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Samsul Arefin Khan

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Interview / 'Cricket now a religion in Nepal'

Cricket in Nepal is growing rapidly, with leg-spinner Sandeep Lamichhane at the forefront.
13 January 2026, 09:20 AM
13 January 2026, 09:20 AM
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Interview / 'I actually preferred Trav-ball over Bazball’

Darren Gough spoke to The Daily Star’s Samsul Arefin Khan about Bangladesh’s fast bowlers, Bazball, England’s challenges and his own career.
12 January 2026, 09:06 AM
12 January 2026, 09:06 AM
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When runs don’t bring rewards

Considering how events have unfolded for Tawhid Hridoy in recent times, the right-handed batter may well be wondering what he is doing wrong.
12 January 2026, 03:24 AM
12 January 2026, 03:24 AM
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Interview / No top players in Bangladesh now: Moeen Ali

The former England all-rounder spoke about Bangladesh cricket’s development gaps, the BPL’s reputation issues, the politics shaping the modern game, and more.
11 January 2026, 08:00 AM
11 January 2026, 08:00 AM
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Batters’ dip in form deepens Tigers’ worries

Bangladesh batters rarely enjoy prolonged purple patches. Even those who appear in good touch often lose form ahead of major tournaments -- a concern long shared by fans and experts and recently voiced by the national team’s specialised batting coach Mohammad Ashraful during the T20I series against the West Indies last October.
11 January 2026, 08:30 AM
11 January 2026, 08:30 AM
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Shakib’s tips work wonders for Waseem

UAE opener Muhammad Waseem carried his ILT20 form into the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), hitting a blistering half-century on his return to the tournament to help Rajshahi Warriors beat Noakhali Express by four wickets at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Thursday.
9 January 2026, 12:50 PM
9 January 2026, 12:50 PM
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Sylhet hub set up, but long road awaits BCB

Beyond infrastructure and staffing, the initiative aims to bring structural alignment to year-round cricket activities at the grassroots.
8 January 2026, 03:00 AM
8 January 2026, 03:00 AM
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Interview / ‘Individual hard work behind Afghans’ success in T20s’

Afghanistan’s dashing opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz shares a special bond with Bangladesh, having made his international and franchise debuts here in 2019.
8 January 2026, 02:00 AM
8 January 2026, 02:00 AM
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‘There’s no sport like football’

Being thousands of miles away from home did not stop Ireland batter Harry Tector from rejoicing in his country’s recent 3-2 win over Hungary in the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers. He was even more excited with the prospect of taking part in the next ICC World Test Championship and hoped it would lead to the resumption of red-ball cricket back home. Tector said all this and more in an interview with The Daily Star’s Samsul Arefin Khan.
17 November 2025, 16:30 PM
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‘Everyone has gone silent out of fear’

In an interview with The Daily Star, Linu shared insights from her time in the Athletes Commission and suggested solutions.
13 November 2025, 02:00 AM
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Pay boost for women, but equality still elusive

Even after years of representing the country, most women cricketers cannot afford to enjoy the comforts that male counterparts take for granted.
5 November 2025, 02:00 AM
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We tend to block all outside noise: Chase

Roston Chase, who is a familiar face across all three formats for the Caribbean side and also their Test skipper, recently talked to The Daily Star’s Samsul Arefin Khan on the recent and upcoming events, including the two-tier system in Test cricket and the T20 World Cup.
2 November 2025, 02:00 AM
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Rushed decisions leave a bitter taste

When a team need 65 runs off 47 balls with seven wickets in hand while chasing a modest 150-run target to stay alive in a series, composure -- not urgency -- is what’s required.
31 October 2025, 02:00 AM
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Cricket in Chattogram at a standstill

Chattogram, a regular host of international fixtures and the ongoing Bangladesh-West Indies T20I series, has long been one of the country’s main cricketing centres.
29 October 2025, 03:00 AM
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‘Bangladesh need explosive hitters’: Badree

The former West Indies cricketer, who previously visited Bangladesh as a player for the West Indies and in the Bangladesh Premier League, is now relishing his new role as a commentator in the ongoing white-ball series between the two sides.
28 October 2025, 18:12 PM
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Soumya, Saif show how it's done

A sense of disbelief was palpable at the press box at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur after Bangladesh openers Soumya Sarkar and Saif Hassan unleashed a batting carnage against the West Indies in the series-deciding third ODI yesterday.
24 October 2025, 03:00 AM
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‘Heartbreak no more’

As Joty and company prepare to sign off with the October 26 fixture against India, their campaign has underlined that their biggest battle remains psychological.
22 October 2025, 02:00 AM
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Basket without base: NCL T20 reveals flaws again

One cannot expect that basket to be filled adequately when only a handful of tournaments are organised just to complete the calendar.
20 October 2025, 04:49 AM
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Why always ‘comfortable’ Mirpur?

Currently ranked 10th in the ICC ODI standings and outside the direct qualification zone for the 2027 World Cup, Bangladesh face a crucial year ahead.
20 October 2025, 03:25 AM
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Hasim targets BPL after standout NCL run

In a tournament dominated by familiar names, the Rangpur spinner has emerged as a rare fresh find.
12 October 2025, 03:00 AM
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Proving a point where it matters most

Before departing for the World Cup, expectations surrounding Nigar Sultana Joty's side were relatively modest.
9 October 2025, 02:30 AM
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No surprises as Bulbul re-elected BCB chief

The board of directors' election of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) ended without any surprises yesterday as former national captain Aminul Islam Bulbul was re-elected unopposed as president for the next four years.
6 October 2025, 18:00 PM
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An election only for continuity?

The stage is set, the voters are ready, as the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) heads to polls today -- not with anticipation, but with a weary sense of repetition.
6 October 2025, 02:00 AM
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Tigers' DRS calls a concern despite Sharjah series win

Beside showing lapses in batting temperament, Bangladesh batters in both matches gave Afghanistan repeated openings by burning reviews unnecessarily, exposing the side to avoidable risks.
5 October 2025, 03:00 AM
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‘Admired Sangakkara, and also liked Shakib’s batting’

Rubya Haider Jhelik was a surprise inclusion in Bangladesh’s 15-member squad for the ongoing ICC Women’s World Cup.
4 October 2025, 06:21 AM
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‘Our biggest strength is our unity’

Bangladesh’s success in the upcoming ICC Women’s World Cup is heavily dependent on the performance of Nahida Akter, their highest wicket-taker across both white-ball formats. The 25-year-old left-arm spinner recently talked to The Daily Star’s Samsul Arefin Khan and shared insights about their preparation, plans and expectations from the tournament.
1 October 2025, 12:26 PM
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‘Felt I had to take the initiative for Bangladesh’

Shathira Jakir Jessy is set to create history in the upcoming ICC Women's World Cup in India and Sri Lanka by becoming the first woman umpire from Bangladesh to officiate in a senior World Cup.
30 September 2025, 04:00 AM
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Controversy looms as BCB councillors' list due today

After two deadline extensions, the draft list of councillors for the upcoming Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) election is set to be announced today.
22 September 2025, 02:00 AM

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