Cricket

One Defeat, Mounting Pressure: India’s Semi-Final Hopes Hang in the Balance

A single loss in the Super Eight stage of the T20 World Cup has dramatically altered the outlook for the defending champions. What once appeared to be a smooth march toward the semi-finals has suddenly turned into a tense battle of calculations and net run rates. Questions are now being raised about team selection, tactics, and whether India can still secure a place in the last four.

Rashid Khan Joins Exclusive 700-Wicket Club in T20 Cricket

Afghanistan’s leg-spin maestro Rashid Khan has made history by becoming the first bowler in recognized T20 cricket to reach the 700-wicket milestone. Entering the World Cup with 696 wickets, Rashid inched closer to this landmark with crucial dismissals against New Zealand and South Africa, finally achieving it on the big stage.

Tamim reveals whether he has received an offer to become a minister on his Facebook handle

Amid the Bangladesh Nationalist Party’s (BNP) landslide victory in the 13th National Parliamentary Election and ahead of the new government’s swearing-in scheduled for Tuesday, rumors surfaced on social media suggesting that former cricketer Tamim Iqbal might join the cabinet.

“Asif Nazrul Thanks Pakistan for Boycotting Match Against India”

Pakistan has decided to boycott its match against India in the T20 World Cup in support of Bangladesh. On Wednesday, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif confirmed that the country will not play against India, stating that politics should not influence the playing field and that standing with Bangladesh is a moral responsibility.

Bangladesh takes a step towards the T20 World Cup by beating Thailand

Bangladesh is progressing at a great pace in the Women's T20 World Cup qualifiers. Nigar Sultana's team has won its fifth consecutive victory in the tournament by defeating tough opponents Thailand by 39 runs in the third match of the Super Six stage held in Kathmandu. The Tigers once again sent a big message by keeping the reins of the match in their own hands with controlled and confident performances in both batting and bowling. This victory has paved the way for Bangladesh to get a ticket to the main stage of the Women's T20 World Cup.

ICC's 'double-pronged policy' on Bangladesh issue: Pakistan on the verge of World Cup boycott, government's final decision

Pakistan is set to take a big and tough stand over the exclusion of Bangladesh from the 2026 T20 World Cup. Terming the International Cricket Council's (ICC) decision as 'unfair and discriminatory', the Pakistani government is seriously considering not allowing the country's national team to participate in the World Cup. Discontent in Islamabad over the event to be held jointly in India and Sri Lanka is intensifying.

M Nazmul Islam returns to BCB finance committee after controversy

Director M Nazmul Islam has returned to the post of head of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) finance committee just 10 days after temporarily losing his position due to controversial comments. A source in the board confirmed that he was given the responsibility of the finance department again at the BCB board meeting yesterday.

Playing in the World Cup is the dream of the whole country, cricket is above everything: Enamul Haque Bijoy

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has expressed its reluctance to play the T20 World Cup in India due to security concerns. For this reason, a request was made to the International Cricket Council (ICC) to organize matches at an alternative venue. However, after several rounds of discussions, the ICC has clearly stated that the World Cup matches will be held in India as per the scheduled schedule. In the latest meeting, the BCB has been given one day to inform the final decision.

The consequences of boycotting the World Cup could be dire—‘Nobody but Zimbabwe will play with us,’ warns Sujan

In December, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) signed Bangladesh national team star pacer Mustafizur Rahman for a record Rs 9.2 crore in the IPL mini-auction. There was great excitement among cricket fans in the country surrounding this deal. However, that joy did not last long. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) ultimately decided to exclude Mustafizur from the IPL due to objections from Hindu extremists in India and security concerns.

ICC does not play street cricket' - Sehwag's strong message to Bangladesh over India's decision not to host World Cup

Former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag has made a critical comment on Bangladesh's possible decision not to play in the T20 World Cup to be held in India. Speaking directly and sarcastically on the matter, he said that Bangladesh is also now talking in a threatening tone - which he believes is not acceptable at all.

Bangladesh will not go to India to play the World Cup, BCB decides

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has decided not to go to India to play the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup. This important decision was taken in an emergency meeting held with 17 BCB board directors on Sunday (January 4) afternoon. The board has taken such a position keeping in mind the security of Bangladeshi cricketers on Indian soil and the recent diplomatic-cricket reality.

