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BCB Calls Off Tuesday’s BPL Matches After Khaleda Zia’s Death

BCB Calls Off Tuesday’s BPL Matches After Khaleda Zia’s Death

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The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has called off Tuesday’s double headers of the BPL 2025-26 season following former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia’s death earlier in the morning. The board made the announcement a couple of hours before the first match on December 30, which was played between the Sylhet Titans and Chattogram Royals in Sylhet. Meanwhile, the second match of the day was set to be held between Dhaka Capitals and Rangpur Riders at the same venue. “The BCB recalls with gratitude her [Zia’s] constant blessings and good wishes for the progress of cricket in this country,” a BCB statement said. “During her tenure as Prime Minister, she provided outstanding support for the development of cricket in Bangladesh, significantly contributing to improvements in cricket infrastructure and the sport’s growth nationwide. Her vision and encouragement helped pave the way for many of the advancements the game enjoys today,” it added. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Begum Khaleda Zia, Chairperson of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and former …

Bangladesh captain Nigar Sultana ‘beats up juniors a lot’: Veteran pacer raises serious allegations, BCB refutes claims | Cricket News

Bangladesh captain Nigar Sultana ‘beats up juniors a lot’: Veteran pacer raises serious allegations, BCB refutes claims | Cricket News

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Out-of-favour Bangladesh women’s cricket star Jahanara Alam has raised serious allegations against the national board and captain Nigar Sultana Joty following their recent ODI World Cup campaign. Speaking to Bangladesh-based newspaper Kaler Kantha, the 32-year-old Alam said that the current captain Joty “beats up” junior cricketers in the team “a lot.” A veteran of 52 ODIs and 83 T20Is for Bangladesh, Alam last featured for Bangladesh against Ireland in December 2024 and was subsequently dropped from the side. Story continues below this ad “This is nothing new. Joty beats up the juniors a lot. Even during this World Cup, the juniors told me, ‘No, I won’t do this again. Then I’ll have to get slapped again.’ I heard from some people, ‘I got beaten up yesterday.’ Even during the Dubai tour, she called a junior into the room and slapped her.” Alam also recounted how she was phased out, claiming the politics in the system has affected most players in the team. “Actually, I am not alone, everyone in the Bangladesh team is more or …

BCB Involved In “Active Discussions” With PCB On Upcoming Pakistan Tour

BCB Involved In “Active Discussions” With PCB On Upcoming Pakistan Tour

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Representative image.© Facebook The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is involved in “active and ongoing discussions” with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) regarding their scheduled white-ball tour to the country this month. This comes amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan. Bangladesh is scheduled to compete in a five T20 series against Pakistan in Lahore from May 21 onwards at Lahore and Faisalabad, but the Indo-Pak tensions have raised doubts over the series, as per ESPNCricinfo. In a statement, BCB said, “The BCB wishes to reiterate that the safety and security of its players and support staff remain the Board’s highest priority,” an official statement on Saturday said, as quoted by ESPNCricinfo. “All decisions concerning the tour will be made with careful consideration of the current situation in Pakistan, ensuring they align with the best interests of the team and Bangladesh cricket,” the statement added. The Bangladesh team will be travelling to Dubai later this week to play the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in two T20Is. Bangladesh players Rishad Hossain and Nishad Rana, who …

BCB Confirms UAE Tour Amid Doubts Over Pakistan Series

BCB Confirms UAE Tour Amid Doubts Over Pakistan Series

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The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has confirmed that the national team will be touring to UAE next week, despite uncertainty over with potential tour of Pakistan due to IND-PAK tensions. The decision has come after the PSL 2025 and IPL 2025 were suspended due to geopolitical tension. The BCB has reiterated their commitment to international engagement but made it clear that the safety of players and support staff remains paramount. “The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is in active and ongoing discussions with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) regarding the Bangladesh National Team’s forthcoming tour of Pakistan,” the statement read. However, the BCB has made no final decision on the Pakistan leg of their international calendar amid growing security concerns in the region. The board emphasised that any decision on touring Pakistan will be taken only after a thorough review of the situation. “The BCB wishes to reiterate that the safety and security of its players and support staff remain the Board’s highest priority,” it said. “All decisions concerning the tour will be made with careful …

PCB breaks silence on ‘Operation Sindoor’ affecting PSL, overseas stars’ participation; Bangladesh monitor player safety

PCB breaks silence on ‘Operation Sindoor’ affecting PSL, overseas stars’ participation; Bangladesh monitor player safety

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Despite the increasing cross-border tensions with India following the deadly terror attack in south Kashmir’s Pahalgam, which had taken the lives of 26 civilians last month, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), on Wednesday, clarified that the ongoing 2025 season of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) will continue as per schedule. PCB said PSL 2025 will continue as per schedule(AFP) The Indian armed forces, in the wee hours of Wednesday, launched precision missile strikes on nine terror targets in Pakistan and Pakistan Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, including the strongholds of Jaish-e-Mohammed in Bahawalpur and Lashkar-e-Taiba in Muridke, as part of ‘Operation Sindoor’. While the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is currently mulling over the schedule of the ongoing IPL 2025, after 18 airports were temporarily shut on Wednesday in the northern and western parts of the country following ‘Operation Sindoor’, PSL is unlikely to be affected. According to a report in the PTI, a PCB official also confirmed that overseas players will continue participating in the PSL despite the geopolitical situation, with the …

