Will Ankon join the ODI merry-go-round?
The lack of depth in the player's pipeline is an oft-repeated cliché in Bangladesh cricket and was on display yet again by Thursday's squad announcement for the upcoming ODI series against West Indies, starting on October 18.
17 October 2025, 03:00 AM
‘Must credit the fight shown’
After a three-wicket, last-over loss to South Africa in Vizag on Monday, most players were left in tears in the dressing room, but the camp's mood had brightened by the next day following retrospection.
15 October 2025, 02:00 AM
Clubs divided along election lines in boycott move
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) board of directors' election on October 6 has divided the 76 clubs in Dhaka Metropolis into two distinct camps, as while some 40 of them have called for a domestic boycott, the others have adopted compliant silence.
9 October 2025, 02:00 AM
‘We don’t play on T20 friendly wickets’
Former Bangladesh skipper Mominul Haque remained tight-lipped on whether he worked on his game in Australia during a recent visit but divulged on the continued frustrations over poor wickets in T20s, sub-standard domestic four-day cricket and the need for players to find their own ways to improve in an exclusive interview with The Daily Star’s Abdullah Al Mehdi.
18 September 2025, 18:15 PM
NCL T20 mess highlights BCB’s lack of foresight
Incessant rain has finally forced the postponement of the NCL T20 tournament for an indefinite period, the Bangladesh Cricket Board’s (BCB) tournament committee confirmed yesterday.
17 September 2025, 02:00 AM
Women’s team continue WC prep against age-level boys
Bangladesh women's team players are set to compete in a tri-series – a preparatory tournament ahead of the ICC Women's World Cup –starting today at the BKSP, which will feature two women's teams, named the red and green team, and the Under-15 men's team.
18 August 2025, 02:00 AM
Will BCB’s vagueness around Mirpur wickets change with Hemming?
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has once again brought back Australia’s Tony Hemming -- this time as the head of turf management, after previously hiring him as a curator.
13 August 2025, 02:00 AM
‘As long as I’m fit, I’ll play Tests’
PSL beckons but Rana’s ambition lay in Test cricket which he divulged during an interview with The Daily Star’s Abdullah Al Mehdi yesterday
5 April 2025, 02:00 AM
Time for the experienced bunch to finally step up
Who are the seniors in Bangladesh cricket?
17 March 2025, 02:00 AM
A step towards improving batting intent
Beyond simply crowning a champion, any cricket tournament in Bangladesh must serve a greater purpose -- developing players for the national team. This year, the Women’s Dhaka Premier League (DPL), held from February 19 to March 13, was also a crucial platform for preparing and selecting the squad for the Women’s ODI World Cup qualifiers in Pakistan in April.
15 March 2025, 03:00 AM
‘He comes to practice on holidays and maybe some don’t like that’
As he bids farewell to ODIs, former Bangladesh captain Habibul Bashar reflected on Mushfiqur’s career, his impact on the game, and the legacy he leaves behind.
7 March 2025, 10:18 AM
'Mushfiqur's work ethic set him apart'
Early yesterday morning, Mohammedan stars lined up to give Mushfiqur Rahim a guard of honour after the veteran batter announced his ODI retirement on social media the night before.
7 March 2025, 02:30 AM
Riyad, Mushfiqur’s chance to stand out among the ‘Big Five’
For the first time, the Tigers will enter a major event without Shakib, Tamim, or Mashrafe. Mahmudullah and Mushfiqur’s responsibilities will begin in the dressing room, but they will not end there.
19 February 2025, 09:44 AM
‘No one remembers No.2’
Chittagong Kings pacer Khaled Ahmed has remained almost stoic in the face of personal tragedy and emerged as his team’s highest wicket-taker in the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) with 19 wickets.
5 February 2025, 02:00 AM
BCB accepts responsibility for BPL mess
In an attempt that could be equated to putting a band aid on a bullet wound, the governing council of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) held a meeting with the franchise owners yesterday, to address the many scandals that have overshadowed the on-field action in the ongoing tournament.
29 January 2025, 02:00 AM
‘BPL has to develop players for Bangladesh’
In an interview with The Daily Star, Mickey revisited Rangpur Riders' winning campaign in the recent Global Super League (GSL), how it helped transform the mentality of the likes of Soumya Sarkar, and more.
24 January 2025, 03:30 AM
Competing leagues and exodus of stars creating humdrum BPL
Rangpur Riders star Alex Hales played his last game for the franchise in the current edition of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) on January 9 in Sylhet. Just three days later, he appeared for Desert Vipers against Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in the ILT20 in Abu Dhabi.
20 January 2025, 02:00 AM
‘I hope Tamim bhai wasn’t saying it seriously’
After a training session at the MA Aziz Stadium in Chattogram yesterday, most of the Dhaka Capitals cricketers had exited the ground, but not Sabbir Rahman. Sabbir, who remains a fan favourite despite not playing for Bangladesh since 2022, stayed back to work on his power hitting – something he has shown glimpses of in the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL).
19 January 2025, 02:55 AM
BPL falling back into old ways
The alarm bells were ringing once it was revealed that the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has not taken any bank guarantees from the franchises ahead of the ongoing season of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL).
18 January 2025, 02:00 AM
Liton left out as Bangladesh bet on form, youthful aggression
While Liton’s recent poor form made his omission less surprising, Bangladesh’s selection trends often leave room for debate about inclusions and exclusions. This time, the selectors leaned towards youthful confidence and aggression over experience.
13 January 2025, 02:00 AM
'I listened to myself': Tamim ends Champions Trophy talks
The selectors had approached Tamim during the ongoing Sylhet phase of the Bangladesh Premier League, presenting the 35-year-old with an opportunity to rejoin the squad. While the southpaw listened to their proposition and mulled over his prospects, he ultimately decided against making a comeback.
11 January 2025, 03:59 AM
Indecisive BCB moving Tigers in circles
With the Champions Trophy squad submission deadline looming on January 12, the decision to reintroduce a player to a national team plagued by batting consistency raises eyebrows.
9 January 2025, 02:00 AM
Two-tier Tests: Revival or setback?
How does the exclusion of certain countries from playing the top nations help with the expansion of cricket or Test cricket? Ideally, it serves fewer games in the calendar for Tests but opens slots for shorter-version formats.
8 January 2025, 02:00 AM
No black and white in BPL, only grey areas
After quite a bit of dawdling, the BCB president remarked yesterday that they are communicating with the franchises so that players receive their payments.
2 January 2025, 01:30 AM
I know exactly how to play my game: Jaker Ali
Jaker was still jet-lagged, after returning to country from the West Indies, while he spoke to The Daily Star's Abdullah Al Mehdi during an exclusive interview.
29 December 2024, 11:18 AM
‘Forward-looking’ Jaker building on a breakthrough year
Despite a lacklustre T20 World Cup performance, the 26-year-old shone in the Caribbean, scoring consistently across formats.
26 December 2024, 01:30 AM
Jaker makes his mark in West Indies
Years of dedication and hard work has reaped the fruits of performance for Jaker Ali in the just-concluded West Indies tour where the wicketkeeper-batter impressed with the willow in all three formats, playing a key role in Bangladesh completing a 3-0 sweep over the hosts in the T20I series yesterday.
21 December 2024, 01:30 AM