Despite a hard-fought win in the second T20I against Sri Lanka, Bangladesh’s batting struggles have shown no sign of improvement — and questions are now being raised about the effectiveness of the coaching staff.
In an unprecedented move to make the tournament more inclusive and player-centric, the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) Governing Council, under the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), organized an open discussion titled "BPL Players' Mic" on Monday.
Despite his recent absence from national team selections, Shakib Al Hasan is not retired from any format of international cricket, confirmed Bangladesh Cricket Board president Aminul Islam Bulbul.
Veteran Bangladeshi all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan continues to prove that age is just a number — not just with his on-field performances, but with the unwavering passion he carries for cricket.
Bangladesh have once again mirrored their ODI series pattern in the T20Is. Just like in the 50-over series, the Tigers lost the opening match but bounced back strongly in the second. While the ODI series slipped from their grasp in the final game, this time, they have a chance to rewrite the script in the decider.
Following Bangladesh’s dominant 83-run victory over Sri Lanka in the second T20I in Dambulla, captain Litton Das—who was also named Player of the Match for his match-winning knock—heaped praise on teammate Shamim Hossain for his all-round performance that played a crucial role in keeping the series alive.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has officially announced the ticketing details for the upcoming T20I series against Pakistan sponsored by Dutch-Bangla Bank, set to take place at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur.
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) director and media committee chairman Iftekhar Rahman Mithu has reaffirmed that the national team remains open to welcoming Shakib Al Hasan back at any time, stating, “The door is always open for Shakib.”
Spin Bowling Coach Mushtaq Ahmed faced the media after Bangladesh’s defeat in the first T20I and pointed out key flaws in the team’s batting approach.
The long-discussed relationship between Bangladesh cricket stalwarts Shakib Al Hasan and Tamim Iqbal continues to make headlines. Once close friends on and off the field, their bond has gone through several ups and downs, often speculated as fractured and even hostile at times.
India clinched a historic victory over England at Edgbaston, winning the second Test by 336 runs and leveling the five-match series 1–1. The result not only marked India’s first-ever Test win at the venue in eight attempts, but also highlighted key individual performances — both from players and officials.
Former ODI captain Najmul Hossain Shanto sustained a quadriceps injury during Bangladesh’s 16-run win over Sri Lanka in the second ODI at the R. Premadasa Stadium on Saturday.