BCB Confirms UAE Tour Amid Doubts Over Pakistan Series

BCB announced Bangladesh Squad for Champions Trophy 2025

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BCB has revealed the Bangladesh squad for the Champions Trophy 2025 which is set to be played between 19 February and 9 March 2025 in Pakistan and UAE. As per the Champions Trophy 2025 Bangladesh Schedule, “The Tigers” will play their first match against India on February 20 in Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. Bangladesh are slotted in Group A alongside India, Pakistan and New Zealand. Nazmul Hossain Shanto was named captain of the 15-member squad for the CT 2025. Shakib Al Hasan is one of the major names missing from the lineup. The 37-year-old has been suspended from bowling in competitions under the jurisdiction of the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) based on the outcome of an independent re-assessment conducted at Sri Ramachandra Centre for Sports Science in Chennai, India last month. Although he was eligible to play solely as a batter, Bangladesh have opted not to include him in the squad. Bangladesh will also miss the service of Tamim Iqbal who recently announced his international retirement. Among the senior names, wicketkeeper-batter Mushfiqur Rahim …

BCB Awaits Shakib Al Hasan’s Bowling Test Reports Ahead of Champions Trophy 2025

BCB Awaits Shakib Al Hasan’s Bowling Test Reports Ahead of Champions Trophy 2025

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Shakib Al Hasan’s participation in the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025 is uncertain as the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is awaiting the result of the second test of the All-rounder’s bowling action from Chennai, which is expected to be known in two days. Shakib Al Hasan has been banned from bowling in international cricket after the first test of his action from Loughborough University, England came negative. The participating teams need to announce their squads by January 12. In September 2024, Shakib was reported for suspect action during a county match for Surrey, after which the ECB suspended him from bowling. Shakib has been banned from bowling in international cricket as per clause 11.3 of the ICC’s regulations for illegal bowling actions. Shakib underwent a second bowling test in Chennai, the results of which are awaited. BCB’s selectors’ chief Gazi Ashraf Hossain called the entire incident ‘shocking’ and said that BCB is patiently waiting for the results. Shakib Al Hasan (image: x) “It was very shocking to hear that Shakib couldn’t pass the bowling action test …

Will Shakib Al Hasan play for Bangladesh again? BCB President hopes so | Cricket News

Will Shakib Al Hasan play for Bangladesh again? BCB President hopes so | Cricket News

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Bangladesh Cricket Board president Faruque Ahmed said on Sunday that he still holds out hope to see Shakib Al Hasan represent his country with law agencies and the government set to clear the allrounder for international competition. The 37-year-old’s Bangladesh career went up in doubt after the fall of the Awami League government, to whom he is still perceived to have links. The allrounder is also implicated in a murder case, and is yet to be given the all-clear from authorities back home to play for his country. Ahmed says that Shakib Al Hasan continues to have the ability to contribute to the team, but to return to the national team fold will be a decision in his own hands. “As for Shakib Al Hasan, I cannot provide a definitive answer. I want him to play, but his absence is not related to the cricket board. The reasons preventing his participation involve law enforcement and the court. It’s not easy for me to address this,” Ahmed was quoted as saying by Cricbuzz. “If the issue …

Bangladesh Make Massive Cricket Board Overhaul, Sack 11 Directors From BCB

Bangladesh Make Massive Cricket Board Overhaul, Sack 11 Directors From BCB

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The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) have ousted 11 directors from the board after they missed three or more consecutive meetings in accordance with the board constitution. Among those removed are former BCB president Nazmul Hassan and Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) chairman Sheikh Sohel. The others include Manzur Kader, AJM Nasir Uddin, Anwarul Islam, Shafiul Alam Chowdhury, Ismail Haider Mallick, Tanvir Ahmed, Obeid Nizam, Gazi Golam Murtoza, and Nazib Ahmed. Additionally, the board accepted resignations from three other directors: Naimur Rahman, Khaled Mahmud, and Enayet Hossain Siraj in its 15th meeting at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Wednesday. Since the Awami League government was overthrown on August 5 following a violent student uprising, none of these directors have attended BCB meetings. Many have direct or indirect links to the Awami League. Nazmul previously served as the sports minister, Shafiul as an Awami League MP, and Nasir as Chattogram’s former mayor during the Awami League’s 15-year tenure. Sheikh Sohel and Nazib are related to Sheikh Hasina, the former Prime Minister, and Mallick was closely …

“Hope He Is Not Arrested”: BCB Official’s Concerning Statement On Murder Case Filed Against Shakib Al Hasan

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Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) in charge of cricket operations Shahriar Nafees has said that Shakib Al Hasan won’t be “harassed unfairly” when he returns Bangladesh for the first time since the fall of the Awami League government of which he was a part of. One of the most decorated all-rounders in Bangladesh’s history, Shakib, was among 147 people named in a murder case in Dhaka last month. The 38-year-old became a member of the parliament in January this year. On August 5, Sheikh Hasina resigned as the prime minister of Bangladesh and fled the country following the violent protests in the country led by students. At that time, Shakib was playing in the Global T20 League in Canada. Following the conclusion of the tournament, he travelled to Pakistan for the two-match Test series. Following Bangladesh’s historic win over Pakistan, Shakib arrived in India for their ongoing tour. Nafees is confident that Shakib won’t face any issues and feels that there is no reason why their experienced star should not play in Bangladesh. “I …