Rangpur Riders

Rangpur and Barishal face off in blockbuster clash 

The rivalry between Tamim and Shakib only intensifies the hype of the fixture.

'You either don't like me or don't understand the game'

“By saying that I’m not among the runs, do you mean to say that I was supposed to score heavily in 12 out of 12 matches?”

A thirst for thrillers as BPL nears climax

After 40 matches played in the Bangladesh Premier League's (BPL) 10th instalment, with the last day of the group stage fixtures scheduled for today at Mirpur's Sher-e-Bangla National stadium, the intensity of the tournament in terms of the number of competitive matches materialised is an aspect worth scrutinising.

Shakib, Mahedi help Rangpur to 18–run win over Chattogram 

Rangpur Riders all-rounders Shakib Al Hasan and Mahedi Hasan yet again delivered with bat and bowl to help their side to an 18-run win over Chattogram Challengers in Chattogram on Friday.

High-scoring games always pleasing for batters: Neesham

Rangpur Riders all-rounder Jimmy Neesham embraced the frequency of long-awaited high-scoring contests in the second half of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL). 

'He reminds me': Tahir reveals why he performed Ronaldo-esque celebration

The oldest cricketer to play in the BPL also revealed the secret behind his mileage.

Secret to Neesham’s instant success

Bangladeshi allrounder Shakib Al Hasan is also looking like getting his rhythm back, after having struggled earlier in the tournament, with a 16-ball 27 yesterday.

Rangpur win comfortably after first 200-plus total in BPL 10

Rangpur’s new overseas recruits Reeza Hendricks and Jimmy Neesham hit half-centuries to power the side to 211-3 after opting to bat first.

Rangpur breach the 200-run mark in BPL

Rangpur’s new foreign recruits, South Africa’s Reeza Hendricks and New Zealand’s Jimmy Neesham, powered the side to a daunting total

February 9, 2024
February 9, 2024

Who told you?: Shakib counters speculations about Sri Lanka Tests 

Bangladesh’s all-format skipper Shakib Al Hasan did not give a clear answer when he was asked whether he would play the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka at home in March.

February 7, 2024
February 7, 2024

Shakib the batter resurfaces

Bangladesh ace all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan found some respite from his recent struggles with the bat this Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) and got among the runs in the match against Durdanto Dhaka yesterday.

February 6, 2024
February 6, 2024

Shakib finally finds some form as Rangpur beat Dhaka

Shakib, who had made just four runs in his last three innings before today’s match, made 34 off 20 balls with the help of three sixes and a four

February 6, 2024
February 6, 2024

Expected exodus sees onus on locals grow

The second Dhaka phase of the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) begins today where the focus will be on how the franchises deal with the imminent exodus of foreign players and can local players step up to fill that void.

February 5, 2024
February 5, 2024

Standard of pitches needs to improve in BPL: Babar

Rangpur Rider batter Babar Azam acknowledged the substandard nature of the wickets offered in the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) and said that it needs improving to elevate the standard of the tournament.

February 4, 2024
February 4, 2024

No problem with eyes, says Shakib

'You are having trouble batting because of your eyes...' Shakib Al Hasan stopped the questioner and said, 'Who told you that I’m having trouble with my eyes?'

February 3, 2024
February 3, 2024

Rangpur thrash hosts in final Sylhet game

Babar Azam made 47 off 37 balls while captain Nurul Hasan Sohan hit a handy 46 off 30 balls to take Rangpur to 162-7 in their 20 overs

February 2, 2024
February 2, 2024

‘If Shakib can’t return, he won’t play cricket anymore’

Comilla Victorians head coach Mohammad Salahuddin had been seen working with Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan at Sylhet during the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL). Shakib has so far batted just twice at the BPL and did not come out to bat in two games due to eye problem.

January 28, 2024
January 28, 2024

Why Shakib and Taskin did not bat in Rangpur-Dhaka match

Babar Azam struck 62 off 46 deliveries to anchor the innings while Azmatullah Omarzai's cameo 32 off 15 helped Rangpur to 183 for 8.After the match a team source said that it wasn't required he bats in this game and that was why Shakib did not come to bat. 

January 27, 2024
January 27, 2024

Shakib trains with eye on ‘making up the hours’

“He [Shakib] is making up the hours in training and trying to get into rhythm,’ the franchise’s batting coach Shahriar Nafees said today.