Abdullah Al Mehdi

‘No one remembers No.2’

Chittagong Kings pacer Khaled Ahmed has remained almost stoic in the face of personal tragedy and emerged as his team’s highest wicket-taker in the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) with 19 wickets.

4d ago

BCB accepts responsibility for BPL mess

In an attempt that could be equated to putting a band aid on a bullet wound, the governing council of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) held a meeting with the franchise owners yesterday, to address the many scandals that have overshadowed the on-field action in the ongoing tournament.

1w ago

‘BPL has to develop players for Bangladesh’

In an interview with The Daily Star, Mickey revisited Rangpur Riders' winning campaign in the recent Global Super League (GSL), how it helped transform the mentality of the likes of Soumya Sarkar, and more.

2w ago

Competing leagues and exodus of stars creating humdrum BPL

Rangpur Riders star Alex Hales played his last game for the franchise in the current edition of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) on January 9 in Sylhet. Just three days later, he appeared for Desert Vipers against Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in the ILT20 in Abu Dhabi.

2w ago

‘I hope Tamim bhai wasn’t saying it seriously’

After a training session at the MA Aziz Stadium in Chattogram yesterday, most of the Dhaka Capitals cricketers had exited the ground, but not Sabbir Rahman. Sabbir, who remains a fan favourite despite not playing for Bangladesh since 2022, stayed back to work on his power hitting – something he has shown glimpses of in the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL).

3w ago

BPL falling back into old ways

The alarm bells were ringing once it was revealed that the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has not taken any bank guarantees from the franchises ahead of the ongoing season of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL).

3w ago

Liton left out as Bangladesh bet on form, youthful aggression

While Liton’s recent poor form made his omission less surprising, Bangladesh’s selection trends often leave room for debate about inclusions and exclusions. This time, the selectors leaned towards youthful confidence and aggression over experience.

3w ago

'I listened to myself': Tamim ends Champions Trophy talks

The selectors had approached Tamim during the ongoing Sylhet phase of the Bangladesh Premier League, presenting the 35-year-old with an opportunity to rejoin the squad. While the southpaw listened to their proposition and mulled over his prospects, he ultimately decided against making a comeback.

4w ago
February 5, 2025
February 5, 2025

‘No one remembers No.2’

Chittagong Kings pacer Khaled Ahmed has remained almost stoic in the face of personal tragedy and emerged as his team’s highest wicket-taker in the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) with 19 wickets.

January 29, 2025
January 29, 2025

BCB accepts responsibility for BPL mess

In an attempt that could be equated to putting a band aid on a bullet wound, the governing council of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) held a meeting with the franchise owners yesterday, to address the many scandals that have overshadowed the on-field action in the ongoing tournament.

January 24, 2025
January 24, 2025

‘BPL has to develop players for Bangladesh’

In an interview with The Daily Star, Mickey revisited Rangpur Riders' winning campaign in the recent Global Super League (GSL), how it helped transform the mentality of the likes of Soumya Sarkar, and more.

January 20, 2025
January 20, 2025

Competing leagues and exodus of stars creating humdrum BPL

Rangpur Riders star Alex Hales played his last game for the franchise in the current edition of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) on January 9 in Sylhet. Just three days later, he appeared for Desert Vipers against Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in the ILT20 in Abu Dhabi.

January 19, 2025
January 19, 2025

‘I hope Tamim bhai wasn’t saying it seriously’

After a training session at the MA Aziz Stadium in Chattogram yesterday, most of the Dhaka Capitals cricketers had exited the ground, but not Sabbir Rahman. Sabbir, who remains a fan favourite despite not playing for Bangladesh since 2022, stayed back to work on his power hitting – something he has shown glimpses of in the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL).

January 18, 2025
January 18, 2025

BPL falling back into old ways

The alarm bells were ringing once it was revealed that the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has not taken any bank guarantees from the franchises ahead of the ongoing season of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL).

January 13, 2025
January 13, 2025

Liton left out as Bangladesh bet on form, youthful aggression

While Liton’s recent poor form made his omission less surprising, Bangladesh’s selection trends often leave room for debate about inclusions and exclusions. This time, the selectors leaned towards youthful confidence and aggression over experience.

January 11, 2025
January 11, 2025

'I listened to myself': Tamim ends Champions Trophy talks

The selectors had approached Tamim during the ongoing Sylhet phase of the Bangladesh Premier League, presenting the 35-year-old with an opportunity to rejoin the squad. While the southpaw listened to their proposition and mulled over his prospects, he ultimately decided against making a comeback.

January 9, 2025
January 9, 2025

Indecisive BCB moving Tigers in circles

With the Champions Trophy squad submission deadline looming on January 12, the decision to reintroduce a player to a national team plagued by batting consistency raises eyebrows.

January 8, 2025
January 8, 2025

Two-tier Tests: Revival or setback?  

How does the exclusion of certain countries from playing the top nations help with the expansion of cricket or Test cricket? Ideally, it serves fewer games in the calendar for Tests but opens slots for shorter-version formats.