Only a handful turned up each day at the Harare Sports Club ground during the one-off Test. Cricket is still regarded as a sport that is undergoing a renaissance in this country and hence, the interest has been understandably low. But for those who took the trouble of attending Zimbabwe’s first Test in six years ... Read more
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Onus on Shakib
UCB ODI Series – Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe Onus on Shakib The five-match one-day series between Bangladesh and Zimbabwe begins tomorrow at the Harare Sports Club ground and it is already a huge ask for Shakib Al Hasan’s men to make a quick recovery. The complexity of the task, especially after the 130-run defeat in the ... Read more
Akram banks on Sumon to regain lost pride
The cricketers started the preparation on Wednesday to begin the five-match ODI series against Zimbabwe with an aim to regain some pride after wobbled in the one-off Test which left the whole cricket fraternity astonished. Though Bangladesh did not loss the last six ODI series against Zimbabwe dating back to 2006, the scenario is now ... Read more
‘It is not just another loss’
Bangladesh surrendered meekly in Test cricket on numerous occasions since their elevation to the top flight in 2000. There have been questions raised about Bangladesh’s ability in the longer version of cricket following every pathetic defeat against the top-ranked sides. The cricket fraternity and the fans got frustrated after all those poor showings. But the ... Read more
Talent impressive, pitches not so
Lawson’s Verdict Talent impressive, pitches not so Geoff Lawson’s period as the specialist fast bowling coach for the GP-BCB National Cricket Academy ended yesterday with mostly encouraging words except for a warning that could greatly help the Tigers in the immediate future. The former Australian cricketer, who arrived on July 4, mainly worked with the ... Read more
Law’s focus on teamwork
When Stuart Law met his new charges at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium yesterday, it was more than just smiles and handshakes. His brief with most of the national cricketers surrounding him centred on him being a hard, but fair guy. Later during his first official press conference, it was along a similar theme; the former ... Read more
Nafees warms up with a ton
Shahriar Nafees took another step towards a return to the Test team when he struck 115 against the GP-BCB National Cricket Academy on Sunday. The two-day match was marred by rain yesterday with only nine overs of the Academy side’s innings possible (33 for one) but on Day One, it was Nafees who stood out ... Read more
The new Tiger on the block
Four years ago, Nasir Hossain took a big risk when he quit the BKSP to join Abahani for the Dhaka Premier League. BKSP were then playing in the league, so it was mandatory for every student to play for the sports academy side. Abahani had come up with a huge offer which was very tough ... Read more
Shuvogata’s dilemma
Conjecture has enough legs for a belief to travel a long-winded trail in Bangladesh cricket. It can lift an element within the circle to its highest peak and equally, it can dump him to the point where it remains an afterthought, reduced to a footnote. A player is often the centre of all the attention ... Read more
No more meddling in selection process
BCB reins in technical committee The Bangladesh Cricket Board has finally decided to rein in the controversial technical evaluation committee, curtailing its power of meddling in the selection matters. The decision was taken at the marathon executive committee meeting in Sylhet, which started in the evening continued up to
Robiul eyes second chance
Pace bowler Robiul Islam said on Tuesday that he does not want to be a part of the group of players who have failed to prolong their careers beyond their debut in Test cricket for Bangladesh. So far, 59 players have represented Bangladesh in Test matches and among them seven were never picked in the ... Read more
Preparation hardly ideal
The lack of match practice can be an issue for the Tigers when they will make their return to Test cricket against Zimbabwe in August after more than a year’s break. Shakib Al Hasan’s men will get the opportunity to play a four-day practice match against Zimbabwe XI before the lone Test, which will be ... Read more
Tamim steals the show
Tamim Iqbal came up trumps in the battle of Bangladesh at New Road in Worcester on Tuesday night as his Nottinghamshire beat Shakib Al Hasan’s Worcestershire by ten runs in the Friends Life t20. The left-handed opener hammered 35 off 25 balls with the help of three boundaries and one six that made a dent ... Read more
Salauddin takes cricket to new shores
Mohammad Salauddin, the ex-fielding coach of Bangladesh National Cricket Team who played a vital role last season in keeping the Bangladesh fielding & spin bowling department in good shape had to leave the national job as Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) did not extend his contract. Presently he is coaching the National University of Malaysia (UKM) ... Read more
Lawson’s mantra
You may have a daunting 18-yard run-up, a pivot that needs tightening and a booming follow-through but as far as Geoff Lawson is concerned, only one thing matters. “I will be talking to them about how we get people out; how we make winning teams. All the things that are just common sense. Often people ... Read more
Sunny wants to shine in practice matches
All-rounder Elias Sunny said he was eagerly waiting to excel in the practice matches before the Zimbabwe tour to strengthen his claim in the Bangladesh 15-member squad for the away series. The left-arm spinner has been included in the 23-member preliminary squad, announced on Thursday, and he is expected to make a stiff challenge to ... Read more
Selectors trim team to 23
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced a 23-member preliminary squad on Thursday for the upcoming tour of Zimbabwe. There were no surprises when the Akram Khan-led selection panel trimmed the squad from the 32-member pre-conditioning camp for the Zimbabwe trip where Shakib Al Hasan’s men will play
Tamim to make county debut today
Bangladesh vice captain and opening batsman Tamim Iqbal will make his county debut today for the Nottinghamshire in their match against Derbyshire in the Friends Life T20 championship. Upon his arrival at the Heathrow Airport, the left handed batsman was received by the Nott’s manager Mick Newell. Before making his debut today, Tamim attended the ... Read more
Sakib seeks a break
Captain Sakib al Hasan has requested the Bangladesh Cricket Board to grant him a leave when the national cricket team will be traveling to South Africa. The board has planned to send the team to South Africa to play a warm-up game or two before they go to Zimbabwe for a Test and one-day series ... Read more
Skill squad to be trimmed
The national selection committee will reduce the size of the skill training squad for the upcoming tour of Zimbabwe. “It will be a 22 to 23-member squad because practically it’s not possible to accommodate so many players for the skill training,” informed chief selector Akram Khan