Doritos The recent National Cricket League umpiring dispute prompted the BCB Umpires’ Committee to establish a fact-finding body. The BCB has pulled six umpires from the Bangladesh Cricket League, which begins today, after evidence of bad umpiring was discovered. Syed Mozahiduzzaman Swapan, Mohammad Wahid, Joynal Abedin, Shyful Islam Jewel, Shafiuddin Ahmed Babu, and Asad Ur Rahman … Read more
In their first meeting as a committee, the Bangladesh Cricket Board’s three-member special committee to analyse the team’s performance in the recently completed ODI World Cup in India met with selectors and players on Sunday. The three-person committee is made up of BCB directors Enayet Hossain Siraj (convener), Mahbubul Anam (member), and Akram Khan (member). … Read more
Shreyas Iyer struck a half-century and fast bowlers Mukesh Kumar and Arshdeep Singh combined for five wickets as India defeated Australia by six runs in the last Twenty20 International on Sunday, denying the visitors a consolation win. Australia, chasing 160 in Bangalore, appeared to be on track for victory after Ben McDermott struck 54, but … Read more
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Monday that an independent cricket regulator would be established after a damning investigation uncovered racism, misogyny, classism, and elitism in the sport. In June, the Independent Commission for Equity in Cricket (ICEC) released its findings, which revealed “widespread” discrimination in the game and made 44 recommendations. … Read more
The 11th edition of the Bangladesh Cricket League (BCL), the country’s first franchise-based first-class competition, kicks off today, with four clubs competing for glory in a single league format. On the first day, defending champions BCB South Zone will meet East Zone at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram, while Central Zone will face … Read more
With their first-ever home Test triumph over New Zealand, Bangladesh began a new chapter in Sylhet. However, the hosts are in for a far bigger achievement when the second and final Test of the series begins on Wednesday in Dhaka. Bangladesh has yet to win a home or away Test series against one of the … Read more
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has granted fast bowler Haris Rauf permission to play in Australia’s Big Bash League on a restricted basis, putting an end to a stalemate with the player. Rauf attracted the PCB’s fury after declining an invitation to join the squad for a three-test series in Australia, which begins on December … Read more
Bangladesh head coach Chandika Hathurusingha praised Najmul Hossain Shanto’s captaincy and leadership ability, calling him as a good prospect to take over as captain of the Tigers in the long term. Bangladesh’s Najmul Hossain Shanto-led team began their third World Test Championship cycle with a bang, thumping a full-strength New Zealand side by 150 runs … Read more
Bangladesh’s cricket squad held a lengthy discussion Wednesday to discuss their batting and bowling performances in the first Test against New Zealand. Head coach Chandika Hathurusingha feels they were vigilant against complacency, and senior players such as Mushfiqur Rahim and Mominul Haque had emotional conversations in the dressing room to send a message to the … Read more
Glenn Maxwell of Australia has not given up hope of playing Test cricket again, claiming that his record in the subcontinent might earn him a return for the first time in more than seven years when the team visits Sri Lanka in early 2025. Maxwell has had a good hunting ground in the subcontinent, having … Read more
