Former skipper Shakib Al Hasan reckons Bangladesh cricket suffered a "great loss" by not playing in the last ICC T20 World Cup following the decision of the interim government. Speaking on the sidelines of a promotional event in Mumbai on Wednesday, the former ace all-rounder also expressed his di
Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal has been elected as the president of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) following his election as a director of the board with the highest number of votes. Taherul Haque Chouhan, chief election commissioner of BCB polls, confirmed the development after the ele
Shaun Tait, the former Australian pacer, stepped down from his post of Bangladesh’s bowling coach, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) confirmed in a press release on Thursday. Since informing the BCB of his circumstances, Shaun had expressed his willingness to continue in the role with a sho
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Wednesday announced the squad for the 1st and 2nd ODIs of this month’s series against Australia in Dhaka, with all-rounder Mosaddek Hossain Saikat, and wicketkeeper batter Nurul Hasan Sohan making a comeback. The three-match series will begin on June 9,
Bangladesh edged to the doorstep of history on a tense fourth day in Sylhet, retaining a firm grip on the second Test despite a stubborn Pakistani fightback led by Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Agha. With Pakistan chasing 437, the hosts ripped through the visitors’ batting order on Tuesday befo
Mushfiqur Rahim produced another innings laced with poise and authority as Bangladesh tightened their hold on the Sylhet Test, setting Pakistan a daunting 437-run target after a third day built on discipline, resilience and timely aggression in Sylhet. When fading light finally brought play to an
Bangladesh tightened their grip on the Sylhet Test with a day of relentless pressure, disciplined bowling and fearless batting, leaving Pakistan chasing shadows by the close of the second evening. After skittling Pakistan for 232 and securing a first-innings lead of 46, the hosts raced to 110 for
The schedule for the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) board of directors’ election has been announced, with the vote set to be held on Jun 7 at the Mirpur Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium. This will be the second BCB election in eight months. To contest for a director’s post at th
A scintillating century from Litton Das rescued Bangladesh from a dramatic collapse on the opening day of the second Test against Pakistan in Sylhet. After opting to bowl, Pakistan tore through Bangladesh’s top order with Mohammad Abbas striking early to dismiss Mahmudul Hasan Joy for a duck
Saudi Arabia will stage its first professional Twenty20 league in October, marking a major milestone in the Kingdom's sporting development, organisers said on Thursday. The six-team league will begin in the second week of October, featuring "legends of the international game" alongside emerging ta
An Election Commission has been formed for the election of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) directors. The three-member commission will be headed by senior Supreme Court lawyer Ahsanul Karim, according to a media statement issued on Wednesday, bdnews24.com reports. The other members of th
Bangladesh edged ahead in a finely poised contest after Mehidy Hasan Miraz’s incisive 5-wicket haul helped dismiss Pakistan for 386 on a rain-disrupted third day, giving the hosts a slender first-innings lead. At stumps, Bangladesh were 7 for no loss in their second innings after 1.5 overs,
Bangladesh fast bowler Nahid Rana has been shortlisted for the ICC Men’s Player of the Month award for April following a dominant display in the recent home ODI series against New Zealand. The 23-year-old speedster earned his place on the three-man shortlist after being named Player of the S
