BPL 2025

See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil

How many people are watching the ongoing 11th Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) is a difficult question to answer.

BPL's non-payment issue / 'We haven't faced a situation like this before'

Bangladesh star Mehedi Hasan Miraz said that a "different" circumstance is prevailing in this BPL and hoped that BCB will be able to manage things well and find a solution so as not to bring disrepute to the country’s cricket.

Kings owner admits Emon’s non-payment

The players’ non-payment issue in the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) is refusing to die down as on Friday Chittagong Kings admitted that they are yet to pay anything to Bangladesh cricketer Parvez Hossain Emon due to “personal reasons”.

Payments, boundary size, suspicions headline BPL's Chattogram phase

Non-payment of players -- a very common problem throughout the history of the tournament -- doubled up on the intense rumours of spot-fixing, prevalent throughout the ongoing edition of the BPL, and combined with the widespread scrutiny behind the disregard for having standard-sized boundaries.

Aliss reported for suspect action again

Chittagong Kings spinner Aliss Al Islam has been called for suspect action, BCB sources confirmed.

BPL payment issues: 'Tomorrow never comes'

The Sri Lankan on Tuesday spoke to The Daily Star's Samsul Arefin Khan over phone, sharing his experience regarding with the franchise and some other issues as well.

BPL’s wide problem becomes ‘main point’ in Sylhet’s loss

Wide yorkers are one of the key weapons in the arsenal for bowlers trying to stem the flow of runs in T20s. Dhaka Capitals had a set Liton Das at the crease and skipper Thisara Perera has the knack for incredible cameo knocks. Both plundered runs with some scintillating bat-speed during their game against Sylhet Strikers in Chattogram on Monday.

Malan steers Barishal to fifth win

Dawid Malan had been watching this BPL from the sidelines and before today, he had appeared in just one game. The chase of Chittagong Kings’ 121 for eight did not appear to be a steep one at first, but after Tamim Iqbal was run out following a confusion with the Englishman, the pressure was on Malan.

Underused Rishad ‘one hell of a talent’

Rishad’s Barishal teammate Dawid Malan, appearing in his fifth BPL, knows a thing or two about being benched, as the former England batter has played in only one game this edition. During a press conference yesterday, Malan gave his views on playing in foreign leagues and on Rishad.

February 1, 2025
February 1, 2025

See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil

How many people are watching the ongoing 11th Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) is a difficult question to answer.

January 29, 2025
January 29, 2025

'We haven't faced a situation like this before'

Bangladesh star Mehedi Hasan Miraz said that a "different" circumstance is prevailing in this BPL and hoped that BCB will be able to manage things well and find a solution so as not to bring disrepute to the country’s cricket.

January 24, 2025
January 24, 2025

Kings owner admits Emon’s non-payment

The players’ non-payment issue in the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) is refusing to die down as on Friday Chittagong Kings admitted that they are yet to pay anything to Bangladesh cricketer Parvez Hossain Emon due to “personal reasons”.

January 24, 2025
January 24, 2025

Payments, boundary size, suspicions headline BPL's Chattogram phase

Non-payment of players -- a very common problem throughout the history of the tournament -- doubled up on the intense rumours of spot-fixing, prevalent throughout the ongoing edition of the BPL, and combined with the widespread scrutiny behind the disregard for having standard-sized boundaries.

January 22, 2025
January 22, 2025

Aliss reported for suspect action again

Chittagong Kings spinner Aliss Al Islam has been called for suspect action, BCB sources confirmed.

January 22, 2025
January 22, 2025

BPL payment issues: 'Tomorrow never comes'

The Sri Lankan on Tuesday spoke to The Daily Star's Samsul Arefin Khan over phone, sharing his experience regarding with the franchise and some other issues as well.

January 21, 2025
January 21, 2025

BPL’s wide problem becomes ‘main point’ in Sylhet’s loss

Wide yorkers are one of the key weapons in the arsenal for bowlers trying to stem the flow of runs in T20s. Dhaka Capitals had a set Liton Das at the crease and skipper Thisara Perera has the knack for incredible cameo knocks. Both plundered runs with some scintillating bat-speed during their game against Sylhet Strikers in Chattogram on Monday.

January 19, 2025
January 19, 2025

Malan steers Barishal to fifth win

Dawid Malan had been watching this BPL from the sidelines and before today, he had appeared in just one game. The chase of Chittagong Kings’ 121 for eight did not appear to be a steep one at first, but after Tamim Iqbal was run out following a confusion with the Englishman, the pressure was on Malan.

January 19, 2025
January 19, 2025

Underused Rishad ‘one hell of a talent’

Rishad’s Barishal teammate Dawid Malan, appearing in his fifth BPL, knows a thing or two about being benched, as the former England batter has played in only one game this edition. During a press conference yesterday, Malan gave his views on playing in foreign leagues and on Rishad.

January 19, 2025
January 19, 2025

‘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).