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The Herath-Nasum duo shines bright

The Herath-Nasum duo shines bright

Shajedul Rahin 2022-03-05 13:12:47

Rangana Herath, the legendary left arm spin bowler from Sri Lanka was appointed as the spin bowling coach of Bangladesh last year.  Fast forward to March, 2022, Nasum Ahmed, the Bangladeshi left...

Bangladesh vs Afghanistan ODI series: Disappointment despite series win

Bangladesh vs Afghanistan ODI series: Disappointment despite series win

Aniruddha Bhowmik 2022-02-28 19:10:05

Bangladesh lifts the Ispahani ODI series powered by Walton, returning to ODI cricket after 7 months by winning the series 2-1 in Chattogram. This is their sixth consecutive series victory at home.&nbs...

'Senior' Liton establishing his dominance

'Senior' Liton establishing his dominance

Mashfiq Mizan 2022-02-27 11:31:47

There was never any doubt regarding Liton Kumar Das’s ability with the bat. Ian Bishop, former West Indies great and commentator said during the last ODI World Cup that Liton's bat is like a pa...

Bangladesh vs Afghanistan ODIs: Battle  between experience and spin prowess

Bangladesh vs Afghanistan ODIs: Battle between experience and spin prowess

Mashfiq Mizan 2022-02-22 22:00:20

The Tigers are returning to their favourite format as Bangladesh lock horns with Afghanistan in a three-match ODI series starting on Wednesday at Chattogram's Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium. With Supe...

BPL 2022: The 'Mirpur gamble' Of Dhaka didn’t pay off

BPL 2022: The 'Mirpur gamble' Of Dhaka didn’t pay off

Ahnaf Wazed Khan 2022-02-14 12:46:11

When the player’s draft of Bangabandhu BPL 2022 ended, quite a lot of eyebrows were raised after seeing the final team list of Dhaka.  Some aged players who were visibly no longer properly...

Anomalies in BPL fixture

Anomalies in BPL fixture

Ahnaf Wazed Khan 2022-02-03 16:36:42

Two phases of the BPL are over and the third phase is underway. From the beginning, it was declared that there will be 3 venues for this edition of BPL - Dhaka, Chattogram and Sylhet. The first phase...

Miraz ‘stays’ following a dramatic evening in Chattogram

Miraz ‘stays’ following a dramatic evening in Chattogram

Mashfiq Mizan 2022-01-31 12:31:42

Mehidy Hasan Miraz was talked out of leaving the Chattogram Challengers' team set up by the owner of the franchise, Rifatul Islam. Claiming the captaincy debacle was nothing more than a misunderstand...

Rivalry resumes as Bangladesh take on India in U-19 World Cup quarterfinals

Rivalry resumes as Bangladesh take on India in U-19 World Cup quarterfinals

Mashfiq Mizan 2022-01-29 15:45:52

The India-Bangladesh rivalry is set to resume today as young Tigers will take on their familiar foes in the quarter-final of the ICC Under-19 World Cup at North Sound in West Indies today, setting up...

BPL 2022: Comilla end  first phase as table-toppers, Dhaka  disappoint

BPL 2022: Comilla end first phase as table-toppers, Dhaka disappoint

Mashfiq Mizan 2022-01-27 11:35:58

Despite bagging big names like Faf du Plessis, Mustafizur Rahman and Sunil Narine before the tournament, uncapped Bangladeshi all-rounder Nahidul Islam emerged as the unexpected hero for Comilla Victo...

3 players in the men's Team of the Year - can we be hopeful?

3 players in the men's Team of the Year - can we be hopeful?

Aniruddha Bhowmik 2022-01-20 20:41:27

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has published its Men’s ODI team of the year for 2021 in an effort to recognise noteworthy performances from players both with the bat and the ball. ...

Australia's negligent attitude towards Bangladesh needs to end

Australia's negligent attitude towards Bangladesh needs to end

Abrar Chowdhury 2022-01-17 14:14:07

Rakibul Hasan, The current captain of Bangladesh Under 19 team was only 9 months old when Bangladesh last toured Australia to play Test cricket back in 2003.  The young generation of the Banglad...

Where does Virat Kohli rank among the greatest Test captains?

Where does Virat Kohli rank among the greatest Test captains?

Ayman Chowdhury 2022-01-16 15:24:44

Virat Kohli’s decision to step down as the captain of India’s Test team brings the curtains down on a memorable stint in India’s Test history which saw them rise from number seven in...

Teams that approached the game differently

Teams that approached the game differently

Ahnaf Wazed Khan 2021-11-18 17:08:12

While we have seen Bangladesh sticking to weird and obsolete cricketing strategies like playing left-right combination, not using left-arm spinner when a left-hander bats, reserving the best bowler fo...

Winds of change or BCB hiding behind the scapegoats?

Winds of change or BCB hiding behind the scapegoats?

Mashfiq Mizan 2021-11-09 15:59:19

Rumours are running wild regarding the complete overhaul of the Bangladesh National Cricket team set up after their horrendous performance in the ongoing T20 World Cup. Media reports suggest that Sou...

