Faruque Ahmed not ready to step down as BCB boss
Faruque Ahmed has revealed that the Ministry of Sports has asked him to step down from his position as BCB president.
Faruque Ahmed has revealed that the Ministry of Sports has asked him to step down from his position as BCB president.
In the tapestry of world cricket, Bangladesh’s presence has always felt like a paradox—a country bursting with passion and raw talent, yet perpetually flirting with potential rather than fulfilling it. Since becoming a full member of the ICC in 2000, Bangladesh has featured regularly in global tournaments, earning both admiration and frustration in equal measure.
For the second time in a month, the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has conducted a raid at the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), this time investigating alleged irregularities in the third division team selection, constitutional loopholes, and financial misconduct.
Taskin Ahmed, despite signing with Mohammedan Sporting Club, could not feature in all matches of the Dhaka Premier League (DPL) due to a recurring ankle injury. The right-arm pacer was left out of Bangladesh's squads for both the UAE and Pakistan tours. While continuing his rehab at Mirpur, Taskin remains uncertain about a return date but is hopeful of making a comeback during Bangladesh’s full tour of Sri Lanka in June.
Newly appointed Bangladesh T20I captain Litton Kumar Das addressed the media for the first time in his new role on Monday.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has confirmed the appointment of former Australian fast bowler Shaun Tait as the pace bowling coach of the national team.
Wicketkeeper-batter Litton Das has been appointed the permanent captain of Bangladesh’s T20I side and will serve in the role until the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup. Having led the team in interim roles on multiple occasions in the past, Litton now begins a new chapter in leadership with the upcoming T20I series against the UAE later this month.
The ongoing conflict between India and Pakistan has begun to affect international cricket schedules, including Bangladesh’s. The Tigers were initially scheduled to play back-to-back T20I series this month—first in the UAE and then in Pakistan. While the UAE tour is now confirmed, the Pakistan leg remains uncertain due to escalating security concerns.
Amid escalating military tensions between India and Pakistan, Bangladeshi cricketers Rishad Hossain and Nahid Rana found themselves in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, participating in the Pakistan Super League (PSL).
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has confirmed that it is closely monitoring the evolving security situation in Pakistan over the past 24 hours, with a strong emphasis on the safety and well-being of Bangladeshi players currently involved in the Pakistan Super League (PSL).
Bangladesh pace bowler Taskin Ahmed recently consulted with a team of medical specialists in London regarding his ongoing Achilles tendon issue. He was accompanied by BCB Senior Physician Dr Debashis Chowdhury.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has appointed Litton Das as the captain of the national T20I team until the ICC T20 World Cup in 2026.