Mushfiqur Rahim

SA pace main challenge: Mushfiq

Ahead of the Test series, Bangladesh Test captain Mushfiqur Rahim has identified South Africa’s pace attack as the prime challenge for Tigers.
20 July 2015, 09:53 AM

Bangladesh eye third straight ODI series win

Two one-sided matches, with the teams batting first folding for identical scores and losing by big margins, have given the third ODI at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium the status of a final.
14 July 2015, 13:52 PM

Mushfiq’s protest against Rajon murder

With the whole nation spilling in outrage and protest over the incident, star cricketer Mushfiqur Rahim joined in and voiced his denounce in the social networking platform Facebook.
13 July 2015, 09:40 AM

Deflated Bangladesh struggling against South Africa

All in all, Bangladeshi cricketers need to pull up their socks and execute their plans effectively if they are to win against a confident Proteas team.
11 July 2015, 08:43 AM

Self-belief of Bangladesh cricketers is the key

A fast-improving Bangladesh are confident of upsetting another of world cricket's powerhouses on home turf when they take on South Africa in a three-match ODI series starting on Friday.
10 July 2015, 04:30 AM

Bangladesh, South Africa resume battle of spin

This match will be played under the new ODI rules, in which there need not be compulsory fielders in the 15-yard circle.
9 July 2015, 11:00 AM

Pressure gets to Bangladesh's seniors

Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Mortaza says the batsmen made some wrong choices with their shots and left little too much to do in the final overs.
8 July 2015, 05:25 AM

Bangladesh 138 all out. Proteas 169/4

South Africa win the second T20I by 31 runs and take the series 2-0 against Bangladesh.
7 July 2015, 06:41 AM

Bangladesh batters please stand up

Leaving all the ego-issues aside, Tamim and co should learn from South Africa’s T20I captain Faf du Plessis on how to construct an innings on a slow wicket with unpredictable bounce.
6 July 2015, 21:46 PM

It all began with Bangladesh cricketer Mushfiqur Rahim's wicket

The batting collapse initiated with Mushfiqur’s wicket saw Sabbir Rahman, Nasir Hossain and Shakib Al Hasan return to the pavilion in quick succession.
5 July 2015, 13:35 PM

No room for fear: Mashrafe Mortaza of Bangladesh

Bangladesh T20I skipper Mashrafe Bin Mortaza urges his players not to think about the side’s previous records against South Africa and play fearless cricket in the upcoming series.
4 July 2015, 10:15 AM

What Bangladesh must do to make their best year better

South Africa will test Bangladesh's upward trajectory across formats, but given how they brushed aside India and Pakistan, there's no reason to believe they can't scalp another high-ranked side at home.
30 June 2015, 15:15 PM

Bangladesh will be a test of character for South Africa

Painstakingly detailed preparation, a dynamic leader and a team infused with “No-Fear” attitude – probably the three elements responsible for Bangladesh cricket team’s most successful year in international cricket.
30 June 2015, 12:51 PM

South African cricketers arrive at Dhaka

South African cricketers arrive at Dhaka to embark on a month-long tour of Bangladesh.
30 June 2015, 11:57 AM

Refrain from posting abusive comments: Mushfiqur

Bangladesh wicket keeper Mushfiqur Rahim urges Bangladesh Cricket fans to “refrain from posting any abusive comments on social network”.
29 June 2015, 12:04 PM

Bangladesh: From not wanting to lose to getting used to winning

For years Bangladesh tried not to lose. Now they must get used to the idea of wanting to win, writes Harsha Bhogle.
24 June 2015, 06:45 AM

Bangladesh’s psychological edge over India

Bangladesh look to drive home the advantage against India during the third and final match of the series at Mirpur Stadium on June 24 with two emphatic wins behind them.
24 June 2015, 03:30 AM

Banglawash threat looms over India

The world will sit up and notice, if Bangladesh manage to whitewash India by winning the 3rd game of the series on June 24. India will be desperate to avoid being blanked 3-0.
23 June 2015, 13:28 PM

Bangladesh no more ‘kids’ of cricket: Sunil Gavaskar

Indian legend Sunil Gavaskar admires Bangladesh cricket team’s amazing performance in claiming their first ever bilateral series win over India on June 21, 2015 at Mirpur.
22 June 2015, 13:36 PM

Tigers' celebration on Facebook (video)

Bangladesh players take to social media to share moments of joy with their fans after beating India in second ODI on way to sealing first ever series against the former world champions India.
22 June 2015, 07:42 AM