BPL
BPL: Local retentions and direct signings confirmed
In a surprising move, Sylhet Strikers preferred to retain Zakir Hasan and Tanzim Hasan Sakib instead of going for Mashrafe bin Mortaza.
12 October 2024, 15:13 PM
Imrul Kayes questions player grading in BPL
Bangladesh batter Imrul Kayes has questioned the player grading process considered when sorting players into categories in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL)
11 October 2024, 15:13 PM
Sylhet Strikers refute allegations against Mashrafe
Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) franchise Sylhet Strikers have claimed through a social media post that Mashrafe Bin Mortaza has never been an owner of the side.
1 October 2024, 04:37 AM
BCB scratching its head to solve the BPL problem
The newly-elected Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Faruque Ahmed has called a board of directors’ meeting on Thursday where among several key issues, holding the upcoming Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) in scheduled time is likely to be discussed.
28 August 2024, 01:15 AM
'Runners-up trophies do not go with the name of Mohammedan'
Mohammedan Sporting Club finished the season as runners-up in the Bangladesh Premier League for the first time in 14 years after finishing runners-up in two club competitions. Alfaz Ahmed, the man behind the resurgence of the Motijheel outfit, spoke with The Daily Star's Anisur Rahman about the process of rebuilding Mohammedan and many other aspects.
31 May 2024, 13:16 PM
Fakirerpool return to greener pastures
Defensive blunders prove mighty costly for PWD.
23 April 2024, 16:33 PM
Heated affairs expected as BPL resumes today
With all participants boosted by fresh foreign recruits, the second phase of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) is expected to be more competitive as the country's top-flight football league resumes today following a nearly five-week break.
29 March 2024, 04:00 AM
'BPL paid $150,000': Wasim Akram reveals why David Miller postponed his wedding
Former Pakistan skipper Wasim Akram has revealed the unbelievable amount that David Miller was offered to play in the Bangladesh Premier League recently.
13 March 2024, 18:00 PM
Shanto ticks the right boxes to get moving
Following the post-match press conference on Wednesday, Bangladesh skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto was asked whether a change of environment from his BPL franchise to the national team had seen him get back to runs.
6 March 2024, 17:48 PM
Aliss’ injury and ‘team balance’ pave Jaker’s way
It eventually took someone falling to an injury to make way for Jaker Ali Anik in Bangladesh’s T20I squad ahead of their three-match series against Sri Lanka, starting on Monday in Sylhet.
3 March 2024, 01:00 AM
‘I knew Russell wouldn’t be able to hit any boundaries against me’
Saifuddin took 15 wickets in nine games after joining the team in the middle of the league phaseat an economy rate of just 6.81
2 March 2024, 10:26 AM
Where did the tickets go?
The Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium premises turned into a sea of red as droves of fans, clad in their favourite team's jersey, showed up to watch the final of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) between Comilla Victorians and Fortune Barishal on Friday.
1 March 2024, 18:30 PM
For me to come back, a lot of things need to be right, says Tamim
Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal said that a lot of things need to be right for him to return to the national team.
1 March 2024, 18:25 PM
‘Old, but still not out’
Fortune Barishal’s Mushfiqur Rahim on Wednesday quipped about his side being labelled as the ‘team of elderlies’ after the Tamim Iqbal-led side, also including veteran Mahmudullah Riyad, cemented their spot in the final of the 10th edition of the Bangladesh Premier League.
1 March 2024, 18:25 PM
Mayers, Tamim guide Barishal to maiden BPL title
Fortune Barishal batter Kyle Mayers and Tamim Iqbal played blistering knocks to guide their side to a comfortable six-wicket win over defending champions Comilla Victorians in the final of the Bangladesh Premier League in Mirpur on Friday.
1 March 2024, 15:54 PM
Comilla batters trip up in final
Comilla stayed true to the formula that had gotten them success earlier in the tournament and seemingly paid the price.
1 March 2024, 15:35 PM
In Pictures: Fans turn up in thousands for BPL final
Here is a look at the fans in Mirpur for the final through the lenses The Daily Star’s Firoz Ahmed:
1 March 2024, 11:35 AM
Comilla on top, Barishal yet to break the duck
Comilla are already the most successful team in the tournament’s history with four titles and have a chance to extend their trophy count to five.
1 March 2024, 11:03 AM
Comilla’s record-extending fifth or Barishal’s first?
All the top players are available and both sides have winds in their sails, providing them the needed momentum going into the final.
1 March 2024, 02:57 AM
No increase in BPL prize money
The Bangladesh Premier League will award Tk 2 crores to the winners of the 10th edition of the tournament which is the same as the amount presented in the previous edition.
29 February 2024, 12:34 PM