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.

February 24, 2023
February 24, 2023

Bashar believes Tigers can win England series

Former Bangladesh captain and current selector Habibul Bashar believes that the Tigers have what it takes to beat reigning world champions England in the upcoming white-ball home series starting on March 1.

July 24, 2022
July 24, 2022

Can Emon express himself?

There are whispers in the cricketing arena that Mushfiqur Rahim is not happy about the fact that he was rested for the T20I series team on the upcoming tour of Zimbabwe, but the move came as the Bangladesh think-tank aim to empower youngsters, expecting them to come out of the shadows and instill their own identity in the shortest format of the game.

June 23, 2022
June 23, 2022

A curious case of Tigers’ Gros Islet chronicles

Bangladesh are all set to play their second and final Test of the two-match series against West Indies at Gros Islet in Saint Lucia, starting from Friday.

June 15, 2022
June 15, 2022

No replacement for injured Yasir

The national cricket team's selectors are not considering any replacement for injured batter Yasir Ali, who has been ruled out of the upcoming two-match Test series against the West Indies after suffering a back injury in the warm-up game.

June 6, 2022
June 6, 2022

Rafique, Pilot, Bashar unforgettable in Tigers’ first Test ‘victory’

Bangladesh are set to embark on a month-long tour in the West Indies this month to test their skills in all three formats against the home side, once an undisputed powerhouse of the game.

June 2, 2022
June 2, 2022

No replacements for Minhajul, Bashar 

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) could not find any replacements for selectors Minhajul Abedin and Habibul Bashar, and hence, the tenure of the selection panel including the two former Bangladesh skippers along with the other selector Abdur Razzak is set to be extended till the 2023 World Cup.

October 5, 2019
October 5, 2019

‘Only the injured will be excused’

The 21st edition of the National Cricket League (NCL) is set to begin from October 10 and, at least inferring from the Bangladesh Cricket Board’s (BCB) stated plan regarding the first-class tournament so far, it can be expected that this edition will see the start of a more intense brand of cricket.

March 20, 2018
March 20, 2018

'Mentally much stronger now'

Former Bangladesh captain Habibul Bashar believes that Tigers are finally breaking into their mould in T20 format.

June 14, 2017
June 14, 2017

Star Live Cricket Talk : Habibul Bashar on the Bangladesh vs India Champions Trophy Semifinal

Former Bangladesh captain and current BCB selector Habibul Bashar talks about the India-Bangladesh rivalry and the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy semifinal between the two teams.

April 12, 2017
April 12, 2017

Habibul Bashar an ICC Champions Trophy ambassador

Former Bangladesh captain Habibul Bashar has been named as one of eight stalwarts of the modern era as Champion Ambassadors for this summer’s ICC Champions Trophy which will be staged at three iconic venues of England and Wales from 1-18 June.