Ekush Tapader

Ekush Tapader

Tigers upbeat, but problems persist

As it often happens, a victory -- especially before a major tournament -- can lift the mood within the Bangladesh team.

4d ago

A decider with World Cup in sight

The Bangladesh-Ireland T20I series -- the Tigers’ final T20 assignment before February-March’s T20 World Cup -- was expected to be straightforward for the hosts. The plan was simple: secure the series in the first two matches and use the final game to test new options ahead of the global event.

5d ago

Bangladesh in ‘no risk’ mode

A defeat in the first T20I against Ireland has disrupted the pre-series calculations of the Bangladesh selectors as thoughts of T20 World Cup preparation have now been set aside and the focus has shifted towards winning the series.

1w ago

Let only the bat talk

Bangladesh’s cricketers often say, “If the team doesn’t win, my runs mean nothing.” But deep down, how many of them truly believe that? Through their on-field antics and off-field comments, the players often fail to justify that statement

1w ago

Selection rift: Is Litton's anger baseless?

A day before the start of an international series, Bangladesh T20I captain Litton Das drags the selectors into the dock and expresses deep dissatisfaction with the cricket operations department’s policies. Even though such drama becomes material for the media ahead of a low-profile series, for any team or cricket board, it’s an uncomfortable scene. 

1w ago

Two decades, a faded cap, a lasting legacy

For players who hold Test cricket close to their hearts, that cap is a deeply emotional symbol.

3w ago

Too many cooks for BCB broth?

Ten -- that's how many directors the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) had when Faruque Ahmed took over as its president in last year's August.

1m ago

Cold on field, warm off it

At the toss ahead of the Asia Cup final between India and Pakistan in Dubai on Sunday, a rare scene unfolded. For the first time on a cricket field, the two captains spoke to two different commentators -- naturally, each one from their own country.

2m ago
December 3, 2025
December 3, 2025

Tigers upbeat, but problems persist

As it often happens, a victory -- especially before a major tournament -- can lift the mood within the Bangladesh team.

December 2, 2025
December 2, 2025

A decider with World Cup in sight

The Bangladesh-Ireland T20I series -- the Tigers’ final T20 assignment before February-March’s T20 World Cup -- was expected to be straightforward for the hosts. The plan was simple: secure the series in the first two matches and use the final game to test new options ahead of the global event.

November 29, 2025
November 29, 2025

Bangladesh in ‘no risk’ mode

A defeat in the first T20I against Ireland has disrupted the pre-series calculations of the Bangladesh selectors as thoughts of T20 World Cup preparation have now been set aside and the focus has shifted towards winning the series.

November 29, 2025
November 29, 2025

Let only the bat talk

Bangladesh’s cricketers often say, “If the team doesn’t win, my runs mean nothing.” But deep down, how many of them truly believe that? Through their on-field antics and off-field comments, the players often fail to justify that statement

November 27, 2025
November 27, 2025

Selection rift: Is Litton's anger baseless?

A day before the start of an international series, Bangladesh T20I captain Litton Das drags the selectors into the dock and expresses deep dissatisfaction with the cricket operations department’s policies. Even though such drama becomes material for the media ahead of a low-profile series, for any team or cricket board, it’s an uncomfortable scene. 

November 10, 2025
November 10, 2025

Two decades, a faded cap, a lasting legacy

For players who hold Test cricket close to their hearts, that cap is a deeply emotional symbol.

October 12, 2025
October 12, 2025

Too many cooks for BCB broth?

Ten -- that's how many directors the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) had when Faruque Ahmed took over as its president in last year's August.

September 28, 2025
September 28, 2025

Cold on field, warm off it

At the toss ahead of the Asia Cup final between India and Pakistan in Dubai on Sunday, a rare scene unfolded. For the first time on a cricket field, the two captains spoke to two different commentators -- naturally, each one from their own country.

September 27, 2025
September 27, 2025

Panicky Tigers forget ‘basic cricket’

During the innings break of the Bangladesh-Pakistan Super Four match in Dubai on Thursday, Pakistan legend Wasim Akram looked tense..When asked about the match situation, Akram, who is working as a commentator at the Asia Cup, said, “The wicket is a bit tricky, but if Bangladesh plays basi

September 22, 2025
September 22, 2025

From fear of elimination to hopes of playing final

In just a week, Bangladesh have found themselves in contrasting scenarios -- from fearing elimination after losing to Sri Lanka in the group stage to brightening their hopes of a fourth Asia Cup final with a win over the same side in the Super Four opener.