Taskin shines in the shadows
14 May 2026, 09:00 AM
The 31-year-old fast bowler's experience and quality remain indispensable to the Tigers.
14 May 2026, 09:00 AM
Rana magic seals maiden home Test win over Pakistan
13 May 2026, 00:30 AM
Pacer Nahid Rana delivered a fiery spell in the final session of the opening Test to claim career-best figures and guide Bangladesh to a 104-run victory over Pakistan, giving the hosts a 1-0 lead in the two-match series at Mirpur’s Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium yesterday.
13 May 2026, 00:30 AM
How Nahid Rana’s one spell won the game for Bangladesh
12 May 2026, 17:44 PM
4.5 overs, two maidens, 10 runs, and four wickets. This was the match-winning bowling spell produced by Nahid Rana after he was brought back into the attack for his second spell in the final session of the opening Test against Pakistan in Mirpur on Tuesday. The spell proved decisive as Bangladesh thrashed Pakistan by 104 runs to secure their first-ever Test victory over the neighbouring nation on home soil.
12 May 2026, 17:44 PM
Bangladeshi broadcasters risk FIFA World Cup blackout
9 May 2026, 08:00 AM
The FIFA World Cup 2026 is set to begin in just 33 days, but there is a strong possibility that Bangladeshi viewers may face a World Cup blackout, as no broadcaster in the country has secured telecast rights for the global showpiece event as of yesterday.
9 May 2026, 08:00 AM
Interview / ‘Will try to keep things simple’
29 April 2026, 10:00 AM
Amite Hasan’s maiden national team call-up for the first of two Tests against Pakistan next month marks the culmination of seven years of consistent performances in the domestic circuit, with selectors placing their trust in one of the most reliable performers. In a recent conversation with The Daily Star’s Samsul Arefin Khan, Amite spoke about maintaining a simple mindset, expressed deep gratitude for his family’s unwavering support, and shared his excitement about the prospect of sharing a dressing room with his idol, Mushfiqur Rahim, among other topics. The excerpts are as follows:
29 April 2026, 10:00 AM
43 Days To Go / A golden goal and the darker aftermath
29 April 2026, 08:00 AM
The 2002 FIFA World Cup is remembered as a tournament of shocks and surprises. Traditional powerhouses like France and Argentina crashed out in the group stage, while emerging sides such as South Korea and Turkey defied expectations to reach the semifinals.
29 April 2026, 08:00 AM
44 Days To Go / Argentina’s early exit and Beckham’s redemption
28 April 2026, 11:40 AM
The year 2002 was widely tipped as Argentina’s moment to end their 16-year wait for a FIFA World Cup title. Few teams entered the tournament in Korea and Japan with greater expectation.
28 April 2026, 11:40 AM
Stalled growth, steep climb amid pipeline paralysis
26 April 2026, 10:00 AM
Unless the domestic structure is prioritised and revitalised, Bangladesh may find themselves perpetually playing catch-up.
26 April 2026, 10:00 AM
Women’s team set for major event sans international matches, again
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is again relying on domestic tournaments and a short preparation camp instead of international fixtures to prepare the women's team for the upcoming ICC Women's T20 World Cup Qualifiers – repeating the approach taken before this year's Women's World Cup in India, which it later admitted was a mistake.
13 December 2025, 02:30 AM
‘I see myself as a genuine all-rounder’
Known primarily for his bowling, Mymensingh Division’s Abu Hider Rony produced a sensational batting display in this year’s National Cricket League (NCL), amassing 421 runs in just seven innings at an average of 105.25. The 29-year-old smashed 32 sixes, struck two centuries, and maintained a staggering strike rate of 116.94 alongside taking 12 wickets.
11 December 2025, 18:30 PM
‘If you don’t play, people forget you’
An injury during the NCL T20 nearly ended Mukidul Islam Mugdho's entire domestic season. But the pacer not only fought his way back to the field, but also played a pivotal role in Rangpur Division's title win in the red-ball NCL, finishing as the second-highest wicket-taker with 29 scalps in just four matches and was adjudged the player-of-the-tournament.
11 December 2025, 02:30 AM
‘A signal to quit’: Shamsur’s moment of clarity
After a first-class career spanning nearly two decades, domestic stalwart Shamsur Rahman Shuvo has retired from red-ball cricket following the recently concluded 27th National Cricket League (NCL). Interestingly, he had not planned to step away this season, but a particular dismissal during the tournament offered unexpected clarity. Finishing with 9,602 first-class runs, Shamsur reflected on his journey, satisfaction, disappointments, his views on Bangladesh’s domestic system, and his future plans in an interview with The Daily Star’s Samsul Arefin Khan. The excerpts are as follows:
10 December 2025, 02:30 AM
Saqlain’s path to BPL not only paved by tape-tennis
The 27-year-old, who bypassed traditional age-level pathways, recently gained attention with a strong showing at the Rising Stars Asia Cup in Qatar.
