Stability ensures crucial opportunity for Shanto before T20 WC
7 September 2026
For Shanto, that improvement has opened the door to a T20I return, while the Asian Games provide a platform to begin building his role as a stabilising presence ahead of the T20 World Cup.
7 September 2026
Tests first as WTC dream takes wings
2 September 2026
The next four matches will be crucial to Bangladesh’s hopes, and chief selector Habibul Bashar said they do not want to lose momentum.
2 September 2026
Interview / ‘A totally sane person can’t be a fast bowler’
1 September 2026
The Bangladesh fast-bowling coach talks about the team’s mindset and preparation, the development of its pace attack, the role of local coaches
1 September 2026
Big opportunity, valuable exposure
28 August 2026
Bowling leg-spin at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium at the age of 17 felt like a dream come true for Mohammad Abdullah and his father, Anwar Shah, who had travelled from Kishoreganj to watch his son play today.
28 August 2026
Tait Interview Part 2 / ‘One of the Big Bash teams should definitely pick Nahid Rana'
25 August 2026
The former Bangladesh fast-bowling talks about the culture among Bangladesh’s fast bowlers and a possible return to the Tigers in the future, and more
25 August 2026
Shaun Tait Interview / ‘Entire world talking about Bangladesh's fast bowlers’
25 August 2026
In an exclusive interview with The Daily Star’s Abdullah Al Mehdi, the former Australia pacer and ex-Bangladesh fast-bowling coach breaks down the Tigers' newfound pace mettle, their push for Test consistency, and more.
25 August 2026
Disillusionment at hand in Mackay
20 August 2026
The last time Bangladesh came close to following up a landmark away victory with a series win in a SENA country was in 2021/22, when they famously beat New Zealand in Mount Maunganui. An innings-and-117-run defeat in Christchurch followed inside three days. For many, it was simply Bangladesh reverting to type after producing something spectacular.
20 August 2026
Quicks strike the right chord in Darwin epic
18 August 2026
A Test culture is continuing to grow through their rise
18 August 2026
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
‘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
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
Can hybrid wickets solve Mirpur conundrum?
The conversation around the Mirpur wickets has been a long-standing issue in Bangladesh cricket.
6 December 2025
Amite strikes balance between aggression and caution
Amite Hasan had already acquired the trait of perseverance, evidenced by the bulk of runs he has scored across various domestic tournaments, and in the ongoing National Cricket League (NCL), the Sylhet Division batter is putting in a conscious effort to balance his game by adding an attacking dimension.
4 December 2025
Same old BPL, new ‘firefighting’ acts
The Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) governing council promised a unique 12th edition, and that promise appears to be upheld -- but only because all the wrong elements are present.
27 November 2025
Ankon: The new middle-order solution?
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.
26 November 2025
Heartbreak or habit?
In age-level or Emerging teams' tournaments, results are secondary as the primary focus is on gauging performances rather than bringing home trophies. From that perspective, Bangladesh 'A' team's campaign in the Asia Cup Rising Stars in Doha, Qatar, was a success despite their heartbreaking defeat in the final.
25 November 2025
‘Boring’ Mushfiqur drives team-first approach
"Cricket is a game where, even after 20 years, you can experience many new things." he said.
21 November 2025
100th Test, 99 runs: A day to remember for Mushfiqur
Accolades were bestowed and heartfelt tributes flowed as Mushfiqur Rahim became the first Bangladeshi to enter the 100-Test club against Ireland in Dhaka on Wednesday. But for the celebrations to feel truly complete, it needed the history-maker himself to produce something special.
19 November 2025
Steyn-inspired Sakib ‘trying to master off-the-pitch movement’
Fresh from his Test debut earlier this year and carrying experience from a few ICC events, Sakib spoke to The Daily Star's Abdullah Al Mehdi about his game and his affinity towards first-class and Test cricket.
16 November 2025
Joy’s return, Murad’s emergence reinforce Test core
The Mount Maunganui Test in January 2022, when Bangladesh beat the then ICC World Test Championship holders New Zealand in their own backyard, remains their biggest achievement in the five-day format till date.
14 November 2025
A division without own daughters
With few local leagues and limited opportunities, Sylhet reflects the absence of a cricketing ecosystem that rewards continuity and representation.
14 November 2025
Shanto leads with the bat
Day 3 of the Sylhet Test against Ireland on Thursday began with a couple of setbacks for Bangladesh, as two set batters fell inside 19 deliveries of the start.
14 November 2025
‘To see myself in big positions, I must think big’
Rubya Haider Jhelik hit a match-winning half-century on ODI debut to help Bangladesh start their 2025 ICC Women’s World Cup campaign with a win. But Jhelik’s form and the Tigresses' fortunes, dipped from then on. Jhelik is now undergoing specific drills to improve her footwork with an eye on the upcoming T20 World Cup qualifiers.
9 November 2025
Independent probe sought after Jahanara’s allegations
Former Bangladesh women’s cricket team skipper Jahanara Alam’s recent allegations of sexual harassment against members of team management have rocked the country’s sporting fraternity, who have called for an independent inquiry and a strong response against the alleged perpetrators if proven guilty.
7 November 2025
‘Players are now hostages’
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), now under the leadership of Aminul Islam Bulbul, has seen changes in its board of directors following the recent election -- but the state of the country’s domestic cricket has grown even grimmer.
6 November 2025
‘A little more courage and we'd have made the knockouts’
"It’s no longer the time to think about just playing well, or winning two or three matches," says Bangladesh batter Sharmin Supta.
31 October 2025
First division clubs unhappy over league schedule
Cricket Committee of Dhaka Metropolis (CCDM) on Sunday announced that the next edition of the First Division Cricket League will begin on November 18, however, many of the participating clubs are unhappy with CCDM's announcement and as their demand of deferring the league was ignored.
27 October 2025
Miraz’s captaincy taking a toll on long-term vision?
Under the captaincy of Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Bangladesh's success rate stands at just 23 percent -- three wins in 13 matches. Even Miraz's own performance graph has dipped, both as a batter and a bowler, since being entrusted with the ODI armband.
25 October 2025