Dhaka, April 26 (IANS) Bangladesh have unveiled a 15-member squad for the opening Test against Pakistan, with uncapped batters Tanzid Tamim and Amite Hasan earning maiden call-ups in the longest format as the selectors continue to invest in emerging red-ball talent.Najmul Hossain Shanto will continue to lead the side, with all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz appointed as his deputy as Bangladesh aim to begin the home series on a strong note. The two-match series begins on May 8 at the Sher-e-Bangla N…
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Dhaka, April 22 (IANS) Bangladesh cricket team have been fined 10 per cent of their match fee for maintaining a slow over-rate during the second men’s ODI against New Zealand at Shere Bangla National Stadium. According to the ICC press release, as quoted by the Daily Star, match referee Andy Pycroft of the Emirates ICC Elite Panel imposed the sanction after determining that Mehidy Hasan Miraz’s side fell two overs short of the required rate once time allowances were taken into consideration….
Dhaka, April 21 (IANS) Abdul Gaffar Saqlain received his first national call-up as the Bangladesh national cricket team announced a 15-member squad for the opening two T20Is against New Zealand. The selectors chose fresh players and considered workload management ahead of a busy international schedule.Saqlain’s selection as an uncapped pace-bowling all-rounder shows Bangladesh’s effort to improve their depth in T20 cricket. He is seen as a solid lower-order hitter and a capable seam bowler, …
Dhaka, April 12 (IANS) The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has granted a one-day extension to the No Objection Certificates (NOCs) issued to pacers Shoriful Islam and Nahid Rana, allowing them to continue their participation in the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL).The development was confirmed by the BCB in an official press release issued on Sunday, following a formal request from their franchise, Peshawar Zalmi, and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).“The decision has been made following a r…
Dhaka, April 11 (IANS) Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Saturday announced the 15-member squad for the first two matches of the three-match ODI series to be played against New Zealand. The new selection committee, led by Habibul Bashar, has not made any changes to the 15-man team, which recently won a historic ODI series against Pakistan by 2-1 last month.According to the schedule, the opening two matches will be played at Sher-e-Bangla Stadium in Dhaka on April 17 and 20, while the third ODI i…
New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) Bangladesh skipper Mehidy Hasan Miraz has made significant gains in the ODI charts following a string of impressive performances against Pakistan in the recently concluded three-match ODI series at home. Mehidy climbed nine places to move to joint seventh in the ODI bowlers’ rankings, while also improving two spots to rise to second in the ODI all-rounders’ list.Mehidy was among Bangladesh’s best performers during the recent three-game ODI series against Pakistan a…
Dhaka, Jan 4 (IANS) Bangladesh have revealed a 15-player squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, scheduled to be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka from February 7 to March 8. Wicketkeeper-batter Litton Das will serve as captain, extending his leadership role as the side seeks to make a notable impact on the international stage.The batting will largely depend on the captain, with support from Tanzid Hasan and Parvez Hossain Emon. The Asian team features a well-rounded bowling attack, spearheaded by…
Sylhet, Dec 27 (IANS) Dhaka Capitals assistant coach Mahbub Ali Zaki died on Saturday after collapsing suddenly at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium minutes before his team’s opening Bangladesh Premier League match was to commence against Rajshahi Warriors. Team staff and medical personnel immediately administered cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) after Zaki, 59, collapsed on the ground during his team’s pre-match preparation. He was taken by ambulance to Al Haramain Hospital, where h…