For years, Shakib Al Hasan has been considered the biggest star in Bangladesh’s sporting history, without any debate. The legendary all-rounder has dominated cricket for over a decade.
Bangladeshi cricketers rarely get opportunities in foreign franchise leagues, and even when they do, obtaining a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) remains a challenge. This has been a recurring topic of debate.
Nurul Hasan Sohan and Shadman Islam starred in the Dhaka Premier League (DPL) with brilliant centuries, leading their teams to dominant victories and earning Man of the Match awards.
With the gradual retirement of Bangladesh’s senior cricketers, a new chapter is unfolding in the country’s cricketing journey. Following Mushfiqur Rahim’s ODI retirement and Mahmudullah’s departure from international cricket, the responsibility of shaping Bangladesh’s future now rests on the shoulders of Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Najmul Hossain Shanto, and Taskin Ahmed.
Mohammedan Sporting Club clinched a dominant 94-run victory over Legends of Rupganj in the Dhaka Premier League (DPL) at Mirpur’s Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium. Chasing 254, Rupganj's batting lineup crumbled under pressure, folding for just 159.
With the departure of Bangladesh cricket’s golden generation, questions arise about whether the younger players can carry the team forward. However, veteran coach and Bangladesh Cricket Board Cricket Operations Chairman Nazmul Abedin Fahim believes BCB has suitable replacements, he remains uncertain about how the newcomers will perform in international cricket.
The 2007 ICC T20 World Cup in South Africa marked the beginning of a golden chapter in Bangladesh cricket, as five future legends—Shakib Al Hasan, Mashrafe Bin Mortaza, Tamim Iqbal, Mahmudullah Riyad, and Mushfiqur Rahim—took the field together in the national jersey for the first time.
The player draft for the upcoming season of The Hundred saw several global stars securing contracts, including Rachin Ravindra, Noor Ahmad, Heinrich Klaasen, David Warner, Trent Boult, and Kane Williamson. However, despite 29 Bangladeshi cricketers registering for the draft, none were picked by the franchises.
A stellar bowling performance from Shamim Mia and Tofael Ahmed helped Gazi Group bundle out Shinepukur Cricket Club for just 161 runs in their Dhaka Premier League encounter at BKSP.
Bangladesh veteran Mahmudullah Riyad has announced his retirement from international cricket, bringing an end to a remarkable 18-year career. The 39-year-old, who accumulated 11,047 international runs, made the announcement through a Facebook post on Wednesday. Having retired from Test cricket in 2021 and T20Is in October last year, Mahmudullah now bids farewell to the game in all formats.
Bangladesh’s veteran cricketer Mahmudullah Riyad has officially announced his retirement from international cricket through a Facebook post on Wednesday.
Tamim Iqbal continued his fine form with a second consecutive century, leading Mohammedan Sporting Club to a commanding nine-wicket victory over Brothers Union. After restricting Brothers to 187 runs in 48.4 overs, Mohammedan chased down the target comfortably in just 32.2 overs.