Bangladesh-cricket

After Bangladesh’s historic victory over Australia in Darwin, a completely different Bangladesh seemed to appear in Mackay. Before the series, there was discussion that a Test could end in two days. Bangladesh dismissed that concern in Darwin. But in the second Test, that discussion returned as a harsh reality in the face of Australia’s pace and bounce. Australia defeated Bangladesh by an innings and 51 runs in just two days to finish the two Test series 1 1. During Bangladesh’s first tou...

Playing in the quarterfinals of the ODI World Cup, winning the Under 19 World Cup, or defeating New Zealand in a Test match in Mount Maunganui. These are among the few stars that have shone in Bangladesh’s cricketing sky. But the nine-wicket victory over Australia in Darwin will undoubtedly shine like a North Star forever. It was Bangladesh’s third Test in Australia and only their second tour of the country. It came 23 years after their previous visit, and none of the players in the curre...

Sports can help eliminate the drug problem spreading among the youth while also increasing Bangladesh’s recognition on the international stage, said State Minister for Liberation War Affairs Engineer Ishraque Hossain. He made the remarks on Friday at the Tape Ball BCL 2026 grand final organized by the Bangladesh Tape Ball Cricket Board (BTCB) at the East Chandra Sporting Club ground in Kaliakair, Gazipur. Ishraque Hossain said sports are also connected to our national identity. A country...

Shakib Al Hasan has once again come into the spotlight after delivering a speech at a press conference by fugitive Sheikh Hasina, who was ousted in the mass uprising on August 5, 2024. In an interview with Reuters, the cricketer said he is ready to return to Bangladesh if he is assured of security. He also said he wants to go to court and prove himself innocent through the legal process. State Minister for Youth and Sports Mohammad Aminul Haque has responded to Shakib’s comments. In a sta...

Finally, the joy of a series victory came on Zimbabwean soil. Bangladesh had lost the ODI series after the Tests. The start of the T20 series was also a loss. After that, the men in red and green made a brilliant comeback to clinch the twenty-over series.Bangladesh beat Zimbabwe by 4 wickets in the third and final T20. Chasing the hosts' total of 143/7 in Bulawayo, Towhid Hridoy's men secured the win with 2 balls to spare.Bangladeshi cricketers weren't able to adapt properly to Zimbabwe's condit...