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, who made his senior team debut in 2001, was first named ODI captain in 2010. He led the team to the semi-final of the 2017 Champions Trophy and the quarter-final of the 2015 World Cup, after taking over as the white-ball captain in November 2014.

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Litton Das to lead Bangladesh in T20I series against West Indies
1 month ago

Litton Das to lead Bangladesh in T20I series against West Indies

India Today  

Litton Das has been appointed as Bangladesh's captain for the upcoming three-match T20I series against the West Indies, marking the first time he will lead the side for an entire series. Several players like batting allrounder Shamim Hossain, who last played an international match in December 2023, have returned to the Bangladesh T20I squad. The squad will also feature left-arm …

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 …

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skipper Mashrafe Mortaza, who is currently leading Sylhet Strikers in the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League has withdrawn from the tournament midway to complete his political commitments.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 …

Bangladesh beats India by five runs to win ODI series, injured Rohit’s fifty in vain
2 years, 1 month ago

Bangladesh beats India by five runs to win ODI series, injured Rohit’s fifty in vain

The Hindu  

India’s shoddy batting display and the inability to land the killer blow contributed to its second successive series loss in Bangladesh after the diminutive Mehidy Hasan Miraz led the host to a five-run win in the second ODI with a memorable hundred in Mirpur on Wednesday. India’s challenge looked all over at 207 for seven but skipper Rohit Sharma’s valiant …

Shakib Al Hasan leads Bangladesh to series win against Zimbabwe
3 years, 5 months ago

Shakib Al Hasan leads Bangladesh to series win against Zimbabwe

The Hindu  

All-rounder Shakib Al Hasan scored an excellent unbeaten 96 as Bangladesh beat Zimbabwe by three wickets in the second One-Day International at the Harare Sports Club on Sunday to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-game series. Zimbabwe posted a competitive 240 for nine in their 50 overs, but the tourist chased the total down with five balls remaining, …

Shakib Al Hasan named in Bangladesh's preliminary squad for series against West Indies, no place for Mashrafe Mortaza
4 years ago

Shakib Al Hasan named in Bangladesh's preliminary squad for series against West Indies, no place for Mashrafe Mortaza

Firstpost  

Dhaka: Bangladesh Cricket Board on Monday named Shakib Al Hasan in the preliminary squad for the Test and ODI series against the West Indies, marking the star all-rounder’s return to national reckoning after serving a ban for not reporting corrupt approaches. Former skipper Mashrafe Mortaza, who is the country’s highest wicket-taker in the 50 over format and also the longest-serving …

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 …

Bangladesh name Shakib Al Hasan, leave out Mashrafe Mortaza from preliminary squad for West Indies ODIs
4 years ago

Bangladesh name Shakib Al Hasan, leave out Mashrafe Mortaza from preliminary squad for West Indies ODIs

India Today  

Bangladesh Cricket Board have named preliminary squads for the upcoming ODI and Test series against West Indies. The board have named former Test captain Shakib Al Hasan in the preliminary ODI and Test squads, meaning the 33-year-old will soon make his comeback to international cricket. Former captain Mashrafe Mortaza has missed out in the 24-man ODI squad, with Tamim Iqbal …

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 Mortaza, Shakib Al Hasan axed from Bangladesh's central contract list
4 years, 10 months ago

Mashrafe Mortaza, Shakib Al Hasan axed from Bangladesh's central contract list

India TV News  

Mashrafe Mortaza and Shakib Al Hasan have been dropped from the new central contract list announced by the Bangladesh Cricket Board in three different categories. The decision to exclude the duo was on expected lines as Mashrafe announced his retirement from ODI captaincy and not to be considered as a regular member of the Bangladesh team while all-rounder Shakib is …

Liton Das sets record in Bangladesh's ODI clean sweep of Zimbabwe
4 years, 10 months ago

Liton Das sets record in Bangladesh's ODI clean sweep of Zimbabwe

The Hindu  

Liton Das and Tamim Iqbal dominated Zimbabwe's bowlers to complete a 3-0 ODI clean sweep for Bangladesh and give Mashrafe Mortaza a fitting send-off as captain. In a match shortened by rain to 43 overs per side in Sylhet, the host posted 322-3 in Mortaza's final game as skipper, with Das and Iqbal sharing a 292-run opening stand – the …

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 …

Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe, Highlights, 2nd ODI in Sylhet, Full Cricket Score: Tigers register thrilling four-run win, clinch series
4 years, 10 months ago

Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe, Highlights, 2nd ODI in Sylhet, Full Cricket Score: Tigers register thrilling four-run win, clinch series

Firstpost  

Follow the live scorecard and ball-by-ball updates on the second one-day international between Bangladesh and Zimbabwe at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium. Toggle between the tabs above to switch between quick scorecard, full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary Preview: After grabbing the series lead with a comprehensive victory in the first ODI at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Bangladesh will hope …

Liton Das inspires Bangladesh to record ODI win over Zimbabwe
4 years, 10 months ago

Liton Das inspires Bangladesh to record ODI win over Zimbabwe

The Hindu  

Bangladesh claimed a record ODI victory by 169 runs on Sunday, Liton Das inspiring a thrashing of Zimbabwe in Sylhet. Opening with Tamim Iqbal, Das smashed 13 fours and two sixes off 105 balls as he recorded his second career ODI century before retiring from his innings, apparently having succumbed to the heat and humidity. Debutant Wesley Madhevere made the …

Bangladesh calls up Naim, Afif for Zimbabwe ODIs
4 years, 10 months ago

Bangladesh calls up Naim, Afif for Zimbabwe ODIs

The Hindu  

Bangladesh has called up uncapped batsmen Mohammad Naim and Afif Hossain for its 15-man squad for the first two one-day internationals of a three-match series against Zimbabwe next month. Naim and Afif have played Twenty20 for Bangladesh, but were not part of the ODI side to be led by pacer Mashrafe Mortaza. Batsman Liton Das and all-rounder Mohammad Saifuddin also …

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 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 …

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 …

1st ODI: Bangladesh beat West Indies by 5 wickets
6 years, 1 month ago

1st ODI: Bangladesh beat West Indies by 5 wickets

India TV News  

Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Mortaza marked his 200th ODI to claim 3-30 and help his side secure a five-wicket victory against West Indies in the three-match series opener on Sunday. His fellow pace bowler Mustafizur Rahman ended with 3-35 as Bangladesh restricted West Indies to 195-9 on a sluggish wicket, before their batsmen comfortably chased the target with 89 balls to …

Bangladesh whitewashes Zimbabwe in ODI series
6 years, 2 months ago

Bangladesh whitewashes Zimbabwe in ODI series

The Hindu  

Imrul Kayes and Soumya Sarkar made magnificent centuries as an ODI-best hundred from Sean Williams was unable to prevent Bangladesh from sealing a seven-wicket victory and a series whitewash of Zimbabwe in Chittagong. Zimbabwe was sensing a consolation win when Kyle Jarvis removed Liton Das with the first ball of the Tigers' innings, but Kayes reached three figures for the …

Four Wickets in Last Over! Mashrafe Mortaza Makes History in Dhaka Premier League
6 years, 10 months ago

Four Wickets in Last Over! Mashrafe Mortaza Makes History in Dhaka Premier League

India TV News  

Mashrafe Mortaza shines with four wickets off four balls in Dhaka Premier League match against Agrani Bank. The 34-year-old bowler becomes the first Bangladeshi bowler to achieve this feat in List-A cricket. Mortaza takes four wickets in the last over, ending with figures of 6/44 in 9.5 overs. He becomes the seventh bowler in List-A history to achieve this incredible …

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