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.
Tamim first to 7k club in T20s for Bangladesh
Tamim Iqbal became the first Bangladesh batter to score 7,000 runs in T20 cricket as the Khulna Tigers opener reached the landmark during his 37-ball 44 run-knock against Chattogram Challengers in the Bangladesh Premier League at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium on Friday.
Yasir blitz powers Khulna to seven-wicket win over Chattogram
Khulna Tigers skipper Yasir Ali Chowdhury's 17-ball 36 powered his side to a seven-wicket win over Chattogram Challengers propelling Khulna to only their second win of the Bangladesh Premier League at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram on Friday.
Iftikhar ton powers Barishal to 238-4
Fortune Barishal all-rounder Iftikhar Ahmed took the Rangpur Rides bowlers to cleaners as he smashed a 45-ball century in a 192-run stand with Shakib Al Hasan as Barishal posted the joint second-highest team total in Bangladesh Premier League history at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram on Thursday.
Khushdil notches up fastest BPL 2023 fifty as resurgent Comilla down Dhaka
Comilla Victorians' Pakistani recruits Mohammad Rizwan and Khushdil Shah starred with fifties to set up a 33-run victory against Dhaka Dominators handing Nasir Hossain's side a fourth straight loss in the Bangladesh Premier League at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram on Thursday.
Khulna show signs of life with Rangpur win
After suffering three straight losses in their first three matches of the Bangladesh Premier League 2023, Khulna Tigers ended their winless run with a nine-wicket win over Rangpur Riders at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram on Tuesday.
‘It's difficult to prepare hard-hitters unless the wickets improve'
Chattogram Challengers all-rounder Ziaur Rahman put on a show displaying his hard-hitting abilities scoring 47 off 25 balls in his side's 26-run loss against Fortune Barishal in Chattogram.
Iftikhar blitz helps set up 26-run victory for Barishal
Fortune Barishal's Pakistan all-rounder Iftikhar Ahmed starred with a blistering fifty to help his side set up a 26-run win over Chattoram Challengers at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram on Friday.
Ambrose, remember? : Flashback to 1999
West Indies legend Sir Curtly Ambrose joined the commentary panel of the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League 2023 as the second foreign inclusion after Roshen Abeysinghe.
Four in four for Sylhet
Sylhet Strikers continued their unbeaten run in the Bangladesh Premier League by registering their fourth consecutive victory with a 62-run victory over Dhaka Dominators in the days’ second fixture at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur on Tuesday.
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