Interview / ‘Cricket in Bangladesh shouldn’t be Dhaka-centric’
Raja shared his views on the state of BPL, Bangladesh cricket, and more, in an interview with The Daily Star.
27 February 2024, 01:41 AM
Tanzid Hasan Tamim Interview / ‘I don’t want to confine myself to one format’
'I have the desire to represent Bangladesh across all three formats as I don’t want to confine myself to a particular format'
25 February 2024, 03:00 AM
Ingenuity behind Shoriful blooming
The 22-year-old left-arm pacer spoke about his game among other things with Mazhar Uddin of The Daily Star during an interview.
20 February 2024, 01:30 AM
Shoriful hopes to carry over BPL form into T20 World Cup
Shoriful is leading the wicket-takers list in this year’s BPL, having taken 22 wickets in 12 matches at an average of just 15.86.
19 February 2024, 06:04 AM
‘I have no complaints, nor am I disappointed in myself’
Jaker Ali Anik came to the fore when he smashed three consecutive hundreds in the 2022-23 Bangladesh Cricket League, ending up as the leading run-getter of the tournament. The 25-year-old is one of the handful of local cricketers who have been able to show glimpses in the ongoing and the previous Bangladesh Premier League season for Comilla Victorians. Anik, whose exclusion from the Bangladesh T20 squad for the upcoming Sri Lanka series led to Comilla head coach Mohammad Salahuddin criticising the selection process, spoke about how playing for Bangladesh 'A' team and High-Performance team had helped his game and the way Pakistan’s star wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan had an influence on him along with a few other topics during an interview with Mazhar Uddin of The Daily Star. The...
18 February 2024, 01:00 AM
Aliss’ rocky ride to national team
Aliss Al Islam talked about his journey and experience during an interview with Mazhar Uddin of The Daily Star. The excerpts of the interview are as follows:
15 February 2024, 01:00 AM
Shanto’s dream comes true
“One of my dreams came true,” said Najmul Hossain Shanto as he expressed his initial reaction after Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) declared him as the all-format captain yesterday.
12 February 2024, 18:00 PM
‘Good players on good wickets will lead to good cricket’
'When you put good players on good wickets you will get to see some good T20 cricket.'
11 February 2024, 01:00 AM
‘Finding the right technique is key’
Aamer Sohail, former Pakistan captain, and opener, is currently in Bangladesh as part of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) commentary panel. Sohail, who formed one of the most destructive opening pairs with Saeed Anwar, talked about formulas to shine as an opener and also many other topics during an exclusive interview with The Daily Star’s Mazhar Uddin in Chattogram. The excerpts of the interview are given below:
15 January 2023, 18:00 PM
Just Shakib things
There were tense faces in the Comilla Victorians dugout prior to the start of the game as they searched for a first win in the Bangladesh Premier League and, at the other end of the spectrum, was the skipper of Fortune Barishal. Shakib Al Hasan was quietly sitting in a corner, observing proceedings.
14 January 2023, 18:00 PM
Will concrete tracks help Tigers in the long run?
In an attempt to adapt to the fast and bouncy tracks in Australia where the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup is staged to be set next month, the Bangladesh team management had asked the grounds committee to prepare some new concrete tracks at the National Academy ground in Mirpur.
6 September 2022, 15:07 PM
Economist, entrepreneur, entertainer: The man who wears all three hats
Whether on the field or off it, Shakib Al Hasan has remained the biggest attraction in Bangladesh cricket for his unconventionally bold attitude over the years.
22 August 2022, 18:01 PM
‘What message is Shakib sending to the next generation?’
The latest Shakib Al Hasan saga -- which stemmed from a controversial sponsorship deal with Betwinner News, a sister concern of betting site Betwinner -- eventually ended when the cricketer terminated the deal in the face of an uproar in the cricketing fraternity and a strong stance from the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB). Interestingly, the BCB rewarded Shakib for that ill-advised deal by handing him the T20I captaincy until the ICC T20 World Cup later this year, which again reflected the helplessness of the board when it comes to tackling the problematic yet vital member of their team. Former Bangladesh captain and match referee Roquibul Hassan spoke to The Daily Star’s Mazhar Uddin and shared his views on the issue during an exclusive interview. The excerpts are below:
19 August 2022, 18:03 PM
Bangladeshi umpires scaling new heights
Although the Bangladesh cricket team’s performances on the field have hogged the limelight over the years, an another important aspect of the game that has remained overshadowed is umpiring.
