Najmul Hossain Shanto steps down as Test captain
Following Bangladesh’s crushing defeat to Sri Lanka in the second Test in Colombo, Najmul Hossain Shanto has announced his decision to step down as the Test captain.
Following Bangladesh’s crushing defeat to Sri Lanka in the second Test in Colombo, Najmul Hossain Shanto has announced his decision to step down as the Test captain.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) commemorated the 25th anniversary of the nation's elevation to Test status, which began in 2000, with a celebratory event at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Thursday.
BCB President Aminul Islam Bulbul has announced plans to launch a Premier League in the Rajshahi region, as part of a broader initiative to decentralize cricket across Bangladesh. The move aims to foster regional talent and expand the country’s cricketing infrastructure beyond its traditional Dhaka-centric base.
In a surprising move, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has appointed Mehidy Hasan Miraz as the new captain of the national ODI team, replacing Najmul Hossain Shanto. Miraz will lead the side for the next one year.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is pleased to announce that all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz has been appointed as the captain of the Bangladesh One Day International team for the next 12 months.
The honeymoon period for Bangladesh’s current coaching setup appears to be over, with the team enduring a rough start to its second phase under the same management.
Mahmudullah Riyad has announced his retirement from international cricket, while Mushfiqur Rahim has stepped away from limited-overs formats but continues to feature in Tests. Interestingly, both senior cricketers have shown interest in becoming international coaches.
Bangladesh fast bowler Shoriful Islam has been ruled out of the third and final T20I against Pakistan due to a muscle injury and is expected to be sidelined for at least two weeks, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced today.
In a surprising turn of events, former Bangladesh cricket captain Aminul Islam Bulbul has been appointed as the new president of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), replacing Faruque Ahmed. Bulbul assumed office following his nomination as a board director by the National Sports Council (NSC) and was subsequently elected to the top post by the board members.
Aminul Islam Bulbul has been elected as the new president of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), following a vote by board directors during a meeting on Friday.
Aminul Islam Bulbul has been elected as the new president of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), following a majority vote during the board's meeting on Friday.
Bangladesh cricket continues to be rocked by one dramatic development after another — from the exit of BCB President Faruque Ahmed to the announcement of a new president and two vice-presidents. Amid this turbulence, the national team’s recent performances have added to the gloom.