BCB plans to revive Award Night tradition after 19-year gap
Nearly 19 years after its last award ceremony, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is set to revive the tradition of honouring top performers in domestic and international cricket.
Nearly 19 years after its last award ceremony, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is set to revive the tradition of honouring top performers in domestic and international cricket.
After missing multiple series due to an ankle injury, Bangladesh pacer Taskin Ahmed is set to make his return to international cricket in the upcoming limited-overs series against Sri Lanka, beginning July 2.
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.
Bangladesh Head coach Phil Simmons has expressed full confidence in opener Anamul Haque Bijoy, saying that he knows his disciple well enough to trust in his ability to return stronger, despite a tough outing in the first Test against Sri Lanka.
Bangladesh Test captain Najmul Hossain Shanto has suffered a finger injury ahead of the second and final Test of the series against hosts Sri Lanka. The left-handed batter sustained the injury during a slip fielding drill in training.
Rumors are swirling that Bangladesh Test captain Najmul Hossain Shanto may step down from his leadership role following the ongoing Test series against Sri Lanka.
Left-handed opener Mohammad Naim Sheikh has earned a recall to Bangladesh’s ODI squad for the upcoming three-match series against Sri Lanka, marking his return to the format after almost two years.
Despite scoring centuries in both innings of the Galle Test—becoming the first Bangladeshi batter to do so overseas—Najmul Hossain Shanto continues to face intense scrutiny.
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.
At the end of Day 4 of the Galle Test, the contours of the contest have become clear—Sri Lanka must bowl Bangladesh out to win, while the visitors are building steadily towards setting up a potential victory target.
Bangladesh are currently locking horns with Sri Lanka in the first Test of the two-match series at the Galle International Cricket Stadium. At the heart of this batting masterclass is veteran wicketkeeper-batter Mushfiqur Rahim, whose superb knock powered Bangladesh’s charge.