bangladesh cricket

Not a typical innings report: BCB’s social media game misses the beat

The least the board can do is maintain a basic line of communication and show they care about engagement beyond the boundary.
17 May 2025, 17:00 PM

Tigers begin T20 tune-up under Liton in Sharjah

With a five-T20I tour of Pakistan to follow, and the Asia Cup likely to be staged in the UAE, these games offer a timely opportunity to assess conditions and sharpen plans.
17 May 2025, 02:00 AM

How will team management justify Shanto's inclusion?

As it seems, the dilemma for Bangladesh remains: is Shanto worth the tactical compromise?
16 May 2025, 02:00 AM

BCB receives government clearance for Pakistan tour

A Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) official on Thursday said that they have received clearance from the government regarding the Tigers' upcoming tour of Pakistan later this month.
15 May 2025, 12:01 PM

Nasum impresses in defeat as NZ ‘A’ avoid series whitewash

The two sides will now play a two-match four-day series, with the first game starting on May 14 in Sylhet.
10 May 2025, 11:29 AM

Tunnicliffe’s 89 spoils emerging women’s fightback in Chattogram

The second match of the series will take place at the same venue on Thursday.
6 May 2025, 12:56 PM

Will Tigresses be battle-ready for World Cup?

Bangladesh women's team may have secured their ticket to this year’s ICC Women’s World Cup in India, but their qualification was anything but convincing..After a campaign that highlighted both grit and glaring weaknesses, they now face the daunting task of preparing for the marquee event w
6 May 2025, 04:00 AM

Bangladesh to face UAE in two Sharjah T20Is

The series will be Bangladesh's first meeting with the UAE in a bilateral T20I series since 2022. 
2 May 2025, 07:39 AM

Tigers revert to old ways against Zimbabwe: A worrying sign?

“If we can’t stick to our planning even against lower-ranked sides, how can we expect growth in Test cricket? I’m not against offering spin-friendly conditions, but why against Zimbabwe? Why did we lose confidence after one loss?”
1 May 2025, 08:18 AM

Decoding 444: The Tigers' Test truth

What does the latest 400-plus score really mean for Bangladesh? A flash of competence. A suggestion of potential. Never a guarantee, though.
30 April 2025, 13:56 PM

Rare opening stand undone by late collapse

The Tigers closed the Day 2 on 291 for seven, leading by only 64 runs, having lost their grip on a match they once looked to be dominating.
29 April 2025, 18:01 PM

Rules bend, reputations break

It's not just the board that's been caught napping. Hridoy’s own attitude throws up red flags about a wider issue.
27 April 2025, 09:40 AM

BCB’s new era, same old rot

The situation, both on and off the field, is disheartening. The national team’s struggles, coupled with ongoing match-fixing allegations and administrative chaos in the domestic arena, mirror the dysfunction of the previous regime Faruque promised to reform.
26 April 2025, 12:28 PM

Mushfiqur’s slump deepens Bangladesh’s batting crisis

He is five Tests away from becoming the first Bangladeshi cricketer to reach the 100-Test milestone — a landmark achievement. But milestones alone cannot justify selection if current form continues to deteriorate. 
24 April 2025, 05:43 AM

Shanto blames ‘mental lapses’ as home woes mount

During the current ICC World Test Championship cycle, Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) opted for a significant shift -- moving away from spin-friendly pitches to more balanced, sporting wickets for home Tests. The change came after years of criticism, with many arguing that doctored pitches may ha
24 April 2025, 03:30 AM

Realisations aplenty, execution zero

Experience seems to have made Bangladesh batter Mominul Haque wiser, but only with his words, not with his execution on the field. 
23 April 2025, 02:00 AM

Meet the Bangladesh Wheelchair Cricket Team

These are the warriors of the Bangladesh Wheelchair Cricket Team. And they play for dignity!
21 April 2025, 08:23 AM

Lack of buzz surrounds first Zimbabwe Test in Sylhet

Tickets, sold only at the stadium counters this time from 9:00 am today, saw no real rush. Even by afternoon, sales staff were seen idling, with only a trickle of buyers despite prices ranging modestly from Tk 50 to 500.
19 April 2025, 13:08 PM

Liton’s ‘PSL mission over’ due to injury

Bangladesh wicketkeeper-batter Liton Das’ first Pakistan Super League (PSL) stint ended even before the player could take the field for Karachi Kings. Liton suffered a finger injury during a practice session and will be returning to the country today.
12 April 2025, 05:45 AM

BCB launches investigation into alleged irregularities in DPL match

The Bangladesh Cricket Board's (BCB) Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) and the Dhaka Premier League's (DPL) Technical Committee launched an investigation into the alleged irregularities associated with a DPL match between Gulshan Cricket Club and Shinepukur Cricket Club.
10 April 2025, 09:24 AM