With the IPL mini auction scheduled for 16 December in Abu Dhabi, over 1,000 cricketers have registered for selection, including Bangladesh icons Shakib Al Hasan and Mustafizur Rahman. Shakib, a seasoned IPL campaigner with nine seasons under his belt, has a base price of INR 1 crore, while Mustafizur, categorised among top international players, commands […]

In Chattogram, Bangladesh’s cricket squad geared up for the final T20 against Ireland, marking the last opportunity to fine-tune the side before the World Cup. During net practice, batting coach Mohammad Ashraful worked exclusively with Shami Hossain, while other players and bowlers focused on team drills. Shami’s cover drive drew immediate feedback: “A lofted attempt […]

The new franchise ‘Noakhali Express’ participating in the upcoming BPL has already built a strong squad. Two star cricketers have been included in the team through direct contracts, and several talented players were added via the auction. Team coach Khaled Mahmud Sujon hinted that left-handed batsman Soumya Sarkar could lead the side in the upcoming […]

The 12th edition of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) is scheduled to start on 26 December, provided everything goes as planned. The tournament auction was held on Sunday. Among local players, the spotlight was on the irregular national team opener Naim Sheikh. Having scored the highest runs in the last season, Chattogram acquired him for […]

In the previous BPL season, Dhallywood actor Shakib Khan made headlines by becoming the owner of Dhaka Capitals. Although the team did not achieve major success, his presence in the stands created excitement among fans. A unique connection had formed between cricket and cinema lovers. There were no complaints regarding transactions with players, either from […]

Shaun Tait, the pace bowling coach of Bangladesh, attended a press briefing ahead of the series-deciding third T20 against Ireland on Tuesday. While representing the team in a media capacity, Tait was asked several questions regarding squad selection. True to form, the former Australian fast bowler deflected queries about individual selections, stating clearly that team […]

With the series finale against Ireland looming, Bangladesh pace bowling coach Shaun Tait has delivered a simple yet powerful message: focus on playing your game and don’t overthink. Speaking after Monday’s training at Chittagong’s Bir Shreshtho Shaheed Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium, Tait reminded his players that their approach should be straightforward. “There’s no need […]

Match-fixing concerns have once again come to the forefront ahead of the twelfth Bangladesh Premier League. Despite no official announcement, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) excluded nine local players suspected of involvement in previous controversies from the auction. Beyond this precaution, the BCB intends to maintain rigorous oversight throughout the tournament. To ensure integrity, two […]