BPL 2023
'I lost my interest in cricket after being defrauded'
Towhid Hridoy was shaped by unfortunate long before his first international appearance for Bangladesh national team. In 2013, a ‘fake’ cricket academy in Banasree embezzled money from him deceitfully. His family suffered as they had to mortgage land for a young Hridoy to join that academy but his career faced early setback. Batting with the likes of Shakib Al Hasan and Mushfiqur Rahim yesterday, Towhid showcased his own talent. He talked to The Daily Star’s Abdullah Al Mehdi on facing deceit when pursuing cricket, and support of his family through difficult times. He also talked about batting with Mushfiqur Rahim yesterday and gave his opinion on Mashrafe Bin Mortaza’s comment during the BPL regarding his national team call up.
I kept dreaming of another chance: Rony
Bangladesh opener Rony Talukdar's stellar run in the recently concluded Bangladesh Premier League for the Rangpur Riders earned him a comeback to the Tigers T20I squad gearing up to face England in the three-match series next week.
Sylhet overcome game of nerves to qualify for BPL final
After losing the first qualifier against Comilla Victorians, Mashrafe Moratza's Sylhet made sure to deliver an all-round performance to cement a spot in the grand finale on Thursday where they will take on defending champions Comilla
Comilla down Sylhet to cement a spot in BPL final
A tenth victory on the trot for Comilla means that they will face the winner of the second Qualifier between Sylhet Strikers and Rangpur Riders in the final on February 16
If Shakib can make a comeback then Amir can too: PCB Chief selector
Amir was banned in 2010 when the then 19-year-old was suspended for five years by the ICC after being found guilty of deliberately bowling no balls against England at Lord’s in last year’s spot-fixing scandal.
Sylhet Strikers vs Comilla Victorians: Who will win? What's your prediction?
With quality inclusions in the form of Andre Russell and Sunil Narine, the defending champions Comilla look set for another shot at glory
Rangpur knock Shakib’s Barishal out
Impactful cameos from Shanaka and Mahedi ensured Rangpur cross the finish line with three deliveries remaining
Rangpur Riders vs Fortune Barishal: Who will win? What's your prediction?
The day's first game between Barishal and Rangpur is a must-win affair, while the losers of the Qualifier 1 will have another chance to book a place in the final as they will play against the winners of the Eliminator in the second qualifier on Tuesday.
Ticket prices increased for BPL playoffs
All ticket categories have seen a price hike with the most expensive allocated seats at the Grand Stand going at Tk 2,000, while the most pocket-friendly seats at the Eastern Stand are being sold at Tk 300.
‘25-year-old’ Malik labels Bangladesh experience ‘a complete package bar traffic’
At a time when most of his former teammates have retired from the sport and switched professions, the 40-year-old Pakistan all-rounder Shoaib Malik has rubbished the notions of age slowing players down as he is still going strong delivering standout performances for the teams he plays for around the world.
Shanto stars as Sylhet get back to winning ways
Sylhet Strikers opener Najmul Hossain Shanto smashed his second fifty of the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League to help take his side to a seven-wicket win over Chattogram Challengers at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Saturday.
Comilla make it five in a row with Khulna win
Comilla Victorians edged Khulna Tigers in a four-run thrilling victory to win their fifth straight match of the Bangladesh Premier League at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Saturday.
Anamul, Janat spoil Nihaduzzaman's night as Barishal down Chattogram
Chattogram Challengers' Mohammad Nihaduzzaman turned the match on its head as he picked four key wickets for 17 runs but poor fielding combined with a misfire with the ball at the death let Chattogram down in the end as Shakib-led Fortune Barishal topped the table on net-run-rate, going equal on points with Sylhet Strikers following a three-wicket win.
'Mushfiqur's hunger is always there'
Bangladesh Premier League frontrunners Sylhet Strikers arrived for the Sylhet leg on the back of several consistent performances and got the warmest of welcomes to the city from their fans but on the first day of the Sylhet phase, the home side faltered as they put up an underwhelming batting display on a fresh wicket at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium that saw them suffer a six-wicket loss to Rangpur Riders on Friday.
'You expect Shakib to come as a king and perform as a king'
Sylhet Strikers skipper Mashrafe Mortaza acknowledged the resurgence of former Tigers teammate and Fortune Barishal captain Shakib Al Hasan saying that it wouldn't come as a surprise if the ace all-rounder manages to better his performance after a stellar run ahead of the Sylhet-leg of the Bangladesh Premier League.
Taskin inspires Dhaka to sensational win over Khulna
Dhaka Dominators successfully defended the third-lowest total in the history of the Bangladesh Premier League to clinch a scintillating 24-run win over Khulna Tigers in the second fixture of Tuesday at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur.
Sylhet edge Barishal in battle of the toppers
Bangladesh Premier League frontrunners Sylhet Strikers won their sixth match of the Bangladesh Premier League beating Fortune Barishal by two runs in what transpired to be a thrilling contest between the top two teams on the points table at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on Tuesday.
Unwell Afif leaves match midway through
Chattogram Challengers suffered their fifth defeat in the Bangladesh Premier League failing to chase down Rangpur Rider's 179 for six owing to an underwhelming collective effort with the bat at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium on Monday.
Malik stars as Rangpur romp to 55-run win over Chattogram
Shoaib Malik once again starred with a match-winning performance for Rangpur Riders as the veteran all-rounder smashed 75 runs off 45 balls to set up a 55-run win over Chattogram Challengers at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium on Monday.