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Living in orthodoxy: Rishad needs to rethink his MO

Bangladesh leg-spinner Rishad Hossain needs to go back to the training ground and rethink how he wants to win games for the Tigers. Because what he has been dishing out in Bangladesh’s consecutive T20I tours of the UAE and Pakistan has been nothing short of ordinary.

Writ petition challenges Faruque Ahmed’s removal as BCB president

The petition also challenged the legality of NSC's decision to appoint former national captain Aminul Islam Bulbul as the new BCB president, Faruque's counsel Barrister Md Ruhul Quddus Kazal told The Daily Star.

Mahmudullah, Mushfiqur want to become international coaches: Bulbul

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Aminul Islam Bulbul informed that veterans Mushfiqur Rahim and Mahmudullah Riyad had expressed a desire to become coaches at the international level.

Bulbul begins BCB tenure with decentralisation drive

In his address, the former Bangladesh captain stressed the urgent need to launch four new development programmes. However, there were no discussions about elections or constitutional reforms.

Caught in a perfect storm, Tigers grasping at straws

Consecutive defeats on the ground, chaos at the board and regression in the rankings -- all have combined to create a perfect storm for Bangladesh cricket in the last few days, one that has left fans, and the players, grasping at straws to somehow keep their love for the game and the Bangladesh team from fading into oblivion.

‘Faruque removed for performance, not corruption’

Youth and Sports Advisor Asif Mahmud has clarified that the removal of Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Faruque Ahmed was driven by performance issues, not allegations of corruption.

ICC has welcomed Faruque’s removal: Sports adviser

He has also clarified that the removal of Faruque Ahmed was driven by performance issues, not allegations of corruption.

Shoriful ruled out of third Pakistan T20I

Bangladesh pacer Shoriful Islam will not be available for tomorrow’s third and final T20I against Pakistan and will be out of action for at least two weeks due to a muscle injury, a Bangladesh Cricket Board press release confirmed today. 

The curious case of BCB directors’ no-confidence motion

Faruque Ahmed ascended to the presidency of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) after the July uprising, with the onus of reforming the board from the inside. But his tenure ended in a little over nine months before the reform initiative could even begin.

February 12, 2024
February 12, 2024

Shanto named Bangladesh captain in all formats

Shanto had earlier expressed interest to lead the team in all three formats

February 12, 2024
February 12, 2024

Big agendas at BCB meeting today

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) will sit for a board meeting today with important agendas such as the ODI World Cup report officially being handed out, the formation and tenure of the selection panel and central contracts for players amongst major issues.

February 3, 2024
February 3, 2024

Once a promising Test venue, now a complete wreck

The cricket fans of Khulna cannot remember the last time an international cricket match was held at the Sheikh Abu Naser Stadium (SANS) nor are they too optimistic about seeing one at the Rupsha-Bhairab shore any time soon.

February 2, 2024
February 2, 2024

No matches in Mirpur in Sri Lanka series

Dhaka will not host any of the matches in this three-format series

February 1, 2024
February 1, 2024

‘It pains me that Riyad doesn’t play Tests’

Durdanto Dhaka head coach and Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) director Khaled Mahmud Sujon said that Mahmudullah Riyad’s retirement from Tests still ‘hurts’ him. 

January 26, 2024
January 26, 2024

T20 WC ‘preparation ongoing’ sans solving pending issues

The Tigers' performance in the 50-over World Cup in India was nothing but shambolic, and their elimination from the group stage with seven defeats against only two wins had placed the Nazmul Hassan Papon-led board on the receiving end of a barrage of criticism.

January 24, 2024
January 24, 2024

BCB following ‘conservative approach’ for Shakib’s eye treatment 

“Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan has been diagnosed with a retinal condition in his left eye. This revelation comes after the player reported visual function concerns,” BCB stated in a press release today.

January 20, 2024
January 20, 2024

India's Tata awarded IPL title rights for record $300mn

Corporate behemoth Tata Group has again been awarded title sponsorship rights of the Indian Premier League for five years, for a record sum of $300 million, the national cricket board said Saturday.

January 18, 2024
January 18, 2024

What’s wrong with the BPL?

The 10th edition of the Bangladesh Premier League will commence at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on January 19, with defending champions Comilla Victorians taking on Durdanto Dhaka. Ahead of the latest season, The Daily Star’s Sports Podcast Pitch Perfect points out factors associated with the franchise tournament which are far from ideal.

January 17, 2024
January 17, 2024

BCB not yet ready for revenue-sharing model in BPL

"We are not going for that model as it won’t be sustainable,” BCB CEO Nizamuddin Chowdhury told reporters.