Mashrafe Mortaza pulls out of BPL 2024 midway owing to 'political commitments' – India TV
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Mashrafe Mortaza pulls out of BPL 2024 midway owing to 'political commitments' – India TV

India TV News  

Former Bangladesh skipper Mashrafe Mortaza, who is currently leading Sylhet Strikers in the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League has withdrawn from the tournament midway to complete his political commitments. Mortaza, who played all five games for the Strikers in the 2024 edition of the BPL failed to take a single wicket, which transcends onto his team's performance as the Men in Pink are yet to open their account. Sylhet Strikers franchise has extended gratitude to Mashrafe for his commitment to the team in the tournament so far and looks forward to have him back when he is able," a Strikers statement read. Strikers have named Mohammad Mithun as captain in Mortaza's absence, which also came as a surprise given there is Najmul Hossain Shanto in the squad, who has led the Bangladesh national team in Test matches and a few white-ball games already.

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Ex-Bangladesh cricket captain Mashrafe Mortaza's house set on fire: Reports
5 months, 1 week ago

Ex-Bangladesh cricket captain Mashrafe Mortaza's house set on fire: Reports

Hindustan Times  

Sheikh Hasina resignation news: The house of former Bangladesh cricket captain Mashrafe Bin Mortaza was reportedly set on fire to amid during violence and chaos in the country following the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her departure on Monday. Bangladesh cricket captain Mashrafe Bin Mortaza Mashrafe Mortaza, who is a member of Parliament from the Narail-2 constituency in …

Shakib Al Hasan back in Bangladesh squad, Mashrafe Mortaza out west indies odis
4 years ago

Shakib Al Hasan back in Bangladesh squad, Mashrafe Mortaza out west indies odis

The Hindu  

All-rounder Shakib Al Hasan returned to Bangladesh's preliminary squads for the upcoming home series against West Indies after serving a one-year ban but former captain Mashrafe Mortaza has been left out of the ODI mix. Shakib, 33, had been slapped with the ban last year for failing to report corrupt approaches but was recalled in both the Test and One-day …

Now is the time for Mashrafe Mortaza to retire, says Bangladesh bowling coach Ottis Gibson
4 years, 7 months ago

Now is the time for Mashrafe Mortaza to retire, says Bangladesh bowling coach Ottis Gibson

Firstpost  

Dhaka: Bangladesh bowling coach Ottis Gibson doesn’t see a role for Mashrafe Mortaza in the 2023 ODI World Cup and said now is the time for the former skipper to bid adieu to international cricket. Gibson said Mortaza needs to find a new role to contribute to Bangladesh cricket and doesn’t see him in head coach Russell Domingo’s plans for …

Now is the time for Mortaza to retire: Gibson
4 years, 7 months ago

Now is the time for Mortaza to retire: Gibson

The Hindu  

Bangladesh bowling coach Ottis Gibson doesn’t see a role for Mashrafe Mortaza in the 2023 ODI World Cup and said now is the time for the former skipper to bid adieu to international cricket. Gibson said Mortaza needs to find a new role to contribute to Bangladesh cricket and doesn’t see him in head coach Russell Domingo’s plans for the …

'Whenever team needs runs, he comes forward': Mashrafe Mortaza likens Bangladesh player to VVS Laxman
4 years, 8 months ago

'Whenever team needs runs, he comes forward': Mashrafe Mortaza likens Bangladesh player to VVS Laxman

India TV News  

Bangladesh fast-bowler Mashrafe Mortaza heaped praise on teammate Mahmudullah and likened him to former India batsman V.V.S. Mortaza stated that Mahmudullah could have scored more runs if he had batted up the order, however for the betterment of the team, he agreed to stay put at number six and play the role of the finisher. Whenever the team need runs, …

Mashrafe steps down as Bangladesh one-day captain
4 years, 10 months ago

Mashrafe steps down as Bangladesh one-day captain

The Hindu  

Bangladesh pace bowler Mashrafe Mortaza, one of the country's biggest sports stars, stepped down on Thursday as captain of the national one-day side, possibly ending his international career. Mashrafe said he would remain available for selection as a player, but selectors are under pressure to bring in fresh blood ahead of the 2023 World Cup in India. “I would like …

