Najmul Hossain Shanto
Won’t do a lot of experiments in Zimbabwe series: Shanto
Even though the T20I home series against Zimbabwe, starting tomorrow in Chattogram, is being considered as part of the preparation for the upcoming T20 World Cup next month, Bangladesh skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto said that they would not be experimenting much during this five-match series.
'Difficult to play like this': Sujon after losing 12 players
Abahani head coach Khaled Mahmud Sujon lamented the departure of 10 first-team players from his side ahead of a Dhaka Premier League Super League contest against Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club at BSKP Ground-4 on Tuesday.
Batters do the hard yards as focus shifts to Zimbabwe T20Is
Meanwhile, Sujon asserted that the new selection panel has created a balanced team with the preparatory squad.
Shanto all for managing expectations
Bangladesh skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto articulated his thoughts pretty well regarding many of the issues that have piled up between the Sri Lanka series and the upcoming Zimbabwe series.
‘First, he has to want to return': Shanto on talks with Tamim
“But first of all, he has to want it and then the rest of the process comes. But as a captain I discussed my wants and needs with him,” Shanto said.
Shanto, Tamim hold talks
“It was not a serious discussion... But given his [Tamim] experience, having him in the side is advantageous and junior players can learn from him,” Shanto said
DPL resumes after Eid break / Shanto, Naim tons script easy win for Abahani
Shanto made 118 off 85 balls while opener Naim scored 105 off 104 to help the table-toppers set a daunting target for Prime Bank
Eid Mubarak: Bangladesh cricketers wish fans on social media
Many cricketers shared a glimpse of their Eid celebrations for fans on social media
Tigers still await better Test preparations
Skipper Shanto dictated that domestic wickets needed to be better alongside playing more matches overall.
Captain Shanto goes for bizarre review after ball hits middle of Mendis’ bat
Bangladesh skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto’s bizarre review on Day 1 of the second Test against Sri Lanka has left everyone baffled.
Shakib returns as Tigers gear up for Chattogram Test
Star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan, who had initially opted to sit out the Sri Lanka series owing to fitness issues, joined the Bangladesh Test squad on Thursday ahead of their second and final match against the Lankans in Chattogram on Saturday. Having already suffered a 328-run thumping in the first Test in Sylhet, skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto would be delighted to have the all-rounder available for the crucial contest. Shakib returned to the longer format after nearly a year-long absence. He last played a Test against Ireland in Mirpur in April last year and has not even played any longer-version domestic cricket since then. Photos: Rajib Raihan
Batters forced back to ‘learning’ phase
The fourth day of the first Test between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka in Sylhet on Monday was just about completing mere formality -- at least that’s what was ensured by the recklessness portrayed by Bangladesh batters the previous day.
We should stand by Liton: Shanto
“I can’t speak about Liton’s dismissal. Liton can explain it better. But yes, you don’t see such dismissals often in Test cricket,” Shanto said after the match
Shanto has no excuses for SL pounding
“Not just us, both team’s top-order struggled. But we don’t want to use that as an excuse. We need to work on how we can improve from here,” Shanto said after the match
Shanto praises his bowling unit in series-clinching victory
“I think on a wicket like this the bowlers showed a lot of character," Shanto said.
Changes imminent but Tigers optimistic
Bangladesh play Sri Lanka in the third and final series-deciding ODI in Chattogram today, with questions remaining over what the Tigers' line-up could be for the pivotal contest. The Tigers started the series with a convincing six-wicket win before the visitors bounced back with a three-wicket victory in the second game.
Day-game will benefit bowlers: Sakib
As impressive as he was in Bangladesh's win in the first ODI against Sri Lanka on Wednesday, pacer Tanzim Hasan Sakib was equally ineffective in the second of the three-match series in Chattogram yesterday.
Mushfiqur lauds Riyad’s intent, Shanto’s mentality
Shanto and Mushfiqur’s unbroken 165-run partnership saw Bangladesh coast to victory against Sri Lanka.
Bangladesh face SL in search of ODI groove
Bangladesh will take on Sri Lanka in the first ODI of the three-match series at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram today, hoping to avenge the series loss in the Twenty20s and also regain their groove in the 50-over format.
