Sabbir Rahman

‘I hope Tamim bhai wasn’t saying it seriously’

After a training session at the MA Aziz Stadium in Chattogram yesterday, most of the Dhaka Capitals cricketers had exited the ground, but not Sabbir Rahman. Sabbir, who remains a fan favourite despite not playing for Bangladesh since 2022, stayed back to work on his power hitting – something he has shown glimpses of in the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL).

Sabbir determined to ‘prove’ his worth again in 11th BPL

Offering him a fresh chance to prove his worth at the upcoming 11th edition of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), the right-hander has been picked by Dhaka Capitals from the draft.

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.

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

January 2, 2018
January 2, 2018

Perhaps punishment was necessary, says Sujon

Former Bangladesh captain Khaled Mahmud, who will act as head coach of the Bangladesh national team for the upcoming tri-nation ODI series and the Tests and T20 series against Sri Lanka says that the punishments doled out to Tamim Iqbal and Sabbir Rahman were perhaps necessary.

January 2, 2018
January 2, 2018

Sabbir’s indiscipline proving costly

Sabbir Rahman's indiscipline is proving to be costly for the cricketer in financial terms.

January 2, 2018
January 2, 2018

Sabbir loses central contract

Sabbir Rahman will not be included in the central contract pool as punishment for assaulting a young fan during a National Cricket League game in Rajshahi last month.

January 1, 2018
January 1, 2018

No central contract for Sabbir

The Bangladesh Cricket Board decides to ban Sabbir Rahman from domestic cricket for six months for assaulting a cricket fan during a National Cricket League game in Rajshahi on December 21.

December 28, 2017
December 28, 2017

Sabbir in trouble for assault of fan

Bangladesh cricketer Sabbir Rahman is in trouble after he was involved in the assault of a fan during the National Cricket League.

November 17, 2017
November 17, 2017

Zakir’s half-century helps Rajshahi to a win

Zakir Hasan’s fantastic half century helps Rajshahi Kings chase down the 147-run target set by Sylhet Sixers.

November 6, 2017
November 6, 2017

Sabbir fined over umpire abuse

Sylhet Sixer's icon player Sabbir Rahman gets fined for abusing an umpire after the conclusion of the match against Comilla Victorians.

August 2, 2017
August 2, 2017

Sabbir calls Dhoni ‘world’s legend’

Bangladesh star Sabbir Rahman shares a picture with MS Dhoni, calling the former Indian captain ‘world's legend’.