Indefinite ban on broadcasting and watching Indian cricket matches

A storm of protest has erupted at Dhaka University over the exclusion of Bangladeshi pacer Mustafizur Rahman from the IPL. The Salimullah Muslim (SM) Hall Sangsad of Dhaka University has taken a strong stand in protest of this incident. An indefinite ban has been imposed on broadcasting and watching all types of cricket matches organized on Indian soil in the auditorium of the hall.

Indian Cricket Board drops Mustafizur Rahman from IPL in face of threats

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has ordered Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to release Bangladeshi star pacer Mustafizur Rahman from the squad for the 2026 IPL season. A top BCCI official said that the decision has been taken considering the recent overall situation and the political context of India and Bangladesh. At the same time, the franchise has been given permission to replace Mustafizur in the team.

Intense tension around IPL: Shiv Sena leader's threat raises concerns about Mustafizur Rahman's safety!

Tensions have escalated off the field before the start of the upcoming IPL. Bangladesh national team star pacer Mustafizur Rahman is at the center of this controversy. He was bought by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), a team owned by Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, for Rs 9.2 crore in the IPL auction.

Pakistan thrash India to become U-19 Asia Cup champions

Samir Minhas' record-breaking batting display helped Pakistan thrash arch-rivals India to win the U-19 Asia Cup. They created history by defeating India by a huge margin of 191 runs in the final.

May Allah never let me stand in front of this door again: Mahmudullah's wife

When Mahmudullah Riyad was admitted to the hospital with dengue, it was as if he was facing death. Every day, new deaths are being heard in the country due to the dengue epidemic. Mahmudullah's wife, Jannatul Kawsar Mishti, shared the horrific experience on social media.

Wife Jannatul seeks prayers for ailing Mahmudullah

Experienced Bangladesh all-rounder Mahmudullah Riyad has been admitted to the hospital with fever. His wife Jannatul Kausar has sought prayers from everyone for his speedy recovery.

Tigers take to the field today on a mission to defend the series against the West Indies

Bangladesh will take to the field at 6 pm today at the Sagarika Stadium in Chittagong. This is a fight to survive in the three-match T20 series against the West Indies. The Liton Das-led team was defeated in the first match of the series due to irresponsible batting. Therefore, they have to win today's match - otherwise, the series loss is certain.

Austrian cricketer Karanvir Singh has created history by breaking Rizwan's record!

Austrian cricketer Karanvir Singh has written a unique history. He now holds the record for scoring the highest number of runs in a calendar year in the T20 format. This right-handed batsman has set a new milestone by breaking the world record of former Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan. The 30-year-old Karanvir scored 248 runs in the four-match series during the recently concluded tour of Romania. He has written several records in his name with these runs.

Kolkata's eye on these five stars in the IPL auction

After a disappointing performance in the last edition of the IPL, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are planning to build a strong team in the new season. After winning only five of the 14 group matches, the team is looking to add new strength to the field this time. With that aim, KKR is going to keep a special eye on five star cricketers in the auction.

Bangladeshi spinner Rishad breaks Rashid Khan's world record

Bangladesh won the ODI series after a long 17 months by defeating the West Indies by a huge margin of 179 runs in Mirpur. Leg-spinner Rishad made a big contribution to the team's victory in the third and final match. He took 3 wickets in this match and set two new records by taking 12 wickets in the entire series.

Bangladesh wins series by defeating West Indies by 179 runs

The Bangladesh cricket team introduced themselves with a resounding victory in the third and final match of the ODI series. At the beginning of the series, Bangladesh won the first match, but the Tigers' confidence was somewhat reduced after losing the second match in the Super Over. In that situation, the third match was like an unwritten final.

The beginning of a new era in cricket: The thrill of two innings in a day in the ‘Test Twenty’ format

A new chapter has begun in world cricket—with the advent of ‘Test Twenty’. This is a revolutionary cricket format, where the match will be completed in a day while maintaining the strategy and depth of Test cricket. Each match will consist of two innings, each lasting 20 overs. In other words, this new format, which combines the image of Test and the thrill of T20, can take cricket to a different level.

