Provoked into protest?

The BPL has long been no stranger to controversy, but never on this scale.
16 January 2026, 10:16 AM

‘ICC delegation likely to arrive soon’

The BCB leadership held a video conference with the ICC last Tuesday and had reaffirmed its decision not to send the team to India
16 January 2026, 10:02 AM

Players withdraw boycott, BPL to resume on Friday

Cricketers’ Welfare Association of Bangladesh withdrew its boycott late last night following a meeting with Bangladesh Cricket Board officials, opening the door for the Bangladesh Premier League to resume from today after a day of disruption triggered by a standoff between players and board.
16 January 2026, 00:19 AM

Ready to play from Friday if Najmul apologises publicly: CWAB

Cricketers’ Welfare Association of Bangladesh (CWAB) said on Thursday night that players will return to the field if Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) director M Najmul Islam apologises and the process regarding his directorship continues.
15 January 2026, 20:43 PM

Asif Nazrul slams BCB director Najmul over ‘insulting remarks’ on cricketers

Youth and Sports Adviser Asif Nazrul weighed in on the ongoing controversy over Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) director M Najmul Islam, criticing him for his “insulting remarks” about cricketers and said the board will take appropriate action against him.
15 January 2026, 19:24 PM

BPL faces indefinite postponement amid player boycott

BCB director and media committee chairman Amzad Hossain told The Daily Star that the fate of the tournament now hinges on whether teams appear for the second match of the Dhaka phase after the opening fixture could not be held.
15 January 2026, 17:34 PM

BCB removes director Najmul from finance role amid player boycott

Until further notice, BCB boss Bulbul will serve as the acting chairman of the finance committee.
15 January 2026, 17:08 PM

We will play only after our demands are met: Mithun

Bangladesh cricketers will continue to stay away from cricket unless their demands are met by the Bangladesh Cricket Board, says president of Cricketers’ Welfare Association of Bangladesh
15 January 2026, 15:41 PM

Thursday’s first BPL match hit by boycott

The first Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) match on Thursday, between Chattogram Royals and Noakhali Express, was delayed as the teams did not turn up at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur for the game.
15 January 2026, 13:25 PM

India-origin Bajwa to lead Canada in T20 World Cup

India-born Dilpreet Bajwa will lead Canada at the T20 World Cup next month, the country's cricket board said on Wednesday as it announced a 15-member squad for the competition.
15 January 2026, 12:26 PM

BCB issues show-cause to Najmul, but players seem set to continue boycott

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) today informed that it has issued a show-cause letter to its director, M Najmul Islam, who made derogatory comments about cricketers last night, and the board hoped that players would ensure the “smooth continuity” of the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) as cricketers threatened to boycott all forms of cricket unless the board director resigned.
15 January 2026, 12:16 PM

Uncertainty looms over BPL matches amid players’ ultimatum

The rest of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) matches face serious uncertainty following controversial remarks by Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) director M Najmul Islam, with players issuing an ultimatum demanding his resignation yesterday.
15 January 2026, 11:32 AM

Future stars on show

Bangladesh arrive with quiet determination and thorough preparation.
15 January 2026, 10:37 AM

Mitchell's 131 leads New Zealand to long-awaited India win

It was New Zealand's first ODI win over India since 2023 and their first 50-over win in India in over eight years.
15 January 2026, 00:10 AM

Players demand resignation of BCB director, threaten boycott

The Cricketers Welfare Association of Bangladesh (CWAB) has demanded the immediate resignation of Bangladesh Cricket Board’s (BCB’s) director and financial committee chairman M Najmul Islam, threatening to boycott all forms of cricket including Thursday’s BPL matches, if he does not step down.
14 January 2026, 21:53 PM

Rishad shines but Hobart fall short

Bangladesh leg-spinner Rishad Hossain found himself at the centre of a tense finish as Hobart Hurricanes went down by three runs to Brisbane Heat in a Big Bash League clash in Hobart on Wednesday.
14 January 2026, 20:31 PM

Virat Kohli back on top after four years

Star India batter Virat Kohli reclaimed the No.1 spot in the latest ICC Men's Rankings update after India's four-wicket win over New Zealand in the first ODI.
14 January 2026, 15:52 PM

Pakistan to host Australia in T20 World Cup build-up

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has confirmed the schedule for their upcoming three-match T20I series against Australia in Lahore, as both sides sharpen their unit for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.
14 January 2026, 15:05 PM

Despite uncertainty, Bashar hopes Tigers head to WC with confidence

With Bangladesh’s participation in the upcoming T20 World Cup clouded by uncertainty, former selector and Chattogram Royals mentor Habibul Bashar has urged the players to focus on confidence gained from recent performances rather than dwelling on off-field issues.
14 January 2026, 09:00 AM

BCB unmoved in ICC video conference

Bangladesh Cricket Board yesterday reaffirmed its decision not to travel to India for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup, citing security concerns, during a video conference with the International Cricket Council.
14 January 2026, 02:10 AM