With the Champions Trophy squad submission deadline looming on January 12, the decision to reintroduce a player to a national team plagued by batting consistency raises eyebrows.
Former BCB director Khaled Mahmud Sujon came down heavily on the pair of Faruque Ahmed and Nazmul Abedeen over perceived 'greed' related to cricket operations department. Faruque, as the BCB president is currently heading the department as no standing committees are yet to be announced with only few board directors available.
The decision-making process, in particular, as well as the outcomes, often relating to simple issues, are commonly shrouded in mystery, most of it done unnecessarily.
Bangladesh Cricket Board president Faruque Ahmed hoped that players will get their money from the franchises in the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League.
In previous years, star cricketers like Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Jason Holder, and Imran Tahir, who are generally seen ruling the franchise tournaments across the world, featured for different BPL franchises but this year, none of these players will be playing in the country’s sole franchise-based T20 tournament.
In opening day’s fixtures, reigning champions Fortune Barishal will take on newcomers Durbar Rajshahi at 01:30pm while Rangpur Riders will face Dhaka Capitals in the second match at 06:30pm.
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Sumaiya Akter will lead the team in this event, while Afia Ashima Era will play the role of her deputy.
Five U-19 cricketers including skipper Azizul Hakim Tamim and pacer Iqbal Hossain Emon, who were part the Asia Cup winning squad in the UAE, featured in the just-concluded National Cricket League T20 held in Sylhet, showcasing notable performances that caught the eyes of the franchises.
“Your services are no longer required. Thank you for your contributions.” This was the undeserved message handed to the Caribbean giant who brought the ICC Trophy to Bangladesh in 1997, which catapulted the country into the 1999 World Cup.
Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto termed the 10-wicket over Pakistan in the Rawalpindi Test as ‘massive’ and ‘historic’, and heaped praises on his players after completing their first ever victory over the Asian rivals in Tests.
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Faruque Ahmed on Saturday said that they have decided to donate Tk one crore to the Chief Adviser’s relief fund and send 3000 packets of dry food and other necessary items though the Bangladesh Army to the flood-affected people.
A legal notice has been served to BCB, asking it to remove the all-rounder -- currently playing the first Test against Pakistan -- from the national cricket team as he is an accused in a murder case.
A legal notice has been served on the Bangladesh Cricket Board, asking it to remove cricketer Shakib Al Hasan from the national cricket team as he is an accused in a murder case
The NSC clarified its stance regarding the resignation and appointments in a press release.
New Zealand ‘A’ were scheduled to arrive in Bangladesh on September 28.
Papon’s tendency of stirring up controversy with his words made him a colorful figure in the country’s cricket.
Former Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) director Sajjadul Alam Bobby has said that the way National Sports Council (NSC) took away his councillorship and BCB directorship is akin to direct interference in board matters.
Former national team captain and selector Faruque Ahmed became the first-ever cricketer to become the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president on Wednesday. Following his appointment, Faruque talked to the media on various issues, providing an idea about his way of operation in the coming days, during a press conference at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur. The excerpts of the press brief are as follows:
