Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka

ACC Men's U19 Asia Cup / Bangladesh lose against Sri Lanka in final group fixture

Bangladesh made a meal of their run chase which featured four runouts as they succumbed to a seven-run defeat at the hands of Sri Lanka in the final Group B fixture of the ACC Men's Under-19 Asia Cup at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Tuesday.

Bangladesh lose to Sri Lanka in semis of Hong Kong Int’l Sixes 

Bangladesh lost the second semifinal of the Hong Kong International Sixes by three wickets against Sri Lanka at the Mission Road Ground in Mong Kok on Sunday. 

SAFF U-20 / Bangladesh qualify for semis with 2-0 win over Sri Lanka  

Bangladesh advanced into the semifinals of the SAFF U-20 Championship with a 2-0 win over Sri Lanka in first Group A match at ANFA Complex in Nepal today.

Din Islam hattrick helps Bangladesh thump Sri Lanka 5-0 

A hattrick in the fourth quarter from Mohammad Din Islam helped the Bangladesh Under-21 hockey team to a comprehensive 5-0 win over Sri Lanka in the Men's Junior AHF Cup in Singapore today.

Rishad turning the tide with turn

Bangladesh are not accustomed to seeing what leg-spinner Rishad Hossain is dishing out in the ongoing T20 World Cup.

Shakib finally turns up

Following a barrage of criticism, Bangladesh’s star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan finally delivered with the bat against the Netherlands in their crucial Group D game of the ongoing T20 World Cup at the Arnos Vale Ground in Kingstown on Thursday.

Can Bangladesh batters pull their weight against Netherlands?

Batting will be at the forefront of Bangladesh’s agenda after consecutive underwhelming efforts going into their T20 World Cup Group D fixture against the Netherlands at the Arnos Vale Stadium in Kingstown today.

Tigers need Shakib to make his experience count

Marginal calls, full tosses not being put away or the general inconsistency of Bangladesh top-order were all cause for concern in Bangladesh’s loss to South Africa in New York in a hard-fought contest on Monday. But the situation would not have gotten so desperate had Bangladesh’s key player Shakib Al Hasan left a mark on the game coming in at number four in what was another crucial T20 World Cup game for the Tigers.

Can Bangladesh make it to the Super 8s of the T20 World Cup?

Bangladesh managed to reignite their confidence after winning their opening T20 World Cup fixture against Sri Lanka in New York on Saturday. Having come under immense scrutiny in their build-up to the major event, Najmul Hossain Shanto’s side seemed to have turned a corner and now eye a place into the Super 8s of the tournament following the thrilling win against the Lankans. With an encounter against South Africa up next, The Daily Star’s podcast Pitch Perfect brings you a discussion about Bangladesh’s chances to go through to the next stage.

March 25, 2017
March 25, 2017

'I told Lara not to get out'

In the second instalment of our two-part interview with West Indian fast bowling legend and Bangladesh fast bowling coach Courtney Walsh, the Jamaican talks about how the game has changed since he started playing.

March 25, 2017
March 25, 2017

Country comes first

Bangladesh skipper Mashrafe Bin Mortaza said in the pre-match press conference that his team would have to be prepared for anything when they play the first ODI against Sri Lanka in Dambulla today.

March 25, 2017
March 25, 2017

Upbeat Tigers look for ODI success

The ongoing tour of Sri Lanka seems to have a recurring theme -- that of Bangladesh confounding expectations.

March 24, 2017
March 24, 2017

Tigers reach Dambulla

From the sea shores of Colombo, where they completed the Test series with a four-wicket win in their 100th Test, the Bangladesh cricket team travelled to the mountainous interior of Sri Lanka.

March 24, 2017
March 24, 2017

Barisal out for 259

The Young Tigers Under-16 National Cricket Tournament got underway at the Tangail Stadium yesterday with Barisal and Rajshahi playing the opening match of the tournament.

March 24, 2017
March 24, 2017

Perera out of first two ODIs

Sri Lanka's wicketkeeper-batsman Kusal Perera has been ruled out of the first two ODIs against Bangladesh after suffering a hamstring strain while representing the Sri Lanka Board President's XI during Wednesday's practice match against Bangladesh, Sri Lanka cricket manager Asanka Gurusinha confirmed to CricInfo yesterday.

March 24, 2017
March 24, 2017

Bangladesh's chance to move to 6th

Bangladesh's three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka has brought up a few interesting equations which may see them either rise or fall in the ICC ODI Rankings table.

March 23, 2017
March 23, 2017

Mehedi Hasan Miraz drafted in Bangladesh ODI Squad

Off-spinner Mehedi Hasan Miraz has been included in the Bangladesh ODI Squad for the three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka. Mehedi will reach Colombo later today.

March 23, 2017
March 23, 2017

Injured Kusal Perera ruled out of first two ODIs

Sri Lanka’s Kusal Perera has been ruled out of the first two ODIs against Bangladesh, after sustaining a hamstring strain during Wednesday's warm-up match in Colombo, Sri Lanka's cricket manager Asanka Gurusinha confirmed.

March 22, 2017
March 22, 2017

Tigers fall short despite Mash heroics

Bangladesh fell agonisingly short of a unlikely win in their practice match against the Sri Lanka Board President's XI, losing by two runs at the Colombo Cricket Club Ground.