Mashrafe Mortaza to step down as Bangladesh captain after Zimbabwe ODIs
4 years, 10 months ago

Mashrafe Mortaza to step down as Bangladesh captain after Zimbabwe ODIs

India TV News  

Mashrafe Mortaza has announced that he will step down as Bangladesh ODI captain after the third and final match of the ongoing series against Zimbabwe to be played on Friday. His announcement comes after the Bangladesh Cricket Board president Nazmul Hassan, prior to the ODI series, had said that they would look for a new captain after this series. Mortaza, …

Mashrafe Mortaza gives up Bangladesh contract riches
5 years ago

Mashrafe Mortaza gives up Bangladesh contract riches

The Hindu  

Bangladesh one-day international captain Mashrafe Mortaza has withdrawn from his lucrative national team contract amid growing concern over his form and fitness but has been offered a “grand farewell” match. He has taken just eight wickets in 12 matches in the Bangladesh Premier League Twenty20 tournament but had been expected to be a contracted player despite his poor form. Bangladesh …

Bangladesh ODI captain Mashrafe Mortaza reportedly appointed to broker peace between players and national board
5 years, 2 months ago

Bangladesh ODI captain Mashrafe Mortaza reportedly appointed to broker peace between players and national board

Firstpost  

Bangladesh cricketers’ strike began on Monday which cast a doubt on their tour of India due to start on 3 November. Sheikh Hasina has been invited for one of the matches Dhaka: Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has reportedly appointed ODI captain Mashrafe Mortaza as the mediator to resolve the dispute between country’s cricket board and its cricketers, who have …

Bangladesh's Mortaza could mediate between players and BCB
5 years, 2 months ago

Bangladesh's Mortaza could mediate between players and BCB

The Hindu  

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has reportedly appointed ODI captain Mashrafe Mortaza as the mediator to resolve the dispute between country’s cricket board and its cricketers, who have gone on an indefinite strike over pay and benefits. Samakal, a local daily, quoted BCB Director Mahbubul Anam as saying that Hasina enquired about the crisis with Mortaza, who led the team …

Bangladesh ODI captain Mashrafe Mortaza requests two months time from cricket board to confirm retirement plans
5 years, 4 months ago

Bangladesh ODI captain Mashrafe Mortaza requests two months time from cricket board to confirm retirement plans

Firstpost  

The Bangladesh Cricket Board was planning a one-off ODI against the visiting Zimbabwe next month for an ODI farewell for Mortaza but that plan is shelved now Dhaka: Bangladesh ODI cricket skipper Mashrafe Mortaza has asked for two months to confirm his retirement plans, officials said on Saturday. The 35-year-old seamer missed the latest Sri Lanka tour last month — …

Mortaza ruled out of ODI series against Sri Lanka, Tamim to lead Bangladesh
5 years, 5 months ago

Mortaza ruled out of ODI series against Sri Lanka, Tamim to lead Bangladesh

India TV News  

Bangladesh have been dealt a huge blow as their skipper Mashrafe Mortaza has been ruled out of the upcoming three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka. Tamim has taken charge before as he led Bangladesh in a one-off Test against New Zealand in 2017, following an injury to then captain Mushfiqur Rahim. Bangladesh takes on Sri Lanka in the first ODI …

Bangladesh rest Shakib, retain Mashrafe for Sri Lanka ODIs
5 years, 5 months ago

Bangladesh rest Shakib, retain Mashrafe for Sri Lanka ODIs

The Hindu  

Bangladesh rested all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan but have retained skipper Mashrafe Mortaza for the three-match one-day international series against Sri Lanka later this month, officials said on Tuesday. Left-arm spinner Taijul Islam and top-order batsman Anamul Haque were recalled to replace Shakib and batsman Liton Das, who has been rested for personal reasons. The Bangladesh Cricket Board sacked coach Steve …

World Cup 2019: If Mashrafe retires, then we move on, says Bangladesh coach Steve Rhodes
5 years, 6 months ago

World Cup 2019: If Mashrafe retires, then we move on, says Bangladesh coach Steve Rhodes

