Saif urges Bangladesh to move on from World Cup disappointment
Bangladesh’s absence from the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup continues to cast a shadow over the team, with players still coming to terms with the missed opportunity.
Bangladesh’s absence from the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup continues to cast a shadow over the team, with players still coming to terms with the missed opportunity.
All-rounder Shakib Al Hasan remains a vital asset for Bangladesh, offering balance with his middle-order batting and full 10 overs of left-arm spin. His absence effectively reduces the side by one batter and one bowler, complicating the team combination.
Efforts by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) to pave the way for Shakib Al Hasan’s return have taken a dramatic turn, as a group of his supporters filed a complaint against former youth and sports adviser Asif Mahmud at the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) on Thursday.
Former Bangladesh captains Shakib Al Hasan and Mashrafe Bin Mortaza remain out of the public cricketing scene amid ongoing legal cases, but the government has indicated they would be welcomed back if cleared by the courts.
The case files involving Shakib Al Hasan have officially been forwarded to the relevant ministry, marking a significant step toward clearing the path for his return to Bangladesh and the national team.
With speculation growing over Shakib Al Hasan’s possible return to international cricket, Bangladesh batting coach Mohammad Ashraful has expressed confidence that the veteran all-rounder can continue playing until the 2027 World Cup.
Habibul Bashar is once again poised to take on a major responsibility in Bangladesh cricket as the former national captain, who has extensive experience as a selector, is set to be appointed as the new chief selector of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB).
Speculation is growing that Shakib Al Hasan could return to the Bangladesh national team in the upcoming Pakistan series.
Bangladesh’s absence from the T20 World Cup continues to resonate within the national camp, with all-rounder Saif Hassan revealing that he did not watch a single match of the tournament after the team’s withdrawal.
Bangladesh national team senior assistant coach Mohammad Salahuddin has strongly criticised former Youth and Sports Adviser Asif Nazrul over what he called contradictory explanations regarding the country’s withdrawal from the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced its latest central contract list, placing 28 players across four salary grades — A, B, C and D.
The two-year contract of national cricket team chief selector Gazi Ashraf Hossain Lipu is set to expire on February 28 as he is no longer interested in continuing in the role due to personal reasons and has informed the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) of his decision via email.