Mortaza replaces Shakib as Bangladesh captain

Bangladesh Cricket Board, on Monday, removed Shakib Al Hasan as captain and replaced him with all-rounder Mashrafe Mortaza for the upcoming tour of England, Ireland and Scotland.

Bangladesh coach confident of improvement

Bangladesh coach Jamie Siddons insists his side has the potential to develop into a unit capable of challenging the world’s top sides despite their humiliating defeat against England in the second Test at Old Trafford.

Tamim praises coach for encouraging attacking batting

Explosive Bangladesh opener Tamim Iqbal believes that the national coach, Jamie Siddons, has a huge role to play in his growth as a test match batsman because it was he who encouraged Tamim’s extravagant style of batting.

Shakib Al Hasan reveals being approached for match-fixing

Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan made a startling revelation on Wednesday saying that he was once approached by an individual willing to act as his “sponsor”.

Sri Lanka to host Asia Cup 2010 in June

Sri Lanka will host the 2010 Asia Cup from June 15 to 25 in the town of Dambulla, the Asian Cricket Council announced on Thursday.

Ashraful recalled to Bangladesh team for World T20

Former Bangladesh captain Mohammad Ashraful has been recalled to the 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC World T20 championship in West Indies, the Bangladesh Cricket Board announced on Tuesday.

Bangladesh’s Raqibul Hasan announces retirement at 22

In a shocking move, Bangladesh’s young middle order batsman, Raqibul Hasan, has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket ahead of Bangladesh’s home test series against England, a Bangladesh Cricket Board official said on Wednesday.

Mashrafe Mortaza named Bangladesh skipper for tri-series

Bangladesh fast bowler Mashrafe Mortaza has been named captain for the triangular series featuring the hosts Bangladesh, India and Sri Lanka to be played next month. He will also lead the side in the two test series against India that follows the triangular series.

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