bangladesh cricket
BCB’s new era, same old rot
The situation, both on and off the field, is disheartening. The national team’s struggles, coupled with ongoing match-fixing allegations and administrative chaos in the domestic arena, mirror the dysfunction of the previous regime Faruque promised to reform.
26 April 2025
Mushfiqur’s slump deepens Bangladesh’s batting crisis
He is five Tests away from becoming the first Bangladeshi cricketer to reach the 100-Test milestone — a landmark achievement. But milestones alone cannot justify selection if current form continues to deteriorate.
24 April 2025
Shanto blames ‘mental lapses’ as home woes mount
During the current ICC World Test Championship cycle, Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) opted for a significant shift -- moving away from spin-friendly pitches to more balanced, sporting wickets for home Tests. The change came after years of criticism, with many arguing that doctored pitches may ha
24 April 2025
Realisations aplenty, execution zero
Experience seems to have made Bangladesh batter Mominul Haque wiser, but only with his words, not with his execution on the field.
23 April 2025
Meet the Bangladesh Wheelchair Cricket Team
These are the warriors of the Bangladesh Wheelchair Cricket Team. And they play for dignity!
21 April 2025
Lack of buzz surrounds first Zimbabwe Test in Sylhet
Tickets, sold only at the stadium counters this time from 9:00 am today, saw no real rush. Even by afternoon, sales staff were seen idling, with only a trickle of buyers despite prices ranging modestly from Tk 50 to 500.
19 April 2025
Liton’s ‘PSL mission over’ due to injury
Bangladesh wicketkeeper-batter Liton Das’ first Pakistan Super League (PSL) stint ended even before the player could take the field for Karachi Kings. Liton suffered a finger injury during a practice session and will be returning to the country today.
12 April 2025
BCB launches investigation into alleged irregularities in DPL match
The Bangladesh Cricket Board's (BCB) Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) and the Dhaka Premier League's (DPL) Technical Committee launched an investigation into the alleged irregularities associated with a DPL match between Gulshan Cricket Club and Shinepukur Cricket Club.
10 April 2025
Domestic disgrace as DPL drowns in unpaid wages and match-fixing suspicions
It is evident that the domestic leagues are suffering similar woes of recent years.
10 April 2025
‘Filthy games’ fuel Imrul's fury over controversial DPL incident
The moment, captured on video and widely circulated, triggered widespread disbelief. But for Kayes, the incident symbolised a deeper crisis.
9 April 2025
Selectors stick to tried and tested for first Zimbabwe Test
Chief selector Gazi Ashraf Lipu talked about the lack of experimentation in this series, which had been expected as it is not part of the ICC World Test Championship cycle.
9 April 2025
PSL-bound Rishad wants to be third-time lucky
With his confidence high and ambitions set, Rishad is ready to embrace the PSL challenge, hoping that this time, luck will finally be on his side.
4 April 2025
‘We have to find a Bangladeshi way of playing cricket’
In an exclusive interview with The Daily Star’s Samsul Arefin Khan, Phil Simmons talked about his motivation behind taking up the job for a long term, his assessment of the Tigers’ performance in the Champions Trophy and his vision with the side in the coming years.
29 March 2025
BCB set to provide NOCs for all PSL-bound players
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is all set to provide NOCs (No Objection Certificate) to all three of their cricketers -- Liton Das, Nahid Rana, and Rishad Hossain -- to feature in the upcoming Pakistan Super League, scheduled to run from April 11 till May 18.
22 March 2025
Ban lifted but Shakib’s international future remains uncertain
Shakib Al Hasan has successfully overturned his bowling ban and is once again allowed to bowl in competitive cricket, however, the uncertainties surrounding his international future are still very much present.
20 March 2025
Shakib cleared of suspect bowling action
Confirming the news to Cricbuzz, Shakib expressed his delight at being allowed to resume bowling.
20 March 2025
Time for the experienced bunch to finally step up
Who are the seniors in Bangladesh cricket?
17 March 2025
‘You’ve inspired a generation’: Players react to Mahmudullah's retirement
Having earlier ended his Test and T20I career, Mahmudullah took his final bow from ODIs yesterday.
13 March 2025
Mushfiqur retires from ODIs
Bangladesh’s veteran wicketkeeper-batter Mushfiqur Rahim drew the curtain on his ODI career, announcing the decision on his social media page late last night.
5 March 2025
Same old concerns in a new mould
Dhaka Premier League (DPL), the most important tournament in the country’s domestic calendar, begins today across venues in Dhaka with very little change from previous years as questions could be raised about its competitiveness owing to political influences.
3 March 2025