‘We now have many different heroes in the team’

Lsquowe now have many different heroes in the team 83ae373

During the second and final part of an exclusive interview with The Daily Star’s Mazhar Uddin, Bangladesh head coach Chandika Hathurusingha discussed, amongst other topics, the thought process behind approaching any particular opponent, the chances of the Tigers in the upcoming major events, and the change in mentality of the team as a unit. The … Read more

Pothas warns of Afghan white-ball threat

Pothas warns of afghan white ball threat b16f446

Nick Pothas, an assistant coach for Bangladesh’s cricket team, feels that Afghanistan would be more motivated to make a statement and come hard at the hosts in the white-ball series after their record-setting 546-run loss in the lone Test. The Afghan squad will be strengthened by the return of renowned leg-spinner Rashid Khan, as well … Read more

‘We are on the right path’

We are on the right path d3e1651

Since taking over as Bangladesh’s head coach for a second time, Chandika Hathurusingha gives off the impression of being more level-headed and collected, as well as having put in the necessary preparation.  The Sri Lankan is in Bangladesh with the intention of improving the way cricket is played there via both short-term and long-term planning. … Read more

Panic evaporates after victory

Panic evaporates after victory f27b8b9

Usually, Bangladesh players have a lot of fun in the dressing room during international matches, but before to their vital SAFF Championship match against Maldives at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru yesterday, they were in a state of worry. After a morale-boosting 3-1 win – the first over Maldives in the tournament in 20 … Read more

Booters seal memorable victory

Booters seal memorable victory 1e16153

While returning to the dressing room on the back of a foreign coaching staff, defender Tariq Raihan Kazi, wearing a bandage on his left leg and a big smile on his face, could not have looked happier as Bangladesh kept their semi-final aspirations alive with a come-from-behind victory over Maldives in a crucial SAFF Championship … Read more