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Broadcast blackout in Zimbabwe series?

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is struggling to sell the media rights for the upcoming home two-Test series against Zimbabwe as so far, no broadcaster nor marketing agents have shown interest.

Stumped by the system

Every year, the Dhaka Premier League (DPL) begins with unwavering commitments from authorities to make it even more competitive than the previous years.

BPL fixing probe far from over

A Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) official yesterday said that the independent inquiry body, which was formed to support the board and the BCB Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) with integrity issues and investigations regarding the last edition of the Bangladesh Premier League T20 (BPL), has completed nearly half of its work.

James Pamment appointed as Bangladesh fielding coach

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has appointed James Pamment as the national team's fielding coach.

Mustafizur’s shoulder injury resurfaces, conservative treatment undertaken

According to sources close to Bangladesh Mustafizur Rahman and Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), an old shoulder injury has resurfaced for the left-arm pacer who had been on a break since playing the Champions Trophy.

BCB extends Simmons’ contract till 2027

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) today announced that it has retained the services of former West Indies batter Phil Simmons as their head coach until the ICC ODI World Cup in October-November 2027.

BCB to hold key meeting today

As it stands, Liton -- who was left out of the Champions Trophy -- is the front-runner to take over the T20I captaincy, sources inside the board have claimed.

No ODIs in Bangladesh-Pakistan series in May and July 

Bangladesh and Pakistan cricket boards have decided to remove ODIs completely from the upcoming bilateral series between the sides in May and July, respectively, Pakistan Cricket Board’s media and communications director Sami Ul Hasan confirmed to The Daily Star on Sunday.  

BCB likely to defer BCL due to packed schedule

A Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) official yesterday said that the upcoming season of the first-class competition Bangladesh Cricket League (BCL) might get deferred due to the packed schedule of the national team, A team and High-Performance Unit in May.

March 19, 2025
March 19, 2025

NZ ‘A’ set to arrive on May 1 for full series

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) yesterday confirmed the itinerary of the series, which will begin with the first one-day game on May 5 at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium. The remaining two 50-over matches will be played on May 7 and 10 at the same venue.

March 19, 2025
March 19, 2025

50 fours, 22 sixes, 404: a ‘dreamy’ day for Mustakim

Mustakim’s favourite cricketer is Shakib Al Hasan, and when asked if the number of runs and the feats achieved were dreamlike, he replied, “Yes.

March 17, 2025
March 17, 2025

Shanto backs Rana and other players' bid to play PSL

Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto feels that the likes of Nahid Rana and others who have been drafted in by Pakistan Super League (PSL) sides will get valuable experience playing in franchise cricket.

March 15, 2025
March 15, 2025

Bashar confident about Tigresses’ WC qualifiers chances

Former Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) women’s wing head Habibul Bashar feels that Bangladesh should finish in the top two of the upcoming qualifying event for the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup in Pakistan, scheduled on April 9-19, and progress to the main event in India later this year.

March 12, 2025
March 12, 2025

Mahmudullah’s career at a glance

Bangladesh veteran Mahmudullah Riyad called time on an 18-year international career through a Facebook post yesterday. The 39-year-old, who scored 11,047 runs in international cricket, had retired from Tests in 2021 and called time on his T20I career last year in October. Here we present the highlights of his career:

March 12, 2025
March 12, 2025

Fizz awaits signal to play DPL

Bangladesh’s star pacer Mustafizur Rahman is suffering from a shoulder injury and is awaiting permission from BCB’s medical department to play in the DPL.

March 10, 2025
March 10, 2025

Taskin to bank Tk 10 lakhs monthly in BCB's new contract, others to get Tk 2-8 lakhs

Bangladesh pacer Taskin Ahmed is in a league of his own in terms of getting a new Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) contract as the 29-year-old was the only player named in the A+ category which pays the most.

March 9, 2025
March 9, 2025

Faruque rejects ‘next World Cup’ focus in long-term planning, reveals new T20 captain criteria

Faruque’s comments indicate that Liton Das, who previously captained Bangladesh in three T20I matches against the West Indies, could be a frontrunner for the T20 captaincy role.

March 7, 2025
March 7, 2025

BCB plans to be more selective in issuing NOCs

Word around the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is that the it will be more selective from now on in giving no objection certificates (NOC) to national team players and will do a “qualitative assessment” to ensure players don’t compete in questionable leagues.

March 6, 2025
March 6, 2025

‘His name will always shine brightly’: BCB extends heartfelt gratitude to Mushfiqur

BCB president Faruque Ahmed expressed his admiration and appreciation for Mushfiqur’s contributions: “Mushfiqur Rahim’s work ethic, resilience, and dogged determination serve as examples that will inspire generations to come. His name will always shine brightly when we speak of Bangladesh's finest ODI moments."