On Friday, chief selector Gazi Ashraf Hossain Lipu achieved what many of his predecessors couldn't do – announce a Bangladesh squad for a tournament without much uproar.
Bangladesh’s recurring problem of finding consistent performers has once again come to the fore, with chief selector Gazi Ashraf Hossain Lipu admitting that Nurul Hasan Sohan has been recalled to the T20I side simply as the “best available back-up option.”
When Nurul Hasan Sohan smashed three sixes and three fours in the final over to guide Rangpur Riders to a thrilling win over Fortune Barishal in last year’s Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) league phase, many believed he was ready for the national T20I side.
Sunday’s press conference held by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) was the perfect example of a board deflecting the issues instead of acknowledging them.
Despite the uncertainty surrounding his inclusion, the 38-year-old was named in the 15-member squad announced for the upcoming three-match T20I series against India, starting in Gwalior on October 6.
Veteran Mahmudullah Riyad held his spot while Mehedi Hasan Miraz made a comeback to the T20I side as Bangladesh announced a 15-member squad for the three-match T20I series against India, starting in Gwalior on October 6.
Ace all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan’s selection for the Test series against Pakistan was of particular interest for fans and media alike who were curious to know whether the current political developments had any bearing on the selectors decision to include him in the 16-member squad.
Chief selector Gazi Ashraf Hossain Lipu today confirmed that all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan will be available for all eight remaining Tests for Bangladesh in 2024.
The Najmul Hossain Shanto-led side hit new lows in T20I when they suffered a series defeat against lower-ranked USA with one match to spare, sparking huge criticism among the cricket fans back home.
On Friday, chief selector Gazi Ashraf Hossain Lipu achieved what many of his predecessors couldn't do – announce a Bangladesh squad for a tournament without much uproar.
Bangladesh’s recurring problem of finding consistent performers has once again come to the fore, with chief selector Gazi Ashraf Hossain Lipu admitting that Nurul Hasan Sohan has been recalled to the T20I side simply as the “best available back-up option.”
When Nurul Hasan Sohan smashed three sixes and three fours in the final over to guide Rangpur Riders to a thrilling win over Fortune Barishal in last year’s Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) league phase, many believed he was ready for the national T20I side.
Sunday’s press conference held by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) was the perfect example of a board deflecting the issues instead of acknowledging them.
Despite the uncertainty surrounding his inclusion, the 38-year-old was named in the 15-member squad announced for the upcoming three-match T20I series against India, starting in Gwalior on October 6.
Veteran Mahmudullah Riyad held his spot while Mehedi Hasan Miraz made a comeback to the T20I side as Bangladesh announced a 15-member squad for the three-match T20I series against India, starting in Gwalior on October 6.
Ace all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan’s selection for the Test series against Pakistan was of particular interest for fans and media alike who were curious to know whether the current political developments had any bearing on the selectors decision to include him in the 16-member squad.
Chief selector Gazi Ashraf Hossain Lipu today confirmed that all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan will be available for all eight remaining Tests for Bangladesh in 2024.
The Najmul Hossain Shanto-led side hit new lows in T20I when they suffered a series defeat against lower-ranked USA with one match to spare, sparking huge criticism among the cricket fans back home.
Decision to exclude Tanzid Tamim also lacked logic of the convincing kind.
