Bangladesh v Ireland series

‘I'm still not an all-rounder’

"I'm still not an all-rounder but Tamim probably now believes I can bowl," Shanto, who was adjudged man-of-the-series, said during a post-match presentation.

Fizz, Shanto snatch victory as Tigers prevail

“If I tell you we had the belief we'd win, I'd be lying. But cricket is a funny game, wickets fall and scoreboard pressure is bad to have. When the Fizz got two wickets, we thought we had a chance,” skipper Tamim Iqbal conceded at post-match ceremony and that is how close it was.

Tamim among runs but Tigers lose steam

The Bangladesh captain had last scored an international ODI fifty in August last year, against Zimbabwe, and went nine innings without scoring a fifty during a slightly rough patch

Time for stalwarts to set the standard

Following a brilliant three-wicket win in the second ODI against Ireland, Bangladesh will be looking to seal the series when they take on the hosts in the third and final game in Chelmsford today..There were a lot of positives to take from the second game, with Najmul Hossain Shanto hittin

Shakib ruled out of 3rd ODI with finger injury

National Team physio Bayjedul Islam Khan said: “Shakib hurt the tip of his right index finger while attempting a catch yesterday (Friday) in the second ODI

Third ODI sold out

With six tiers of seating and one double-tiered stand, the stadium can host up to 6,500 people

South Africa qualify for World Cup after Ireland-Bangladesh washout

Ireland had to win all three matches in a series against Bangladesh taking place at Chelmsford, the headquarters of English county Essex, if they were to move up from 11th place in the points table

Hathurusingha not happy with Tigers' preparation for Ireland series

It wasn't quite the obvious reason – the players—but the conditions in England-- a neutral venue for Ireland's home series against Bangladesh—that bothered the Sri Lankan coach as his plans for preparation were somewhat hampered due to rain.

Tigers dismiss favourites tag

“I don’t want to use the word favourites a lot,” Bangladesh ODI captain Tamim told reporters at the Cambridge University’s Fenner’s ground yesterday.

May 10, 2023
May 10, 2023

South Africa qualify for World Cup after Ireland-Bangladesh washout

Ireland had to win all three matches in a series against Bangladesh taking place at Chelmsford, the headquarters of English county Essex, if they were to move up from 11th place in the points table

May 9, 2023
May 9, 2023

Hathurusingha not happy with Tigers' preparation for Ireland series

It wasn't quite the obvious reason – the players—but the conditions in England-- a neutral venue for Ireland's home series against Bangladesh—that bothered the Sri Lankan coach as his plans for preparation were somewhat hampered due to rain.

May 8, 2023
May 8, 2023

Tigers dismiss favourites tag

“I don’t want to use the word favourites a lot,” Bangladesh ODI captain Tamim told reporters at the Cambridge University’s Fenner’s ground yesterday.

May 1, 2023
May 1, 2023

Tigers’ den shifts to Chelmsford

In less than a month after facing Ireland at home for a full series, Bangladesh team are expected to be in England by tonight as the Irish side await to lock horns with the Tigers in a three-match ODI series, part of the ICC Men’s World Cup Super League.

April 10, 2023
April 10, 2023

No Mahmudullah as plans progress

Bangladesh announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming ODI series against Ireland, part of ICC ODI Super League, and the biggest change coming in was uncapped paceman Mrittunjoy Chowdhury, in for Taskin Ahmed who is recuperating from an injury.

April 9, 2023
April 9, 2023

Mrittunjoy named in squad for away ODI series against Ireland

Bangladesh have named a 15-member squad for the ODI series against Ireland away to England with uncapped pacer Mrittunjoy Chowdhury in the lineup.

April 7, 2023
April 7, 2023

What happened to Shakib?

“It has been the greatest day in Ireland’s Test history,” international commentator Andrew Leonard told this reporter when talking about what transpired on the third day of the one-off Test, which saw Ireland take a 131-run lead against hosts Bangladesh

April 4, 2023
April 4, 2023

Tamim suffers injury, goes off the field

It was the first ball of the 59th over and Lorcan Tucker picked up a flighted delivery from Taijul Islam over deep mid-wicket. Tamim, fielding in the deep, dove for the ball but was not in control of his momentum during the dive. He miscalculated and fell awkwardly. 

April 3, 2023
April 3, 2023

Laid back Shakib amidst ‘serious’ Tigers

“We are all very serious. When playing a match, you won’t see that we are serious against India and less focused against Ireland. Focus stays the same."

April 3, 2023
April 3, 2023

Taskin ruled out of Ireland Test, Raja added as replacement

Taskin’s rise has been synonymous with Bangladesh’s improved aggression in pace attack