Nayeem Hasan

Bangladesh on Wednesday recalled off-spinner Nayeem Hasan to replace injured all-rounder Mehidy Hasan for the first Test against Sri Lanka next month. Mehidy, a vital cog in the Test and one-day side, has been ruled out of at least the first Test against Sri Lanka with a finger injury.

Injury-hit Bangladesh received a fresh blow on Friday when off-spinner Nayeem Hasan was ruled out of the second Test against Sri Lanka with a finger injury.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz on Saturday not only became the fourth Bangladesh bowler to take 100 wickets in the longest format of the game but also the fastest to achieve the glorious milestone.

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Monday named Shakib Al Hasan in the preliminary squad for the Test and T20I series against the West Indies, marking the star all-rounder's return to national reckoning after serving a ban for not reporting corrupt approaches.

Bangladesh wicket-keeper batter Mushfiqur Rahim is all set to miss the West Indies tour starting in June due to the Hajj pilgrimage. Bangladesh are likely to travel to the West Indies on June 5 and will be playing 2 Tests, 3 T20Is and as many ODIs against the host.

Bangladesh had to call in two concussion substitutes on Friday after Liton Das and Nayeem Hasan were hit on their helmets by Mohammed Shami deliveries.

Bangladesh on Wednesday handed batsman Towhid Hridoy his maiden Test call-up, replacing injured Mushfiqur Rahim in the two-match series against Sri Lanka, beginning on Friday in Sylhet.

Kane Williamson once again proved to be New Zealand's rescuer, crafting a composed century to guide the visiting team to 266-8 by the end of day two in the opening Test against Bangladesh.

Skipper Kraigg Brathwaite smashed a fifty but Bangladesh spinners struck back to halt the West Indies' progress in the first Test in Chittagong on Friday.

Bangladesh crushed Zimbabwe by an innings and 106 runs in the one-off Test on Tuesday to register their first victory in this five-day format in 15 months.

Two Bangladesh batsmen -- Liton Das and Nayeem Hasan -- were retired hurt from the ongoing Day/Night Test against India, forcing the visitors to bring in as concussion substitutes players who had been dropped from the team. Bangladesh, thus, became the first team to make two concussion substitutes in a Test match.

Middle order batsman Mehidy Hasan Miraz leads Bangladesh's fightback with an unbeaten 87 on the third day of the first Test against South Africa, raising their hopes despite early setbacks. Bangladesh ends the day at 283 for seven, leading South Africa by 81 runs with three wickets in hand.

Bangladesh have named Tanzim Hasan Sakib, a 22-year-old fast bowler, to their 15-member squad for the first Test against Zimbabwe, which will be held in Sylhet on April 20. Sakib replaces Taskin Ahmed, who is out with an Achilles injury. Chief selector Gazi Ashraf Hossain highlighted Sakib's pace and wicket-taking ability as key factors in his selection.

All-rounder Shakib Al Hasan on Saturday was included in Bangladesh's squad for the upcoming two-match Test series against West Indies.

Bangladesh's Shoriful Islam will miss the two-Test series against India due to a groin injury. The Bangladesh Cricket Board announced a 16-member squad for the tour, with Litton Das expected to keep wickets. The first Test is scheduled for September 19 in Chennai, and the second Test will be held on September 27 in Kanpur.

Newly elected lawmaker Shakib Al Hasan on Tuesday received a call back to the Bangladesh squad for the upcoming second Test against Sri Lanka.

Left-arm spinner Saurabh Kumar staked a strong claim as Ravindra Jadeja's replacement for the upcoming Test series with a match-haul of nine wickets as Bangladesh A's tail wagged vigorously to prevent India A from winning the first unofficial Test match on Friday.

Indian cricketers have started intense practice sessions for the upcoming two-match Test series against Bangladesh, beginning on September 19 in Chennai and continuing on September 27 in Kanpur. Top players like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are rigorously preparing. India is leading the World Test Championship standings and ranks seven places ahead of Bangladesh.

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has yet to announce a replacement for Hasan in the squad.

Bangladesh gained a crucial lead against Sri Lanka on Day 4, as they scored 177 for 3, extending their lead to 187 runs. Shadman Islam's 76 anchored the innings. Nayeem Hasan's five-wicket haul helped Bangladesh gain a narrow first-innings lead.

The first Test between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh ended in a tense draw, marked by a delayed declaration from Bangladesh and a resilient Sri Lankan defense. Amidst the on-field drama, a snake charmer with cobras and a monkey added a surreal touch to the 'Naagin Derby'. Najmul Hossain Shanto's twin centuries and Nayeem Hasan's five-wicket haul highlighted the high-scoring affair.

Chosen over Rachin Ravindra, spinner Glenn Phillips (4/53) played a pivotal role in taking crucial wickets, while opener Mahmudul Hasan's resilient knock of 86 off 166 balls provided Bangladesh with a solid foundation for a substantial total. Phillips secured his maiden Test wicket by bowling out skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto in the morning session. New Zealand restricted Bangladesh to 310-9 before bad light stopped play on Day 1 of the first Test in Sylhet on Tuesday.

Bangladesh hope to break out of a rut when they take on Zimbabwe in a one-off Test in Dhaka starting Saturday, but coach Russell Domingo thinks the players need to change their thinking to achieve success.

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Saturday announced that it will be allowing its players to participate in individual practice sessions from July 19.

Sri Lanka's Angelo Mathews said he accepted his fate after being cruelly dismissed one run short of a double century in the first Test against Bangladesh on Monday.

Bangladesh and Sri Lanka drew the first Test in Chittagong on Thursday after Dinesh Chandimal and Niroshan Dickwella hung on for the visitors in a vital seventh-wicket stand.

Bangladesh on Monday called up uncapped batsman Mahmudul Hasan and pace bowler Rejaur Rahman in their squad for the opening Test of a two-match series against Pakistan, starting on November 26 in Chittagong.

Bangladesh's cricket team, under Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto, will face India in a two-match Test series starting September 19 in Chennai. This series is part of the 2023-2025 World Test Championship cycle. Bangladesh aim to build on their recent success against Pakistan and secure wins in both matches. Shanto emphasized the team's aim to secure victories in both matches.

The BCB has announced a one-day competition between three teams starting from October 11 as a build-up towards the return of domestic cricket in the country. The three sides will be captained by Tamim Iqbal, Mahmudullah, and Najmul Hossain Shanto. The showpiece event will be played from October 11 to October 23.

Glenn Phillips made a defiant half-century to keep New Zealand afloat before the tourists reduced Bangladesh to 38-2 in their second innings on Friday as bad light brought the third day's play in the rain-hit second Test to a premature end.