Tamim's Barishal defend BPL title
Fortune Barishal made history by chasing a record 195-run target with three balls and three wickets to spare, securing their second consecutive Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) title under Tamim Iqbal's leadership.
Fortune Barishal made history by chasing a record 195-run target with three balls and three wickets to spare, securing their second consecutive Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) title under Tamim Iqbal's leadership.
After serving as a Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) selector for a long period of time, Hannan Sarkar has transitioned into a new role. The former national selector, who recently stepped down from his position, has now joined Abahani Limited as their head coach.
As another season of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) reaches its climax, Tamim Iqbal has confirmed his intention to continue playing in the tournament next year. This decision comes as no surprise, given that while he has retired from international cricket, he remains active in domestic competitions.
Defending champions Fortune Barishal are once again in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) final, with hopes of securing back-to-back titles. Last season, the team’s owner had announced plans to take the entire squad and trophy to Barishal by launch, but it never materialized. This time, if Barishal lifts the trophy again, owner Md. Mizanur Rahman has expressed his desire to bring two trophies home.
In a nail-biting finish, Chittagong Kings clinched a dramatic 2-wicket victory over Khulna Tigers to book their place in the Bangladesh Premier League final. With 4 runs needed off the last ball, Aliss Al Islam smashed a boundary to guide Chittagong to a stunning win, setting up a title clash against Fortune Barishal on February 7.
Bangladesh’s elite umpire Sharfuddoula Ibne Shahid Saikat has been named among the 15 Match Officials for the upcoming ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025, set to be held in Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates from 19 February.
For the first time in 17 years, Shakib Al Hasan is expected to be excluded from the Bangladesh Cricket Board's (BCB) central contract. A reliable source within the BCB confirmed this development to Cricfrenzy.
New Zealand all-rounder Jimmy Neesham, who recently concluded his campaign in the ongoing SA20 League with Pretoria Capitals, is set to join Fortune Barishal for the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) Final.
Chittagong Kings suffered a familiar batting collapse in the first Qualifier, similar to their performance in the Eliminator, as they faced Fortune Barishal in the battle for a spot in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) final.
On Monday, Rangpur Riders faced Khulna Tigers in the Eliminator, fielding star foreign recruits like Tim David, James Vince, and Andre Russell but none of them lived up to expectations.
The Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) has been thrown into turmoil over payment issues, with Durbar Rajshahi failing to pay their players’ salaries for the ongoing season. Despite multiple deadlines, franchise owner Shafiqur Rahman has repeatedly missed the first installment payments. Even after promising to clear the second installment, Rajshahi continued to delay payments.
Khulna Tigers’ season has been a story of inconsistency—starting strong with two consecutive wins, followed by a four-match losing streak, then a brief resurgence with another victory, only to stumble again in the next game.