Fizz

Wasim Akram rates Fizz lowest among four lefty pacers

One of the greatest pacers to have ever played the game, Pakistan’s Wasim Akram urged young bowlers to acquire the “mindset” to reach excellence through playing Test cricket.

‘I didn’t realise who Fizz was’

Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman recalled the time when he did not realise who ‘Fizz’ was during the initial stage of his international career.

Can ‘warrior’ Fizz channel CSK sizzle to national colours?

The nine matches Fizz played for Chennai worked wonders in recovering from a lean patch.

Minimalist Mustafizur only watches death overs

Mustafizur also opined that playing at the IPL is the best possible preparation for any cricketer.

Mustafizur’s wait to join his Delhi family almost over

Mustafizur Rahman has "safely landed" in India on Saturday after the Bangladesh "cutter master" rented a private jet to be with his Indian Premier League (IPL) side Delhi Capitals a day after being with the national side.

Fizz ‘can’t wait' to join Delhi Capitals

Fizz is not under a central red-ball contract, so he was allowed to leave ahead of the upcoming Test against Ireland, starting from April 4 in Mirpur

‘Fizz stuck in T20 mindset in ODIs’

Despite being among the most experienced pacers in Bangladesh’s bowling unit, Mustafizur Rahman’s listless performances in the 50-over format have quickly become one of the biggest concerns for the Tigers in recent times

Can Mustafizur revive the fizz?

Mustafizur Rahman being nowhere near his usual best is no longer a topic of debate, but the left-arm quick will still remain the most vital component in the Bangladesh pace battery in the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup in Australia next month.

‘Mustafiz is at his best’

Bangladesh cricket team’s newly hired technical consultant, Sridharan Sriram, is not bothered about pacer Mustafizur Rahman’s away form of late.

March 7, 2017

Fizz looking good on return

One of the points of interest surrounding the first Test is the return of the Fizz. Mustafizur Rahman, one of the most beloved Bangladesh cricketers, is only playing his third Test.

March 7, 2017

'Fizz will make them work hard'

Midway through the captains' press conference yesterday, on the eve of the first Test between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka in Galle, Mushfiqur Rahim quietly made one of the strongest statements of his tenure.

February 26, 2017

'Ready for all formats'

Mustafizur Rahman is not exactly a man of few words. But when you put a camera in front of him -- or a dozen cameras in this case -- you will not be able to get much out of the youngster.

February 20, 2017

Fizz set to return for Sri Lanka tour

Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman is expected to make a comeback into Bangladesh's Test squad for the Sri Lanka series.

February 16, 2017

I'm fully confident after BCL: Fizz

Mustafizur Rahman finished with figures of 18-7-34-1 in the first innings, followed by 13-6-13-1 in the second innings in the just-concluded third-round match of the Bangladesh Cricket League at the Fatullah Cricket Stadium. He did not take many wickets but was economical.

February 2, 2017

'Fizz needs more time'

It's a tour that has been described as a historic one by various sporting pundits of the nation. It will only last for around 10 days, but the implication of this series could last for a longer period.

January 31, 2017

Mustafiz, Shila win BSPA awards

Cricket sensation Mustafizur Rahman and South Asian Games' double-gold medallist swimmer Mahfuza Khatun Shila won the sportsperson of the year award for 2015 and 2016 respectively in the Kool-BSPA Sports Award held at a hotel in the capital yesterday.

January 24, 2017