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Beyond technique: Ashraful focuses on the mental side

Few understand Bangladesh’s persistent batting woes better than Ashraful.
5 November 2025, 04:21 AM
5 November 2025, 04:21 AM
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As rankings rise, BFF must leap further

If entertainment value and visibility are benchmarks for attracting sponsors and club interest, then our women footballers have already made a strong case.
8 August 2025, 04:00 AM
8 August 2025, 04:00 AM
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Five days of fire and grace: Why Test cricket still reigns

There are games that thrill, and then there are Test matches that sear themselves into memory.
15 July 2025, 15:30 PM
15 July 2025, 15:30 PM
Bangladesh women's football success

Indomitable women footballers point to persistent cracks in the system

Players have spoken publicly about the need for proper nutrition, functioning gyms, better training grounds, and a stable domestic league.
8 July 2025, 14:28 PM
8 July 2025, 14:28 PM
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Was Shanto's return to runs overshadowed by Tigers' missing intent?

Yet, despite the individual brilliance, murmurs of doubt persisted over Bangladesh’s approach, particularly their intent, or the lack thereof, in pursuing a win.
21 June 2025, 12:40 PM
21 June 2025, 12:40 PM
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Lord’s final reminds why Test cricket is ‘five levels’ above

If there were still doubters of Test cricket's enduring magic in the age of T20 fireworks, South Africa’s thrilling five-wicket victory over defending champions Australia offered the most poetic rebuttal.
15 June 2025, 11:34 AM
15 June 2025, 11:34 AM
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The curious case of BCB directors’ no-confidence motion

Faruque Ahmed ascended to the presidency of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) after the July uprising, with the onus of reforming the board from the inside. But his tenure ended in a little over nine months before the reform initiative could even begin.
31 May 2025, 02:00 AM
31 May 2025, 02:00 AM
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Tigers revert to old ways against Zimbabwe: A worrying sign?

“If we can’t stick to our planning even against lower-ranked sides, how can we expect growth in Test cricket? I’m not against offering spin-friendly conditions, but why against Zimbabwe? Why did we lose confidence after one loss?”
1 May 2025, 08:18 AM
1 May 2025, 08:18 AM
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Bangladesh complete Pakistan whitewash

A whitewash was always on the cards after emphatic wins in the first two games and the Tigers rose to the expectations in style, inflicting yet another defeat on Pakistan with clinical efficiency to win the third match by 8 wickets, courtesy Soumya Sarkar's stroke-filled maiden hundred at Mirpur yesterday.
22 April 2015, 18:00 PM
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Bangladesh seal first series win against Pakistan

Dominant Bangladesh cantered to a historic series victory against Pakistan, painting a glorious picture on a greenish background under lights at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur last night.
19 April 2015, 18:00 PM
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Tigers make it after 16 years

The wait of sixteen long years is over as Bangladesh snatched their second-ever win against Pakistan at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur last night. Riding on centuries from Tamim Iqbal and Mushfiqur Rahim, Bangladesh set a number of batting records on way to a 79-run victory, their first since the 1999 World Cup victory in Northampton, England.
17 April 2015, 18:00 PM
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These Tigers are different

'Just because you couldn't do something yesterday doesn't mean you can't do it today'. This is the current state of mind of the
16 April 2015, 18:00 PM
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Sad end to a great journey

There was an eerie sense of quietness amongst the Bangladeshi contingent at the team hotel yesterday. It almost felt as though the
20 March 2015, 18:00 PM
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'It was a brilliant tournament for us'

At the end of the day it all came down to 'what ifs' for Bangladesh. There's no doubt that the reprieve that Rohit Sharma got in the
19 March 2015, 18:11 PM
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Tigers out, but not down

Bangladesh's ICC World Cup campaign ended with a 109–run defeat in the quarterfinals at the hands of India at Melbourne Cricket
19 March 2015, 18:00 PM
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We'll prove it on the field: Mash

The change that Mashrafe Bin Mortaza has brought in the team ever since he took over as captain has been very much visible; not
18 March 2015, 18:00 PM
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'Dreams have no end'

The Yarra River, which runs right through the middle of Melbourne, flowed gently yesterday. The city life buzzed just like any other
18 March 2015, 18:00 PM
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Can Tigers defy the norm?

It's been a touch-bit difficult to predict Bangladesh's strategy in the World Cup so far. They seem to tweak their plan in each game.
17 March 2015, 18:00 PM
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‘Anything is possible in a one-off game'

It's not everyday that Shakib Al Hasan ends up speaking for 20 minutes in a press conference. But then again it's not everyday that the
17 March 2015, 18:00 PM
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Tigers struck by Terminator

Just try to imagine a scene that you suddenly discover that Terminator star Arnold Schwarzenegger and you are in the same gym or in
16 March 2015, 18:00 PM
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'I haven't done anything yet'

Mahmudullah Riyad and Mushfiqur Rahim may be grabbing the headlines because of their performances with the bat. However,
16 March 2015, 18:00 PM
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A day away from cricket

Bangladesh's quarterfinal clash against India at the prestigious Melbourne Cricket Ground on Thursday may be rated by many as one
15 March 2015, 18:00 PM
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'We can reach newer heights'

As the Tigers head towards their first training session for the quarter finals at the Melbourne Cricket Ground today, skipper Mashrafe
15 March 2015, 18:00 PM
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Shakib happy with effort

Shakib Al Hasan was in unusually good mood even after Bangladesh lost their last pool match against New Zealand by three wickets at the Seddon Park in Hamilton yesterday.
13 March 2015, 18:00 PM

'Wanted to cash in on good form'

Ever since his debut in international cricket, Mahmudullah Riyad has played a supporting cast most of the times.
13 March 2015, 18:00 PM
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Tigers go down fighting

For a brief period yesterday it seemed as though Bangladesh would go on to etch another famous moment in their cricketing history;
13 March 2015, 18:00 PM
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Chandika's 'freedom' works

Cricket is a captain's game. A decision from the captain on the field can change the game in a blink of an eye and it's the captain who
12 March 2015, 18:04 PM
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Should Mash play or not?

Mashrafe Bin Mortaza has suddenly caught cold and that has even changed his voice; he has been suffering from calf muscle pain; and more importantly,
11 March 2015, 18:39 PM

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