‘Dropped players deserve answers’- Naeem Islam lays out selection vision

After helping Rangpur Division win both the latest National Cricket League (NCL) title and the NCL T20, Naeem Islam has now stepped into a new role, Bangladesh national selector. The former Bangladesh batter, who holds the record for the most first-class centuries by a Bangladeshi, is part of the new four-member selection panel led by Habibul Bashar, which will serve until the 2027 ODI World Cup. Ahead of officially taking charge on April 1, Naeem spoke to Cricfrenzy in an exclusive interview about his plans, selection philosophy, player communication, and the future of Bangladesh cricket.

Stuart Law impressed by Bangladesh’s pace revolution

Once struggling to produce quality pacers, Bangladesh has now turned into a factory of fast bowlers. In recent years, a “pace revolution” has reshaped the country’s cricket, with Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam and Tanzim Hasan Sakib emerging as key forces. Former Bangladesh head coach Stuart Law has expressed his admiration for this transformation.

Imrul Kayes wants to build WCL team with Tamim-Mushfiq-Riyad

Many cricketers, after retiring from international cricket, turn to coaching or commentary. In the past, staying directly connected to the game as a player was rare, but that has changed. Today, former stars frequently participate in various franchise leagues around the world.

Tait aims to sharpen Bangladesh’s death bowling before T20 World Cup

Australia’s former express pacer Shaun Tait has officially joined the Bangladesh National Team as their pace bowling coach, bringing with him a wealth of international experience, including coaching stints with Pakistan and franchise leagues around the world. In an exclusive interview with Cricfrenzy, Tait opens up about his plans for Bangladesh’s pace battery, and how he sees the future of Bangladeshi fast bowling on the global stage. The excerpts from the interview are given below: