tigers

Tigers tame the Lions

The roaring fans saw their beloved Tigers create another bit of history in their favourite den last night. Sabbir Rahman's career best and well-composed 80-run knock was ably aided by intelligent bowling to secure a maiden T20 win against Sri Lanka and kept the home team's hopes of playing the Asia Cup final alive.
28 February 2016

Tigers take on Lanka today

Bangladesh, with one win from two Asia Cup T20 games, will take on Sri Lanka at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur at 7:30pm today. Sri Lanka
27 February 2016

Plenty to gain

When Bangladesh takes on UAE in their second Asia Cup T20 match this evening at Mirpur, nothing but a comprehensive win would be expected from the Tigers. The question is whether Bangladesh are clear favourites against the ICC Associate Member country in the T20 format. The defeat against India in the opener is not the reason behind that question; it is not as if all is lost following the 45-run loss.
25 February 2016

Rohit punishes Tigers

A sublime innings by a fortunate Rohit Sharma condemned Bangladesh to a 45-run loss in the Asia Cup T20 in Mirpur last night. It might have been different as the normally T20-reticent Tigers sprang off the blocks with their pacers, who responded brilliantly on a green pitch at Mirpur in the opener to
24 February 2016

Ravi Shastri forgets Mustafizur-mauling in 2015

India team director Ravi Shastri has forgotten all about the Mustafizur-mauling his side received on their way to a maiden series loss to Bangladesh only eight months ago in 2015.
23 February 2016

Plenty in the pipeline

In the build-up to the ICC Under-19 World Cup, there were high hopes for Bangladesh. Not only were they going to have the advantage of being hosts, they had played and excelled in the numerous series they embarked upon before the tournament itself.
13 February 2016

Caravan for tigers hits the road

A two-year national awareness campaign with the theme "Tiger is our Pride -- We Will Protect Tigers" will kick off in the capital on February 11.
3 February 2016

Zimbabwe stun Bangladesh to draw series

Zimbabwe draw the 4-match series 2-2 after coming out in front by 18 runs in the fourth T20I against Bangladesh at Khulna’s Sheikh Abu Naser Stadium.
22 January 2016

For Tigers, 2016 begins today

Bangladesh will take on Zimbabwe in the first of their four-match T20I series at the Sheikh Abu Naser Stadium in Khulna today. The Tigers had a brilliant run
14 January 2016

T20 skills in focus at Bangladesh's base camp

At practice on Monday, Chandika Hathurusingha conducts a long session that was all about specific skills for the T20 games in Tigers’ 2016 itinerary.
12 January 2016

Bangladesh seal fifth ODI series in a row

Bangladesh continue their winning streak defeating Zimbabwe by 58 runs in the second ODI of three-match series at Mirpur Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka.
9 November 2015

Mashrafe to lead BCB XI

The Bangladesh selectors sprung a surprise yesterday when they announced quite a strong BCB-XI squad for the practice match against the Zimbabweans in Fatullah on Thursday.
3 November 2015

Memoirs of an international fast bowler: The Taskin Ahmed story

In an exclusive, candid chat, Bangladesh fast bowling sensation Taskin Ahmed opens up on his journey into the cricketing world so far.
7 October 2015

Mashrafe of Bangladesh - Humble in victory, gracious in defeat

In every victory, Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Mortaza was undeniably humble, and always held his cap, or took it off when he shook the hands of the defeated captain.
6 October 2015

'Situation different after death of Italian national'

BCB president Nazmul Hassan has said the killing of an Italian national in Dhaka on Monday could seal the fate of the Bangladesh-Australia Test series, officially due to begin next week.
30 September 2015

The making of Mustafizur

As a child, Mustafizur Rahman did not trouble his parents or his three older brothers. He was a quiet kid.
7 August 2015

Dwindling Royal Bengal Tigers

It is highly disquieting that the Royal Bengal Tiger, one of the most valued species of tigers in the world, appears to be on an extinction course in its home, the Sundarbans.
28 July 2015

Only 100 tigers found in Sundarbans

Bangladesh has only about 100 tigers living in the world's largest mangrove forest, far fewer of the endangered animals than previously thought, following a recent survey, a top forestry official says.
27 July 2015

Bangladesh show fight in drawn Test against South Africa

The 1st Test match between Bangladesh and South Africa ends in a draw after rain washed out the last two days of the game at Chittagong Stadium.
25 July 2015

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