Bangladesh Cricket Board
Naimur urges BCB to spend more money for development
Former Bangladesh captain and director of Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), Naimur Rahman, said the board should spend more money for the development of cricket around the country instead of depositing the cash in banks.
Naimur, also a member of the parliament, is contesting in the upcoming general election of BCB which is slated to take place on October 6.
“We had many limitations earlier, but we are more capable now,” Naimur told the reporters on Monday. “I believe that it’s more important to spend money to develop regional cricketing bodies and academies than depositing it to the banks.”
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Recently, BCB president Nazmul Hassan said that the board has FDR of about BDT 1000 crores.
Naimur also said the board has started working on regional cricket bodies in Chattogram and Sylhet. According to him, this sort of initiatives should get priority to the board.
The first Test captain of Bangladesh is leading the High-performance Unit (HP) of BCB. He said it has been a pleasure for him to develop the next generation of the cricketers through this programme.
“I’m happy that I was able to work with HP. This programme is so important to develop a new bunch of cricketers. About 6-7 cricketers have advanced to the national team from HP which is really a good achievement. If I get another chance of being the director of the board, I will work as per the direction of the board president,” Naimur told the reporters.
Murad shines with 47/6 against Bangladesh A
Hasan Murad shone with the ball for Bangladesh Cricket Board high-performance unit (HP) against Bangladesh A team on the first day of the four-day practice match in Chattogram Wednesday.
The left-arm spinner bagged six wickets for 47 runs. Bangladesh A scored 273/9 in 89.1 overs at stumps.
HP won the toss and opted to bowl first. They removed Bangladesh A openers within 11 runs. Saif Hassan posted only 2 runs, while Sadman Islam scored 6. Both fell to right-arm pacer Sumon Khan.
In the third wicket stand, Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mominul Haque added 88 runs. Rejaur Rahman broke the partnership by removing Mominul for 62.
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Mohammad Mithun, Yasir Ali and Irfan Shukkur failed to impress with the bat as they perished on 5, 0, and 0. All of them were removed by 20-year-old left-arm spinner Murad.
However, Nayeem Hasan and Shahidul Islam scored 32 and 36. Both of them were removed by Murad.
So far, Murad has played only two first-class, 14 List A, and six T20s matches. He did well during his U-19 cricketing days.
Doctors advise Nazmul to stay away from cricket on health grounds
Bangladesh Cricket Board president Nazmul Hassan has hinted that he may stay away from the next election of its governing body as “cricket is taking too much time from my life.”
During a media interaction after the latest Annual General Meeting (AGM) of BCB, Nazmul on Thursday told media that he has been advised by doctors to stay out of cricketing engagement for his wellbeing.
“Cricket is taking much time, too much time from my life,” Nazmul told the media. “And the bad thing about me is I can’t accept a defeat. When Bangladesh lose a match, I get upset— even my family members fear to confront me at that time.”
Nazmul was appointed president of BCB for the first time in 2012 by the government. In the next election in 2013, he won post unopposed, which was repeated in 2017 as well.
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“My doctor advised me to stay away from cricket-related engagements or I reduce my participation in everything,” Nazmul added. “I think I should tell you these. The next election will be held as early as possible. We have a board meeting on September 1, and we’ll decide a date for the election in that meeting.”
Nazmul did not make it clear if he will participate in the election. He only said that the next election will be “something different”.
The BCB AGM took place in a hotel in the capital. As per the BCB constitution, the AGM should take place once a year, but it was BCB’s only AGM in four years.
Ashwell Prince named Bangladesh’s full-time batting coach
Former South African batsman Ashwell Prince joined Bangladesh national team cochin staff as the full-time batting coach, both Prince and Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) confirmed the development.
The former batsman will work under the Tiger’s head coach Russell Domingo, who is also a South African.
Prince was included in the Bangladesh coaching staff first time during the Zimbabwe tour. But now, he has been named as the full-time coach and will play the role till T20 World Cup 2022 which will take place in Australia.
“We contracted with Prince for a period of 22 months,” Akram Khan told UNB Thursday.
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“He will work as the batting coach of Bangladesh national team till the T20 World Cup 2022. We are happy with what he has done so far for us.”
It will be Prince’s first stint as the specialist coach of an international team. To take the new role, Prince resigned from the post of the head coach of South Africa's Western Province.
During his playing days, Price played 66 Tests, 52 ODIs and one T20I for South Africa. After finishing his playing career, Prince started his coaching role working with the Cobras which are a franchisee dissolved into Western Province.
Australia and Bangladesh to square off in 5 T20Is early August
The Australian cricket team is scheduled to tour Bangladesh in August. Ahead of the T20I World Cup that will be played in the UAE this year, they will play a five-match series against the hosts in early August. The tentative dates set for the series are August 2-8.
