Discussions surrounding Najmul Hossain Shanto’s captaincy have been ongoing for some time, and now the left-handed batter has confirmed his decision to step down as Bangladesh’s T20 captain during the ongoing BPL season.
The Bangladesh cricket team both men and women are gearing up for a packed schedule in 2025, with numerous international matches lined up throughout the year. Additionally, Bangladesh will also participate in the ICC Champions Trophy, making it an exciting year for cricket fans in the country.
Chittagong Kings’ head coach Shaun Tait was asked about the growing reputation of Bangladesh’s young sensation and Rangpur Riders’ pacer Nahid Rana during a press conference on the opening day of the Bangladesh Premier League's training.
Bangladesh's traditionally more comfortable in ODIs, the team was whitewashed in the format this time, however, they managed to draw the Test series and delivered a dominant 3-0 whitewash in the T20I series, showcasing their resilience.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced plans to significantly expand the contract pool for women cricketers. Following a board meeting in Mirpur on Saturday, BCB chief Faruque Ahmed revealed the decision to reporters, highlighting the board’s commitment to the growth of women’s cricket in the country.
Bangladesh regular captain Najmul Hossain Shanto missed the recent West Indies tour due to injury, during which Litton Das stepped in as T20I captain. And also speculation about Najmul stepping down as Bangladesh's T20I captain has been circulating since October.
Bangladesh batter Soumya Sarkar sustained a finger injury during the second T20 International against the West Indies in St. Vincent today, ruling him out of action for approximately three weeks.
Shakib Al Hasan's bowling action has been found to be faulty following an assessment under the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB). As a result, the ECB initially banned the left-arm spinner from bowling in all matches under its jurisdiction.
In a special ceremony held on Sunday, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) unveiled the 11th edition of the Bangladesh Premier League’s (BPL) official mascot, ‘Dana-36’. This new addition aims to elevate BPL’s global appeal while introducing a fresh perspective to the competition.
BCB President Faruque Ahmed has acknowledged the challenges of Shakib Al Hasan representing the national team while staying abroad, as the all-rounder has been unable to return to Bangladesh. Despite this, Faruque confirmed that Shakib remains part of the team's plans for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy.
