A surreal series victory
It still feels surreal that Bangladesh have won their first-ever Test series against Pakistan 2-0 and that too on Pakistan soil.
3 September 2024, 19:00 PM
3 September 2024, 19:00 PM
A statement victory for Tigers
There are so many heroes in Bangladesh’s first-ever Test win against Pakistan after 13 unsuccessful attempts. The only occasion the Tigers came close to winning before this was in Multan in 2003 when a portly Inzamamul Haq robbed them with an unbeaten 138 in the second innings, with Pakistan winning by one wicket.
26 August 2024, 02:39 AM
26 August 2024, 02:39 AM
Blame the circus around Shahadat
With only 2.2 overs left before the Tea break on the opening day of the first Test against New Zealand, Bangladesh were on the verge of going for a satisfying recess with an impressive score of 180-2 on the board.
28 November 2023, 14:11 PM
28 November 2023, 14:11 PM
Can Aussies deny rampant India of home glory?
It will be a cup for India to lose when the grand final of the 2023 World Cup is staged at the imposing Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad today.
18 November 2023, 18:00 PM
18 November 2023, 18:00 PM
Can Black Caps derail the Indian juggernaut?
As a perfect India team appear in the first semifinal of the 2023 World Cup against New Zealand at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai today, a pertinent question would be if the Black Caps have any magic left in their tank to stop the rampant hosts from taking a bold step closer to winning the coveted trophy for a third time.
14 November 2023, 18:00 PM
14 November 2023, 18:00 PM
BCB cannot just sit on WC debacle
Bangladesh cricket team returned home yesterday after a disastrous World Cup campaign in India where they were eliminated from the group stage with seven defeats against only two wins.
12 November 2023, 18:00 PM
12 November 2023, 18:00 PM
Shakib not winning any hearts
You simply cannot keep Shakib Al Hasan away from controversy.
6 November 2023, 18:00 PM
6 November 2023, 18:00 PM
Tigers’ freefall not just the batters’ making
There was a lot of discussion in the Bangladesh camp about how to stop the slide ahead of the Pakistan game at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata yesterday.
31 October 2023, 18:00 PM
31 October 2023, 18:00 PM
All or nothing for the Tigers
Bangladesh will go into their make-or-break match against South Africa in Mumbai today fully aware of the fact that a defeat would effectively derail them from the World Cup semifinals race at the halfway stage of the tournament.
23 October 2023, 18:00 PM
Can memories of 2007 spark Tigers into life?
Does Bangladesh stand a chance to win their World Cup game against an imposing India at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune today?
18 October 2023, 18:00 PM
Why such hush-hush over Shakib’s injury?
Although three days have passed since Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan left the ground after feeling uncomfortable with his left thigh during the World Cup game against New Zealand on Friday, the team management has yet to provide the exact picture of the all-rounder’s injury status.
15 October 2023, 18:00 PM
Let the heavy defeat not deflate Tigers
When England tick all the boxes, it is nigh impossible for any team in the world to stop them from winning a game.
10 October 2023, 18:00 PM
Not living up to hype as yet
There was one thing common after the first five games involving all the 10 participating teams in this World Cup -- a lack of contest.
8 October 2023, 18:00 PM
Shakib leads from the front
Before Bangladesh’s opening World Cup match against Afghanistan, there was apprehension about how well Shakib Al Hasan would handle the pressure as a captain.
7 October 2023, 18:00 PM
ICC World Cup opener misses the fans
It was not an ideal start to a World Cup in India after all the hype and expectations.
5 October 2023, 18:00 PM
ICC World Cup: A deluge of runs in the offing?
As the ICC World Cup begins in India today, fans can expect torrents of runs over the next month and a half.
5 October 2023, 06:12 AM
‘Nasty game, not injury, behind my exclusion’
A day after being excluded from the World Cup squad on fitness grounds, Bangladesh opener Tamim Iqbal said that a nasty game, not injury concerns, played a key role in his last-minute omission.
27 September 2023, 18:00 PM
Tamim dropped after drama
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced its ICC World Cup squad last night, excluding Tamim Iqbal following much drama involving the experienced opener.
26 September 2023, 18:00 PM
Tamim's retirement: Why, and why now?
Tamim Iqbal sent shockwaves throughout the sporting fraternity yesterday when the Bangladesh ODI captain announced his retirement from all forms of international cricket with immediate effect.
6 July 2023, 18:00 PM
Brilliant Bangladesh go down fighting
When the Bangladesh football team set off for Bengaluru around a fortnight ago to play the 2023 SAFF Championship, not many had expected them to cross the group-stage hurdle.
1 July 2023, 18:00 PM
Mirpur livens up to pace barrage
The Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur saw a few records tumble in Bangladesh’s massive 546-run win against Afghanistan on the fourth day of the one-off Test yesterday.
17 June 2023, 18:00 PM
Financial Irregularities: A chronic plague in BFF
The two-year ban on Bangladesh Football Federation General Secretary Abu Nayeem Shohag handed down by FIFA on Friday showcased how loosely the local football authority handles funds from the game’s world governing body.
16 April 2023, 01:00 AM
Desert fest: This is Brazil
Brazil finally came to the party. They caressed the ball, dribbled it with playful mirth and passed it around with precision before burying it in the back of the South Korean net. Not once, but four times in a small matter of 36 minutes, turning Monday night’s World Cup Round of 16 contest into a cakewalk.
6 December 2022, 18:00 PM
Desert fest: Confident Brazil move along amid mayhem
In what has so far been a roller coaster World Cup, record five-time champions Brazil remain unscathed after victories against two feisty European sides.
29 November 2022, 18:00 PM
Our time to give back
They wanted recognition from a society resistant to women playing football. Coming from humble backgrounds and remote areas across the country, these girls trained in the protected boundaries of the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) headquarters day-in-day-out to prove a simple point: women are as good as men.
19 September 2022, 18:00 PM
Indo-Bangladesh Transshipment: Execution proving tricky
The much-talked-about transshipment facility for Indian goods to its landlocked northeastern states using Bangladesh’s two seaports and inland waterways, roads and rail network has failed to take off in a big way due to the absence of proper infrastructure and awareness.
6 September 2022, 02:00 AM
A win for the ages
It still seems unreal.
5 January 2022, 18:00 PM
Will the BCB take responsibility?
Criticism has been so overflowing after a forgettable performance by Bangladesh in the ongoing T20 World Cup that the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is also feeling the heat along with players and officials.
6 November 2021, 18:00 PM