Akram Khan, the chair of cricket operations of Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), on Wednesday said the BCB is trying to fulfil every demand of Cricket Australia to ensure a safe tour.
“We have been working to ensure all that Cricket Australia demanded,” Akram told the media. “If everything goes well, we hope they will continue with the tour. We have already completed 90-95 percent preparation to host them.”
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The series was originally scheduled for three T20Is, but the BCB requested Australia to play five matches instead of three, and Australia agreed to that.
As part of the safety requirements, Cricket Australia asked BCB to manage free emigration for the Australian team members. They have also asked to arrange a hotel free from other guests, and a single venue for all the matches.
Akram Khan said the board is doing its best to fulfil all these demands.
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He also played down allegations flying around that the Bangladesh A team is suffering from lack of activity or neglect. He said: “It’s a misconception that we are not doing anything with the Bangladesh A team. All the cricketing activities were on hold due to the Covid-19 situation. We had arranged a series in October 2021. We couldn’t continue it due to the outbreak of Covid-19.”
Akram also said that Bangladesh A team will tour Sri Lanka in November this year, and it might be for a series of longer version cricket. However, he didn’t disclose more about this series.
Tigers arrive in Harare for a long tour
Team Bangladesh arrived in Zimbabwean capital Harare early on Wednesday for a long tour where they will be playing a one-off Test, three ODIs and three T20Is against the host at the Harare Sports Club.
Rangana Herath and Ashwell Prince, newly-appointed Bangladesh’s spin-bowling and batting consultants, respectively, have also joined the team in Doha and Johannesburg, respectively.
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Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan and left-handed opener Shadman Islam will join the team in Harare later today, said the media department of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB).
The Tigers had a Covid-19 test after arriving in Harare. They won’t have to maintain any specific quarantine period there. Before taking the flight from Dhaka, all the members of the Bangladesh team had to undergo another Covid-19 Test.
The Tigers will conduct their first training session in Harare on July 1.
In the first phase, all 18 members of the Bangladesh Test squad left Dhaka while the players who will play ODIs, will leave Dhaka on July 9, and the players who will only take part in T20Is will fly on July 16.
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For this series, Bangladesh selectors brought Nurul Hasan Sohan back to all the three formats of the game after a gap of three years, while Shamim Hossain came as the new face, who will only play T20Is.
Bangladesh’s T20I captain Mahmudullah Riyad has been added to the Test squad. He was initially omitted from the red-ball team.
The series will begin with the one-off Test on July 7 while three ODIs will take place on July 16, 18 and 20 and the T20Is will be played on July 23, 25 and 27, respectively.
Test and ODIs will start at 1.30 pm (Bangladesh time) while T20Is will commence at 4.30 pm (Bangladesh time).
Bangladesh Test squad:
Muminul Haque (captain), Tamim Iqbal, Shdman Islam, Saif Hassan, Nazmul Hossain Shanto, Mushfiqur Rahim, Shakib Al Hasan, Liton Das, Mahmudullah Riyad, Yasir Ali, Nurul Hasan Sohan, Mehedy Hasan Miraz, Taizul Islam, Nayeem Hasan, Abu Jayed Rahi, Taskin Ahmed, Ebadot Hossain and Shoriful Islam.
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In: Shakib Al Hasan, Nurul Hasan Sohan and Naeem Hasan, Mahmudullah Riyad
Out: Mohammad Mithun.
Khaled Mahmud doubtful about his position at BCB
Former Bangladesh captain and influential director of Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has said he is doubtful about his position as the vice-chair of the cricket operations committee of the board.
While talking to the media on Monday, Mahmud said he has no idea about the appointment of Rangana Herath and Ashwell Prince as Bangladesh’s spin-bowling and batting consultants respectively. But as the vice chair of the cricket operation committee, he is supposed to be a part of their appointment procedures.
“I’m not sure if I’m still the vice- chair of the cricket operations department,” Mahmud told the media on Monday. “I don’t get invited to join meetings. I didn’t receive an email from the committee for two years. But I get some emails now. I was involved more with the department before.”
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Herath will play the role of Bangladesh’s spin-bowling consultant till the T20 World Cup 2021 while Ashwell will helps the batsmen in Bangladesh’s Zimbabwe tour for a Test, three ODIs, and Three T20Is.
“I’m the vice chairman of cricket operation, but I came to know from you that two consultants were appointed. Nobody from the department shared it with me. I was in bio-bubble (for Dhaka League), but I have my phone,” Mahmud added.
Mahmud thinks it would have been better if a local coach was added to the national team coaching team. He said: “I think we add a local staff as the assistant to the bowling coach Ottis Gibson. It will help him to learn and help the age-level cricketers grow.”
Mahmud played the role of the team leader during Bangladesh’s recent Sri Lanka tour for two Tests. But he is not a part of the Bangladesh team which will travel to Zimbabwe this week.
