The Latest Breaking News from The Bangladesh Cricket Board

Former captain Tamim Iqbal takes over as Bangladesh Cricket Board chief

Tamim Iqbal has been elected President of the Bangladesh Cricket Board. He is the youngest to hold the position for a four-year term. Iqbal previously led an ad-hoc committee. He aims for transparency and honesty within the board. Constitutional reforms will be discussed with councillors. Iqbal seeks time to implement…

The Economic Times · Jun 8

BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla Welcomes Pakistan’s Decision to Play India in T20 World Cup 2026

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) vice-president Rajeev Shukla on Tuesday welcomed Pakistan’s decision to reverse its earlier boycott and agree to play arch-rival India in the T20 World Cup 2026. The much-anticipated clash is scheduled for February 15 at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.

Whats Hot · Feb 10

Bangladesh doubles down on demand to move T20 World Cup matches out of India

Standoff with ICC continues after talks to resolve issue fail to produce breakthrough

The Independent UK · Jan 14

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

'Really sad': Women's T20 World Cup moving out of Bangladesh leaves home team's captain Nigar Sultana disappointed

Nigar Sultana, the captain of the Bangladesh women's cricket team, has expressed her disappointment regarding the recent decision to relocate the 2024 Women's T20 World Cup from Bangladesh to the United Arab Emirates, adding that this change in venue has deprived her team of the opportunity to compete in a…

The Times of India · Aug 24, 2024

Faruque Ahmed named BCB president after Nazmul Hassan quits

NEW DELHI: Following the departure of Nazmul Hassan, a close friend of ousted prime leader Sheikh Hasina, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) named former skipper Faruque Ahmed as president on Wednesday.

The Times of India · Aug 21, 2024

Women’s T20 World Cup moved from Bangladesh due to civil unrest

The Women’s T20 World Cup will no longer be held in Bangladesh, the International Cricket Council has announced

The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2024

Women's T20 World Cup may be shifted out to UAE; Bangladesh still keen to host the event

MUMBAI: With the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) having refused to host the 2024 Women's T20 World Cup, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has emerged as the likely alternative to host the event, even as the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), trying it's best to prevent the tournament…

The Times of India · Aug 19, 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