3 December 2025, 03:00 AM
'Performed and rewarded': Naim bags crore
The players' auction returned to the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) after 12 years yesterday and its comeback was not without surprises as top-order batter Mohammad Naim fetched the highest price among all local players and some young up-and-comers earned bigger bucks than the veterans.
1 December 2025, 02:08 AM
A puzzling auction list and unclear selection criteria
Last year, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) introduced the T20 iteration of the National Cricket League (NCL) to expose domestic players to competitive T20 cricket and help Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) franchises identify local talent.
28 November 2025, 03:10 AM
Marshall Ayub's feat ‘challenging from all angles’
The 36-year-old, who played just three Tests for Bangladesh between 2013 and 2014, never received a second opportunity despite consistently performing in domestic cricket.
26 November 2025, 02:30 AM
‘Bangladesh should focus on positives, not just the final loss’
Bangladesh once again let themselves down in the pursuit of a multi-team trophy as the 'A' side suffered heartbreak in the Super Over against Pakistan in the final of the Asia Cup Rising Stars in Doha, Qatar on Sunday. Despite the defeat, Bangladesh 'A' head coach David Hemp remained positive about the team's overall performance and their journey throughout the tournament. He shared his reflections in a conversation with The Daily Star's Samsul Arefin Khan.
24 November 2025, 15:47 PM
‘Mushfiqur leaves nothing to chance’
When Mushfiqur Rahim debuted for Bangladesh back in 2005 at the age of 18, Dav Whatmore was the head coach of the Tigers. On the occasion of Mushfiqur’s 100th Test, the 71-year-old former Australia batter talked to The Daily Star’s Samsul Arefin Khan and shared his observation about Mushfiqur’s illustrious career. The excerpts are as follows:
17 November 2025, 18:50 PM
‘There’s no sport like football’
Being thousands of miles away from home did not stop Ireland batter Harry Tector from rejoicing in his country’s recent 3-2 win over Hungary in the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers. He was even more excited with the prospect of taking part in the next ICC World Test Championship and hoped it would lead to the resumption of red-ball cricket back home. Tector said all this and more in an interview with The Daily Star’s Samsul Arefin Khan.
17 November 2025, 16:30 PM
‘Everyone has gone silent out of fear’
In an interview with The Daily Star, Linu shared insights from her time in the Athletes Commission and suggested solutions.
13 November 2025, 02:00 AM
Pay boost for women, but equality still elusive
Even after years of representing the country, most women cricketers cannot afford to enjoy the comforts that male counterparts take for granted.
5 November 2025, 02:00 AM
We tend to block all outside noise: Chase
Roston Chase, who is a familiar face across all three formats for the Caribbean side and also their Test skipper, recently talked to The Daily Star’s Samsul Arefin Khan on the recent and upcoming events, including the two-tier system in Test cricket and the T20 World Cup.
2 November 2025, 02:00 AM
Rushed decisions leave a bitter taste
When a team need 65 runs off 47 balls with seven wickets in hand while chasing a modest 150-run target to stay alive in a series, composure -- not urgency -- is what’s required.
31 October 2025, 02:00 AM
Cricket in Chattogram at a standstill
Chattogram, a regular host of international fixtures and the ongoing Bangladesh-West Indies T20I series, has long been one of the country’s main cricketing centres.
29 October 2025, 03:00 AM
‘Bangladesh need explosive hitters’: Badree
The former West Indies cricketer, who previously visited Bangladesh as a player for the West Indies and in the Bangladesh Premier League, is now relishing his new role as a commentator in the ongoing white-ball series between the two sides.
28 October 2025, 18:12 PM
Soumya, Saif show how it's done
A sense of disbelief was palpable at the press box at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur after Bangladesh openers Soumya Sarkar and Saif Hassan unleashed a batting carnage against the West Indies in the series-deciding third ODI yesterday.
24 October 2025, 03:00 AM
‘Heartbreak no more’
As Joty and company prepare to sign off with the October 26 fixture against India, their campaign has underlined that their biggest battle remains psychological.
22 October 2025, 02:00 AM
Basket without base: NCL T20 reveals flaws again
One cannot expect that basket to be filled adequately when only a handful of tournaments are organised just to complete the calendar.
20 October 2025, 04:49 AM