BCB plans to add new venue for upcoming BPL season
The Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) is set to expand its list of venues for the upcoming season, with the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) planning to introduce at least one additional host city.
The Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) is set to expand its list of venues for the upcoming season, with the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) planning to introduce at least one additional host city.
Bangladesh’s inability to bat through 50 overs in all three ODIs against Sri Lanka has raised serious concerns, especially from former national captain and current BCB director Akram Khan.
The long-discussed relationship between Bangladesh cricket stalwarts Shakib Al Hasan and Tamim Iqbal continues to make headlines. Once close friends on and off the field, their bond has gone through several ups and downs, often speculated as fractured and even hostile at times.
Former ODI captain Najmul Hossain Shanto sustained a quadriceps injury during Bangladesh’s 16-run win over Sri Lanka in the second ODI at the R. Premadasa Stadium on Saturday.
The white-ball series between India and Bangladesh, originally scheduled for August 2025, has been postponed to September 2026, as confirmed by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
After a dramatic collapse and heavy defeat in the opening match, Bangladesh responded strongly to level the three-match ODI series with a thrilling 16-run win against Sri Lanka as Tanvir Islam produced a sensational bowling performance, grabbing a five-wicket haul in the second ODI in Colombo on Saturday.
Bangladesh’s dramatic collapse — losing 7 wickets for just 5 runs — left the result inevitable, but Jaker Ali’s fighting knock helped reduce the margin of defeat. He held one end and fought valiantly, but once he was trapped LBW by Wanindu Hasaranga, Bangladesh’s 77-run loss was sealed.
The Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) is set to return in December-January, as recently announced by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB). However, there had been uncertainty over the timeline for finalizing new franchises and organizing the players' draft — until now.
Still reeling from the pain of their recent Test series defeat, Bangladesh will take on Sri Lanka in the first ODI of the three-match series on Tuesday. The home side, led by Charith Asalanka, is not taking Bangladesh lightly — especially after losing their most recent bilateral ODI series against them.
The much-anticipated India tour of Bangladesh, scheduled for August 2025, is facing uncertainty as the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) revealed ongoing discussions with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is set to appoint former ICC Elite Panel umpire Simon Taufel on a three-year deal aimed at improving the quality and professionalism of local umpires.
The uncertainty surrounding the timing of the next Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) season has finally been addressed. Following a board meeting held on Sunday, Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) President Aminul Islam Bulbul confirmed that the upcoming BPL will be held between December 2025 and January 2026.