National Cricket League

Imrul departs for one in red-ball swansong 

Veteran Imrul Kayes failed to end his red-ball career on a high as the Khulna Division batter was dismissed for one in his last innings first-class innings against Dhaka Division on the second day in the fifth round of the National Cricket League (NCL) at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur yesterday.

A rotten domestic culture that puts players, umpires at loggerheads

While talking about Bangladesh cricket, many often lament that despite being a Test nation for around two-and-a-half decades, the country has failed to cultivate a domestic cricket culture. This assertion, however, is not quite true.

Ebadot set for return to cricket tomorrow

Pacer Ebadot Hossain is set to return to competitive cricket after 16 months when he represents league-leaders Sylhet Division in a fourth-round match of the National Cricket League against Khulna Division at the Sheikh Kamal International Cricket Stadium Academy Ground in Cox’s Bazar tomorrow.

NCL / Sylhet, Khulna, Rajshahi register victories

Sylhet, Khulna and Rajshahi Divisions won their respective third-round fixtures of the ongoing National Cricket League (NCL) on Tuesday while the other fixture between Chattogram and Dhaka ended in a draw.

Two tons, one fifer in NCL

Khulna Division off-spinner Mahedi Hasan claimed 5-62 to help his side bowl out Dhaka Metro for 210 in their first innings on day two at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Sunday.

NCL / Naeem and Co grind out draw for Rangpur

Rangpur Division remained second in the NCL standings after the second round following a draw against Dhaka Division on Day Four at BKSP Ground 3 on Tuesday.

NCL / Sylhet off the mark, Dhaka on top

Sylhet Division cruised to a six-wicket win over Chattogram Division, while defending champions Dhaka Division gained the upper hand against Rangpur Division on the third day of the National Cricket League (NCL) fixtures yesterday.

NCL not a ‘picnic league’

National selector Abdur Razzak was optimistic about getting more sporting wickets in the upcoming National Cricket League (NCL), which will be held in both four-day and T20 formats next month.

The rot in domestic cricket and its consequences

While sifting through the wreckage of Bangladesh’s disastrous World Cup campaign in India to find out what caused the team to crash and burn out in the competition, there are many apparent reasons that come in sight.

November 17, 2024
November 17, 2024

Imrul departs for one in red-ball swansong 

Veteran Imrul Kayes failed to end his red-ball career on a high as the Khulna Division batter was dismissed for one in his last innings first-class innings against Dhaka Division on the second day in the fifth round of the National Cricket League (NCL) at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur yesterday.

November 16, 2024
November 16, 2024

A rotten domestic culture that puts players, umpires at loggerheads

While talking about Bangladesh cricket, many often lament that despite being a Test nation for around two-and-a-half decades, the country has failed to cultivate a domestic cricket culture. This assertion, however, is not quite true.

November 8, 2024
November 8, 2024

Ebadot set for return to cricket tomorrow

Pacer Ebadot Hossain is set to return to competitive cricket after 16 months when he represents league-leaders Sylhet Division in a fourth-round match of the National Cricket League against Khulna Division at the Sheikh Kamal International Cricket Stadium Academy Ground in Cox’s Bazar tomorrow.

November 5, 2024
November 5, 2024

Sylhet, Khulna, Rajshahi register victories

Sylhet, Khulna and Rajshahi Divisions won their respective third-round fixtures of the ongoing National Cricket League (NCL) on Tuesday while the other fixture between Chattogram and Dhaka ended in a draw.

November 3, 2024
November 3, 2024

Two tons, one fifer in NCL

Khulna Division off-spinner Mahedi Hasan claimed 5-62 to help his side bowl out Dhaka Metro for 210 in their first innings on day two at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Sunday.

October 29, 2024
October 29, 2024

Naeem and Co grind out draw for Rangpur

Rangpur Division remained second in the NCL standings after the second round following a draw against Dhaka Division on Day Four at BKSP Ground 3 on Tuesday.

October 28, 2024
October 28, 2024

Sylhet off the mark, Dhaka on top

Sylhet Division cruised to a six-wicket win over Chattogram Division, while defending champions Dhaka Division gained the upper hand against Rangpur Division on the third day of the National Cricket League (NCL) fixtures yesterday.

September 12, 2024
September 12, 2024

NCL not a ‘picnic league’

National selector Abdur Razzak was optimistic about getting more sporting wickets in the upcoming National Cricket League (NCL), which will be held in both four-day and T20 formats next month.

November 14, 2023
November 14, 2023

The rot in domestic cricket and its consequences

While sifting through the wreckage of Bangladesh’s disastrous World Cup campaign in India to find out what caused the team to crash and burn out in the competition, there are many apparent reasons that come in sight.

November 10, 2023
November 10, 2023

Rangpur’s Tanbir smashes 169

Rangpur Division skipper Akbar Ali's 179-run knock was followed by fellow batter Tanbir Hayder's 169 as they were bundled out for 435 against Dhaka Metro on Day 2 of their National Cricket League fixture at the Sheikh Abu Naser Stadium in Khulna on Friday.