The Hindu  

The team’s pre-match media interaction was about to get over and Bangladesh coach, Steve Rhodes, was asked about his thoughts on team captain Mashrafe Mortaza. Rhodes looked at the scribes and wittily said: “You will put that and nothing headline…” There were rolls of laughter in the media room, but a few seconds later, the coach put things in perspective. …

2019 World Cup: Mashrafe Mortaza hopes Mahmudullah will play against India on July 2
5 years, 6 months ago

2019 World Cup: Mashrafe Mortaza hopes Mahmudullah will play against India on July 2

India TV News  

Bangladesh all-rounder Mahmudullah will play against India if he is able to recover from injury, informed skipper Mashrafe Mortaza. We will monitor his progress over the next few days with regards to his availability for the next World Cup match," Bangladesh physio Thihan Chandramohan said on Tuesday after the Bangladesh-Afghanistan match. Bangladesh, Team Manager, Khaled Mahmud stated Mahmudullah is a …

Mashrafe Mortaza: Securing semifinal berth will be difficult for Bangladesh
5 years, 6 months ago

Mashrafe Mortaza: Securing semifinal berth will be difficult for Bangladesh

The Hindu  

Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Mortaza refused to write off his side’s chances of qualifying for the World Cup semifinals despite a 48-run loss to reigning champion Australia at Trent Bridge on Thursday. And it’s going to be difficult for sure, even if we win all those three matches,” added Mashrafe, whose side next plays Afghanistan in Southampton on June 24. Let’s …

Cricket World Cup 2019: Mashrafe Mortaza doesn't want 'extra pressure' on players
5 years, 8 months ago

Cricket World Cup 2019: Mashrafe Mortaza doesn't want 'extra pressure' on players

The Hindu  

Bangladesh skipper Mashrafe Mortaza on Monday called on the country’s fans to douse their expectations for the World Cup and avoid putting unwanted pressure on the team. After Bangladesh’s appearance at the Champions Trophy semifinals two years ago and the Asia Cup final last year, national hopes of a winning streak at the World Cup have skyrocketed. But the 35-year-old …

Mashrafe Mortaza to lead as Bangladesh announce 2019 World Cup squad
5 years, 8 months ago

Mashrafe Mortaza to lead as Bangladesh announce 2019 World Cup squad

India TV News  

Bangladesh on Tuesday announced their 15-member squad for the upcoming World Cup slated to be held in England and Wales. Middle-order batsman Mosaddek Hossain, who last played for Bangladesh in the Asia Cup last year, has made a comeback for the world cup. Bangladesh will begin their World Cup campaign against South Africa at the Kennington Oval on June 2. …

Mashrafe Mortaza registers big victory in Bangladesh election, becomes country's first active cricketer elected as lawmaker
6 years ago

Mashrafe Mortaza registers big victory in Bangladesh election, becomes country's first active cricketer elected as lawmaker

Firstpost  

The 35-year-old pacer, known as the ‘Narail Express’, is the second national cricket team captain after Naimur Rahman Durjoy to become an MP. Dhaka: Bangladesh ODI captain Mashrafe Mortaza has registered a landslide victory in the 11th general elections, becoming the first active cricketer in the country to be elected as a lawmaker. Mortaza, an Awami League candidate for Narail-2 …

Bangladesh ODI captain Mashrafe Mortaza registers landslide win in general elections
6 years ago

Bangladesh ODI captain Mashrafe Mortaza registers landslide win in general elections

The Hindu  

Bangladesh ODI captain Mashrafe Mortaza has registered a landslide victory in the 11th general elections, becoming the first active cricketer in the country to be elected as a lawmaker. Mortaza, an Awami League candidate for Narail-2 constituency, got 274,418 votes while his rival Jatiya Oikya Front alliance nominee Fariduzzaman Farhad received 8,006 votes, according to the results announced by the …

Mashrafe Mortaza harbours no Imran-like ambitions
6 years, 1 month ago

Mashrafe Mortaza harbours no Imran-like ambitions

The Hindu  

He may be Bangladesh's biggest cricket star, but Mashrafe Mortaza insists he is not another Imran Khan, Pakistan's cricketing superhero-turned-Prime Minister. “To be honest, the level where Imran Khan has reached, people cannot always reach there even if they want to,” Mr. Mashrafe told AFP in an interview. I will work for my region to see if I can do …

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