BPL

Comilla hopeful to get Mustafizur in final

Mustafizur has claimed 11 wickets in nine matches for Comilla so far in this season
29 February 2024, 11:07 AM

Mahir Sarowar Megh: The 17-year-old designer of Durdanto Dhaka’s jersey

Rising Stars speaks with the creative mind behind the jersey – Mahir Sarowar Megh.
29 February 2024, 09:35 AM

If Shakib and Tamim get booed, then we should bury ourselves: Mushfiqur

Fortune Barishal batter Mushfiqur Rahim was baffled at the instances when his skipper Tamim Iqbal and Rangpur Riders' star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan got booed by their respective fans during several matches in the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League. 
28 February 2024, 19:23 PM

Fuller, Mushfiqur help Barishal beat Rangpur to set up final against Comilla 

Fortune Barishal pacer James Fuller and batter Mushfiqur Rahim starred in the second qualifier of the Bangladesh Premier League to beat Rangpur Riders by six wickets in Dhaka on Wednesday.
28 February 2024, 16:23 PM

Rangpur and Barishal face off in blockbuster clash 

The rivalry between Tamim and Shakib only intensifies the hype of the fixture.
28 February 2024, 01:30 AM

Towhid Hridoy: The adaptable prodigy

‘You couldn’t hit one boundary!’. In the 2022 BPL final, Towhid Hridoy of the Fortune Barishal was on strike against Comilla Victorians pacer Shohidul Islam for the last three balls of the match with his side seven runs away from victory.
28 February 2024, 01:00 AM

Jamal Bhuiyan joins Abahani

Bangladesh national football team captain Jamal Bhuiyan has signed for Abahani for the rest of the Bangladesh Premier League 2024 season, the club’s acting director Kazi Nabil Ahmed confirmed to The Daily Star on Tuesday.
27 February 2024, 15:51 PM

‘Cricket in Bangladesh shouldn’t be Dhaka-centric’

Raja shared his views on the state of BPL, Bangladesh cricket, and more, in an interview with The Daily Star.
27 February 2024, 01:41 AM

Tamim, Mayers power Barishal to second qualifier

Tamim remained unbeaten on 52 off 43 balls while Mayers hit a quickfire 50 off 26 balls as Barishal cruised to 136-3 in 14.5 overs
26 February 2024, 10:34 AM

Fans flock to Mirpur for BPL playoffs

In the first of the day’s two matches, Fortune Barishal and Chattogram Challengers are facing off in the eliminator
26 February 2024, 07:06 AM

'You either don't like me or don't understand the game'

“By saying that I’m not among the runs, do you mean to say that I was supposed to score heavily in 12 out of 12 matches?”
25 February 2024, 14:23 PM

Hathurusingha 'often turns TV off when watching BPL'

Bangladesh head coach Chandika Hathurusingha has likened the Bangladesh Premier League to a circus, saying he does not even watch the franchise T20 tournament. The Sri Lankan born coach also said some of the players who play in the BPL are not of any standard, during an interview with ESPNcricinfo.
25 February 2024, 05:09 AM

‘I don’t want to confine myself to one format’

'I have the desire to represent Bangladesh across all three formats as I don’t want to confine myself to a particular format'
25 February 2024, 03:00 AM

Jaker again makes his case for national team

Comilla Victorians’ wicketkeeper-batter Jaker Ali Anik once again showed his ability as a finisher in this year’s Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) yesterday, further strengthening his case for a call up to the Bangladesh Twenty20 squad.
24 February 2024, 01:00 AM

Sylhet win dead rubber over Khulna 

Sylhet Strikers capped off their Bangladesh Premier League 2024 campaign with a six-wicket win over Khulna Tigers in Dhaka on Friday.
23 February 2024, 16:33 PM

Tamim, Taijul steer Barishal into BPL playoffs 

Fortune Barishal skipper Tamim Iqbal and left-arm spinner Taijul Islam starred in a six-wicket win over defending champions Comilla Victorians in the Bangladesh Premier League in Dhaka on Friday.
23 February 2024, 11:53 AM

Last shake-up for local stars before international assignments

The Bangladesh Premier League’s (BPL) last day’s round robin fixtures would settle the eliminator line-up as the tournament gears towards climax. But for local stars, the focus would very much turn to Bangladesh’s upcoming series against Sri Lanka in March.
23 February 2024, 01:00 AM

A thirst for thrillers as BPL nears climax

After 40 matches played in the Bangladesh Premier League's (BPL) 10th instalment, with the last day of the group stage fixtures scheduled for today at Mirpur's Sher-e-Bangla National stadium, the intensity of the tournament in terms of the number of competitive matches materialised is an aspect worth scrutinising.
22 February 2024, 01:00 AM

In Pictures: Ton-up Tanzid’s unbridled celebration

Here is a look at Tanzid Hasan Tamim's celebration after reaching the three-figure mark in pictures
20 February 2024, 09:46 AM

Tanzid Tamim dazzles with explosive ton

Tanzid made 116 off 65 balls in a brilliantly paced innings where he hit eight fours and the same number of sixes
20 February 2024, 09:15 AM