When Litton Das was asked on Tuesday whether he was satisfied with fetching Tk 70 lakh at the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) auction on Sunday, he stopped the reporter mid-question and asked with a smirk, “Wasn’t it 75 lakh? I thought it was 75!”

Tanzid Hasan Tamim delivered a standout all-round performance as Bangladesh sealed the T20I series against Ireland 2-1 with an emphatic eight-wicket win in the final match in Chattogram on Tuesday.

The Bangladesh-Ireland T20I series -- the Tigers’ final T20 assignment before February-March’s T20 World Cup -- was expected to be straightforward for the hosts. The plan was simple: secure the series in the first two matches and use the final game to test new options ahead of the global event.

A day before the start of an international series, Bangladesh T20I captain Litton Das drags the selectors into the dock and expresses deep dissatisfaction with the cricket operations department’s policies. Even though such drama becomes material for the media ahead of a low-profile series, for any team or cricket board, it’s an uncomfortable scene. 

Batting crises have long been a recurring feature for Bangladesh, and the attempts to manage them often appear tentative -- driven more by hope than by evidence-backed planning.

Bangladesh wrapped up their Test commitments for 2025 with a commanding 217-run victory over Ireland on Sunday, despite some gritty resistance from Curtis Campher and the Irish tailenders, who batted out almost two sessions on day five of the second Test.

Middle-order batter Shamim Hossain and pacer Taskin Ahmed have been left out as the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced its squad for the three-match T20 International series against Ireland.

Bangladesh left-arm spinner Taijul Islam overtook Shakib Al Hasan to become the country’s all-time highest wicket-taker in Test cricket on Day 4 of the second Test against Ireland at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on Saturday.

Former Bangladesh captain Habibul Bashar Sumon, the man who placed the first Test cap on an 18-year-old Mushfiqur Rahim at Lord’s in 2005, reflects on the veteran wicketkeeper-batter’s remarkable journey. Having witnessed Mushfiqur’s evolution both as a teammate and later as a selector, Bashar offers rare insight into the highs and lows that shaped Bangladesh’s first cricketer to reach the milestone of 100 Tests.

Bangladesh skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto won the toss and opted to bat in the second Test of the two-match series against Ireland at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Wednesday.

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) will mark batting maestro Mushfiqur Rahim's 100th Test match at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium against Ireland with a 10-minute program on Wednesday, the first day of the Test. The ceremony will feature several activities, including the presentation of special memorabilia for the 38-year-old.

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced on Tuesday that it will offer free entry for students and teachers from schools, colleges, universities, and madrassas for the second Test between Bangladesh and Ireland. The match will be held at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur from November 19-23.

Bangladesh opener Mahmudul Hasan Joy carries a kind of youthful exuberance that rekindles the spirit of the ‘Joy’ in his name, even in the pressure-cooker environment of Test cricket. When he came to the press conference on Thursday after the close of play on Day 3 of the first test against Ireland in Sylhet, he wore that same smile one often sees when he is out in the middle.

Bangladesh opener Mahmudul Hasan Joy carries a kind of youthful exuberance that rekindles the spirit of the ‘Joy’ in his name, even in the pressure-cooker environment of Test cricket. When he came to the press conference on Thursday after the close of play on Day 3 of the first test against Ireland in Sylhet, he wore that same smile one often sees when he is out in the middle.

Paul Stirling and Cade Carmichael made full use of the dropped chances.

Once green, Mushfiqur Rahim’s baggy Test cap now appears almost grey, worn from years of use. A man closing in on his 100th Test -- the first from Bangladesh -- Mushfiqur’s story and longevity remain a point of pride in the dressing room. Skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto is no different.

After a long spell away from red-ball cricket, the Tigers are back in whites as they prepare for the first Test of their two-match series against Ireland at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Tuesday. On Monday, the eve of the opener, the Tigers trained in high spirits, soaking in the gentle Sylhet sunshine. Naturally, the cameras found veteran Mushfiqur Rahim, poised to make his 99th Test appearance. The session included with a lively game of football, one even spin-bowling coach Saqlain Mushtaq could not resist. Newly-appointed specialised batting coach Mohammad Ashraful was seen sharing tips alongside outgoing senior assistant coach Mohammad Salahuddin, who maintained his familiar hands-on approach. Meanwhile, pace bowling coach Shaun Tait remained in his element, working closely with his pack of fast bowlers. Photos: Firoz Ahmed

Opener Mahmudul Hasan Joy was recalled as Bangladesh announced a 14-member squad for the upcoming two-match Test series against Ireland, starting on November 11 in Sylhet.

Bangladesh stalwart Mushfiqur Rahim is on the verge of a major milestone, with the veteran wicketkeeper-batter set to play his 100th Test during Ireland’s upcoming tour of Bangladesh in November.

The Ireland women’s cricket team players experienced the quintessential Dhaka ride when they rode rickshaws at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on Friday. Several players were passengers and a few even tried to pedal about the stadium premises. Gaby Lewis’ troops will eye a comeback in the ongoing three-match ODI series tomorrow after losing the first match by 154 runs in Mirpur on Wednesday. Photos: Firoz Ahmed