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Shakib dubs T20 WC withdrawal as ‘big loss’

Shakib dubs T20 WC withdrawal as ‘big loss’

Former skipper Shakib Al Hasan reckons Bangladesh cricket suffered a "great loss" by not playing in the last ICC T20 World Cup following the decision of the interim government. Speaking on the sidelines of a promotional event in Mumbai on Wednesday, the former ace all-rounder also expressed his di


Stay order sought on Tamim-led BCB panel

Stay order sought on Tamim-led BCB panel

A group of lawyers have filed a writ petition challenging the legality of the ad hoc committee formed by dissolving the elected board of directors of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and naming Tamim Iqbal its president. The petition filed on Thursday also seeks a stay on the panel and a directi

Bangladesh defeat New Zealand by six wickets in first T20I

Bangladesh defeat New Zealand by six wickets in first T20I

Tawhid Hridoy has struck a brilliant unbeaten fifty as Bangladesh defeated New Zealand by six wickets in a high-scoring first T20 International. Set a target of 183, Bangladesh chased it down in 18 overs, reaching 183 for 4, thanks to a match-winning partnership between Hridoy and Shamim Hossain.

Bangladesh crush New Zealand to level ODI series

Bangladesh crush New Zealand to level ODI series

A ruthless spell of fast bowling from Nahid Rana and a fluent top-order response from Tanzid Hasan powered Bangladesh to a commanding six-wicket victory over New Zealand, levelling the three-match series 1-1. On a surface expected to favour spin, it was Bangladesh’s pace attack that dictated

Tigers tamed in opening ODI against New Zealand

Tigers tamed in opening ODI against New Zealand

Bangladesh suffered a chastening defeat in the opening one-day international against New Zealand, squandering what had appeared a manageable chase to lose by 26 runs. Having won the toss at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur on Friday, New Zealand chose to bat first. The visitors compile

BCB introduces privilege card for captains

BCB introduces privilege card for captains

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced a special recognition scheme to honour all current and former international captains of the men’s and women’s national teams with a dedicated Captains Card. In a media statement, the board said President Tamim Iqbal will formally hand ov

Pacer Rubel retires from international cricket

Pacer Rubel retires from international cricket

Bangladesh fast bowler Rubel Hossain announced his retirement from international cricket on Wednesday, ending a career defined by dramatic high points in limited-over formats and significant struggles in the Test arena. The 36-year-old, known for his slinging action, shared the decision on his soc

Tamim to represent Bangladesh at ICC, ACC

Tamim to represent Bangladesh at ICC, ACC

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) ad-hoc committee has decided that board President Tamim Iqbal will represent the country in International Cricket Council (ICC) and Asian Cricket Council (ACC) meetings. Following a consultation with the ICC, the board has also included the chief executive office

Tamim Iqbal prioritises reviving Bangladesh cricket’s image

Tamim Iqbal prioritises reviving Bangladesh cricket’s image

Restoring the tarnished image of Bangladesh cricket will be the priority, newly appointed BCB chief Tamim Iqbal has said, outlining an urgent reform agenda upon taking charge. Appointed by the National Sports Council (NSC) on Tuesday afternoon, Tamim reached the BCB office before evening, met offi

Aminul-led BCB board dissolved, Tamim to lead ad-hoc committee

Aminul-led BCB board dissolved, Tamim to lead ad-hoc committee

The National Sports Council (NSC) has disbanded the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) committee led by Aminul Islam after an investigation found irregularities in its latest election. On Tuesday, the council also announced the formation of a new ad-hoc committee under Tamim Iqbal to oversee cricket a

Are geopolitical tensions taking the joy out of sports?

Are geopolitical tensions taking the joy out of sports?

Three months have passed, and a lot has happened in the sports arena in 2026. A Cricket World Cup T20 without Bangladesh, uncertainties between the Indo-Pak match, Iran got banned by FIFA; sports, which had been a matter of shared happiness among common people and sweet debates among youth during c