Bangladesh Cricket Team: News

WTC 2023-25: SL surpass Pakistan; Bangladesh drop to seventh spot

Sri Lanka beat Bangladesh by 192 runs in the 2nd and final Test in Chattogram on April 3

Sri Lanka win 2nd Test, rout Bangladesh 2-0: Key stats 

After five grueling days, Sri Lanka beat Bangladesh by 192 runs to win the final Test at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram.

2nd Test: SL closing in on victory versus Bangladesh

Sri Lanka are closing in on a massive win in the ongoing second and final Test against hosts Bangladesh in Chattogram.

29 Mar 2024

Shakib Al Hasan

Shakib Al Hasan completes 4,500 Test runs: Decoding his stats 

Veteran Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has completed 4,500 runs in Test cricket.

02 Apr 2024

Angelo Mathews

Angelo Mathews registers his fourth 50-plus score versus Bangladesh (Tests)

Veteran Sri Lanka batter Angelo Mathews scored a fine half-century in the third innings of the ongoing second and final Test versus Bangladesh in Chattogram.

Bangladesh's Hasan Mahmud claims four-fer on Test debut: Details

Debutant pacer Hasan Mahmud starred for Bangladesh with the ball in the third innings of the ongoing second and final Test against Sri Lanka in Chattogram.

2nd Test: SL still on top despite Bangladesh's fightback

Sri Lanka continue to dominate Bangladesh in the second and final Test in Chattogram.

SL's Asitha Fernando claims four-wicket haul versus Bangladesh: Stats

Sri Lanka pacer Asitha Fernando claimed a brilliant four-wicket haul as Bangladesh were folded for 178 in their first innings of the ongoing second Test in Chattogram.

01 Apr 2024

Mominul Haque

Mominul Haque becomes fourth Bangladesh batter with 4,000-plus Test runs

Mominul Haque etched his name in Bangladesh's Test history books.

01 Apr 2024

Prabath Jayasuriya

Prabath Jayasuriya races to 400 wickets in First-Class cricket: Stats

Sri Lanka's star left-arm spinner Prabath Jayasuriya has brought up 400 wickets in the First-Class format.

01 Apr 2024

Mominul Haque

Mominul Haque surpasses 1,000 Test runs versus Sri Lanka: Stats

Bangladesh cricket team batter Mominul Haque has raced past the 1,000-run mark versus Sri Lanka in Test cricket.

Bangladesh's Zakir Hasan slams his maiden Test fifty versus SL

Bangladesh opener Zakir Hasan smoked a vital fifty in the second innings of the ongoing second and final Test against Sri Lanka in Chattogram.

2nd Test: SL batters add further to Bangladesh's agony

Sri Lanka continued to dominate Bangladesh on Day 2 of the ongoing second and final Test in Chattogram.

2nd Test: Kamindu Mendis shines with 92* versus Bangladesh

Sri Lanka's star all-rounder Kamindu Mendis made his bat talk once again as he made an unbeaten 92 off 167 balls in his side's first innings of the ongoing second and final Test against Bangladesh in Chattogram (7 fours, 2 sixes).

2nd Test: Chandimal, de Silva slam fifties versus Bangladesh

Dinesh Chandimal and Dhananjaya de Silva hammered half-centuries for Sri Lanka in the first innings of the ongoing second and final Test versus Bangladesh in Chattogram.

2nd Test: Batters put Sri Lanka on top versus Bangladesh

Sri Lanka firmly dominated Bangladesh on Day 1 of the second and final Test in Chattogram.

30 Mar 2024

Kusal Mendis

2nd Test, Kusal Mendis slams 93 versus Bangladesh: Stats

Veteran Sri Lankan batter Kusal Mendis would be gutted after missing out on a well-deserved ton in the first innings of the second and final Test versus Bangladesh in Chattogram.

