‘Heartbreak no more’
As Joty and company prepare to sign off with the October 26 fixture against India, their campaign has underlined that their biggest battle remains psychological.
22 October 2025, 02:00 AM
Basket without base: NCL T20 reveals flaws again
One cannot expect that basket to be filled adequately when only a handful of tournaments are organised just to complete the calendar.
20 October 2025, 04:49 AM
Why always ‘comfortable’ Mirpur?
Currently ranked 10th in the ICC ODI standings and outside the direct qualification zone for the 2027 World Cup, Bangladesh face a crucial year ahead.
20 October 2025, 03:25 AM
Proving a point where it matters most
Before departing for the World Cup, expectations surrounding Nigar Sultana Joty's side were relatively modest.
9 October 2025, 02:30 AM
No surprises as Bulbul re-elected BCB chief
The board of directors' election of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) ended without any surprises yesterday as former national captain Aminul Islam Bulbul was re-elected unopposed as president for the next four years.
6 October 2025, 18:00 PM
An election only for continuity?
The stage is set, the voters are ready, as the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) heads to polls today -- not with anticipation, but with a weary sense of repetition.
6 October 2025, 02:00 AM
Tigers' DRS calls a concern despite Sharjah series win
Beside showing lapses in batting temperament, Bangladesh batters in both matches gave Afghanistan repeated openings by burning reviews unnecessarily, exposing the side to avoidable risks.
5 October 2025, 03:00 AM
‘Admired Sangakkara, and also liked Shakib’s batting’
Rubya Haider Jhelik was a surprise inclusion in Bangladesh’s 15-member squad for the ongoing ICC Women’s World Cup.
4 October 2025, 06:21 AM
Three-captain approach generates mixed reaction
Bangladesh cricket entered a new era with the appointment of Mehidy Hasan Miraz as the new ODI skipper, resulting in three leaders in three different formats which generated mixed reactions from former players.
14 June 2025, 03:00 AM
Lack of quality WC preparation a concern for Tigresses
With the ICC Women’s World Cup set to get underway in 110 days’ time in India and Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, unlike other teams, are sticking only with skill and fitness camps on home soil.
11 June 2025, 03:31 AM
Cracks apparent, what can Tigers do about it?
The second T20I between hosts Pakistan and Bangladesh will take place in Lahore today at 9:00 pm.
30 May 2025, 02:00 AM
Bangladesh's crises go beyond the scoreboard
Former captains Habibul Bashar, Minhajul Abedin Nannu, and Khaled Mashud Pilot didn't mince words: this isn't just a passing stumble. It's a full-blown crisis in Bangladesh cricket.
23 May 2025, 03:02 AM
‘Modern cricket has huge demand for all-rounders’
Before leaving for Pakistan yesterday, the cricketer spoke to The Daily Star's Samsul Arefin Khan about his excitement regarding the PSL, reasons behind him not cementing a place in the national T20I side and other things.
21 May 2025, 03:00 AM
Can Rakibul become the next Rafique or Shakib?
Known primarily for his left-arm spin, Rakibul is beginning to showcase the kind of all-round ability that could one day earn him a similar status. His recent match-winning performances with both bat and ball in the emerging team suggest that Bangladesh may have found a new dual-threat talent in the making.
18 May 2025, 05:12 AM
Will Tigresses be battle-ready for World Cup?
Bangladesh women's team may have secured their ticket to this year’s ICC Women’s World Cup in India, but their qualification was anything but convincing..After a campaign that highlighted both grit and glaring weaknesses, they now face the daunting task of preparing for the marquee event w
6 May 2025, 04:00 AM
Realisations aplenty, execution zero
Experience seems to have made Bangladesh batter Mominul Haque wiser, but only with his words, not with his execution on the field.
23 April 2025, 02:00 AM
Same old batting collapse from same old Tigers
Before yesterday, the Test series against Zimbabwe was seen as a chance for Bangladesh to bounce back from the five consecutive home Test defeats and also as an opportunity for some Bangladeshi batters to get back into runs.
20 April 2025, 18:30 PM
Tigers eye bringing away form in home Tests
“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times,” for Bangladesh in Test cricket last year, as simultaneously they had their best ever year in Tests in abroad and the worse possible one at home.
19 April 2025, 18:30 PM
‘It will be an even contest between Ban, Zim pacers’
Zimbabwe last won a Test series against Bangladesh in 2011, and their most recent Test victory over the Tigers came in 2018.
18 April 2025, 05:22 AM
Broadcast blackout in Zimbabwe series?
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is struggling to sell the media rights for the upcoming home two-Test series against Zimbabwe as so far, no broadcaster nor marketing agents have shown interest.
13 April 2025, 03:00 AM
‘Bowlers are delivering, now batters need to perform’
With the Test series against Zimbabwe coming up, Zakir Hasan, who has been named in the 15-man squad for the first Test, expressed his expectations from the series during an interview with The Daily Star's Samsul Arefin Khan.
9 April 2025, 04:00 AM
Bangladesh not keen to experiment against Zimbabwe
Cricketers began returning to Mirpur yesterday after the Eid holidays as teams started preparation for the resumption of the Dhaka Premier League (DPL) on Sunday.
5 April 2025, 04:00 AM
PSL-bound Rishad wants to be third-time lucky
With his confidence high and ambitions set, Rishad is ready to embrace the PSL challenge, hoping that this time, luck will finally be on his side.
4 April 2025, 01:33 AM
‘Qualifying tournaments are always challenging’
Bangladesh women’s cricket team’s batting coach David Hemp was cautiously optimistic about his side’s chances in the forthcoming ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifiers despite the team’s lengthy preparation given the “challenging” nature of the competition.
3 April 2025, 03:00 AM
‘Eid different now as we’ve embraced responsibilities’
Bangladesh women’s team will be celebrating this year’s Eid-ul-Fitr at their training camp in Mirpur as they gear up for the ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifiers -- set to take place from April 9-19. In a recent conversation with The Daily Star’s Samsul Arefin Khan, seasoned campaigner and vice-captain Nahida Akter opened up about her past Eid celebrations with teammates, her fond childhood memories of the special occasion, and more. The following are excerpts from the interview:
30 March 2025, 02:30 AM
DPL clubs brace for key absences in business end
The national team are set to host Zimbabwe for a two-match Test series from April 20 to May 2, with preparations beginning as early as April 10 or 11. As a result, DPL clubs will soon lose key players selected for the Test squad, forcing them to rely on less experienced backups.
30 March 2025, 02:00 AM
‘We have to find a Bangladeshi way of playing cricket’
In an exclusive interview with The Daily Star’s Samsul Arefin Khan, Phil Simmons talked about his motivation behind taking up the job for a long term, his assessment of the Tigers’ performance in the Champions Trophy and his vision with the side in the coming years.
29 March 2025, 02:00 AM
'If we don’t score big, we don’t stand a chance'
On Thursday, skipper Nigar Sultana Joty talked to The Daily Star’s Samsul Arefin Khan regarding her team’s preparation, expectations and chances at the ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifiers
28 March 2025, 02:00 AM