Najmul Hossain Shanto

Dipu replaces Shanto for West Indies Tests 

Middle-order batter Shahadat Hossain Dipu was named as replacement for skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto in Bangladesh’s 15-member squad for the two-match Test series against the West Indies, a Bangladesh Cricket Board press release confirmed today.  

Tigers leave for West Indies without injured Shanto

The first Test will be played in Antigua from November 22 and the second match will take place in Jamaica from November 30.

Shanto to miss third Afghan ODI and WI Test series: BCB

Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto is set to miss the series-deciding third ODI against Afghanistan today and also the forthcoming two-Test series against the West Indies owing to a groin strain, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) informed through a media release today.

Shanto ruled out of third Afghanistan ODI

Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto will not take part in the third and final ODI against Afghanistan today in Sharjah owing to a groin injury, confirmed a Bangladesh Cricket Board official.

Shanto 'not happy' with his 76-run knock

"To be very honest I'm not happy. Probably I have to bat a bit longer because the wicket was difficult against spin," Shanto, who scored a 119-ball 76, said at the post-match presentation

A half-cooked vintage ODI show

The ongoing three-match series between Bangladesh and Afghanistan has so far felt like looking inside a time capsule and finding a 50-over series at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium from the 90s in all its glory.

Nasum, Jaker provided momentum: Shanto

Bangladesh kept on breaking Afghanistan’s momentum in phases to eventually come out on top and level the three-match ODI series with a 68-run win in the second ODI at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium yesterday.

‘The wicket changed all of a sudden’: Miraz blames pitch for batting collapse

Bangladesh all-rounder Mehedi Hasan Miraz claimed that the pitch used for the first ODI of the three-match against Afghanistan on Wednesday changed abruptly to cause a thumping collapse in the Tigers’ batting effort, leading to a 92-run loss at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. 

The Tiger brand: A penchant for unwanted surprises

Bangladesh batters have an abundance of tricks in their basket to surprise the audience.

September 19, 2024
September 19, 2024

Tigers focused on process, not outcome

In the pre-match press conference ahead of the opening Test against India in Chennai yesterday, Bangladesh skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto was asked whether their historic 2-0 away series victory against Pakistan recently has added some pressure on the team as part of heightened expectations from the fans and experts.

September 18, 2024
September 18, 2024

Chennai serves a canvas for Tigers to prowl

The palette has been served, and now it is up to Bangladesh to make their case.

September 18, 2024
September 18, 2024

‘We don't get very emotional now’

Buoyant Bangladesh will face a different ball game when they meet formidable India in the two-match home series, beginning in Chennai on Thursday.

September 15, 2024
September 15, 2024

Shanto and Co eye taking India to the final session

When a defeat of 208 runs is the best ever result for a cricket team against another in away conditions, the difference in strength of the sides hardly needs any further explanation.

September 15, 2024
September 15, 2024

Shanto believes Bangladesh can beat India too

Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto has told the media that his side would look to win both Test matches against India as the team left for Chennai this afternoon.

September 8, 2024
September 8, 2024

Shanto’s quest to end batting misery

Bangladesh skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto is leaving no stone unturned to get his form back ahead of the upcoming tour of India, consisting of two Tests and three T20Is, beginning in Chennai with the opening Test on September 19.

September 5, 2024
September 5, 2024

Team spirit emanates as Shanto reflects on 'greatest feat'

Murder-accused Shakib continues to have the support of his teammates, informed the Bangladesh captain. 

September 4, 2024
September 4, 2024

First Bangladesh contingent returns home from Pakistan after historic Test series win

Following their historic first-ever Test series victory over hosts Pakistan, the first contingent of the Bangladesh cricket team -- including skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto and head coach Chandika Hathurusingha -- arrived at the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at around 11:20pm on Wednesday night.

September 4, 2024
September 4, 2024

A triumph spurred by belief

“Belief is very important. Every single player believed that we can come back,” Shanto said at the post-match press conference.

August 26, 2024
August 26, 2024

Shanto lauds Shakib’s ‘unique’ way of turning things around

Bangladesh skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto lauded the team effort in Rawalpindi following a 10-wicket win -- the very first Test win in Pakistan – and signified the effort the players put during preparations.