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Lessons from Ashwin

Bangladesh off-spinner Mehedi Hasan Miraz reveals the lessons from a chat with India spin superstar Ravichandran Ashwin after the one-off Test between the teams
14 February 2017, 10:21 AM

We bowled too many short balls: Taskin

After a day of run plundering by India's batsmen, Bangladesh pacer Taskin Ahmed reflects on where they went wrong and what they need to do on the second day of the first Test
9 February 2017, 13:26 PM

Tigers relax before stern Test

While the Indian cricket team were sweating it out in the afternoon in the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium yesterday, Mushfiqur Rahim and Co spent the entire day away from cricket.
7 February 2017, 18:00 PM

Bangladesh Cricket: Shakib Al Hasan on top with 217

Shakib responded brilliantly with the bat to notch the highest score in Test cricket for Bangladesh with 217 runs on 13 January, 2017 at Wellington. The lefthander faced only 276 balls in his blistering innings, and smacked 31 fours, especially square on both sides of the field.
13 January 2017, 08:06 AM

The records broken and milestones reached

The second day of the first Test against New Zealand in Wellington has been a day of glory for Bangladesh cricket, as the 359-run fifth-wicket stand between Shakib Al Hasan and Mushfiqur Rahim, and a double-century by the former, broke a few records and led to the batsmen traversing a few milestones.
13 January 2017, 04:53 AM

Bangladesh 542 for 7 after day 2

The highest partnership in Test cricket of 359 runs between Shakib Al Hasan and captain Mushfiqur Rahim took the tourists to a commanding score of 542 for 7 against New Zealand in the first Test at Wellington today.
13 January 2017, 00:00 AM

Conway to continue upward trend

Dean Conway, the former England Cricket team physiotherapist, became the Bangladesh cricket team's new physio yesterday after local Bayjedul Islam Khan's successful two-year tenure with the Tigers.
23 November 2016, 18:00 PM

This was not a Test England lost, but one which Bangladesh won

Tigers have not been given their due for the magnificent manner in which they beat England in a Test match. With a little luck, they could have claimed the series 2-0, and fixed, at least temporarily, the tone of condescension that accompanies them in world cricket.
2 November 2016, 09:12 AM

'This is the beginning of something very big'

Implementing new strategies has been a trademark of Bangladesh head coach Chandika Hathurusingha's tenure in since his arrival in
31 October 2016, 18:00 PM

Mehedi rockets up ICC charts, Tigers gain 8 points

Bangladesh's first Test victory over England is reflected in the ICC player and team rankings, with Bangladesh gaining eight ranking points in the Test teams' table and man-of-the-series Mehedi Hasan Miraz jumping to 33rd position in the Test bowlers' table in the ICC rankings today.
31 October 2016, 09:55 AM

Tigers create magic and history in Mirpur

After taking 10 wickets in a session, Bangladesh win their first Test against England when they beat the visitors by 108 runs to level the series at Mirpur stadium.
30 October 2016, 06:17 AM

Will Tigers continue their resurgence at Dhaka?

After winning the thrilling first Test in Chittagong by 22 runs earlier this week, England will be eager to extend its 100 percent record against Bangladesh when the teams face off again in Dhaka on Friday (October 28) for the second and final Test.
27 October 2016, 06:36 AM

Cricket: Record-breaker Bairstow still hungry for runs

He's already become the most prolific wicketkeeping batsman in a calendar year and with six Tests still to go, Jonny Bairstow has the opportunity to set a record beyond reach -- and silence his critics once and for all.
27 October 2016, 05:34 AM

Stokes aiming for the summit after series win

Ben Stokes says England want to be the best in the world after a hugely satisfying 2-1 series triumph in Bangladesh.
13 October 2016, 03:16 AM

'Want to get them into the groove'

Bangladesh's newly appointed batting consultant Thilan Samaraweera has said that his first target will be to help the Tigers 'get into the groove' of international cricket.
18 September 2016, 18:00 PM

Mustafizur Rahman: 8 top spells from the Bangladeshi left-arm sensation

Mustafizur Rahman caught the eyes of cricket enthusiasts and critics with the unusual talent on his debut, and has gone from strength to strength with each hurdle he crossed. As he turned 21, here are some of his top spells so far in his short yet brilliant career.
7 September 2016, 07:21 AM

Bangladesh bowlers ready for their Brisbane baptism of fire

Bangladesh bowlers Taskin Ahmed and Arafat Sunny are due to fly to Australia tonight to test their respective bowling actions at an ICC-accredited centre in Brisbane on September 8.
5 September 2016, 09:41 AM

Walsh wants to find another Ambrose in Bangladesh

Bangladesh’s new bowling coach Courtney Walsh says that he hopes to pass on the spirit that he and Curtly Ambrose had shared during their playing days
4 September 2016, 11:56 AM

Confident Hathuru reckons Bangladesh can give England ‘a good run’

Bangladesh coach Chandika Hathurusingha is confident that Tigers can give England ‘a good run’ in the upcoming series set to begin in October.
9 August 2016, 09:22 AM

World T20 loss against India still hurts a lot: Shakib Al Hasan

While Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Mortaza's leadership abilities stood out in tough times in the ICC World Twenty20 in India earlier this year, Shakib's all-round show (129 runs and 10 wickets) helped the team come up with a much-improved performance.
21 May 2016, 08:30 AM