As Bangladesh's head coach, who is a former player for the West Indies Phil Simmons will be in charge until the ICC World Cup 2027. With his wealth of knowledge from years on the coaching staff, Bangladesh hopes to have fortified its ranks to compete for the major tournaments more aggressively than before. 

Simmons Takes Over From Hathurusingha:

Simmons takes over from Chandika Hathurusingha. Chandika had taken the Bangladeshi side through many lows and highs, which accompanied much success too. During Hathurusingha’s tenure, in 2017 Bangladesh's cricket team had a historic win by reaching the champions trophy semifinals and also went on to register remarkable ODI series wins against India, Pakistan and South Africa. But due to lackluster performances in global competitions, often a new coach is appointed.

Phil Simmons appointed as Bangladesh head coach until the 2027 World Cup

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Phil Simmons' Coaching Experience and Career Like Achievements

Simmons who used to be an all rounder for the West Indies, played 26 Test matches and 143 one day internationals, in which he scored more than 4000 runs and took 87 wickets cumulatively. While coaching, Simmons was the man who guided the West Indies in the T20 World Cup of 2016, as well as serving with Afghanistan and Ireland, where he made the teams competitive.

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By putting in effort with Bangladesh, Simmons aims to help them be ready for the 2027 world cup in which Bangladesh plans and hopes to succeed internationally

Bangladesh cricket icon Mushfiqur Rahim has officially retired from One Day Internationals (ODIs) at the culmination of a 19-year-long career. His retirement comes after Bangladesh's disappointing performance in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, during which the team was unable to win even a single match.

As one of the most consistent wicketkeeper-batters of Bangladesh, Mushfiqur Rahim's ODI retirement is a landmark moment in the history of Bangladesh cricket. Let us see how he progressed, what all he achieved, and what is in store for the cricketing icon.

Official Retirement Statement : 
"I have always given my 100% for Bangladesh cricket. It has been an incredible journey, and I am thankful for all the love and support throughout my career.”

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Mushfiqur Rahim's ODI Career Summary

• ODI Debut: 2005
• Number of Matches Played: 274
• Runs: 7,795
• Batting Average: 36.42
• Centuries/Half-Centuries: 9 / 49
• Dismissals as Wicketkeeper: 243 catches, 56 stumpings

His persistent performances enabled Bangladesh to shift from being a marginal player to an international cricket rival.

The Rise of Mushfiqur Rahim in ODI Cricket

Early Life and Breakthrough:

Mushfiqur played his first ODI in 2005 at a young and promising wicketkeeper-batter. Though he began as an underdog, his perseverance and dedication soon transformed him into one of Bangladesh's most reliable cricketers.

Becoming Bangladesh's Middle-Order Pillar:

By the early 2010s, Mushfiqur Rahim established himself as one of the middle-order pillars of the team. His calmness under pressure and match-winning innings made him a vital component of the side.

Career Highlights and Memorable Performances

2.1 Historic Innings:

Mushfiqur Rahim's performances in important games assisted Bangladesh in attaining historic wins. Some of his finest innings are:

• 144 against Sri Lanka (2018 Asia Cup) – A match-winning knock that took Bangladesh to victory.
• 117 against India (2014 Asia Cup) – A spirited century against an Indian world-class bowling lineup.
• 98 against South Africa (2017 Champions Trophy)* – An innings that helped Bangladesh reach the semi-finals.

Key Role in Bangladesh's Rise:

With the likes of stars Shakib Al Hasan, Tamim Iqbal, and Mashrafe Mortaza, Mushfiqur contributed immensely to developing Bangladesh cricket into a strong international team.

Mushfiqur Rahim's Legacy: End of an Era in Bangladesh Cricket

Mushfiqur Rahim's ODI retirement closes the chapter for Bangladesh cricket. His perseverance, determination, and leadership have made an indelible impression on the sport. As Bangladesh moves forward, his legacy will always motivate future cricketers.

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India secured their place in the Champions Trophy 2025 semi-finals after New Zealand defeated Bangladesh by 5 wickets in Rawalpindi on Monday in a comprehensive win. Rachin Ravindra made a stunning century after a scintillating bowling display from Michael Bracewell to help New Zealand overpower Bangladesh. The victory also saw New Zealand secure their place in the knockout stages of the tournament as the second team from Group A. But it also left Bangladesh and Pakistan out of the tournament since the two teams already have two defeats apiece. India will host New Zealand in their last group stage game and Bangladesh will face Pakistan but both matches will serve no purpose aside from determining who will lead the group to the semifinals.

INDIA WILL PLAY THE FIRST SEMI-FINAL ON MARCH 4 AT DUBAI...!!!! 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/8PrEh4ZHvR

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) February 24, 2025

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March 2nd - IND vs NZ.

March 4th - IND vs AUS/SA/AFG/ENG.

MISSION CHAMPIONS TROPHY IS ON 🙇 pic.twitter.com/Ctxze6u7O3

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) February 24, 2025

New Zealand defeated Bangladesh by five wickets in a Group A Champions Trophy game here on Monday, a triumph that placed the Kiwis and India in the Champions Trophy semifinals. The victory ensured Bangladesh and the two-time defending champions Pakistan, having lost both of their two games till date, were eliminated from the tournament.

India and New Zealand both have four points apiece from two victories till now in Group A. The top two teams of each group advance to the semifinals.

Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2025: Comprehensive Winners List, Prize Money, and Top Records
The BPL 2025 has culminated with the champions Fortune Barishal, who defeated the Chittagong Kings in an equally fantastic final showdown that was on the edge of the screens for the viewers.