26 July 2022, 18:00 PM
Tigers can dream big with Tamim at the helm
When Tamim Iqbal replaced Mashrafe Bin Mortaza as the ODI captain of Bangladesh back in 2020, there were concerns whether the Tigers would be able to continue on the upward trajectory in their preferred format under new leadership.
13 July 2022, 18:00 PM
Tigers need a show of faith
Following defeat one after another across the formats, the confidence levels of the Bangladesh cricket team approach a nadir ahead of the third and final game of the T20I series against the West Indies in Guyana tonight.
6 July 2022, 18:00 PM
A dream taken from Bangladesh to Portugal
While there are those who are tempted to abandon their dreams after a major hurdle, the story of Siraj Ullah Khadem illustrates the possibilities that can be found when an individual never stops chasing their dreams despite the cruel twists of fate.
25 June 2022, 18:00 PM
‘This camp is about taking yourself to the next level’
With the intent to prepare cricketers for the next step, the Bangladesh Tigers have been specifically polishing the skills of cricketers that are in contention for a place in the national side.
18 June 2022, 18:00 PM
Can Tigers overcome half a decade of top-order struggles?
Before the start of the first of the two-match Test series in Antigua, skipper Shakib Al Hasan mentioned that the Tigers would have to put up a better show with the bat, especially in the first innings, if they wanted to take control of the Test. It was pretty much a confession that Bangladesh’s batting was the area of concern in the first innings of a Test match.
17 June 2022, 18:00 PM
Taijul’s sights on the extraordinary
The Daily Star (DS): Another away tour is approaching. How’s your preparation for the West Indies series?
7 June 2022, 18:00 PM
Shoriful enjoying the big shift
Shoriful Islam (SI): It’s much better now. I feel a lot better. Hopefully the plaster will be removed by May 9 and then let’s see what happens.
6 June 2022, 18:00 PM
‘It’s not easy to fill the shoes of Mushy bhai’
Yasir Ali Chowdhury has shown great potential in his fledgling Test career and the right-hander is expected to play a big role in Bangladesh's middle-order on the tour of the West Indies as he fills a vacancy left by the absence of the experienced Mushfiqur Rahim. The 26-year-old, who will travel to the Caribbean today, spoke to The Daily Star's Mazhar Uddin before boarding a flight, discussing his plans and some other topics during an exclusive interview. The excerpts are below:
5 June 2022, 18:00 PM
Former stars’ interest the ‘most positive’ sign
With the intention to enhance and improve the skills of the local coaches, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) conducted a six-day Level 2 coaching course at the home of cricket in Mirpur last week.
3 June 2022, 18:00 PM
A trio of hopefuls
Bangladesh will start their build up to the ICC T20 World Cup, slated to be held in Australia in October, with the upcoming three-match T20I series against West Indies starting from July 2.
1 June 2022, 18:00 PM
‘Franchise-based leagues are hurting the ODI format’
The sustainability of ODI cricket has been questioned after a number of legends of the game termed the format obsolete in the modern era.
14 May 2022, 18:00 PM
The many shades of Eid
The Bangladesh national cricket team members will enjoy the Eid vacation this year with their family members. In a time when cricketers remain extremely busy throughout the year with home or away tours and global events, getting to enjoy Eid festivities with near and dear ones are increasingly rare.
29 April 2022, 18:00 PM
The grit, grind and granite behind Mr. Happy
He may have been the youngest member of the Bangladesh team, but 21-year-old Mahmudul Hasan Joy showed that he has a mature head on his shoulders on way to registering his maiden Test hundred and the first by a Bangladesh batter against South Africa on the third day of the first Test in Durban yesterday.
2 April 2022, 18:00 PM
Khaled emphasises depth in pace unit
As expectations of Bangladesh’s pace-bowling department began to rise following promising performances from pacers like Taskin Ahmed and Ebadot Hossain, Khaled Ahmed put his hands up and showed that there was plenty of depth in the pace department on the second day of the first Test against South Africa in Durban yesterday.
1 April 2022, 18:00 PM