30 Mar 2024

Dimuth Karunaratne

Dimuth Karunaratne hammers his ninth 50-plus score versus Bangladesh (Tests)

Veteran Sri Lanka opener Dimuth Karunaratne scored a brilliant half-century in the first innings of the second and final Test against Bangladesh in Chattogram.

Nishan Madushka slams fifty vs Bangladesh, surpasses 500 Test runs

Sri Lanka opener Nishan Madushka scored a fine fifty in the first innings of the second and final Test against Bangladesh in Chattogram.

Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test: Match preview and stats

Sri Lanka, after thrashing a sorry Bangladesh side in the first Test, will be keen to wrap up the two-Test series when the two sides meet on March 30 in Chattogram.

SL's Kasun Rajitha claims his second Test fifer: Stats

Sri Lanka demolished Bangladesh by 328 runs in the opening Test in Sylhet to take a 1-0 lead in the two-match series.

WTC table: Sri Lanka register first points, Bangladesh slip down

Sri Lanka have jumped to the sixth spot in the latest ICC World Test Championship standings following their 328-run win over Bangladesh in the opening Test in Sylhet.

Dominant Sri Lanka demolish Bangladesh in 1st Test: Key stats

Sri Lanka have thrashed Bangladesh by 328 runs in the opening Test in Sylhet to take a 1-0 lead in the two-match series.

1st Test, Day 3: SL boss the show versus Bangladesh

Sri Lanka are closing in on a win versus Bangladesh in the first Test being held in Sylhet.

24 Mar 2024

Mehidy Hasan

Mehidy Hasan completes 100 Test wickets at home with four-fer

Bangladesh off-spinner Mehidy Hasan Miraz claimed four wickets in the third innings of the ongoing opening Test against Sri Lanka in Sylhet.

SL's Kamindu Mendis scripts history with twin Test tons

Sri Lanka's rising batting sensation Kamindu Mendis has smoked twin tons in the opening Test against Bangladesh in Sylhet.

24 Mar 2024

Dhananjaya de Silva

Dhananjaya de Silva scripts history with twin Test centuries: Details

Dhananjaya de Silva has scripted history as he has become the first Sri Lankan captain to slam twin centuries in a Test match.

1st Test, SL push Bangladesh further back: Day 2 report

Sri Lanka have pushed Bangladesh further back in the opening Test in Sylhet.

23 Mar 2024

Dimuth Karunaratne

Dimuth Karunaratne races past 15,000 FC runs: Decoding his stats

Veteran Sri Lankan opener Dimuth Karunaratne has raced past 15,000 runs in First-Class cricket.

SL's Vishwa Fernando claims his fifth four-fer in Tests: Stats

A disappointing show with the bat saw Bangladesh being folded for just 188 runs in their first innings of the Test series opener in Sylhet.

Bangladesh pacer Nahid Rana shines on Test debut: Details

Bangladesh pacer Nahid Rana has made an impressive start to his international career.

1st Test, SL on top versus Bangladesh: Day 1 report

Sri Lanka are on top of Bangladesh in the first Test being held in Sylhet. Day 1 saw the Lankans score 280/10 in 68 overs with centuries from Dhananjaya de Silva and Kamindu Mendis.

22 Mar 2024

Dhananjaya de Silva

Dhananjaya de Silva slams maiden Test ton as SL captain

Dhananjaya de Silva has brought up his maiden Test hundred as Sri Lanka's skipper.

Sri Lanka's Kamindu Mendis registers his maiden Test hundred: Stats

Young Sri Lankan all-rounder Kamindu Mendis has brought up his maiden hundred in Test cricket.

22 Mar 2024

Kusal Mendis

Kusal Mendis completes 4,000 runs in Test cricket: Key stats

Sri Lanka's Kusal Mendis has completed 4,000 runs in Test cricket.

Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test: Match preview and stats

Bangladesh and Sri Lanka play each other in the first Test, starting March 22.