Along with being a board director, Mahmud is the vice chair of the cricket operations committee, chairman of the game development department. He also coaches Abahani Limited in Dhaka League. The former Bangladesh captain also coaches Dhaka-based franchise in Bangladesh Premier League T20— Dhaka Dynamites.
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Bangladesh national team will fly for Zimbabwe on early Tuesday. The Tigers will face the hosts in a one-off Test, three ODIs, and as many as T20Is.
Mahmudullah added to Test squad for Zimbabwe tour
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) made a change into the Test squad which will tour Zimbabwe later this month by including allrounder Mahmudullah Riyad to the squad.
BCB has previously announced a 17-member squad, and now it increased to 18- member.
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Mahmudullah played his last Test during Bangladesh’s Pakistan tour last year. He was later omitted from the longer format of the game.
The right-handed allrounder played a total of 49 Tests to date and amassed 2764 runs with four centuries and 16 half-centuries. He also scalped 43 wickets with one five-wicket haul.
The Zimbabwe series will kick off with the one-off Test on July 7 while three ODIs will take place on July 16, 18 and 20 while the T20Is will be played on July 23, 25 and 27 respectively.
Test and ODIs will be started at 1:30 pm (Bangladesh time) while T20Is will be commenced at 4:30 pm (Bangladesh time).
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All the matches of this series will be hosted at the Harare Sports Club.
Shakib inclusion to boost team’s confidence: Minhajul
Bangladesh chief selector Minhajul Abedin says Shakib Al Hasan’s inclusion in the Zimbabwe tour for a Test, three ODIs and three T20Is will boost the confidence of the team. The allrounder missed the previous Test tour of Bangladesh to Sri Lanka, and he was also out of action during Bangladesh’s New Zealand tour earlier this year.
Bangladesh national team will travel to Zimbabwe on June 29, and the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Wednesday announced three different squads for this tour. Left-handed allrounder Shakib made it to all these squads.
“It’s a plus point for us that we got our best player back into the setup,” Minhajul told the media in a press conference after announcing the team on Wednesday. “I believe the team will be boosted morally with this inclusion. I hope he will deliver well which eventually will help the team’s performance.”
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Bangladesh included newbie Shamim Hossain Patwary in the T20I squad. Shamim was one of Bangladesh’s main weapon during their U-19 World Cup-winning campaign in South Africa in 2020.
“We have been observing him since he came into the High-performance Unit. He did well when Ireland Wolves toured Bangladesh this year. He also did well in the matches he got a chance at afterwards. We hope his skill will help the national team do well,” Minhajul added.
Shamim played 19 List-A, 27 T20s and only First-class matches to the date. He is known as one of the best fielders who are currently playing in Bangladesh. The left-handed batsman is also capable of scoring runs quickly, and he can also be handy as a right-arm off-spin.
Left-handed top-order batsman Soumya Sarkar has been omitted from the ODI squad. Minhajul said to pave way for a left-arm spinner, they considered resting Soumya from ODIs for now.
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“The team management wanted to have a left-arm spinner in the squad. So have decided to include Taijul Islam instead of Soumya, and we also added Nurul Hasan Sohan,” Minhajul told the media.
Sohan is added to all three squads of the game for the Zimbabwe series. He has been doing tremendously well in the ongoing edition of the Bangabandhu Dhaka Premier Division Twenty20 League for Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club.
“His current form is enough to call him back to the national team,” Minhajul said about Sohan. “He did well in the practice sessions in Sri Lanka when he was in the primary squad. We believe he has the ability to do well for the national team.”
Sabbir, Sheikh Jamal manager fined over DPL incident
Legends of Rupganj batsman Sabbir Rahman and Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi manager Sultan Mahmud have been fined Tk50,000 each over an incident during a match of the Bangabandhu Dhaka Premier Division T20 Cricket League Wednesday at BKSP.
"An incident involving two players and a club official – on June 16 at BKSP – has been reported to the Cricket Committee of Dhaka Metropolis (CCDM)," the Bangladesh Cricket Board said BCB said in a media release Thursday.
The cricket board, however, did not mention what the incident was.
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"The technical committee of the CCDM held a virtual hearing Wednesday evening where Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi's Elias Sunny, Legends of Rupganj's Sabbir Rahman, Sheikh Jamal manager Sultan Mahmud and the match officials were present," it said.
"After an extensive hearing, the technical committee decided to hand Sabbir and Sultan a fine of Tk50,000 each. It also warned Sunny," the BCB said.
On Wednesday, Sabbir allegedly racially abused Sunny and threw stones at him during Sheikh Jamal's match against Old DOHS.
After receiving a complaint from the spinner, Sheikh Jamal submitted an official complaint against Sabbir to the CCDM.