According to cricket websites, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has reportedly included Scotland in the T20 World Cup in place of Bangladesh. The tournament is scheduled to take place in India. Scotland has been placed in Group C alongside Italy, Nepal, West Indies, and England, the sources added. The move comes after Bangladesh refused to […]
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BCB denies ICC venue deadline reports
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) rejected reports claiming the ICC set a deadline for its T20 World Cup matches. The venue for Bangladesh’s matches remains uncertain, and no final decision has been made. BCB officials stressed that all discussions are ongoing with the ICC. BCB confirmed that it officially requested a change of venue for […]
Bangladesh to decide on T20 World Cup participation by Jan 21
DHAKA: Bangladesh will make a final decision on its participation in the 2026 T20 World Cup, including whether to travel to India, on January 21, sources reported. The International Cricket Council (ICC) reportedly set the deadline for the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) after weeks of discussions over security concerns. Read More: Bangladesh rejects Indian official’s visa […]
Bangladesh cricket erupts as players boycott BPL
Bangladesh cricket faced turmoil on Thursday as players boycotted the first Bangladesh Premier League match. They demanded BCB Director Najmul Islam resign. The action followed controversial remarks against national cricketers that sparked outrage nationwide. The boycott delayed the opening game between Chattogram Royals and Noakhali Express at the Sher-e-Bangla Stadium. Players refused to appear for […]
BCB sacks Najmul Islam amid player boycott
DHAKA: The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has removed board director Najmul Islam following controversial remarks that sparked player protests. Cricketers had threatened to boycott matches after Islam claimed Bangladesh would not compensate players if they skipped the T20 World Cup in India. Najmul Islam, chairman of the BCB’s finance committee, had said the board spends […]
Indian presenter clarifies stepping away from BPL
Indian sports presenter Ridhima Pathak has addressed reports claiming she was removed from the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) amid rising tensions between India and Bangladesh. Pathak denied being dropped and said she voluntarily chose to step away from the league due to the prevailing political climate. Read More: BPL honours slain youth leader Osman Hadi with […]
BPL honours slain youth leader Osman Hadi with tribute
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) paid tribute to slain youth leader Osman Hadi by observing a one-minute silence during the opening ceremony of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) on Friday, marking a sombre start to the country’s flagship T20 tournament. Read More: Mohammad Rizwan shines once again in BPL 2023 The tribute was held at the Sylhet […]
BCB launches inquiry after Jahanara Alam sexual harassment allegations
DHAKA – The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has opened an official inquiry following allegations of sexual harassment made by former women’s cricket captain Jahanara Alam against both former and serving officials. The 32-year-old pacer spoke out in a YouTube interview, accusing officials, including then-selector and manager Manjurul Islam, of inappropriate conduct during the 2022 Women’s […]
Dhaka to host ACC, India’s push denied
Tensions rose between Pakistan and India over the Asia Cup 2025 meeting scheduled in Dhaka. Bangladesh Cricket Board firmly rejected India’s demand to cancel their hosting role. Instead, they supported Pakistan and the Asian Cricket Council’s (ACC) decision. This firm stance has given Pakistan a major diplomatic success ahead of the July 24 meeting. The […]
Bangladesh names squad for UAE and Pakistan T20I tours
The Bangladesh Cricket Board has announced a 16-player squad for upcoming T20I tours to the UAE and Pakistan. Litton Das will lead the team, with off-spinner Mahedi Hasan named vice-captain. Das, who recently played for Karachi Kings in PSL 10, replaces Najmul Hossain Shanto as T20I captain. He has previously captained Bangladesh in four T20Is, […]