Injury concerns for Taskin ahead of World Cup, BPL participation in doubt

Bangladesh pacer Taskin Ahmed may play no further part in the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) after missing Dhaka Capitals’ most recent match against Noakhali Express due to a knee injury.
12 January 2026, 00:17 AM

Father-son flair lifts Noakhali to back-to-back BPL wins

A rare father-and-son act, backed by a commanding opening stand, powered Noakhali Express to a 41-run win over Dhaka Capitals in the Bangladesh Premier League at Sylhet on Sunday, with Afghanistan’s Mohammad Nabi and Hassan Eisakhil at the heart of the victory.
11 January 2026, 21:59 PM

A rare father-son moment

In a rare sight in cricket, Afghan all-rounder Mohammad Nabi and his son, Hassan Eisakhil, featured for the same team in a Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) match in Sylhet on Sunday. In a touching moment, Eisakhil was handed his cap before the game as he made his BPL debut. Playing for Noakhali Express against Dhaka Capitals, he immediately stamped his authority with a 60-ball 92 while sharing a 53-run fourth-wicket stand with his father, who made 17 off 13 deliveries. The 41-year-old Nabi and his 19-year-old son, however, had played against each other in competitive cricket in July last year during the Shpageeza Cricket League (SCL), Afghanistan’s premier T20 tournament. Photo: Noakhali Express
11 January 2026, 20:54 PM

Waseem, Shanto overshadow Hridoy’s brilliance

Muhammad Waseem and Najmul Hossain Shanto’s commanding batting displays steered Rajshahi Warriors to a seven-wicket victory over Rangpur Riders, lifting them to second place in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) points table at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Sunday.
11 January 2026, 16:58 PM

Batters’ dip in form deepens Tigers’ worries

Bangladesh batters rarely enjoy prolonged purple patches. Even those who appear in good touch often lose form ahead of major tournaments -- a concern long shared by fans and experts and recently voiced by the national team’s specialised batting coach Mohammad Ashraful during the T20I series against the West Indies last October.
11 January 2026, 08:30 AM

‘Stance unchanged’ as BCB awaits ICC reply

On the question of whether Bangladesh would consider playing at an alternate venue in India, the BCB boss stressed that the decision ultimately rests with the government.
10 January 2026, 22:15 PM

Chattogram lose in-form Rossington to finger injury

Chattogram Royals’ in-form opener Adam Rossington will take no further part in the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) after sustaining a finger injury, the franchise’s team manager Nafees Iqbal confirmed in a video release on Saturday.
10 January 2026, 17:50 PM

Neymar sets sights on 2026 World Cup after surgery

Brazil forward Neymar has started rehabilitation following arthroscopic surgery on his left knee on Dec. 22 as he aims to secure a spot on the 2026 World Cup roster.
10 January 2026, 09:52 AM

Noakhali end six-match losing streak with win over Rangpur

Newcomers Noakhali Express finally opened their account in the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) T20, snapping a six-match losing streak with a dramatic nine-run victory over Rangpur Riders at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Friday.
9 January 2026, 23:19 PM

Nawaz holds nerve as Chattogram clinch last-ball thriller

Hasan Nawaz held his nerve with an unbeaten 35 off 36 balls as Chattogram Royals edged past Rajshahi Warriors by two wickets in a low-scoring, last-ball thriller of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) T20 at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Friday.
9 January 2026, 18:03 PM

BCB director in hot water after calling Tamim Iqbal an 'Indian agent'

Bangladesh Cricket Board’s (BCB) finance committee chairman M Najmul Islam has come under heavy criticism after terming former national captain Tamim Iqbal an “Indian agent” in a social media post.
9 January 2026, 16:45 PM

BCB alerts ICC to security concerns

The board is now waiting for ICC's response, which could determine whether or not Bangladesh participate in the event, set to begin on February 7 in India and Sri Lanka.
9 January 2026, 13:00 PM

Shakib’s tips work wonders for Waseem

UAE opener Muhammad Waseem carried his ILT20 form into the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), hitting a blistering half-century on his return to the tournament to help Rajshahi Warriors beat Noakhali Express by four wickets at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Thursday.
9 January 2026, 12:50 PM

Sylhet keep playoff hopes alive with win over Dhaka

Hosts Sylhet Titans kept their playoff hopes alive with a 20-run win over Dhaka Capitals in their eighth match of the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) T20 at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Thursday.
8 January 2026, 15:53 PM

'A proper professional': Arthur praises Mustafizur after IPL removal

Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman’s exclusion from the Indian Premier League (IPL) has sparked widespread discussion in recent days. The issue has also triggered a series of off-field developments, with the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) even holding talks with the International Cricket Council (ICC) over the possibility of relocating their upcoming ICC T20 World Cup matches from India.
8 January 2026, 13:34 PM

UAE's Waseem powers Rajshahi past sinking Noakhali

The victory lifted Rajshahi to third place in the six-team points table with eight points, while winless Noakhali remained rooted at the bottom after six outings and are virtually out of contention for a playoff spot.
8 January 2026, 11:14 AM

‘Individual hard work behind Afghans’ success in T20s’

Afghanistan’s dashing opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz shares a special bond with Bangladesh, having made his international and franchise debuts here in 2019.
8 January 2026, 02:00 AM

BCB firm on not sending team to India

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) yesterday reiterated its concerns over the safety and security of the Bangladesh contingent in India and reaffirmed its stance of not sending the national team to the country for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, starting on February 7.
7 January 2026, 19:00 PM

Chattogram move atop after beating Sylhet in high-scoring clash

It was Chattogram’s fourth win in six matches, while, despite the defeat, Sylhet remained third in the points table with six points from seven matches.
7 January 2026, 16:38 PM

‘Bangladesh will not play World Cup in India’: Sports adviser reiterates

Sports Adviser Asif Nazrul reaffirmed on Wednesday that Bangladesh will not travel to India for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup, reiterating the nation’s demand to have their matches relocated to co-host Sri Lanka.
7 January 2026, 13:37 PM