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BPL draft not before October

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) will not be able to hold the players' draft for the next edition of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) before October, newly appointed BPL Governing Council Chairman Mahbub Anam informed the media on Wednesday.

Concern over India series in August; BPL set for December–January window

The decisions came after a marathon six-hour-long meeting by the BCB board of directors.

Interview / ‘I can’t work under syndicates’: Syed Ashraful wants a fair shot at BCB presidency

Syed Ashraful Haque wants to devote his twilight years to the game he loves the most and wants to complete his unfinished works in Bangladesh cricket. Recently, Ashraful talked to The Daily Star’s Samsul Arefin Khan regarding all this and more.

Shanto’s resignation leaves BCB’s blunder bare

The fate of the Colombo Test and Najmul Hossain Shanto's captaincy was decided yesterday and the outcome in both cases was ill-fated but not unexpected.

Shanto’s quiet protest?

Shanto didn’t lash out. He didn’t name names. But his departure is a loud, unmissable protest.

‘No reason right now to delay BCB election’

Bangladesh youth and sports advisor Asif Mahmud said on Friday that they are working on the process of amending the constitution of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) but affirmed that for the time being there is no reason to delay the BCB elections scheduled for October.

BCB marks milestone with ‘limitations’

Ultimately, while it is commendable to honour the legacy of the frontliners, the contributions of those who laid the foundational groundwork 25 years ago should ideally not have been overlooked.

In Pictures: BCB marks 25 years of Test status

A Test players’ honours board was also unveiled.

Test Nation at 25 / Greenidge's caution still echoes

“There is no way that Bangladesh cricket, with the present system, can operate at the Test match level in less than 10 years. I give you that and I stand the challenge on that. To push forward will be suicidal as far as our cricket is concerned.”

February 12, 2024
February 12, 2024

Former national captain Lipu named chief selector 

Former Bangladesh captain Gazi Ashraf Hossain Lipu was named chief selector by Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Nazmul Hassan Papon following a board meeting at the BCB headquarters in Mirpur today. 

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.