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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…

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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.

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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

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Bangladesh cricketer Tamim Iqbal survives heart attack during match; doctor shares warnings for players

Former captain of Bangladesh cricket team Tamim Iqbal is now recovering from the heart attack he had experienced during a match. "He suffered a heart attack. What I know so far is that his heart started to function better," Debashis Chowdhury, a medical officer of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB),…

The Times of India

Mahmudullah opts out as BCB awards central contracts to 22 players for 2025

NEW DELHI: The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced central contracts for 2025 on Monday, awarding 22 players. Most of the contracted players were part of Bangladesh’s squad at the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, held in Dubai and Pakistan.

The Times of India

Najmul Hossain Shanto named Bangladesh captain for Afghanistan ODI series

NEW DELHI: The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has appointed Najmul Hossain Shanto to lead Bangladesh in the upcoming three-match ODI series against Afghanistan in Sharjah, following discussions about his all-format captaincy position. This appointment comes after Shanto's meeting with BCB president Faruque Ahmed.

The Times of India

Bangladesh Cricket Board dismisses 11 board directors

Following the rules mentioned in its Constitution, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has dismissed 11 of its board directors, including former BCB president Nazmul Hassan and Bangladesh Premier League chairman Sheikh Sohel, for failing to attend three or more consecutive meetings.

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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

'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

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

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

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

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

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…

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'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.

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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.

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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).

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Najmul Shanto to lead Bangladesh in New Zealand ODIs, T20Is

NEW DELHI: The Bangladesh Cricket Board on Thursday named Najmul Hossain Shanto as the captain for their upcoming ODI and T20I series in New Zealand next month.

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Bangladesh hire former India spinner as technical consultant for ODI World Cup

NEW DELHI: Former India spinner Sridharan Sriram is set to assume the role of a technical consultant for the Bangladesh cricket team during the upcoming World Cup in India, as confirmed by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Thursday.

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Bangladesh's Liton Das out of Asia Cup due to viral fever

NEW DELHI: Bangladesh's preparations for the Asia Cup took a hit on Wednesday as batsman Liton Das was ruled out of the tournament due to viral fever. The Bangladesh Cricket Board announced that Liton was unable to travel and subsequently named Anamul Haque as his replacement.

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