Rana times it right to rattle Black Caps
21 April 2026, 00:30 AM
“There are no warm-up balls -- he's always on the money from ball one.” That was how New Zealand’s standout batter on the day, Nick Kelly, summed up Nahid Rana’s performance in Mirpur yesterday.
21 April 2026, 00:30 AM
Stuck between form and fate: Soumya’s curious case
17 April 2026, 00:30 AM
Bangladesh batter Soumya Sarkar looked in sublime touch during yesterday afternoon’s practice session at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur, timing the ball sweetly in the nets alongside Afif Hossain and Saif Hassan.
17 April 2026, 00:30 AM
Loose ends in club crisis still at play?
11 April 2026, 08:00 AM
While it appeared that the club crisis was at an end after Cricket Committee of Dhaka Metropolis (CCDM) held a meeting with councillors from the revolting clubs on Thursday, even setting a tentative date for the start of the Dhaka Premier League (DPL), it now seems like there are a few loose ends that need to be tied up.
11 April 2026, 08:00 AM
Interview / ‘I don’t see a crisis anywhere’
30 March 2026, 08:10 AM
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Aminul Islam Bulbul returned to the country yesterday after spending over a month in Australia, during which a few intriguing developments took place. National Sports Council (NSC) formed an investigation committee to look into the BCB elections, the board responded with a statement, appearing to be in conflict with NSC over the probe and all the while domestic cricket remained static.
30 March 2026, 08:10 AM
Frustration mounts as DPL stalls
26 March 2026, 09:00 AM
Bangladesh T20I team all-rounder Shamim Hossain was batting to throwdowns yesterday evening at Mirpur’s Academy Ground, seemingly going through his motions.
26 March 2026, 09:00 AM
Crisis deepens as 1st div women’s clubs seek league delay
9 March 2026, 11:00 AM
Club cricket crisis in Bangladesh further deepened yesterday after nine women’s first division clubs sent a letter to the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), asking for the Dhaka First Division Women’s Cricket League to be postponed to next year.
9 March 2026, 11:00 AM
Opportunity over regret in long-awaited Australia tour
28 February 2026, 08:30 AM
Bangladesh will tour Australia for a two-Test series in August for the first time in 23 years, ending one of the longest gaps in the Tigers’ red-ball history.
28 February 2026, 08:30 AM
‘A World Cup is a World Cup’
16 February 2026, 08:00 AM
Bangladesh cricketers have been enjoying a rare extended time off after the Odommo Bangladesh T20 Cup, which ended on February 9. While the pangs of missing out on the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka is still raw, most of the players are using this break to spend time with family. One of them, the 24-year-old speedster Shoriful Islam, talked to The Daily Star’s Abdullah Al Mehdi about the ongoing World Cup and how he is spending time away from cricket during an exclusive interview.
16 February 2026, 08:00 AM
Can Litton and Co’s recurring batting ailments be cured?
Captaincy, however, might have influenced his recent innings -- particularly the 76 in the second T20I against Sri Lanka in Dambulla, the highest score by a Bangladesh T20I captain.
18 July 2025, 03:03 AM
‘Culture never formed where selectors explain to players’
The 29-year-old allrounder -- with 80 international matches under his belt -- opened up about the issue on how he processed the explosive remark made by the chief selector recently.
11 July 2025, 03:09 AM
Litton’s litmus test on form and new role
Called back into the ODI squad, the 30-year-old returns with greater responsibilities to bear.
24 June 2025, 04:00 AM
Galle, Mushfiqur, and another statement
Mushfiqur Rahim is playing only one format -- Test.
17 June 2025, 18:30 PM
Long-term planning or short-term thinking?
Is BCB building a team for the future, or simply reacting to the present?
