The World’s Lowest-Ranked Franchise League: BPL!
The recently concluded Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) has been plagued by endless criticism. Each season gives birth to new controversies. These controversies have gone beyond domestic boundaries and reached some of the world’s leading media outlets, a reflection of which was seen in a review by the British magazine The Cricketer. In their ranking, the Bangladesh tournament has been identified as the world’s lowest-ranked franchise cricket league.
Pakistan’s “Pro-Bangladesh” Posturing: Opportunistic Politics Disguised as Principle
In South Asia, cricket has never been an innocent game. It is a stage for power projection, a diplomatic tool, and a carrier of political messages. In the recent ICC controversy surrounding Bangladesh, Pakistan’s role is therefore not one of friendship, but another display of its familiar opportunistic politics.
Rajshahi Crowned BPL Champions After Beating Chattogram
Rajshahi Warriors won the title of the 12th edition of the BPL. In the final, they thrashed Chattogram Royals by 63 runs to lift the trophy for the second time.
Bangladesh’s 2026 T20 World Cup Participation Decision Due by January 21
A final decision on Bangladesh’s participation in the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, including whether the team will travel to India for the tournament, is expected by January 21, according to sources familiar with discussions between the International Cricket Council (ICC) and the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB).
BPL Could Not Be Started on Schedule Due to Cricketers’ Boycott
Eventually, the cricketers went down the path of boycott. Due to a controversial comment, the cricketers had demanded the resignation of BCB director M Nazmul Islam within today.
Nazmul Must Resign or Cricketers Will Boycott All Games, Including BPL
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) director M Nazmul Islam’s controversial remarks were not taken positively by the cricketers. In protest, the players have issued an ultimatum for his resignation by Thursday (January 15).
BCB Director Calls Tamim Iqbal an “Indian Agent”
At a time when intense debate is ongoing over Bangladesh’s decision not to travel to India to play the World Cup, Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) director M Nazmul Islam has reignited controversy by labeling former national captain and one of the country’s most successful openers, Tamim Iqbal, as an “Indian agent.” His comment, posted on his personal Facebook page, has sparked severe criticism across the cricketing community.
Bangladesh’s Fightback Ends in Heartbreak in the Super Over
When Bangladesh’s ninth wicket fell, 30 runs were still needed off 16 balls. Pakistan’s victory seemed only a matter of time. But three sixes in one over suddenly changed the picture. With the heroics of the last-wicket pair
Bangladesh Seal Historic Win Over West Indies to Clinch ODI Series
The atmosphere at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur sparkled with golden confetti as Bangladesh lifted the series trophy — their first ODI series triumph in a year and a half. Smiling faces, flashing cameras, and a sense of relief defined the moment after a convincing victory against the West Indies.
Bangladesh Lose by 1 Run in Super Over After Thrilling Tie Against West Indies
A catch on the final ball of the innings. Had Nurul Hasan Sohan completed the running catch, it would have been a victory for Bangladesh. But he failed to grab it. And West Indies couldn’t win either. A rare event in ODIs — the match ended in a tie.