big boost in T20I rankings 

Bangladesh pacer Shoriful Islam's latest exploits with the ball in the three-match T20I series in New Zealand have seen him surge 32 places in the bowling rankings. 

New belief can foster new beginning

A new-look Bangladesh, under the leadership of Najmul Hossain Shanto, have managed to break barriers by clinching their first-ever ODI and T20I wins on New Zealand soil against the hosts.

Tigers’ chance to cap off 2023 in style

Although rain had the last laugh in the second T20I between Bangladesh and New Zealand in Mount Maunganui as the match was called off with the hosts on 72 for two in 11 overs yesterday, it eventually ensured that the Tigers would end the series with an achievement they never experienced before.

We came to win: Rishad 

Bangladesh leg-spinner Rishad Hossain said his side were determined to go for the kill before rain forced the second of the three-match T20I series against New Zealand at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui on Friday to be called off.

Second T20I called off due to rain

Bangladesh's bid to win a T20I series in New Zealand will have to wait till Sunday after the second match of the series was called off due to rain.

Liton, Mahedi guide Bangladesh to maiden T20I win in New Zealand

Liton Das played a measured knock of unbeaten 42 off 36 deliveries while batting with cramps to guide Bangladesh to a five-wicket win over New Zealand in the first T20I in Napier today.

Hathurusingha all praise for captain Shanto

Bangladesh head coach Chandika Hathurusingha was all praise for stand-in skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto, stating that the cricketer has shown great positivity in his leadership skills.

Tigers look for turn of T20 fortunes in NZ

Bangladesh team were in a festive mood in Napier, having spent a two-day Christmas break ahead of their three-match T20I series against hosts New Zealand starting tomorrow with the first game at McLean Park.

November 27, 2023
November 27, 2023

Kiwis hope to capitalise on Tigers’ inexperience

The New Zealand and Bangladesh team management sort of stand on the opposite side of the spectrum as they prepare to open their latest World Test Championship cycle through the two-match Test series, beginning with the first game in Sylhet tomorrow.

November 26, 2023
November 26, 2023

New Zealand bank on World Cup form ahead of Bangladesh Tests

New Zealand coach Luke Ronchi said Sunday that his side's Cricket World Cup experience in India would help end their barren run in Bangladesh, as they prepare to face the hosts for a two-Test series.

November 25, 2023
November 25, 2023

Ravindra out to prove Test credentials in Bangladesh

Rachin Ravindra may still be basking on having taken the World Cup by storm, but the New Zealand all-rounder has the wind in his sails to put his red-ball career back on track against hosts Bangladesh, the same opponents who derailed it.

November 25, 2023
November 25, 2023

BCB’s forward plan shadowy for fresh WTC cycle

Following ICC World Cup debacle, the spotlight shifts to Test cricket for Bangladesh as they kick off the third cycle of the World Test Championship (WTC) with a two-match Test series against New Zealand, beginning November 28 in Sylhet.

November 24, 2023
November 24, 2023

Tickets range from Tk 100-1000 for Sylhet Test

Fans can watch the first of the two-match Test series between Bangladesh and New Zealand for as cheap as Tk 100 as Test cricket returns to the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium (SICS).

November 24, 2023
November 24, 2023

Ravindra keen to learn from Kiwi spin group

New Zealand all-rounder Rachin Ravindra said that the Kiwi spin attack selected for their two-match Test series against Bangladesh is a strong one and that he would want to complement the attack with his own expertise.

November 24, 2023
November 24, 2023

BCB prioritises rehab prior to NZ tour

Hasan Mahmud had a close shave with injury when batter Najmul Hossain Shanto hit one back at the bowler as Bangladesh began training today in Sylhet. Hasan, who could make his Test debut in the upcoming New Zealand series, was down holding his arm but recovered later to bowl at the nets again.

November 21, 2023
November 21, 2023

Kiwis to arrive today

The New Zealand cricket team will touch down in Dhaka today ahead of their two-match Test series against Bangladesh starting on November 28 in Sylhet.

November 18, 2023
November 18, 2023

Hasan Murad the new face in Shanto-led Test squad

Najmul Hossain Shanto was assigned the captaincy for Bangladesh’s upcoming two-match Test series against New Zealand starting on November 28 at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium.

October 16, 2023
October 16, 2023

Liton’s outburst in calm and quiet Pune

After a disappointing loss on his birthday, Bangladesh opener Liton Das on Saturday failed to keep his on-field rut hidden as it spilt over off-field on keen media personnel present at the Conrad Hotel during the team's day off.