Fortune Barishal

BPL champions’ chaotic reception in Barishal

Team owner Mizanur Rahman, who was present with his family, was overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and said, “We dedicate this victory to the martyrs of July. This victory is not just ours; it’s the victory of the people of Barishal.”

Hurting Talha ‘living the dream’ of forging fast bowlers

A dramatic last-ball boundary shattered Khulna Tigers' Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) campaign to a heartbreaking end on Thursday. Yet, head coach Talha Jubair deserves credit for guiding a team lacking star power to the penultimate hurdle, marking another chapter in the former national pacer's coaching journey. The 39-year-old spoke to The Daily Star’s Samsul Arefin Khan about why he prefers being a bowling coach, the evolution of Bangladesh’s pace bowling and more. Here are the excerpts from the interview:

Tamim and Co triumph as ‘power and experience’ combine

Fortune Barishal were left with a daunting task yesterday at the end of Chittagong Kings’ innings in the final of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) in Mirpur, but they ended up creating history with a three-wicket victory to clinch back-to-back BPL titles.

BCB to honour Tamim’s career before BPL final presentation ceremony

Tamim, who recently announced his retirement from international cricket, is leading Fortune Barishal as they aim to defend their title against Chittagong Kings at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur.

Barishal will try to win it for the fans, says Tamim

Fortune Barishal skipper Tamim Iqbal said they want to win against Chittagong Kings in the final of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) on Friday to reward their fans for their unwavering support this season.

Chittagong set up qualifier against Barishal as Rangpur pushed to eliminator

Opener Parvez Hossain Emon scored a 41-ball 75 as Chittagong Kings beat Fortune Barishal by 24 runs in the last match of the league stage of Bangladesh Premier League in Mirpur on Saturday, setting up the first qualifier against the same team.

Tamim urges BPL to fix payment disputes and restructure for future

Beyond payment concerns, Tamim believes the BPL’s scheduling and team structure need adjustments to elevate the tournament’s standard.

Barishal confirm Qualifier spot as Dhaka register lowest total of BPL season  

Fortune Barishal confirmed a top-two finish in the league stage of the Bangladesh Premier League after hammering Dhaka Capitals by nine wickets at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Wednesday.

Malan and Co power Barishal to win over Khulna

Dawid Malan’s quickfire half-century and a composed finish from Faheem Ashraf and Mohammad Nabi powered Fortune Barishal to a five-wicket win over Khulna Tigers in their Bangladesh Premier League match at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka today.

February 9, 2025
February 9, 2025

BPL champions’ chaotic reception in Barishal

Team owner Mizanur Rahman, who was present with his family, was overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and said, “We dedicate this victory to the martyrs of July. This victory is not just ours; it’s the victory of the people of Barishal.”

February 8, 2025
February 8, 2025

Hurting Talha ‘living the dream’ of forging fast bowlers

A dramatic last-ball boundary shattered Khulna Tigers' Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) campaign to a heartbreaking end on Thursday. Yet, head coach Talha Jubair deserves credit for guiding a team lacking star power to the penultimate hurdle, marking another chapter in the former national pacer's coaching journey. The 39-year-old spoke to The Daily Star’s Samsul Arefin Khan about why he prefers being a bowling coach, the evolution of Bangladesh’s pace bowling and more. Here are the excerpts from the interview:

February 8, 2025
February 8, 2025

Tamim and Co triumph as ‘power and experience’ combine

Fortune Barishal were left with a daunting task yesterday at the end of Chittagong Kings’ innings in the final of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) in Mirpur, but they ended up creating history with a three-wicket victory to clinch back-to-back BPL titles.

February 6, 2025
February 6, 2025

BCB to honour Tamim’s career before BPL final presentation ceremony

Tamim, who recently announced his retirement from international cricket, is leading Fortune Barishal as they aim to defend their title against Chittagong Kings at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur.

February 6, 2025
February 6, 2025

Barishal will try to win it for the fans, says Tamim

Fortune Barishal skipper Tamim Iqbal said they want to win against Chittagong Kings in the final of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) on Friday to reward their fans for their unwavering support this season.

February 1, 2025
February 1, 2025

Chittagong set up qualifier against Barishal as Rangpur pushed to eliminator

Opener Parvez Hossain Emon scored a 41-ball 75 as Chittagong Kings beat Fortune Barishal by 24 runs in the last match of the league stage of Bangladesh Premier League in Mirpur on Saturday, setting up the first qualifier against the same team.

January 30, 2025
January 30, 2025

Tamim urges BPL to fix payment disputes and restructure for future

Beyond payment concerns, Tamim believes the BPL’s scheduling and team structure need adjustments to elevate the tournament’s standard.

January 29, 2025
January 29, 2025

Barishal confirm Qualifier spot as Dhaka register lowest total of BPL season  

Fortune Barishal confirmed a top-two finish in the league stage of the Bangladesh Premier League after hammering Dhaka Capitals by nine wickets at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Wednesday.

January 27, 2025
January 27, 2025

Malan and Co power Barishal to win over Khulna

Dawid Malan’s quickfire half-century and a composed finish from Faheem Ashraf and Mohammad Nabi powered Fortune Barishal to a five-wicket win over Khulna Tigers in their Bangladesh Premier League match at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka today.

January 26, 2025
January 26, 2025

Barishal’s Nabi eyeing top-two finish

Barishal’s only two losses in this BPL have come against table-toppers Rangpur Riders.