Abdullah Al Mehdi

Enjoying captaincy, not thinking about quitting: Joty

The Bangladesh team are set to depart today for the T20 World Cup qualifiers in Nepal, starting on January 18.

13 January 2026, 17:38 PM

Hockey’s ‘slap’, shot put power make cricketer Juairiya

Juairiya Ferdous, who earned a maiden call-up to the national team for the upcoming ICC Women's T20 World Cup Qualifiers in Nepal starting January 18, has not only represented Bangladesh in multiple sports but also excelled in disciplines like hockey, kabaddi, and athletics.

10 January 2026, 08:00 AM

Will Emon’s ‘courageous’ move to No. 4 work in the long run?

Parvez Hossain Emon has batted mostly as an opener in Bangladesh’s T20I side, but with an opener-heavy top order at the moment, Emon could be seen at a new position in the upcoming T20 World Cup.

29 December 2025, 02:30 AM

Shanto sizzles to ‘put pressure on selectors’

Rajshahi Warriors captain Najmul Hossain Shanto celebrated with a pumped fist and the customary air kiss off the bat after marking a match-winning century in Sylhet yesterday. More than a milestone, it was a determined effort to seize an opportunity in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) he had

27 December 2025, 03:00 AM

A LOOK BACK AT 2025 / Hope flickers despite hurdles

Hope and despair -- Bangladesh women’s cricket team saw both sides of the coin in 2025, as the possibilities shown this year and the turbulence faced both on and off the field left them standing on the precipice of either progress or regression going into the new year.

26 December 2025, 02:30 AM

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‘Special skill creates that demand’: Ashraful on Mustafizur’s INR 9.2cr IPL deal

There is a long-standing perception that Mustafizur Rahman has not been the same since undergoing a shoulder surgery in 2016.

18 December 2025, 02:15 AM

Akbar hails Rangpur spirit in ‘competitive’ NCL

Winning any trophy is always special, but this time it was even sweeter for captain Akbar Ali due to the competitiveness of the tournament, which had often been questioned, and the quality of the wickets, which added further satisfaction.

9 December 2025, 17:50 PM

Can hybrid wickets solve Mirpur conundrum?

The conversation around the Mirpur wickets has been a long-standing issue in Bangladesh cricket.

6 December 2025, 04:00 AM

Port city set for splash as Vikings face Riders

Following a day's break, the Bangladesh Premier League resumes today at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram, where league leaders Chittagong Vikings will face the formidable Rangpur Riders after Rajshahi Kings take on Sylhet Sixers.

24 January 2019, 18:00 PM

Warner's one 'good' Bangla word

Former Australia vice-captain and Sylhet Sixers' new skipper David Warner showed his jovial side yesterday before the official event to announce his captaincy. He came on time but had to wait for coach Waqar Younis's arrival and took to casual conversation with reporters.

3 January 2019, 18:00 PM

Mohammad Ashraful returns with Chittagong Vikings in BPL 2018-19

Fitness, domestic performances to determine Ashraful’s fate

BCB chief selector says that Mohammad Ashraful is not in BCB's plans at the moment and the selectors will have to evaluate his fitness and performances in the domestic circuit for at least a year before they can start thinking of him.

12 August 2018, 11:21 AM

Andres Iniesta: The magician who hands out sweets

This is probably the last chance our eyes will have to feast upon the beauty that is Spanish midfielder Andres Iniesta at the most prestigious of international tournaments – the FIFA World Cup. He has often been compared to a ballerina skating on ice. He zooms past defenders like they were not even there and his control on the ball is magnetic. There is grit and steel in his character that is often overlooked due to his calm demeanour.

15 June 2018, 16:26 PM