Sabbir Rahman

Shakib Khan’s Dhaka Capitals to host showbiz-cricket crossover match

For over two decades, Shakib Khan has been a leading figure in the Dhallywood film industry. Recently, he has ventured into the world of cricket through his business enterprise, Remark-Herlan, which has acquired a Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) franchise named Dhaka Capitals. 

Great waste of immense potential

For a good few years in the last decade, two young players were regarded as the next big things in Bangladesh cricket's white-ball formats: Nasir Hossain and Sabbir Rahman.

Sabbir, Saif smash hundreds in DPL

Saif Hassan and Sabbir Rahman scored hundreds in the Dhaka Premier League helped Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club and Legends of Rupganj to seal their second win in the tournament over Agrani Bank Cricket Club and City Club, respectively, on Saturday.

‘Sabbir showed what he can do with one shot’

Sabbir Rahman was called back into the squad for the Asia Cup last August after over two years despite not much of impressive performances in the domestic circuit.

Tigers gauging their expectations

The Bangladesh T20 team departed for UAE yesterday with hopes of getting their bearings in the shortest form in order in the Asia Cup. Only Anamul Haque Bijoy and pacer Taskin Ahmed did not travel with the squad due to their visas not arriving on time and are expected to travel today.

Sabbir, Naim, Mukidul star as Bangladesh A win by 44 runs

Following a dismal batting show in the first one-dayer, Bangladesh A batters inspired the visitors to a 44-run victory against West Indies A in the second one-dayer on Thursday at the Daren Sammy Stadium in Saint Lucia to level the three-match series.

Stars of 2016 reduced to bit part roles

The last and only time that the Asia Cup followed the T20 format was in 2016 and after over six years, the upcoming 15th edition of the continental tournament is once again set to be played in the UAE from August 27 in the shortest format.

Mithun and Co fail to impress in first one-dayer

Bangladesh ‘A’ suffered a horrible batting collapse in their four-wicket defeat against West Indies ‘A’ in the first unofficial ODI of the three-match series at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in St Lucia on Tuesday. 

Soumya, Sabbir in contention for Asia Cup?

Batters Soumya Sarkar and Sabbir Rahman may just be in contention for the upcoming Asia Cup in Dubai, slated to be played in UAE from August 27 till September 11.

May 27, 2019
May 27, 2019

Competing duo look to India warm-up

For most of the Bangladesh team, the World Cup warm-up game against Pakistan being washed out in Cardiff yes-terday was not a big setback, but for Mosaddek Hossain and Sabbir Rahman it was an opportunity missed to stake a claim for a spot in the playing eleven when the Tigers square off South Africa

March 15, 2019
March 15, 2019

And this out of left field

What did we expect? Judging from anecdotal evidence, the noise from fans as well as those in the know speaking off the record -- the

January 24, 2019
January 24, 2019

Sabbir thanks Mash for ‘second life’

Bangladesh cricketer Sabbir Rahman was brought back to the Tigers squad for the upcoming ODI series against New Zealand. He was serving an international ban which would have officially ended on March 1 but his ban was shortened to a month, with captain Mashrafe Bin Mortaza apparently one of those who wanted the cricketer to return to the national side. Sabbir thanked Mashrafe for his support that led to his inclusion.

January 24, 2019
January 24, 2019

Sabbir, Taskin back in Tigers' fold

Bangladesh cricket Board (BCB) announced the squad for the New Zealand ODIs and Sabbir Rahman -- banned from international cricket for six months, has been included in the squad while paceman Taskin Ahmed also makes a return.

January 22, 2019
January 22, 2019

Chance remains for Sabbir, Taskin to return to the Tigers fold

Bangladesh skipper Mashrafe Bin Mortaza talks about Sabbir Rahman, Taskin Ahmed and Shafiul Islam’s BPL performances and whether they can become part of the national team setup.

August 8, 2018
August 8, 2018

'Counselling for Sabbir, break for Soumya'

Things could have been much better for Bangladesh cricket at this moment had two talented cricketers -- Sabbir Rahman and Soumya Sarker --delivered as per their potentials.

July 28, 2018
July 28, 2018

Did Sabbir threaten a fan again?

Bangladesh batsman Sabbir Rahman may have landed himself in disciplinary trouble yet again after screenshots emerged of abusive language used and threats issued towards a fan from a Facebook account bearing his name and one he used in conversation with media personnel in the past.

May 20, 2018
May 20, 2018

Sabbir's lessons from suspension

One can turn any negative experience into a positive one and Sabbir Rahman has done just that during his exile from domestic cricket. During his banishment, which saw him miss this season's Dhaka Premier League and Bangladesh Cricket League (BCL) due to suspension, two realisations dawned on the 26-year-old.

March 2, 2018
March 2, 2018

Sammy wins it on one leg

Darren Sammy defies the pain barrier to guide Peshawar Zalmi to a thrilling five-wicket win against Quetta Gladiators in the Pakistan Super League.

January 3, 2018
January 3, 2018

Mashrafe wants more of the same

The cricketers resumed training yesterday for the first time in 2018 after a day's break for the New Year and the Tigers returned with