Another World Cup to forget for Bangladesh

Another World Cup to forget for Bangladesh

Tanvir Ahmed 2021-11-09 14:39:46

Facing harsh reality during a World Cup has not been an unfamiliar experience for Bangladesh over the period of last two decades.  Performing poorly both as individuals and as a team turned mult...

Less in performance, more in press conference

Less in performance, more in press conference

Tanvir Ahmed 2021-11-08 20:17:45

People of Bangladesh, regardless of class, gender, age or any other criteria, are cricket fanatics.  A garments worker, after all the hard work and overtime duty, sit in front of the TV to watch...

India in quest of another big win against Scotland

India in quest of another big win against Scotland

Tanvir Ahmed 2021-11-05 15:58:42

India are to face Scotland in a Group 2 clash tonight at 8.00 pm Bangladesh time in an attempt to be alive in the tournament.  Although started the tournament as one of the favourites, India now...

Tigers end World Cup mission with a humiliating 8 wickets defeat

Tigers end World Cup mission with a humiliating 8 wickets defeat

Shajedul Rahin 2021-11-04 18:14:13

Australia thrashed Bangladesh in their 4th match of the T20 World Cup with a thumping 8 wickets victory. The Aussies chased down the 4th lowest T20I score with record 82 balls to spare. Batting first...

India on the edge of elimination

India on the edge of elimination

Abdullah Al Noman 2021-11-03 17:05:26

The blackcaps have thrashed India once again in an ICC tournament match by 8 wickets. This is the 4th successive defeat India faced in all ICC events against New Zealand.  The last time they def...

Poetry on microphone

Poetry on microphone

Rakimul Huq 2021-10-30 16:50:08

“Goes for hero, Bowled ‘EM! Full and Straight. The Bangladesh tigers have knocked the England lions out of the World Cup.”  “Carlos Brathwaite. Remember the name!”&...

Australia vs England: Arch rivals lock horns for the top spot

Australia vs England: Arch rivals lock horns for the top spot

Tanvir Ahmed 2021-10-30 14:16:04

The two oldest rivals of cricket are scheduled to face each other in Dubai tonight at 8.00 pm Bangladesh time.  Both these sides have so far registered four points in two games – with Engl...

All good for Pakistan's new coaching staff

All good for Pakistan's new coaching staff

Aniruddha Bhowmik 2021-10-28 20:57:14

To continue with the sense of unpredictability that has always remained with the Pakistan side over the years, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced the inclusion of a completely new coaching sta...

Bangladesh fail to score big, set a target of 125 runs for England

Bangladesh fail to score big, set a target of 125 runs for England

Tanvir Ahmed 2021-10-27 17:45:13

Bangladesh managed to get 124 runs on the board against England in their second match in the round of Super 12.  Winning the toss, Bangladesh decided to bat first once again. The Tigers arrived...

Oldest players in this year’s World Cup

Oldest players in this year’s World Cup

Aniruddha Bhowmik 2021-10-27 17:06:53

When T20 cricket came about, many thought it was a format made for the young to shine and make it a format of their own.  However, as the years progressed, players with experience of playing the...

Cornered Bangladesh meet confident England today

Cornered Bangladesh meet confident England today

Tanvir Ahmed 2021-10-27 12:25:27

The Tigers are all set to face the Three Lions in Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi today afternoon at 4.00 pm Bangladesh time.  Although not mathematically, psychologically this game is a must-wi...

New Zealand to take on a high-spirited Pakistan today

New Zealand to take on a high-spirited Pakistan today

Tanvir Ahmed 2021-10-26 15:06:51

The Kiwis are set to start their World Cup campaign against an exuberant Pakistan in Sharjah tonight at 8.00 pm Bangladesh time.  On the back of a comprehensive 10-wicket victory against India,...

South Africa Vs West Indies: Mission to bounce back

South Africa Vs West Indies: Mission to bounce back

FE Sports Desk 2021-10-26 14:18:24

South Africa will face West Indies today at 4 pm Bangladesh time at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. For both the teams, it is a match to turn things around as both of them started off los...

Too predictable, too emotional - question mark on Mahmudullah's strategy

Too predictable, too emotional - question mark on Mahmudullah's strategy

Tanvir Ahmed 2021-10-25 15:40:08

“It is usual for me to behave firmly. We are also human and we can make mistakes. We represent the country and play for the country. We always think of the country’s expectations. I do not...

New techs and rules in this World Cup

New techs and rules in this World Cup

Rakimul Huq 2021-10-25 15:29:01

The ICC Men’s WT20 is happening after a gap of more than 5 years. The nature of the game is such that it has gone through several small but noticeable changes.  New technologies have been...

Shakib's batting form shouldn't be a concern for Bangladesh

Shakib's batting form shouldn't be a concern for Bangladesh

Shajedul Rahin 2021-10-24 14:20:54

Shakib al Hasan is one of the best all-rounders to play the T20 format with some mentionable achievements.  Although he has always been a brilliant bowler pitching it in the good areas and being...