Bangladesh-West Indies series: New ticket price of 300 taka

The Bangladesh-West Indies series is getting underway after the Afghanistan series ends. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced the ticket price list and availability for this series, which will start from October 18. This time, spectators will not have to stand in line at the counter, but will have the opportunity to purchase tickets directly online.

BCB's new crisis is about to begin: Who will be the second vice-president?

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) election began in a peaceful atmosphere at the Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel today, Monday. Voting has been going on since the morning, which will continue until 4 pm. Several councilor and director candidates, including current president Aminul Islam, have already voted.

Afghanistan loses to Bangladesh in first match of bilateral series

Afghanistan also lost to Bangladesh in the first match of the bilateral series after the Asia Cup. Rashid Khan's team was defeated by 4 wickets in the match held in Sharjah on Thursday (October 2). After the match, Afghan captain Rashid Khan openly admitted that the team's batting and bowling failure was the main reason for this defeat.

Asif Mahmud claims Virat Kohli complained about BCB elections

When various discussions and controversies were rife around the upcoming elections of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), sports advisor Asif Mahmud Sajeeb Bhuiyan made an explosive claim. He claimed that Indian cricket star Virat Kohli had also received a complaint about the BCB elections and he shared it with Gautam Gambhir and others.

Dhanashree opens up about cheating after marriage? Chahal

The marital feud between India's star leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal and YouTuber, actress and choreographer Dhanashree Verma is back in the news. Despite ending their five-year marriage in March this year, there are still many allegations surrounding each other.

Wasim Akram wants to be the new coach of the Tigers!

Although the list of foreign coaches in Bangladesh cricket is long, this time a new prospect has been added - legendary Pakistani pacer Wasim Akram.

Soumya Sarkar has been called up to replace Liton in the Afghanistan series!

Soumya Sarkar has been called up for the upcoming T20I series against Afghanistan. Soumya has been named in the team as Liton Das has been ruled out of the series due to a rib injury.

Kamran's explosive comment: Pakistan needs to learn from Bangladesh!

The Asia Cup has been in full swing as Bangladesh's sharp cricketing prowess saw them beat Sri Lanka by four wickets on Saturday, chasing a target of 168 with just one ball to spare. After the remarkable win, former Pakistan star Kamran Akmal advised the country to learn from Bangladesh.

Bangladesh in Super Four: Who will be the opponents?

Sri Lanka's win over Afghanistan has confirmed Bangladesh's place in the Super Four. Sri Lanka topped Group B with 6 points after winning all three matches in the group stage. Bangladesh finished runners-up with 4 points after winning two matches.

Unbelievable but true, two Bangladeshis in the Brazil national team

Brazil is the country of football. Brazil means a different emotion in the hearts of football lovers around the world. However, Brazil is not only a country of football, but cricket is also played in the country - this information is unknown to many. And two Bangladeshi youngsters, Kawsar Khan and Atiqur Rahman Tarun, are now playing in the Brazil national cricket team.

BCB elections on October 4: Tamim vs Bulbul face off

The date for the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) elections has been finalized. The board's board of directors will be voted on October 4. A three-member election commission has already been formed, headed by Supreme Court Senior Advocate Mohammad Hossain. Along with him, the commission includes Additional IGP Sibgat Ullah of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and the Executive Director (Joint Secretary) of the National Sports Council.

Bangladesh's Tanjim was given the title of 'world class' bowler.

Young pacer Tanjim Hasan Shakib has been attracting attention since his debut in the Bangladesh national team. He has now become a regular face of the team with his consistent performances. Former Indian star cricketer Murali was impressed by his excellent bowling.

From the toss to the end of the match, the controversy over not shaking hands in the Pakistan-India match.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has been embroiled in a fresh controversy after the team's loss to India in the Asia Cup in Dubai. The row has erupted over the Pakistani team's players not shaking hands with Indian players.

Bangladesh to face Hong Kong in Asia Cup, who will be in the XI?

The curtain rose on the Asia Cup two days ago. But the real battle for Bangladesh begins today. Bangladesh and Hong Kong are facing off in their first match in Abu Dhabi under the leadership of Liton Das. What will the red-green team's XI be like in the first match?

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