Bangladesh Premier League (BPL)

'A proper professional': Arthur praises Mustafizur after IPL removal

Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman’s exclusion from the Indian Premier League (IPL) has sparked widespread discussion in recent days. The issue has also triggered a series of off-field developments, with the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) even holding talks with the International Cricket Council (ICC) over the possibility of relocating their upcoming ICC T20 World Cup matches from India.
8 January 2026, 13:34 PM

UAE's Waseem powers Rajshahi past sinking Noakhali

The victory lifted Rajshahi to third place in the six-team points table with eight points, while winless Noakhali remained rooted at the bottom after six outings and are virtually out of contention for a playoff spot.
8 January 2026, 11:14 AM

‘Individual hard work behind Afghans’ success in T20s’

Afghanistan’s dashing opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz shares a special bond with Bangladesh, having made his international and franchise debuts here in 2019.
8 January 2026, 02:00 AM

Chattogram look the side to fear

Chattogram Royals appear to have put their pre-tournament turmoil behind them and are fast emerging as the team to beat in the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL).
5 January 2026, 02:00 AM

Fizz becomes fastest pacer to 400 T20 wickets

Bangladesh left-arm pacer Mustafizur Rahman etched his name into the record books by becoming the fastest pacer to claim 400 wickets in T20 cricket during a Bangladesh Premier League match in Sylhet on Friday.
2 January 2026, 14:23 PM

Shamim gets going after Litton’s show of ‘trust’

Shamim Hossain struck a career-best 81 off 43 balls not out while playing a lone hand for Dhaka Capitals against Sylhet Titans in the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) in Sylhet today, nearly pulling off a win.
1 January 2026, 15:14 PM

BPL to skip Chattogram phase?

After completing their three matches of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) of the Sylhet phase, the Noakhali Express franchise had travelled to Chattogram.
31 December 2025, 07:30 AM

Chill in the air and on the scorecards

The country has been experiencing a spell of cold weather over the past few days, and it appears to be leaving its mark on the Sylhet phase of the ongoing 12th edition of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL).
30 December 2025, 02:00 AM

Will Emon’s ‘courageous’ move to No. 4 work in the long run?

Parvez Hossain Emon has batted mostly as an opener in Bangladesh’s T20I side, but with an opener-heavy top order at the moment, Emon could be seen at a new position in the upcoming T20 World Cup.
29 December 2025, 02:30 AM

Rana’s hattrick in vain as Sylhet edge Noakhali in last-ball thriller

Sylhet will look to carry this thrilling victory into their next match, while Noakhali must regroup after consecutive losses in the opening stages of the tournament.
27 December 2025, 16:21 PM

Shanto sizzles to ‘put pressure on selectors’

Rajshahi Warriors captain Najmul Hossain Shanto celebrated with a pumped fist and the customary air kiss off the bat after marking a match-winning century in Sylhet yesterday. More than a milestone, it was a determined effort to seize an opportunity in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) he had
27 December 2025, 03:00 AM

BPL 12 begins in style

Despite widespread concerns over organisational issues ahead of the opening day, the tournament began smoothly, offering several positives for organisers and fans alike.
27 December 2025, 02:00 AM

Chattogram Royals avoid further embarrassment

Chattogram Royals narrowly avoided further embarrassment on Friday by meeting the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) requirement of fielding at least two foreign players in their opening match against Noakhali Express in Sylhet.
26 December 2025, 15:16 PM

Shanto shines in high-scoring start to BPL 12

Shanto produced an unbeaten 101 off 60 balls, smashing 10 fours and five sixes, and forged an unbroken 130-run partnership off just 71 deliveries with Mushfiqur Rahim.
26 December 2025, 13:21 PM

BPL 12 begins today with chaos in tow

As the tournament gets underway at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Friday, controversies continue to surface despite repeated assurances of a smoothly run event.
26 December 2025, 02:00 AM

BCB takes over Chattogram franchise after owner’s withdrawal letter

A Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) official on Thursday said that the board has taken over the Chattogram Royals franchise following a withdrawal letter submitted by the franchise owner, just a day before the start of the 12th edition of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL).
25 December 2025, 06:10 AM

BPL: The testing ground for World Cup hopefuls

The Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) places heavy expectations on players from the franchises’ side, creating a competitive grind that sharpens Bangladesh’s national team toolbox, particularly those in the pipeline. From that perspective, the BPL offers a major platform to showcase performance in franchise cricket, but this time it presents a unique opportunity for players aiming to break into the Bangladesh T20I squad ahead of the World Cup in February.
24 December 2025, 02:00 AM

BCB keeping ‘close watch’ on security ahead of BPL

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) are set for a board meeting on Wednesday and BCB president Aminul Islam claimed the board is keeping a close watch on proceedings with security issues prevalent across the country.
23 December 2025, 14:09 PM

BCB set for Saturday meeting as plans continue to hold BPL on time

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is continuing with its plan to start the 12th edition of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) as per schedule on December 26 in Sylhet. However, the BCB is set to hold a meeting tomorrow in light of the current circumstances in the country.
19 December 2025, 12:44 PM

Shoaib Akhtar backs Bangladesh to go deep in T20 World Cup

Pakistan’s legendary fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar believes Bangladesh have the potential to go deep in the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup, scheduled to be held in India and Sri Lanka from February 7, citing the steady improvement of their pace unit in recent years.
15 December 2025, 14:36 PM