20 Mar 2024

Mushfiqur Rahim

Towhid Hridoy replaces Mushfiqur Rahim for first Sri Lanka Test

Bangladesh Cricket Board has replaced Mushfiqur Rahim with uncapped Towhid Hridoy for the opening game of the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka, starting March 22.

Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka, Tests 2024: Decoding the key stats

Bangladesh host Sri Lanka in a two-match Test series, starting March 22.

20 Mar 2024

Rashid Khan

ICC T20I Rankings: Rashid Khan returns with a bang

Afghanistan spinner Rashid Khan, who enjoyed a stunning three-match T20I series versus Ireland, has risen four places to ninth in the latest ICC T20I Rankings for Bowlers.

18 Mar 2024

Wanindu Hasaranga

SL spinner Wanindu Hasaranga comes out of Test retirement: Details

In a major development, Sri Lanka leg-spinner Wanindu Hasaranga has taken a U-turn from his Test retirement.

Sri Lanka's Lahiru Kumara claims his maiden four-fer in ODIs

Albeit in a losing cause, Sri Lankan pacer Lahiru Kumara bowled a fine spell in the third and deciding ODI versus Bangladesh in Chattogram.

Bangladesh thrash SL in third ODI, clinch series 2-1: Stats

Bangladesh have defeated Sri Lanka by four wickets in the third and deciding ODI to clinch the series 2-1.

18 Mar 2024

Mushfiqur Rahim

Mushfiqur Rahim becomes second Bangladesh batter to 100 ODI sixes

Veteran wicketkeeper-batter Mushfiqur Rahim has added another feather to his already illustrious hat as he has become the second Bangladesh batter to hammer 100 ODI sixes.

Bangladesh's Tanzid Hasan hammers his highest ODI score: Stats

Bangladesh opener Tanzid Hasan has slammed his highest score in One-Day Internationals.

Sri Lanka's Janith Liyanage hammers his maiden ODI century: Stats

Sri Lanka's rising batting sensation Janith Liyanage hammered his maiden ODI hundred in the third and deciding ODI versus Bangladesh in Chattogram.

16 Mar 2024

Litton Das

Litton Das dropped from Bangladesh team: Decoding his lean patch

Team Bangladesh has dropped Litton Das for the third and final ODI against Sri Lanka on March 18 in Chattogram.

16 Mar 2024

Pathum Nissanka

Pathum Nissanka boasts highest ODI average among SL batters: Stats

Sri Lanka's batting sensation Pathum Nissanka continued his golden run as on Friday (March 15), he smoked a match-winning century against Bangladesh in the second ODI in Chattogram.

15 Mar 2024

Charith Asalanka

2nd ODI: Charith Asalanka hammers a valiant 91 versus Bangladesh

Charith Asalanka was at his best for Sri Lanka cricket team in the second ODI versus Bangladesh in Chattogram. The middle order batter smoked his 12th ODI half-century and his third 50-plus score against the Bangla Tigers.

SL beat Bangladesh in second ODI, level series 1-1: Stats

Sri Lanka beat Bangladesh in the second ODI at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram. The visitors chased down 287 as Pathum Nissanka and Charith Asalanka stepped up with crucial knocks to see them home.

15 Mar 2024

Taskin Ahmed

Bangladesh's Taskin Ahmed completes 100 ODI wickets: Decoding his stats

Bangladesh pacer Taskin Ahmed is the latest bowler to enter the 100-wicket club in ODI cricket.

15 Mar 2024

Kusal Mendis

Sri Lanka's Kusal Mendis accomplishes 1,000 runs in away ODIs

Sri Lankan captain Kusal Mendis has reached the milestone of 1,000 away runs in ODI cricket.

2nd ODI: Towhid Hridoy shines with career-best 96* versus SL

Towhid Hridoy played a remarkable knock for Bangladesh in the second ODI against Sri Lanka in Chattogram.

15 Mar 2024

Wanindu Hasaranga

Wanindu Hasaranga claims four-fer, completes 150 List A wickets: Stats

Sri Lanka's star leg-spinner Wanindu Hasaranga delivered a spectacular spell against Bangladesh in the second ODI in Chattogram.

