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Tigers look for new heroes as question hangs over Mahmudullah
Bangladesh take on Afghanistan in the series-deciding third and final ODI in Sharjah today in the absence of a few key players and their senior-most statesman Mahmudullah Riyad searching for runs.
The fallacy of Five Pillars and their fractured legacy
The masses had turned these five cricketers into icons, placed them above every other Bangladesh cricketer and showered them with all the love they could muster. But why?
Tigers play for pride in Riyad’s swansong
Mahmudullah Riyad, the last of Bangladesh’s long-serving five pillars still active in T20Is, will bid adieu to the format today as Bangladesh look to restore some pride against India in the third and final T20I at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad.
Mahmudullah to retire from T20Is?
Bangladesh have played 177 T20Is and Mahmudullah Riyad has been part of 140 of them. The veteran cricketer is now expected to announce a decision to bring the curtain down on his T20I career.
Veteran or liability? Mahmudullah’s inclusion does not add up
Despite the uncertainty surrounding his inclusion, the 38-year-old was named in the 15-member squad announced for the upcoming three-match T20I series against India, starting in Gwalior on October 6.
Only courage can take Tigers forward
Bangladesh’s performances in the Super Eights of the T20 World Cup showed that team is lacking in many crucial aspects. But lack of courage was again evident, especially in how Bangladesh threw in the towel thinking they would not be able to chase down Afghanistan’s total in 12.1 overs in the th
Eid Mubarak: Bangladesh cricketers wish fans on social media
Many cricketers shared a glimpse of their Eid celebrations for fans on social media
Mahmudullah fourth Bangladeshi to 5,000 ODI runs
Mahmudullah Riyad became the fourth Bangladesh batter to reach the 5,000 ODI runs landmark as Bangladesh were building around a half-century from Najmul Hossain Shanto in the third and final match against New Zealand in Mirpur on Tuesday.
Mahmudullah’s absence setting the tone for younger leaders
Mahmudullah had applied for a vacation from June 22nd till July 5, cricket operations chairman Jalal Yunus told the media yesterday. "He will join the camp after Hajj," Jalal informed. Given the circumstances, that possibility remains unlikely
Bangladesh cricket is in shambles, and BCB must answer for it
The administration and management of Bangladesh cricket at the hands of BCB is symptomatic of an unprofessional sport management system.
Mahmudullah dropped as Bangladesh announce T20 WC squad
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Wednesday left out former T20I skipper Mahmudullah Riyad as it announced a 15-member squad, to be led by premier all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan, for the upcoming T20 World Cup in Australia next month.
Can't go in with doubts: Riyad
T20 cricket demands decisiveness in the fine balance between risky play and responsible cricket. It is in that aspect where Bangladesh
Tigers warm up with clinical show
All three departments performed pleasingly as Bangladesh had a good outing in their practice game, ahead of their Nidahas Trophy
Mahmudullah bowls Quetta to easy win
Bangladesh all-rounder Mahmudullah Riyad took three wickets to fashion a convincing six-wicket win for Quetta Gladiators against Karachi Kings in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Thursday.
Comilla keep playoff hopes alive
Comilla Victorians keep their playoff hopes alive with a five-wicket win over Khulna Titans
All to play for as Super League beckons
With just one more round to go for the Super League after today, the remaining three matches of the 10th round today are expected to be highly competitive. All six teams will need to win today in order to achieve their respective targets.
Marshall, Mahmudullah smash CCS
Maiden tons in the ongoing DPL by Marshall Ayub and Mahmudullah propel Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club to 290 for 5 in 50 overs against Cricket Coaching School at BKSP No. 3 ground.
Tigers title hopes iced with hot Mahmudullah held back
With a final tournament average of 121.00 at a strike rate of 165.75, Bangladesh may regret sending Mahmudullah in to bat so late in their shortened innings at the Asia Cup final.
Repaying faith, the Mahmudullah way
Mahmudullah seems to have made a smooth transition from a batsman who struggled to express himself in the limited opportunities he received at No. 6 to one who thrives under pressure.