A superb captain’s knock from Tamim Iqbal propels Chittagong Vikings to 163 for 3 after 20 overs against Barisal Bulls in the 12th match of Bangladesh Premier League 2016 at Mirpur Stadium.

“Defeating Comilla [Victorians] is not pleasing, but defeating Mashrafe [Bin Mortaza] is,” Chittagong Vikings captain Tamim Iqbal joked after his side's victory at Mirpur.

A four-wicket haul from Mohammad Nabi delivers a 29-run victory for Tamim Iqbal's Chittagong Vikings over defending champions Comilla Victorians, led by Mashrafe Bin Mortaza, in the opening match of the Bangladesh Premier League

Brilliant sunshine bathed the city yesterday to signal the return of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) festivities, with the tournament set to kick off in earnest today as per a fresh schedule after rain spoiled the previously scheduled kick-off.

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) yesterday confirmed that all the matches of the Bangladesh Premier League would in fact be replayed by announcing the new itinerary of the competition.

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced the new itinerary for the fourth edition of Bangladesh Premier League today. The tournament will now commence from November 8, 2016.

England's defeat by Bangladesh has come as a shock to the system for cricket.

With the historic England tour done with, focus now shifts to the shortest format of cricket with the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) starting on November 4. Over the next two days The Daily Star Sports will be reviewing the seven participating teams.

England heaved a sigh of relief Sunday as their key batsman Joe Root returned to the field after suffering from an upset stomach during the third day of their second Test against Bangladesh in Dhaka.

Following a close but heart-breaking 22-run loss in the opening Test against visitors England, at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chittagong, hosts Bangladesh are on a mission to take revenge on the touring English team.

After winning the thrilling first Test in Chittagong by 22 runs earlier this week, England will be eager to extend its 100 percent record against Bangladesh when the teams face off again in Dhaka on Friday (October 28) for the second and final Test.

Sabbir Rahman's participation in the second Test seems a lot more certain as Bangladesh physio Bayjidul Islam told reporters yesterday that Sabbir's stomach pain was not a serious issue and that he is confident that the batsman will be able to play in the second Test in Dhaka.

This tour of Bangladesh has been seen by many as a glorified warm-up before the main event of England’s winter begins. Yet this emerging nation showed they are a side who should be feared in home conditions after giving Alastair Cook’s side an almighty scare in the closest Test finish since England beat Australia by 12 runs in the opening match of the 2013 Ashes series at Trent Bridge.

There were three great actors in the classic Test that ended in Chittagong's Zahur Ahmed Stadium yesterday -- winners

England skipper Alastair Cook has said that he was ‘fairly confident’ of winning the first Test against Bangladesh despite the tight scenario.

There was immense drama throughout the Test and it continued right until the final day. The last two wickets were reviewed as well; the first by England, and the second by Bangladesh. It was a sign as to just how crucial a role the Decision Review System played in this Test.

England win the first Test against Bangladesh by 22 runs and go one up in the two-match series. The second Test will be played at Dhaka on October 28.

This Test has been played in stifling heat under bright sunshine, so drinks and hydration were crucial for everyone involved. But

Bangladesh lose their 8th wicket in the 73 over when Stuart Broad sends back Kamrul Islam Rabbi for 0 to put the visitors in a strong position late in the day.

Bangladesh end day-2 of the first Test against England at 221 for 5 and trail the visitors by 72 runs at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Cricket Stadium in Chittagong.