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Abdullah Al Mehdi

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Spain solved Messi, Argentina never found themselves

21 July 2026, 01:01 AM
That Argentina got to a final is a mark of the unbelievable World Cup Lionel Messi played.
21 July 2026, 01:01 AM
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Essence of unpredictability as France face Spain

14 July 2026, 12:00 PM
It could be a match of validation of their particular styles, but rarely do two sides meet on the world stage with such an assembly of class and potential.
14 July 2026, 12:00 PM
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How much more can Argentina endure?

13 July 2026, 08:00 AM
Argentina have been far from convincing at this World Cup. Yet every time they have been pushed to the brink, they have found a way through.
13 July 2026, 08:00 AM
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Portugal prevail in pure chaos

3 July 2026, 23:00 PM
It was a blockbuster drama that may have been headlined by the icons, but was ultimately decided by an ensemble of supporting cast.
3 July 2026, 23:00 PM
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Can Argentina keep fuelling themselves on emotion?

11 July 2026, 08:00 AM
Argentina and Lionel Messi face Murat Yakin's Switzerland in what promises to be a sterner test for the defending champions than any they have encountered so far in the tournament.
11 July 2026, 08:00 AM
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Primal Messi flips the hourglass

9 July 2026, 00:35 AM
For Argentina, it is becoming inevitable. Messi happened when the World Cup dream was on the brink of ending for the defending champions.
9 July 2026, 00:35 AM
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France in frightening flow

2 July 2026, 06:00 AM
If they are still defined by pragmatism, that pragmatism comes from this France team’s togetherness, wrought in liquid gold.
2 July 2026, 06:00 AM
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Messi splitting the atoms of his game

23 June 2026, 23:00 PM
Lionel Messi looked down, a grin widening into a grimace. One wonders whether there was even a smirk after the miss. Nowhere close to what could be termed a good penalty, he wore the look of a man who knew he was overthinking.
23 June 2026, 23:00 PM
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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
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‘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
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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
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Galle, Mushfiqur, and another statement 

Mushfiqur Rahim is playing only one format -- Test.
17 June 2025, 18:30 PM
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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
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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
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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
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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
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‘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
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Time for the experienced bunch to finally step up

Who are the seniors in Bangladesh cricket?
17 March 2025, 02:00 AM
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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
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‘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 Rahim retirement

'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
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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
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‘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
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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
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‘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
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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
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‘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
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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

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