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Defending champions Barishal opt to field in BPL final

Fortune Barishal skipper Tamim Iqbal won the toss and chose to field first in the final of the 11th edition of the Bangladesh Premier League against Chittagong Kings at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on Friday.
7 February 2025, 11:39 AM

Barishal vs Chittagong: Interesting facts ahead of BPL 2025 final

The 11th edition of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) is set to come to an end today with defending champions Fortune Barishal taking on Chittagong Kings in the all-important final at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur. Here, we present you some interesting facts ahead of the fixture.
7 February 2025, 03:30 AM

Curtain falls on controversy-plagued BPL today

The 11th Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) is coming to an end with the final between Fortune Barishal and Chittagong Kings at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka today.
7 February 2025, 03:00 AM

BPL 2025 winners to bank Tk 2.5 crores

The winners of the 2025 Bangladesh Premier League will bank Tk 2.5 crores, a Tk 50 lakh increase from the previous edition, the Bangladesh Cricket Board confirmed on Thursday.
6 February 2025, 15:55 PM

'People won’t be shocked if Chittagong Kings win, right?'

A day before the blockbuster Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) final between Chittagong Kings and Fortune Barishal, Chittagong head coach Shaun Tait was asked by journalists whether he feels his opponents are the favourites in the all-important final.
6 February 2025, 15:34 PM

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.
6 February 2025, 12:19 PM

Shanto's BPL form concerns Tigers more

Defending champions Fortune Barishal would not want to stop now, having already made it into the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) final, to be played in Mirpur on Friday. However, even if they trip in the final hurdle, Barishal would still have a lot to take away from the tournament.
6 February 2025, 02:00 AM

‘No one remembers No.2’

Chittagong Kings pacer Khaled Ahmed has remained almost stoic in the face of personal tragedy and emerged as his team’s highest wicket-taker in the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) with 19 wickets.
5 February 2025, 02:00 AM

Sunny reported for suspect action

Chittagong King’s left-arm spinner Arafat Sunny has been flagged by the umpires for suspect bowling action in the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL).
4 February 2025, 07:49 AM

Rangpur defeat highlights plight of franchise T20 cricket

Russell was plying his trade for Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in Dubai’s ILT20 till Sunday night before he hopped on a flight and joined the Rangpur Riders in Dhaka mere hours before their crucial eliminator match against Khulna Tigers in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) yesterday.
3 February 2025, 20:43 PM

Rajshahi start settling dues after owner interrogated

Durbar Rajshahi, a new addition in the BPL’s 11 edition, has frequently made headlines this season due to the non-payment issue, damaging the reputation of the competition globally.
3 February 2025, 18:30 PM

BCB forms BPL inquiry committee headed by Justice Mirza Hussain Haider

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has formed an independent inquiry committee which will support the board and its Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) with integrity issues and investigations on the spot-fixing allegations that has marred the ongoing edition of the Bangladesh Premier League,
3 February 2025, 15:30 PM

Khushdil’s absence, locals losing steam cost us: Ashraful  

Rangpur Riders assistant coach Mohammad Ashraful blamed his team’s unexpected exit from the Bangladesh Premier League T20 on the absence of Pakistan all-rounder Khushdil Shah and the inconsistency dished out by local talents. 
3 February 2025, 13:27 PM

Rangpur fly in Russell, Khulna Hetmyer hours before eliminator clash

Rangpur Riders and Khulna Tigers have flown in some big names from overseas mere hours before their eliminator clash set to take place at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur today.
3 February 2025, 06:39 AM

Rajshahi owner promises to clear payments by Feb 10 on interrogation

Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) franchise Durbar Rajshahi’s owner Md Shafiq Rahman has promised to complete the payment of all their players, support staff and also clear other related dues by February 10, said a media release from the ministry of youth and sports on Monday.
3 February 2025, 05:11 AM

Marquee foreign players uncertain for BPL playoffs

Pre-tournament favourites Fortune Barishal and Rangpur Riders are in a scramble against time and circumstance to secure the services of marquee foreign players for the knockout phase of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), which begins in Mirpur today.
3 February 2025, 02:00 AM

Rajshahi’s overseas players, coaching staff to leave Dhaka from tonight 

After a series of drama, Durbar Rajshahi's foreign players and coaching staff are set to leave Bangladesh tonight after completing their stint in the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League. 
2 February 2025, 13:27 PM

Neutral body to aid BPL fixing probe

A Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) official yesterday said that the board has decided to form an independent inquiry body to support the Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) investigations regarding the alleged match and spot-fixing issues in the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL).
1 February 2025, 18:28 PM

Local players have played better than foreign recruits: Khulna coach

Khulna Tigers head coach Talha Zubaer on Saturday credited his local players for qualification into the playoffs of the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League T20.
1 February 2025, 16:08 PM

The grim spectre of betting: Fixing epidemic returns to haunt Bangladesh football

The 2024–25 campaign has already seen three top-flight clubs facing allegations of betting and fixing
31 January 2025, 03:08 AM