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.

July 20, 2017
July 20, 2017

It’s not true, says Sabbir

Batsman Sabbir Rahman answers questions from reporters while Tigers are undergoing a fitness camp.

July 18, 2017
July 18, 2017

BPL icons set to change teams

Mushfiqur will feature for BPL team Rajshahi Kings in the next edition of the tournament, local media reports.

June 29, 2017
June 29, 2017

Sabbir shoots into top 10

Bangladesh batsman Sabbir Rahman cracked the top 10 in an International Cricket Council ranking table for the first time by reaching

May 27, 2017
May 27, 2017

Tamim, Sabbir in Afg T20 league

Bangladesh players Tamim Iqbal, Sabbir Rahman and Imrul Kayes were bought at an auction for the fourth edition of Afghanistan's franchise-based Twenty20 league.

February 21, 2017
February 21, 2017

Bangladesh cricket: Tigers pay homage to ‘Amar Ekushey’

Members of the Bangladesh cricket team paid homage to 'Amar Ekushey' and the International Mother Language Day today.

December 29, 2016
December 29, 2016

Bangladesh suffer a 67-run humiliation at Nelson

Bangladesh lost the best chance to beat the Blackcaps in their own backyard and the 3-match series 2-0 when they crumbled to a 67-run defeat at Saxton Oval, Nelson today.

November 30, 2016
November 30, 2016

Sabbir's double offence

Rangpur Riders players Mohammad Shahzad and Liam Dawson, and Rajshahi Kings batsman Sabbir Rahman have all been found guilty of breaching the BCB Code of Conduct during the teams' Bangladesh Premier League match in Mirpur on Monday.

November 29, 2016
November 29, 2016

Cricket: Mohammad Shahzad, Liam Dawson and Sabbir Rahman found guilty of breaching the BCB Code of Conduct

Rangpur Riders’ Mohammad Shahzad and Liam Dawson and Rajshahi Kings’ Sabbir Rahman have been found guilty of breaching the BCB Code of Conduct during their BPL 2016 match at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Mirpur on Monday (28 November 2016).

November 11, 2016
November 11, 2016

Samit Patel hits a late cameo to take Rajshahi Kings to a six-wicket win

A blistering cameo from Samit Patel took Rajshahi Kings to a six-wicket victory over Dhaka Dynamites in their BPL match

November 8, 2016
November 8, 2016

Shakib sees sunny side of rain break

Brilliant sunshine bathed the city yesterday to signal the return of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) festivities, with the tournament set to kick off in earnest today as per a fresh schedule after rain spoiled the previously scheduled kick-off.