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Shakib Al Hasan's farewell Test in Bangladesh could become reality amid security concerns

Bangladesh's cricket star Shakib Al Hasan might be able to play his farewell Test match at home as he desired, with growing support from top officials on the issue. According to a Cricbuzz report, Youth and Sports Advisor Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain expressed his personal wish for Shakib to end…

The Times of India · Oct 8, 2024

Shakib Al Hasan urges safe passage for farewell Test on home soil

Embroiled in political turmoil back home, Bangladesh stalwart says he is done with T20Is; Champions Trophy to be last ODI appearance

The Times of India · Sep 27, 2024

Shakib Al Hasan to continue playing for Bangladesh amid legal proceedings

NEW DELHI: The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced that Shakib Al Hasan, the veteran all-rounder, will continue to play and represent Bangladesh until proven guilty, despite his involvement in a First Information Report (FIR) related to a murder case amid recent unrest. This decision comes following a legal notice demanding…

The Times of India · Aug 28, 2024

Bangladesh's Mahmudul Hasan ruled out of Pakistan Tests with groin injury

Mahmudul Hasan, Bangladesh's opening batsman, will not be participating in the upcoming two-Test away series against Pakistan due to a groin injury sustained prior to the start of the matches.

The Times of India · Aug 17, 2024

Bangladesh Cricket Board president Nazmul Hassan offers to quit his position, claim officials: Report

In an effort to facilitate reforms under the newly formed government led by Muhammad Yunus, the president of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), Nazmul Hassan, has reportedly offered to step down from his position, as claimed by officials within the board.

The Times of India · Aug 16, 2024

Women's T20 World Cup: Hosts BCB seek Bangladesh army's assurance

NEW DELHI: The head of the Bangladeshi army has been asked to provide security assurances by the Bangladesh Cricket Board for the women's T20 World Cup, which is set to take place from October 3-20 in the midst of political instability in the nation following the removal of former Prime…

The Times of India · Aug 10, 2024

Levelling up has failed in my home town of Stoke-on-Trent. For hope there, look to the arts

Projects across the Potteries are bringing energy and optimism to a city still reeling from decades of decline, says Guardian culture writer Charlotte Higgins

The Guardian - UK · Jun 19, 2024

'CSK don't have a headache about Mustafizur's fitness': BCB on recalling star pacer midway through the IPL

NEW DELHI: The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has stood by its decision to recall Mustafizur Rahman from the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 for the national team's T20 international series against Zimbabwe, according to Jalal Yunus, the board's cricket operations chairperson.

The Times of India · Apr 17, 2024

Bangladesh Cricket Board appoints David Hemp and Andre Adams as national team coaches

NEW DELHI: The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has made significant appointments to bolster the national men's cricket team ahead of their upcoming home series against Sri Lanka.

The Times of India · Feb 28, 2024

Bangladesh to host Sri Lanka in all-format cricket tour in March

NEW DELHI: Bangladesh are set to kick off their international cricket calendar for the year with a comprehensive series against Sri Lanka in March, as announced by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB).

The Times of India · Feb 3, 2024