15 Mar 2024

Soumya Sarkar

Soumya Sarkar completes 2,000 ODI runs with 68 versus SL

Bangladesh opener Soumya Sarkar scored a fiery half-century in the ongoing second ODI against Sri Lanka in Chattogram.

Will Sri Lanka bounce back against Bangladesh? 2nd ODI preview

Bangladesh and Sri Lanka will clash in the 2nd ODI at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram, on March 15.

14 Mar 2024

Mushfiqur Rahim

Mushfiqur Rahim slams his 49th ODI half-century: Key stats

Mushfiqur Rahim played a match-winning knock for Bangladesh in the 1st ODI against Sri Lanka at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram.

Bangladesh beat Sri Lanka in 1st ODI: Key stats

Bangladesh beat Sri Lanka in the first ODI at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram.

Najmul Hossain Shanto hammers his third ODI ton: Key stats

Bangladesh batter Najmul Hossain Shanto has slammed his third century in ODI cricket.

Sri Lanka's Janith Liyanage hammers his 3rd ODI fifty: Stats

Janith Liyanage scored an useful 67-run knock versus Bangladesh in the first ODI held in Chattogram on Wednesday.

13 Mar 2024

Kusal Mendis

Kusal Mendis slams his 29th ODI fifty, clocks this record

Kusal Mendis played a crucial knock of 59 in the first ODI versus Bangladesh in Chattogram on Wednesday.

Bangladesh's Rishad Hossain accomplishes unique milestones with fifty against SL

Albeit in a losing cause, Bangladesh all-rounder Rishad Hossain scored a fighting fifty in the third and final T20I against Sri Lanka in Sylhet.

All-round Sri Lanka thrash sorry Bangladesh to clinch T20I series

Sri Lanka tamed Bangladesh in the third and final T20I to clinch the series by a 2-1 margin on Saturday in Sylhet.

SL's Nuwan Thushara joins elite list with hat-trick versus Bangladesh

Sri Lanka's fast-bowling sensation Nuwan Thushara scripted history with a majestic hat-trick in the third and final T20I against Bangladesh in Sylhet.

09 Mar 2024

Mustafizur Rahman

Mustafizur Rahman becomes third Bangladeshi to accomplish 300 international wickets

Bangladesh cricket team speedster Mustafizur Rahman became the latest bowler to complete the milestone of 300 international wickets.

09 Mar 2024

Wanindu Hasaranga

Wanindu Hasaranga accomplishes 2,000 T20 runs: Decoding his stats

Sri Lanka skipper Wanindu Hasaranga has completed 2,000 runs in T20 cricket.

09 Mar 2024

Kusal Mendis

Kusal Mendis completes 1,500 T20I runs with career-best 86 

Sri Lanka batter Kusal Mendis has completed 1,500 runs in T20 Internationals.

3rd T20I preview: Bangladesh, SL gear up for series decider

Stakes will be high when Bangladesh and Sri Lanka meet in the third and final T20I of the series.

Najmul Hossain Shanto becomes fifth Bangladesh captain with this feat

A captain's knock from Najmul Hossain Shanto helped Bangladesh defeat Sri Lanka in the 2nd T20I in Sylhet.

Bangladesh beat Sri Lanka in 2nd T20I, level series 1-1

Bangladesh bounced back from a defeat in the series opener by beating Sri Lanka in the 2nd T20I in Sylhet.

Who is Bangladesh cricketer Jaker Ali? Decoding his stats

Bangladesh's batting sensation Jaker Ali played a valiant knock, albeit in a losing cause, in the opening T20I against Sri Lanka in Sylhet.

Will Bangladesh bounce back against Sri Lanka? 2nd T20I preview 

After clashing in the high-scoring thriller, hosts Bangladesh and Sri Lanka are set to meet in the 2nd T20I in Sylhet.