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Memoirs of an international fast bowler: The Taskin Ahmed story

In an exclusive, candid chat, Bangladesh fast bowling sensation Taskin Ahmed opens up on his journey into the cricketing world so far.
7 October 2015, 05:51 AM

Mashrafe of Bangladesh - Humble in victory, gracious in defeat

In every victory, Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Mortaza was undeniably humble, and always held his cap, or took it off when he shook the hands of the defeated captain.
6 October 2015, 06:55 AM

'Situation different after death of Italian national'

BCB president Nazmul Hassan has said the killing of an Italian national in Dhaka on Monday could seal the fate of the Bangladesh-Australia Test series, officially due to begin next week.
30 September 2015, 00:43 AM

The making of Mustafizur

As a child, Mustafizur Rahman did not trouble his parents or his three older brothers. He was a quiet kid.
7 August 2015, 14:10 PM

Dwindling Royal Bengal Tigers

It is highly disquieting that the Royal Bengal Tiger, one of the most valued species of tigers in the world, appears to be on an extinction course in its home, the Sundarbans.
28 July 2015, 18:00 PM

Only 100 tigers found in Sundarbans

Bangladesh has only about 100 tigers living in the world's largest mangrove forest, far fewer of the endangered animals than previously thought, following a recent survey, a top forestry official says.
27 July 2015, 06:50 AM

Bangladesh show fight in drawn Test against South Africa

The 1st Test match between Bangladesh and South Africa ends in a draw after rain washed out the last two days of the game at Chittagong Stadium.
25 July 2015, 09:35 AM

SA pace main challenge: Mushfiq

Ahead of the Test series, Bangladesh Test captain Mushfiqur Rahim has identified South Africa’s pace attack as the prime challenge for Tigers.
20 July 2015, 09:53 AM

Shakib Al Hasan has most ODI wickets at Bangladesh

With Shakib Al Hasan contributing with the bat and ball consistently in recent times, Bangladesh recorded the fourth-most ODI wins with ten victories in 2015, and the third best win/loss ratio behind Australia and New Zealand.
19 July 2015, 07:40 AM

Tigers' win over Proteas silences skeptics: Gavaskar

Indian cricketing legend Sunil Gavaskar has said that Bangladesh’s “splendid win” over South Africa in the three-match One-day series “should silence all the skeptics who were calling their earlier performances against Pakistan and India a flash in the pan.”
19 July 2015, 06:50 AM

Soumya shines, Bangladesh smiles

Distinctly charismatic and undeniably courageous, Soumya Sarkar is making headlines and heads turn with his unforgettable knocks, only in 16 matches of his ODI career.
16 July 2015, 07:00 AM

Fifty for ‘Tamim-haters’

Tamim Iqbal gives brilliant reply to “Tamim-haters” by scoring his 31st half-century in the final match of three-match ODI series against South Africa.
15 July 2015, 16:44 PM

Bangladesh 3rd ODI squad against SA

Bangladesh Cricket Board announces the squad for the third & final ODI of the three-match series against South Africa. The squad remains unchanged with the first ODI.
13 July 2015, 04:42 AM

Bangladesh smile on Soumya-Riyad record stand

Bangladesh opener Soumya Sarkar and middle order batsman Mahmudullah Riyad hit record partnership against South Africa to bag a huge 7-wicket victory.
12 July 2015, 16:30 PM

Deflated Bangladesh struggling against South Africa

All in all, Bangladeshi cricketers need to pull up their socks and execute their plans effectively if they are to win against a confident Proteas team.
11 July 2015, 08:43 AM

Hat-tricks against Tigers

With debutant Kagiso Rabada’s hat-trick at Mirpur today, only two bowlers have managed to bag a hat-trick against the Tigers in ODI history.
10 July 2015, 14:47 PM

U-19 Tigers beat South Africa U-19 by 8 wickets

Bangladesh Under 19 team defeats South Africa Under 19 by 8 wickets in the First Youth ODI at Kingsmead in Durban.
5 July 2015, 15:19 PM

It all began with Bangladesh cricketer Mushfiqur Rahim's wicket

The batting collapse initiated with Mushfiqur’s wicket saw Sabbir Rahman, Nasir Hossain and Shakib Al Hasan return to the pavilion in quick succession.
5 July 2015, 13:35 PM

BCB announces T20 squad

Bangladesh Cricket Board announces 14-member squad for the two-match T20 series against South Africa due on July 5 and 7.
1 July 2015, 13:52 PM

Bangladesh will be a test of character for South Africa

Painstakingly detailed preparation, a dynamic leader and a team infused with “No-Fear” attitude – probably the three elements responsible for Bangladesh cricket team’s most successful year in international cricket.
30 June 2015, 12:51 PM