NEW DELHI: The experienced opening batter and former captain Tamim Iqbal emphasized that numerous factors “have to be right” for his potential return to the Bangladesh team and resumption of international play.In July last year, Tamim had initially declared his retirement from international cricket during the home ODI series against Afghanistan. However, he reversed this…
NEW DELHI: Senior wicketkeeper-batter Mushfiqur Rahim stressed on the importance of blending experienced players with young talent in the T20 format, amidst criticism directed towards Bangladesh’s senior cricketers.Currently representing the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) franchise Fortune Barishal, Mushfiqur’s team secured a spot in the final after a convincing six-wicket victory over Rangpur Riders in the…
NEW DELHI: Chandika Hathurusinghe, the coach of the Bangladesh cricket team, has raised concerns about the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), asserting that it has not contributed significantly to the development of T20 cricket in the country.Hathurusinghe highlighted a lack of local participation in key roles such as batting and bowling, with clubs overly reliant on…
NEW DELHI: Experienced Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman on Sunday was taken to hospital after he suffered a blow to the head during a Comilla Victorians practice session at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Dhaka.Rahman suffered a hit on his head by Litton Das during a training session ahead of a Bangladesh Premier League match.The…
CHITTAGONG (Bangladesh): South Africa’s experienced spinner Imran Tahir completed 500 wickets in the T20 format and became just the fourth player to achieve the remarkable feat.The 44-year-old completed the feat during the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) clash between Rangpur Riders and Khulana Tigers.He played a crucial role in Rangpur’s victory with his figure of 5/26…
Bangladesh on Tuesday recalled batsman Mahmudullah Riyad and Taijul Islam to their Twenty20 international squad for the three-match series against Sri Lanka in March.Former captain Mahmudullah last played a T20I against Zimbabwe in 2021, but did well in the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League to force his way back into the squad.Left-arm spinner Taijul played the…
NEW DELHI: Due to the Pakistan Super League‘s (PSL) schedules conflicting with other franchise-based competitions and numerous cricket boards refusing their players’ permission to participate in local T20 contests, a number of well-known international cricketers have withdrawn from the league.All six PSL teams are severely impacted as a number of players have chosen to play…
Fortune Barishal terminated Shoaib Malik’s contract mid-season in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL). The Pakistani cricketer was scheduled to play for the Barishal-based franchise until February 10. Confirming the termination, Barishal said, “Shoaib Malik won’t take further part in this season’s BPL.” The abrupt termination of the ex-Pakistan captain’s contract in Bangladesh was reportedly driven…
NEW DELHI: Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Malik, who recently married Pakistan actor Sana Javed after divorcing Indian tennis star Sania Mirza, is currently playing in the Bangladesh Premier League. Malik, while playing for Fortune Barishal, bowled three no balls in one over during the match against Khulna Tigers. Malik bowled just one over in the match…
