Chattogram Challengers

Tait happy to return as coach of Kings

Former Australian speedster Shaun Tait is the head coach of Chittagong Kings for the upcoming 11th edition of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), scheduled to start on December 27. The 41-year-old, who was one of the quickest bowlers in the world in his prime time, previously played for the Kings in 2013 and also worked as Chattogram Challengers’ bowling coach in 2022. Tait was present during the players’ draft on Monday and spoke to The Daily Star’s Samsul Arefin Khan after the event. Here are the excepts:

Tamim, Mayers power Barishal to second qualifier

Tamim remained unbeaten on 52 off 43 balls while Mayers hit a quickfire 50 off 26 balls as Barishal cruised to 136-3 in 14.5 overs

Fans flock to Mirpur for BPL playoffs

In the first of the day’s two matches, Fortune Barishal and Chattogram Challengers are facing off in the eliminator

Tanzid Hasan Tamim Interview / ‘I don’t want to confine myself to one format’

'I have the desire to represent Bangladesh across all three formats as I don’t want to confine myself to a particular format'

Know-how of ‘pacing innings’ blocking Tamim’s run-spree

When it came to ability, Bangladesh team management had no doubt about Tanzid Hasan Tamim as the dashing opener was given the license to play freely during his surprise inclusion at last year’s ICC ODI World Cup in India.

In Pictures: Ton-up Tanzid’s unbridled celebration

Here is a look at Tanzid Hasan Tamim's celebration after reaching the three-figure mark in pictures

Tanzid Tamim dazzles with explosive ton

Tanzid made 116 off 65 balls in a brilliantly paced innings where he hit eight fours and the same number of sixes

Shakib, Mahedi help Rangpur to 18–run win over Chattogram 

Rangpur Riders all-rounders Shakib Al Hasan and Mahedi Hasan yet again delivered with bat and bowl to help their side to an 18-run win over Chattogram Challengers in Chattogram on Friday.

Moeen hattrick, Jacks ton power Comilla to big win

Jacks scored an unbeaten 108 off 53 balls while skipper Liton Das hit a brisk 60 off 31 balls and Moeen hit a quickfire 53 not out off 24 balls

February 11, 2024
February 11, 2024

A lot of Bangladeshis play cricket in Oman, says Bilal

Bilal, who is playing the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) for Chattogram Challengers, talked about his move from Pakistan and into Oman’s cricket during an interview with Abdullah Al Mehdi of

February 11, 2024
February 11, 2024

Chattogram Challengers bus hit by lorry

A Chattogram Challengers' bus was hit by a lorry in Sitakunda this morning.

February 10, 2024
February 10, 2024

Rangpur win comfortably after first 200-plus total in BPL 10

Rangpur’s new overseas recruits Reeza Hendricks and Jimmy Neesham hit half-centuries to power the side to 211-3 after opting to bat first.

February 6, 2024
February 6, 2024

Expected exodus sees onus on locals grow

The second Dhaka phase of the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) begins today where the focus will be on how the franchises deal with the imminent exodus of foreign players and can local players step up to fill that void.

February 2, 2024
February 2, 2024

Comilla win after gunning down Ctg to season’s lowest total

Comilla were also involved in the previous lowest total of this edition of BPL when they managed to all-out Sylhet Strikers for 78 runs

January 29, 2024
January 29, 2024

Tanzid, Bruce hand Sylhet fourth straight defeat

Tanzid made 50 off 40 balls while Bruce hit an unbeaten 51 off 44 deliveries as Chattogram cruised to 138-2 in just 17.4 overs.

January 27, 2024
January 27, 2024

Avishka-Campher storm powers Chattogram to season's highest total

Avishka hit five fours and seven towering sixes on his way to scoring the highest individual score in this tournament so far.

January 23, 2024
January 23, 2024

Concussed Gunathilaka gets ‘22-25’ stitches

The controversy arose as concussion substitute Croospulle was not part of the 15-man Dhaka squad submitted before the toss.

January 22, 2024
January 22, 2024

Zadran cameo powers Chattogram to win in biting cold

Zadran hit an unbeaten 19-ball 32 after Tanzid Hasan Tamim made 49 off 40 balls as Chattogram reached 137-4 in 18.2 overs.

January 22, 2024
January 22, 2024

Dhaka send concussion sub outside of players’ list, stir fresh controversy in BPL

Concussion substitute Croospulle was not part of the 15-man squad Dhaka had submitted for the match.