Cricket

Ashraful suggests Shakib to take over captaincy
Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib al Hasan celebrates his half century while batter Najmul Hossain Shanto (L) looks on during the ICC ODI World Cup match against Sri Lanka in New Delhi on November. AFP File

Ashraful suggests Shakib to take over captaincy

Nazmul Hossain Shanto was entrusted with the captaincy of the Bangladesh national team. While his tenure began promisingly, he has come under increasing pressure for his batting, p...

 May. 23
Bangladesh WC prep in disarray
USA’s bowler Harmeet Singh celebrates the wicket of Bangladesh’s opener Litton Das (L) during the first T20I match in Houston on Tuesday. Photo: Collected

Bangladesh WC prep in disarray

Bangladesh's cricket team's World Cup preparations were thrown into disarray on Tuesday as they were stunned by the United States in the first of three-match T20I series. This shambolic defeat is a major upset considering Bangladesh's full member Test nation status. T...

 May. 22

Tanzid’s journey from dreams to int’l stardom

Tanzid’s journey from dreams to int’l stardom Donning the colours of green and red, aptly nicknamed "The Green Red Story," is Tanzid Hasan, Bangladesh's opening batsman. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) recentl...

May. 22

Saikat to become country’s first umpire in WC opener

Saikat to become country’s first umpire in WC opener Sharfuddoula Ibne Shahid Saikat is set to become the first Bangladeshi umpire to officiate at an ICC Men's T20 World Cup. He will take charge of the tournament opener between t...

May. 22