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WATCH / 25 years since Test status: How far have Bangladesh come?

On June 26, 2000, Bangladesh became the 10th nation to gain Test status from the ICC -- a historic milestone that sparked hope and pride across the country.

25 years on, intent still missing

Come June 26, Bangladesh will be completing its 25 years in Test cricket.

Litton’s near miss dwarfs team advantage

Litton Das had to walk back to the pavilion at the Galle International Stadium on the second day of Bangladesh’s first Test against Sri Lanka yesterday, falling just 10 runs short of what could have been his fifth Test century.

‘On-again, off-again’ nature of Galle adds to Tigers’ challenge

The Bangladesh cricket team has long epitomised an on-again, off-again pattern -- considering their enduring struggle with inconsistency across all formats.

Need to win more home Tests: Shanto

Bangladesh Test skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto is set to lead the side for at least a year and has emphasised the importance of knowing the duration of his tenure in order to prepare with a long-term objective, part of which will be to do better in the upcoming World Test Championship (WTC) cycle.

Tigers and the never-ending cycle of problem areas

Evolving and growing through every phase of life is a natural phenomenon. For most, this brings about positive changes. But for the Bangladesh cricket team, the exact opposite is the case, as in every new series and tour, the Tigers unlock new problem areas in their game.

Sakib claims his teammates are ‘proven players’, but do numbers agree?

Bangladesh pacer Tanzim Hasan Sakib claimed that every player in the Tigers’ current XI is a "proven player" in both domestic and international cricket. His remarks came after the Tigers’ 57-run loss to Pakistan in the second T20I of the three-match series, which saw Bangladesh concede the series 2-0 with one game left to play.

Bangladesh's crises go beyond the scoreboard

Former captains Habibul Bashar, Minhajul Abedin Nannu, and Khaled Mashud Pilot didn't mince words: this isn't just a passing stumble. It's a full-blown crisis in Bangladesh cricket.

'Dew the main factor', says Liton after Tigers' UAE series loss

Bangladesh skipper Liton Das said that the dew factor played the main role in their series loss against the inexperienced UAE after the Tigers lost the third and final game of the three-match series by seven wickets at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium yesterday.

March 19, 2023
March 19, 2023

‘We are all inspired by pacers’

The batters showed intent in the middle overs which led to their highest score of 338 for eight in ODIs so far before the bowlers dismantled Ireland for 155

March 17, 2023
March 17, 2023

Miraz taken to hospital after being hit on an eye by a football

The good news is the CT scan done on Miraz revealed no cause for concern. However, he was taken to an ophthalmologist for extra precautions.

March 6, 2023
March 6, 2023

Tamim ‘still disappointed’ despite win

"We were really looking forward to this game. We wanted to finish on a high. Still disappointed because we lost the series. The first game was a killer. Praise must go to England and the way they played,” Tamim said during the post-match presentation.

February 20, 2023
February 20, 2023

Hathurusingha 'happy to be back in Bangladesh'

The 54-year-old touched down at 10:36 pm and will start Tigers' training camp on Tuesday.

February 4, 2023
February 4, 2023

Guards stuck inside for over 20hrs as 3 tigers seen around Sundarbans’ forest office

Three tigers were seen around the premises of Chandeshwar Forest Office under Supati Station in Sarankhola range of Sundarban East Forest Division between yesterday and today, forcing the forest guards at the station to stay indoors..Five forest guards stationed at the office to stay insid

January 1, 2023
January 1, 2023

Tigers can make 2023 a positive one

2023 is expected to be the year of hope for Bangladesh, especially with the ODI World Cup in the calendar.

December 6, 2022
December 6, 2022

Dhawan relishing Bangladesh fans’ pressure

Bangladesh might have been at the receiving end of many close defeats against India, but there has been a sense of intense rivalry between the two neighbouring nations, especially since the Tigers' ODI series triumph in 2015 at home.

November 5, 2022
November 5, 2022

Form deficiencies bug Tigers ahead of Pakistan tie

Bangladesh Skipper Shakib Al Hasan had already said during the ongoing World Cup that his side would approach the two games in Adelaide against Asian rivals India and Pakistan in relaxed mood, hoping to cause an upset or two.

October 17, 2022
October 17, 2022

Tigers ‘looking for best mix’ in Afghan warm-up

The Shakib Al Hasan-led Bangladesh team take on Afghanistan today in their first warm-up match in Brisbane, ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup 2022.

October 13, 2022
October 13, 2022

Tigers are clear about combinations, says Sriram

A number of issues, especially in terms of team selection, raised eyebrows following Bangladesh’s winless exit from the ongoing tri-nation series in New Zealand.