Afghanistan

Bangladesh Cricket: Crossing the line

Pitch invasion by a fan is nothing new in the sporting world. But in the context of Bangladesh, Sunday night's pitch invasion by what appeared to be an 'emotionally charged' fan while the Tigers were bowling against Afghanistan in the third and final ODI was something unique.
2 October 2016, 18:00 PM

Bangladesh Cricket: Pitch-invader being grilled

The individual, who entered the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium ground during the third and final ODI between Bangladesh and Afghanistan, is being quizzed by police.
2 October 2016, 06:25 AM

Tigers win 100th ODI, seal series 2-1 against Afghanistan

A century from Tamim Iqbal and a disciplined three-wicket haul from Mosharraf Hossain, who returned to ODI cricket after a gap of eight years, lead Bangladesh to a 2-1 victory in the 3-match series against Afghanistan at Mirpur stadium.
1 October 2016, 15:37 PM

Tigers reach 100th win, seal series

Bangladesh notch up their 100th win in ODIs when they thump Afghanistan by 141 runs and take the 3-match series 2-1 at Mirpur stadium.
1 October 2016, 08:05 AM

'No issues with Mushy'

Mushfiqur Rahim may be one of the most consistent and hardworking batsmen of the national team. But in the last year or so he has been making headlines for a few unfortunate reasons.
30 September 2016, 18:00 PM

Mashrafe keeping it in perspective

Nearly 11 months later Bangladesh are in a bit of a pickle. A fortified territory that some of the world's best teams could not breach last year is now in danger of collapsing against the most unexpected of opponents -- Afghanistan.
30 September 2016, 18:00 PM

Tigers' last chance to get it right

Bangladesh go into the series decider at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium today facing a situation they would not have expected before the series.
30 September 2016, 18:00 PM

Bangladesh have the confidence and belief to win: Mashrafe Mortaza

Even though Afghanistan outplayed Bangladesh to level the 3-match ODI series, Tigers captain Mashrafe Mortaza does not want to dwell in the collective failure and allow any negativity to affect his team’s approach for the final game on Saturday at Mirpur Stadium.
30 September 2016, 09:40 AM

Did clear thinking expire in 2015?

There was a reason why Bangladesh fans were so eager for the ODI series against Afghanistan and England to start, and that
29 September 2016, 18:06 PM

Bangladesh cricket: Mosharraf included in squad for third ODI

Bangladesh Cricket Board announces the 14-man squad for the third and final ODI on October 1 against Afghanistan.
29 September 2016, 09:12 AM

Bangladesh Cricket: Mosharraf joins training camp

Mosharraf Hossain, the 34-year old left-arm spinner and useful late order batsman joins the training camp of Bangladesh cricket team at Mirpur Stadium.
29 September 2016, 06:53 AM

Bangladesh Cricket: Mosaddek makes debut, Afghans to bowl first

Young Mosaddek Hossain Shaikat will get the opportunity to serve his country on the cricket field as he was selected in the Bangladesh team to face Afghanistan in the second game of the 3-match ODI series at Mirpur Stadium.
28 September 2016, 08:30 AM

Bangladesh v Afghanistan: 2nd ODI Preview

Having been at the receiving end of a shattering loss in the first One-Day International, Afghanistan will hope to restore parity and prevent Bangladesh from clinching their 100th win in the must-win second ODI in Dhaka on Wednesday (September 28).
28 September 2016, 03:08 AM

Cricket: 100th ODI win beckons Bangladesh

If Tigers go on to win the second game of the 3-match ODI series against Afghanistan on September 28, Mashrafe and his boys will create history by notching up the 100th win in ODI matches for Bangladesh.
27 September 2016, 10:15 AM

'Enjoy batting at number 4'

Since his debut in international cricket close to a decade ago Mahmudullah Riyad has batted in a number of positions. There
26 September 2016, 18:00 PM

Cricket: Soumya Sarkar tastes duck for the first time

Bangladesh cricketer Soumya Sarkar is sent back to the pavilion for a duck for the first time in his career during the first game of the 3-match ODI series against Afghanistan at Mirpur Stadium.
25 September 2016, 10:36 AM

Bangladesh come out in front by seven runs

Bangladesh manage to beat a spirited Afghan side by seven runs in the first game of the 3-match ODI series at Mirpur stadium.
25 September 2016, 08:15 AM

'The first hour is vital for us'

Bangladesh's ODI series against Afghanistan that gets underway today may have taken on the feel of a sideshow, considering
24 September 2016, 18:00 PM

Afghanistan ready for a scrap

Most Bangladeshi fans may have one eye on the England series next month, but for Afghanistan this is the biggest chance they
24 September 2016, 18:00 PM

Afghanistan beat BCB XI by 66 runs

In the only practice game ahead of the three-match ODI series due to begin on September 25, Afghanistan manage to defend a below-par total to beat BCB XI by 66 runs at Fatullah.
23 September 2016, 10:37 AM