Habibul Bashar
Striving to ‘conquer the summit’
Expectations for the Tigers have risen significantly, with people hoping for a repeat of similar performances on Indian soil, which has traditionally been a challenging venue, particularly in the longer format.
Bangladesh's ‘best Test success’: Bashar glorifies Pakistan win with 10 factors
“By far, this is our best Test series victory and Test performance,” said an excited Bashar soon after Bangladesh recorded a historic first-ever series win over Pakistan with a six-wicket victory in the second Test in Rawalpindi today.
Bashar prescribes more domestic matches for Tigers’ top-order
Habibul Bashar, former men's team selector and now women's cricket's operational head, feels that men's team players are not used to the kinds of wicket served in the first Test at Sylhet and should play more domestic matches to overcome their issues.
Nigar and Co set for ‘Waugh-esque’ challenge, says Bashar
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) yesterday announced a 15-member women’s team squad for their forthcoming maiden ODI series at home against world champions Australia, starting Thursday.
Bashar ‘inspired’ by women’s team’s recent results
Former national selector Habibul Bashar assumed a new role yesterday as the head of Bangladesh Cricket Board’s (BCB) women’s wing.
Bashar named head of BCB women’s wing
Bashar assumed the responsibility after a meeting today at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur
BCB springs surprise with new selection panel
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) held the ninth board meeting of the incumbent board yesterday where changes made in captaincy and the selection panel were the biggest highlights.
Wickets that allow strokeplay in demand this BPL
The main focus would be on getting batters into the flow for the T20 World Cup to be played in the USA and the West Indies.
Soumya picked for NZ tour for his experience, says Bashar
“The thought process behind picking him is his experience of playing in such conditions along with his all-round abilities,” Bashar said.
Tigers’ focus turns to World Cup
Bangladesh team management has already shifted their focus to the upcoming home series against New Zealand as the Tigers' hopes of making it to the Asia Cup final are all but over following defeat against Sri Lanka in their second Super Four match in Colombo on Saturday.
The glaring fault in Naim
There is no way to justify crucifying the 24-year-old batter solely for his 20-run innings against Pakistan in Wednesday's Asia Cup Super Four match in Lahore. Instead, the manner in which he keeps throwing his wicket away after showing a glimpse of promise deserves serious consideration ahead of the World Cup.
Difficult to replace Shanto now, says Bashar
A hamstring injury suffered against Afghanistan on Sunday forced Shanto’s exit from the continental tournament.
Backing players key to fearless cricket, says Bashar
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) selector Habibul Bashar put the onus on backing players despite their poor form as he emphasized on the importance for Bangladesh to play a fearless brand of cricket, with two major tournaments upcoming.
Bashar ‘confident’ of Tamim’s return before World Cup
Bashar considers Tamim's experience invaluable for the Tigers.
'Nannu, Bashar, Razzak not enemies of Riyad'
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) director Khaled Mahmud Sujon said that the selection panel leaving veteran Mahmudullah Riyad out of the Asia Cup squad came strictly out of their planning.
Tigers have ‘clarity’ on home advantage against Afghanistan
"We have a good idea of how the surface in Mirpur will behave and the wicket will be prepared according to our needs," Bashar added
‘Chance for others to make statement’
"We are hopeful that he [Shakib] will be back for the limited-over series. It's always difficult to replace someone like Shakib but it's a chance for others to make a statement," said selector Habibul Bashar yesterday
Tough conditions a test of skill, says Bashar
Although the first of the three-match ODI series against Ireland was abandoned due to rain, a common feature of Bangladesh’s stint in Chelmsford,
Imranur likes Shakib, admires Bashar as leader
Replying to a question about his sporting idols, Imranur said: “My sporting idol outside of athletics is boxer Mohammad Ali,"