Nazmul Hasan Papon

Former national captain Lipu named chief selector 

Former Bangladesh captain Gazi Ashraf Hossain Lipu was named chief selector by Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Nazmul Hassan Papon following a board meeting at the BCB headquarters in Mirpur today. 

We don’t need stadiums everywhere: Papon 

Youth and Sports Minister Nazmul Hassan Papon said he wanted more open playgrounds rather than restricted stadiums on the first at office when he was asked whether he would give emphasis on skill training or infrastructure development.

Kishoreganj-6: Nazmul Hasan Papon wins big

The BCB president got 198,155 votes with boat symbol

Papon clueless as Liton set to join the Asia Cup squad

“First of all, I am not aware that Liton is going to Pakistan today. I did not hear it. I just inquired about his update today. If he goes to Pakistan, then I was supposed to know it,” Papon told reporters today.

Liton follows protocol replying to captaincy query 

All eyes are on Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president as he was given the responsibility to determine who would become Bangladesh’s next ODI captain before August 12, the deadline day for the Asia Cup squad to be submitted.

BCB ready to do everything for Tamim: Papon

Papon also said that Tamim is their World Cup captain. “Our World Cup captain is Tamim.”

Significant board meeting sees major agendas approved

"It's not easy for girls to play cricket in Bangladesh. You need wickets and pitches and equipment. Given the impediments girls have overcome to play cricket, we have not been able to do much for them. In a different place, they would get more facilities," Nazmul said bluntly

Chandika leaves NSW job amidst Bangladesh speculation

Sri Lankan Chandika Hathurusingha has left his post as assistant coach of New South Wales amidst suggestions that he will take on the head coach role of Bangladesh national team.

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.

June 7, 2022
June 7, 2022

More questions than answers in Shakib’s appointment

Usually, when a new Test captain is appointed, the first focus is on the direction he wants to take the team. But Bangladesh’s newly instated captain is yet to speak about his plans for the team or the brand of cricket he wants to see it play.

June 2, 2022
June 2, 2022

BCB to make constitutional changes to incorporate RCAs

The Bangladesh Cricket Board said they have changed the date of the next Annual General Meeting (AGM) to July 19. The AGM’s main agenda will to approve the constitutional changes required to enact the Regional Cricket Association (RCAs). The AGM was initially scheduled to take place on July 26th but the date was changed as it clashed with ICC’s AGM on the same date.

June 2, 2022
June 2, 2022

'Mission remains same' for Liton as Bangladesh enter new era

The lack of a vice-captain in teams named by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) had led many to question whether there is a plan in place to shape the future leadership. Finally, the board appointed wicketkeeper-batter Liton Das as deputy to Test captain Shakib Al Hasan ahead of the West Indies tour.

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