Mashrafe Bin Mortaza

Flashback 2018 Asia Cup: Bangladesh vs India in Final

It was another final in the Asia Cup and another heartbreak for the Tigers as India edged Bangladesh by three wickets in a last-ball thriller and clinched the title for a record seventh time at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium
29 August 2023, 09:17 AM

Mashrafe 'was more upset seeing Tamim vulnerable'

Former Bangladesh ODI captain, Mashrafe Bin Mortaza, said that he was upset seeing Tamim Iqbal feel weak during the recent retirement saga.
26 July 2023, 11:48 AM

PM wanted Tamim to play: Mashrafe

Former Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Bin Mortaza revealed that it was upon Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s wishes that Bangladesh ODI skipper Tamim Iqbal withdrew his retirement on Friday.
7 July 2023, 17:00 PM

'Emi, welcome to Bangladesh', writes elated Mashrafe

Bangladesh cricket team's former captain and Member of Parliament, Mashrafe Bin Mortaza, expressed his delight in meeting Argentine World Cup winning goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, who is currently on a short trip to Dhaka.
3 July 2023, 06:35 AM

Mash highlights social media impact of Bangladesh players in IPL

Former Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Bin Mortaza has slammed the Indian Premier League for not fielding Bangladesh players after picking them in the auction at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on Thursday.
13 April 2023, 13:44 PM

Mashrafe bestowed with MCC honorary life membership

MCC has today announced 19 new members, with eight Test-playing nations represented in the latest cohort
5 April 2023, 11:40 AM

'Unwise to stop a player if he gets a better opportunity to play'

Former Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Bin Mortaza said today that he was in favour of giving a No Objection Certificate (NOC) to three cricketers—Shakib Al Hasan, Liton Das and Mustafizur Rahman, for playing in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL).
27 March 2023, 10:40 AM

'I lost my interest in cricket after being defrauded'

Towhid Hridoy was shaped by unfortunate long before his first international appearance for Bangladesh national team. In 2013, a ‘fake’ cricket academy in Banasree embezzled money from him deceitfully. His family suffered as they had to mortgage land for a young Hridoy to join that academy but his career faced early setback. Batting with the likes of Shakib Al Hasan and Mushfiqur Rahim yesterday, Towhid showcased his own talent. He talked to The Daily Star’s Abdullah Al Mehdi on facing deceit when pursuing cricket, and support of his family through difficult times. He also talked about batting with Mushfiqur Rahim yesterday and gave his opinion on Mashrafe Bin Mortaza’s comment during the BPL regarding his national team call up.
19 March 2023, 17:02 PM

‘This is our captain’, says Chanchal

After recently crashing into the famed cricket star at the airport, the actor attested that Mashrafe hasn’t changed one bit—he is still the friendly old Mashrafe.
15 March 2023, 14:35 PM

'You expect Shakib to come as a king and perform as a king'

Sylhet Strikers skipper Mashrafe Mortaza acknowledged the resurgence of former Tigers teammate and Fortune Barishal captain Shakib Al Hasan saying that it wouldn't come as a surprise if the ace all-rounder manages to better his performance after a stellar run ahead of the Sylhet-leg of the Bangladesh Premier League.
26 January 2023, 13:17 PM

Four in four for Sylhet

Sylhet Strikers continued their unbeaten run in the Bangladesh Premier League by registering their fourth consecutive victory with a 62-run victory over Dhaka Dominators in the days’ second fixture at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur on Tuesday.
10 January 2023, 17:34 PM

Messi to win Golden Boot and Golden Ball in Qatar, Mash predicts

The FIFA World Cup fever is raging as fans across Bangladesh are glued to their TV sets desperate to stay updated on the ins and outs of their favourite teams
22 November 2022, 03:25 AM

Mashrafe's take on Qatar-Ecuador match

The ace cricketer has already chalked out his predictions for each of the games of the World Cup and has shared his predictions with The Daily Star.
20 November 2022, 11:28 AM

BSPA to honour 10 best athletes

The Bangladesh Sports Press Association is set to accord reception to 10 athletes from seven disciplines to mark the organisation’s 60th anniversary.
15 November 2022, 15:24 PM

Mashrafe feels Liton deserved better, rues Tigers’ 'rushed approach'

Former Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Bin Mortaza pointed at Bangladesh's 'rushed approach' becoming the key factor in their painful five-run defeat (D/L) against India in the T20 World Cup's Super 12 fixture at the Adelaide Oval in Australia on Wednesday.
2 November 2022, 14:33 PM

Taskin is one of the leaders now: Shakib

Bangladesh Test and T20I skipper Shakib Al Hasan heaped praise on pace spearhead Taskin Ahmed, saying that the pacer has now assumed the role of a leader in the pace department since the departure of the country's most iconic cricketing figure -- Mashrafe Bin Mortaza.
26 October 2022, 04:58 AM

Mashrafe to play for star-studded India Capitals in Legends League

Former Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Bin Mortaza is set to feature for the star-studded India Capitals in the second edition of the Legends League Cricket.
3 September 2022, 08:24 AM

Tigers can dream big with Tamim at the helm

When Tamim Iqbal replaced Mashrafe Bin Mortaza as the ODI captain of Bangladesh back in 2020, there were concerns whether the Tigers would be able to continue on the upward trajectory in their preferred format under new leadership.
13 July 2022, 18:00 PM

Only Shakib's availability can shield Liton, opines Ashraful

’It’s not because of the runs he [Liton Das] has under his belt but his style of batting attracts me the most like many other fans. It’s eye-soothing, it’s pure entertainment,” said former Bangladesh captain Mohammad Ashraful, who also enthralled the cricket fans all over the world despite being inconsistent during a topsy-turvy international career.
13 June 2022, 19:09 PM

Tamim shines in Bangladesh’s first away ODI series win in 9 years

Bangladesh are set to embark on a month-long tour in the West Indies this month to test their skills in all three formats against the home side, once an undisputed powerhouse of the game.
8 June 2022, 17:10 PM