13 June 2025, 01:15 AM
Taskin leaves for England to consult ankle specialist
Bangladesh pacer Taskin Ahmed left for England yesterday to consult an ankle specialist regarding the Achilles injury that ruled him out of the ongoing Test series against Zimbabwe..Taskin is scheduled to consult Doctor James Calder, a renowned specialist in treating Achilles Tendinopathy,
28 April 2025, 12:08 PM
Hriody suspension altered again as BCB caves in to players' pressure
The circus surrounding the way the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) handled the suspension episode of Mohammedan captain Towhid Hridoy gathered further wind on Friday.
25 April 2025, 15:48 PM
Selectors ‘hoping’ Bijoy card works this time
While Bijoy's return may look like a one-off decision, it appears the selectors are willing to give this chapter a few more pages.
25 April 2025, 04:00 AM
‘As long as I’m fit, I’ll play Tests’
PSL beckons but Rana’s ambition lay in Test cricket which he divulged during an interview with The Daily Star’s Abdullah Al Mehdi yesterday
5 April 2025, 02:00 AM
Time for the experienced bunch to finally step up
Who are the seniors in Bangladesh cricket?
17 March 2025, 02:00 AM
A step towards improving batting intent
Beyond simply crowning a champion, any cricket tournament in Bangladesh must serve a greater purpose -- developing players for the national team. This year, the Women’s Dhaka Premier League (DPL), held from February 19 to March 13, was also a crucial platform for preparing and selecting the squad for the Women’s ODI World Cup qualifiers in Pakistan in April.
15 March 2025, 03:00 AM
‘He comes to practice on holidays and maybe some don’t like that’
As he bids farewell to ODIs, former Bangladesh captain Habibul Bashar reflected on Mushfiqur’s career, his impact on the game, and the legacy he leaves behind.
7 March 2025, 10:18 AM
'Mushfiqur's work ethic set him apart'
Early yesterday morning, Mohammedan stars lined up to give Mushfiqur Rahim a guard of honour after the veteran batter announced his ODI retirement on social media the night before.
7 March 2025, 02:30 AM
Riyad, Mushfiqur’s chance to stand out among the ‘Big Five’
For the first time, the Tigers will enter a major event without Shakib, Tamim, or Mashrafe. Mahmudullah and Mushfiqur’s responsibilities will begin in the dressing room, but they will not end there.
19 February 2025, 09:44 AM
‘No one remembers No.2’
Chittagong Kings pacer Khaled Ahmed has remained almost stoic in the face of personal tragedy and emerged as his team’s highest wicket-taker in the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) with 19 wickets.
5 February 2025, 02:00 AM
BCB accepts responsibility for BPL mess
In an attempt that could be equated to putting a band aid on a bullet wound, the governing council of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) held a meeting with the franchise owners yesterday, to address the many scandals that have overshadowed the on-field action in the ongoing tournament.
29 January 2025, 02:00 AM
‘BPL has to develop players for Bangladesh’
In an interview with The Daily Star, Mickey revisited Rangpur Riders' winning campaign in the recent Global Super League (GSL), how it helped transform the mentality of the likes of Soumya Sarkar, and more.
24 January 2025, 03:30 AM
Competing leagues and exodus of stars creating humdrum BPL
Rangpur Riders star Alex Hales played his last game for the franchise in the current edition of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) on January 9 in Sylhet. Just three days later, he appeared for Desert Vipers against Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in the ILT20 in Abu Dhabi.
20 January 2025, 02:00 AM
‘I hope Tamim bhai wasn’t saying it seriously’
After a training session at the MA Aziz Stadium in Chattogram yesterday, most of the Dhaka Capitals cricketers had exited the ground, but not Sabbir Rahman. Sabbir, who remains a fan favourite despite not playing for Bangladesh since 2022, stayed back to work on his power hitting – something he has shown glimpses of in the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL).
19 January 2025, 02:55 AM
BPL falling back into old ways
The alarm bells were ringing once it was revealed that the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has not taken any bank guarantees from the franchises ahead of the ongoing season of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL).
18 January 2025, 02:00 AM