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Bangladesh one-day international captain Mashrafe Mortaza has withdrawn from his lucrative national team contract amid growing concern over his form and fitness but has been offered a “grand farewell” match.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 Cricket Board president Nazmul Hassan told reporters that Mashrafe did not wish to continue as a contracted player. Mashrafe enjoys iconic status in Bangladesh after leading the team through its transition from international whipping boys to a respected part of international limited-overs competition.

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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 …

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skipper Mashrafe Mortaza, who is currently leading Sylhet Strikers in the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League has withdrawn from the tournament midway to complete his political commitments.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

Happy Birthday Mashrafe Mortaza: A Bangladesh cricket icon
2 years, 3 months ago

Happy Birthday Mashrafe Mortaza: A Bangladesh cricket icon

India Today  

He was a beast, a monster when he arrived on the international level. Mashrafe Mortaza, a star was born in 2004, although it was already three years since he first donned the Bangladesh jersey. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina didn't back Mashrafe for no reason to bring back normalcy to their cricket when players went on a strike in November 2019. …

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 …

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 …

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, …

Shakib will lead Bangladesh to 2023 World Cup: Mortaza
5 years, 2 months ago

Shakib will lead Bangladesh to 2023 World Cup: Mortaza

The Hindu  

Bangladesh ODI captain Mashrafe Mortaza on Wednesday said he will spend many sleepless nights after the recent ICC ban on his colleague Shakib Al Hasan but exuded confidence that the star all-rounder will make a successful comeback and lead the side to the 2023 World Cup. Shakib, Bangladesh’s Test and T20 captain and the world’s No.1 all-rounder in ODIs, was …

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 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 …

Ban vs Pak: Emotional Bangladesh gears up for captain Mashrafe's World Cup farewell
5 years, 6 months ago

Ban vs Pak: Emotional Bangladesh gears up for captain Mashrafe's World Cup farewell

The Hindu  

As the Bangladesh cricketers trained at the Lord’s on Thursday afternoon, the Bangladesh media was busy looking for Mashrafe Bin Mortaza. While the other players walked onto the ground, the captain -- who will play his last World Cup fixture against Pakistan on Friday -- was nowhere to be seen. And in the next few minutes, all one could hear …

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. …

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 …

ICC Cricket World Cup 2019: Mashrafe Mortaza says winning matters more to Bangladesh than respect of opponents
5 years, 7 months ago

ICC Cricket World Cup 2019: Mashrafe Mortaza says winning matters more to Bangladesh than respect of opponents

Firstpost  

Bangladesh launched their campaign with an impressive win over South Africa but afterwards Mashrafe Mortaza was annoyed by suggestions the result constituted an upset. Bristol: Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Mortaza can live without the respect of his opponents so long as his side are winning matches at the World Cup. “If you are asking all 10 captains this question, they will …

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 …

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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