Jaker Ali

Jaker credits bowlers, fielding unit as Bangladesh seal historic series win

Jaker, who has overseen the side’s resurgence following a disappointing Asia Cup campaign, was full of praise for the team’s collective effort.

Tigers' DRS calls a concern despite Sharjah series win

Beside showing lapses in batting temperament, Bangladesh batters in both matches gave Afghanistan repeated openings by burning reviews unnecessarily, exposing the side to avoidable risks.

Soumya returns in Jaker-led Bangladesh team for Afghan T20Is

Soumya Sarkar was named in the Bangladesh T20I squad to face Afghanistan in a three-match T20I series in UAE next week, the left-handed batter’s first inclusion in the shortest format since December last year.

‘As a batting unit, we lost’

Bangladesh’s stand-in captain Jaker Ali offered a straightforward explanation after the 11-run defeat to Pakistan in their final Super Four match in the Asia Cup, saying a batting failure cost them the game on Thursday in Dubai, just like it had done the previous day against India.

Will Litton play against Pakistan?

Bangladesh captain Liton Das was seen holding an ice bag in his hand as he stepped off the team bus and entered the ground ahead of their final Asia Cup T20 Super Four fixture against Pakistan at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Thursday.

Saif’s lone fight in vain as India beat Bangladesh by 41 runs

Bangladesh's chase never gained momentum, with Saif's valiant fifty proving insufficient as wickets tumbled around him.

Jaker likely to keep wickets instead of Litton in India clash

Jaker Ali is likely to keep wickets for Bangladesh instead of skipper Litton Das in their Asia Cup T20 Super Four clash against India at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday. 

Batters strive to add metres without changing basics

Bangladesh's batting effort in T20Is have lagged behind global standards over the years and the lack of power-hitting skills has often been talked about as the biggest reason.

September 24, 2025
September 24, 2025

Saif’s lone fight in vain as India beat Bangladesh by 41 runs

Bangladesh's chase never gained momentum, with Saif's valiant fifty proving insufficient as wickets tumbled around him.

September 24, 2025
September 24, 2025

Jaker likely to keep wickets instead of Litton in India clash

Jaker Ali is likely to keep wickets for Bangladesh instead of skipper Litton Das in their Asia Cup T20 Super Four clash against India at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday. 

August 19, 2025
August 19, 2025

Batters strive to add metres without changing basics

Bangladesh's batting effort in T20Is have lagged behind global standards over the years and the lack of power-hitting skills has often been talked about as the biggest reason.

August 18, 2025
August 18, 2025

‘We are going to the Asia Cup to be champions’

Bangladesh batter Jaker Ali Anik said that he and the team have set their sights on winning the Asia Cup, slated to begin in September in the UAE.

August 3, 2025
August 3, 2025

Taijul swings beyond spin

While Litton and Mustafizur bask in family time and freedom, some of their teammates are staying close to the grind.

July 23, 2025
July 23, 2025
July 22, 2025
July 22, 2025

'Just tried to take it deep': Jaker explains game plan after rescuing Tigers from collapse

Bangladesh middle-order batter Jaker Ali said he focused on taking the game deep and waiting for deliveries in his hitting zone, following a match-defining half-century that guided the Tigers to a historic T20I series win over Pakistan.

July 5, 2025
July 5, 2025

Middle order spoils decent start

“We need to learn from our mistakes.” This statement is the staple of Bangladesh players, uttered almost every time they lose a game.

April 27, 2025
April 27, 2025

Jaker urges batting rethink after Sylhet setback

Jaker, who scored 28 and 58 in Sylhet, believes the team's struggles stem from a lack of collective effort with the bat.

February 22, 2025
February 22, 2025

‘We can still make a comeback’

Jaker Ali, who made a hard fought 68 off 114 balls and was involved in a record 154-run stand with Towhid Hridoy, talked to a few journalists immediately after the India game where he remained optimistic about his team’s chances of reaching the knockout phase. Here are the excerpts: