BPL 10
Shakib-Tamim row painful: Salahuddin
In a career spanning 25 years, renowned coach Mohammad Salahuddin has worked with three generations of cricketers and has elevated himself to spectacular heights in the country's cricket. In a detailed conversation with The Daily Star on their multimedia program, ‘Star Special’, coach Mohammad Salahuddin delves into various facets of Bangladesh cricket, shedding light on the looming challenges facing the Tigers and the factors impeding their fulfilment of expectations.
Jaker storm exposes team’s lack of foresight
Jaker Ali Anik almost scripted one of the most memorable victories in Twenty20s for Bangladesh with an lionhearted 68 off 34 balls in the first Twenty20 against Sri Lanka yesterday, an innings that displayed his immense potential as a finisher and the poor planning of the Bangladesh team management.
The fallacy of local dominance in BPL
“There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies, and statistics,” is a famous quote from American author and humourist Mark Twain that alludes to the concealing nature of statistics.
Jaker Ali replaces Aliss in Bangladesh T20I squad
Wicketkeeper-batter Jaker Ali Anik has been called up to the Bangladesh T20I squad for the upcoming three-match series against Sri Lanka as a replacement for off-spinner Aliss Al Islam, who sustained a finger injury while representing Comilla Victorians in the recently concluded Bangladesh Premier League (BPL).
‘Old, but still not out’
Fortune Barishal’s Mushfiqur Rahim on Wednesday quipped about his side being labelled as the ‘team of elderlies’ after the Tamim Iqbal-led side, also including veteran Mahmudullah Riyad, cemented their spot in the final of the 10th edition of the Bangladesh Premier League.
Mayers, Tamim guide Barishal to maiden BPL title
Fortune Barishal batter Kyle Mayers and Tamim Iqbal played blistering knocks to guide their side to a comfortable six-wicket win over defending champions Comilla Victorians in the final of the Bangladesh Premier League in Mirpur on Friday.
BPL final / Russell blitz propels Comilla to 154 for six
Comilla Victorians all-rounder Andre Russell smacked four sixes in a blistering 14–ball 27–run knock to propel his side to 154 for six against Fortune Barishal in the grand finale of the Bangladesh Premier League in Mirpur on Friday.
BPL finalists observe a minute’s silence for Bailey Road Fire victims
Finalists of the 10th edition of the Bangladesh Premier League, Fortune Barishal and Comilla Victorians, will observe a minute’s silence to condole the tragic Bailey Road Fire incident that took place at the Green Cozy Cottage Shopping Mall building in Dhaka yesterday evening.
Barishal win toss, opt to field first against Comilla in BPL final
Fortune Barishal skipper Tamim Iqbal won the toss and opted to field first against Comilla Victorians in the grand finale of the Bangladesh Premier League in Mirpur on Friday.
A coming-of-age knock from Tamim
Despite being rated highly by pundits and fans for a long time, Tanzid Hasan Tamim was unable to live up to the expectations. But yesterday the youngster made quite an impression with his maiden T20 century as Chattogram Challengers booked a playoff spot with a 65-run win over Khulna Tigers in a Bangladesh Premier (BPL) League match at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram.
Russell blitz decisive in Comilla's win over Rangpur
Comilla Victorians all-rounder Andre Russell played a decisive role with the bat as he powered his side over the line with a 12-ball 43 against table-toppers Rangpur Riders in the Bangladesh Premier League in Chattogram on Tuesday.
Sylhet outfield a cause for concern
The picturesque Sylhet International Cricket Stadium (SICS) is gradually turning into an injury trap for cricketers due to its ‘below average’ outfield littered with unwanted grass.
Malik’s resurgence after controversial exit
Fortune Barishal’s Shoaib Malik marked his return to the Bangladesh Premier League with a match-winning all-round display which helped his side to a five-wicket win over Khulna Tigers in Sylhet today.
‘If Shakib can’t return, he won’t play cricket anymore’
Comilla Victorians head coach Mohammad Salahuddin had been seen working with Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan at Sylhet during the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL). Shakib has so far batted just twice at the BPL and did not come out to bat in two games due to eye problem.
Whip Mashrafe takes a break from BPL
Sylhet Strikers captain Mashrafe bin Mortaza has decided to take a break from the ongoing 10th Bangladesh Premier League T20 and join his responsibility as the Whip in Parliament.
Benny Howell believes Sylhet can still turn it around
Fortune Barishal breathed a sigh of relief after breaking out of the circle of losses with a morale-boosting 49-run win over Sylhet Strikers on Tuesday.
Shakib and batting woes stifle Rangpur
Khulna Tigers maintained their hundred percent record while Rangpur Riders slumped to their second defeat in three matches as the Bangladesh Premier League caravan moved to Sylhet.
Forde, Jaker hand Comilla thrilling win
Defending champions Comilla Victorians picked up their first win in this Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), defeating Fortune Barishal by four wickets at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium yesterday.
Hard-hitting Ross getting no favours from Cutting
Australian cricketer Alex Ross has just come to the BPL after playing the Big Bash League with Sydney Thunder. While he played alongside David Warner and Alex Hales in the Big Bash on January 14, franchise cricket's demand brought him to Bangladesh for the first time yesterday, and he will have to quickly adjust to new conditions and gel with new teammates.