Shakib Al Hasan
"The rate at which my career has grown is unbelievable"
As he approaches the completion of his first decade as a Bangladesh cricketer Shakib Al Hasan speaks to The Daily Star about how he started as a cricketer, his career so far and his hopes for the future. Read the first of our two-part exclusive in the June 24 print edition of The Daily Star
23 June 2016, 16:14 PM
Prime DSC beat Victoria by 91 runs
Prime Doleshwar Sporting Club led by Farhad Reza overwhelm Victoria Sporting Club by 91 runs in the Super League match of DPL 2016 at Khan Shaheb Osman Ali Stadium, Fatullah today.
20 June 2016, 08:19 AM
Abahani vanquish Victoria
Abahani Limited led by Tamim Iqbal make short work of Nadif Chowdhury’s Victoria Sporting Club and win their match at Mirpur by six wickets today.
18 June 2016, 07:06 AM
Abahani thrash Mohammedan
Abahani Limited led by Tamim Iqbal take Mushfiqur Rahim’s Mohammedan Sporting Club to school and thump the Motijheel-based team by whopping 260-runs at BKSP today.
15 June 2016, 08:36 AM
Chandika's dreams of grandeur
If results could speak then they would tell you how successful Chandika Hathurusingha has been during his two-year tenure as head coach of the Tigers. But a successful man never stops moving forward.
2 June 2016, 18:00 PM
'Next 2-3 years will be Tigers' golden era'
Head coach Chandika Hathurusingha talks about the bright future of Bangladesh cricket, his proposed role as a selector and the Dhaka Premier League.
2 June 2016, 11:31 AM
Shakib helps Abahani pip Prime Bank
Abahani Limited register their sixth win in the ongoing Dhaka Premier League when they come out in front by five wickets against Prime Bank Cricket Club at BKSP No.3 ground today.
1 June 2016, 08:44 AM
World T20 loss against India still hurts a lot: Shakib Al Hasan
While Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Mortaza's leadership abilities stood out in tough times in the ICC World Twenty20 in India earlier this year, Shakib's all-round show (129 runs and 10 wickets) helped the team come up with a much-improved performance.
21 May 2016, 08:30 AM
My wife wouldn't let me skip CPL: Shakib
Ace all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan, in an interview with the tournament's media, reveals that while he is very excited to join the Jamica Tallawahs for his stint in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL).
20 May 2016, 18:00 PM
There wasn't much we could have done: Shakib Al Hasan
When Kohli and ABD are on song, there's not much the opposition can do. And if Chris Gayle joins the party, the captain at the other end runs out of options pretty quickly.
17 May 2016, 05:48 AM
Sussex want Bangladesh star Mustafizur Rahman to play
Mark Davis, coach of Sussex County Cricket Club, wants the latest bowling sensation of Bangladesh Mustafizur Rahman to play the NatWest T20 Blast, and then remain at the club until late August to play in the Royal London One-Day Cup.
11 May 2016, 11:06 AM
Shakib Al Hasan posts his highest IPL score
The ace all-rounder hits an unbeaten 49-ball 66 in KKR's match against Gujarat Lions.
8 May 2016, 16:19 PM
Tigers’ best wishes for moms on Mother’s Day
On this International Mother’s Day, our Bangladesh National team cricketers convey warm wishes to all the mothers in the world through their official Facebook page.
8 May 2016, 08:13 AM
Shah Rukh Khan takes Kolkata Knight Riders to watch ‘Fan’
Shakib Al Hasan, Wasim Akram and Jaques Kallis among KKR stars who were given a private screening of Shah Rukh Khan's new movie, Fan.
23 April 2016, 13:49 PM
Bangladesh-India ‘rivalry’ a media hype: Shakib
Bangladesh ace allrounder Shakib Al Hasan says the so called rivalry between Bangladesh and India in cricket is a hype created by media.
11 April 2016, 15:13 PM
Tigers fold for lowest T20I total
New Zealand hand Bangladesh a 75-run thrashing and dismiss them for their lowest T20I total in the Super Ten match of ICC WT20 2016 at Kolkata, India.
26 March 2016, 09:03 AM
In-form Bangladesh look to trip up Pakistan again
On March 16, Wednesday, Mashrafe Mortaza will lead his side against Pakistan to their first match at the Eden Gardens since 1990.
15 March 2016, 15:24 PM
Strong alone, stronger together
With Mustafizur not fully fit, Taskin and Sunny under the scanner for their bowling action, Shakib and Mushfiq woefully out of form, Soumya not firing on all cylinders and unreasonably poor ground fielding, Tigers face an uphill task in their must-win qualifying match against Ireland today at Dharamsala’s HPCA stadium under the lights.
11 March 2016, 06:22 AM
Shakib Al Hasan v R Ashwin
Both are the main spinners in pace-heavy attacks that are a departure from the countries' traditions, and both can lay claim to being the best bowler in their attacks. Ashwin is someone who is very difficult to attack -- his variations are hard to pick and therefore batsmen run a higher risk when taking him on.
6 March 2016, 09:09 AM
Good-better-best, never let it rest
Tigers led by Captain Courageous Mashrafe Mortaza must not be overwhelmed by the enormity of the task during the final of Asia Cup 2016 today, for they are made of sterling material, and are second to none.
6 March 2016, 05:26 AM