Mustakim Howlader smashes record 404* in Bangladesh’s school cricket
Cambrian School & College’s Mustakim Howlader made history by becoming the first batsman to score 400 runs in Bangladesh’s recognized cricket.
Cambrian School & College’s Mustakim Howlader made history by becoming the first batsman to score 400 runs in Bangladesh’s recognized cricket.
For years, Shakib Al Hasan has been considered the biggest star in Bangladesh’s sporting history, without any debate. The legendary all-rounder has dominated cricket for over a decade.
Bangladeshi cricketers rarely get opportunities in foreign franchise leagues, and even when they do, obtaining a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) remains a challenge. This has been a recurring topic of debate.
With the gradual retirement of Bangladesh’s senior cricketers, a new chapter is unfolding in the country’s cricketing journey. Following Mushfiqur Rahim’s ODI retirement and Mahmudullah’s departure from international cricket, the responsibility of shaping Bangladesh’s future now rests on the shoulders of Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Najmul Hossain Shanto, and Taskin Ahmed.
With the departure of Bangladesh cricket’s golden generation, questions arise about whether the younger players can carry the team forward. However, veteran coach and Bangladesh Cricket Board Cricket Operations Chairman Nazmul Abedin Fahim believes BCB has suitable replacements, he remains uncertain about how the newcomers will perform in international cricket.
The 2007 ICC T20 World Cup in South Africa marked the beginning of a golden chapter in Bangladesh cricket, as five future legends—Shakib Al Hasan, Mashrafe Bin Mortaza, Tamim Iqbal, Mahmudullah Riyad, and Mushfiqur Rahim—took the field together in the national jersey for the first time.
Bangladesh veteran Mahmudullah Riyad has announced his retirement from international cricket, bringing an end to a remarkable 18-year career. The 39-year-old, who accumulated 11,047 international runs, made the announcement through a Facebook post on Wednesday. Having retired from Test cricket in 2021 and T20Is in October last year, Mahmudullah now bids farewell to the game in all formats.
Bangladesh’s veteran cricketer Mahmudullah Riyad has officially announced his retirement from international cricket through a Facebook post on Wednesday.
The ongoing Dhaka Premier League (DPL) has kept Bangladesh’s national cricketers occupied, with young and emerging players also engaged in various competitions. However, next month, the focus will shift to international commitments as the Bangladesh U-19 team prepares to return to action.
Bangladesh pacer Taskin Ahmed has been placed in a league of his own in the latest Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) central contract for 2025, as the 29-year-old is the sole player in the A+ category, which offers the highest salary.
Zimbabwe is set to arrive in Bangladesh on April 15 for the two-match Test series. However, there will be no practice match scheduled ahead of the series.
After failing to meet expectations as captain in all three formats, Najmul Hossain Shanto stepped down from T20 leadership earlier this year. As a result, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is now searching for a new captain for the shortest format. Among the potential candidates, opener Litton Das has emerged as the frontrunner.