Overview of the BPL 2025 Final Match
Date: February 7, 2025
stadium:Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Mirpur
Winner: Fortune Barishal won the match by 3 wickets against Chittagong Kings
Chittagong Kings' Total: 194/3 in 20 overs
Fortune Barishal's Total: 195/7 in 19.3 overs
Player of the Match: Tamim Iqbal- 54 off 29 balls

BPL 2025 Prize Money
Champion (Fortune Barishal): 2 Crore
Runner-up (Chittagong Kings): 1 crore
Player of the Tournament (Mehidy Hasan Miraz): 10 Lakh 

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Top Performers of the Tournament
Most Runs: Mohammad Naim (Khulna Tigers) – 511 runs in 14 matches, averaging 42.58
Most Wickets: Taskin Ahmed (Durbar Rajshahi) – 25 wickets in 12 matches, averaging 12.04
Highest Individual Score: Litton Das – 125 runs in a single match
Most Sixes: Tanzid Hasan – 36 sixes

Congratulations to Fortune Barishal on winning BPL 2025!

Deserving Champions on & off the field: See you next season for more thrilling battles! Best wishes from RANGPUR RIDERS FAMILY.#rangpurriders #BPL2025 #fortunebarishal #champions #congratulations pic.twitter.com/aHZ2WU7HGC

— Rangpur Riders (@Joyerlorai) February 7, 2025

Memorable Records of BPL 2025
This season of BPL was thrilling as many teams reached over 200 runs in a match. Chittagong Kings scored the highest total of the tournament by any team. The whole season was filled with the action of young as well as the veterans, and fans will not forget this season for long.
The BPL 2025 was a fantastic tournament with thrilling matches, high scores, and outstanding performances from players. Fortune Barishal took home the trophy, but all teams played competitive cricket, making the tournament a huge success. Fans are already looking forward to the next season of the Bangladesh Premier League!

The Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) final 2025 is going to be a closely contested match which will bring on the best for the tournament.cricket fans, all over the world, cannot wait to get a glimpse of the action match.

How FRB and CK reached Finals :

The Kings finish second and FRB in first place on the points table, after registering eight wins and four losses from 12 league games. However, in the Qualifier 1 face-off, the Kings suffered a defeat at the hands of Barishal by nine wickets. 
After that in Qualifier 1,they faced Khulna Tigers (KHT) in Qualifier 2 . Kings batting second chased down the 164-run target with two wickets to spare.

Match Details

• Date: February 7, 2025

• Venue: Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka

• Teams: Fortune Barishal Vs Chittagong Kings

• Time: 5.30 PM  IST

Tickets are sold out in online.

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Live stream and Telecast :

• Bangladesh: T Sports (TV Broadcast), RabbitholeBD (Online Streaming & YouTube)
• India: FanCode (Mobile App & Website), Star Sports (TV Broadcast)
• Pakistan: Geo Super (TV Broadcast), Tapmad (Online Streaming)
• UK & USA: Willow TV (TV Broadcast & Online Streaming)
• Other Countries: Various regional broadcasters and online platforms

For fans who like watch can watchon mobile applications such as FanCode, RabbitholeBD, and Willow TV has live streaming. Most of them also provide match highlights, expert analysis, and live commentary.

This final going to be thrilling.

Match winner:

Fortune Barishal has high chance of win.

Enjoy the finals,Battle between two best teams.

West Indies bowlers Jayden Seales and Kevin Sinclair have come under heavy scrutiny by the ICC for violating their Code of Conduct in the recently concluded second Test at Sabina Park. 

Seales, the Trinidad-born right-arm quick bowler has been fined 25% of his match fees after being proven guilty of breaching article 2.20 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel which relates to “conduct that is contrary to the spirit of the game.”

His Guyanese counterpart Sinclair has been charged 15% of his match fees after being proven guilty of contravening Article 2.4 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to “Disobeying an Umpire’s instruction during an International Match.”

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The incidents that prompted ICC to take swift action

During the first over of Bangladesh’s second batting innings, Seales was seen making an inappropriate and rather offensive gesture to the visitors' dressing room after picking up a wicket. 

Sinclair too did not evade scrutiny as he visibly ignored instructions from the on-field umpires who strictly cautioned him against using foul language. 

Both players have one demerit point added to their respective disciplinary records following the unpleasant on-field altercation. 

What happened next?

Both Seales and Sinclair accepted their respective offenses and agreed to a list of stringent measures proposed by Jeff Crowe of the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees. Hence, no formal hearing was necessary as both WI players agreed to the charges imposed on them. 

On-field umpires Asif Yaqoob and Kumar Dharmasena, third umpire Nitin Menon, and fourth umpire, Zahid Bassarath played a pivotal role in identifying the wrongdoing of the players and bringing them to justice by introducing appropriate sanctions. 

It is worth noting that a Level 1 breach carries a minimum penalty of an official reprimand, a maximum penalty of 50 percent of a player’s match fee, and one or two demerit points. But when a player records four or more demerit points in a two-year period, then those points are converted into suspension points, and the player is subsequently banned. 

After enduring a disappointing run since their highs of the Rawalpindi Test series, Bangladesh produced a clinical performance in Sabina Park to crush West Indies by a margin of 101 runs. Following their historic achievement, Bangladesh managed to square the series 1-1 thanks to some inspiring performances from Nahid Rana and Jaker Ali.

The win also marks their maiden Test win against West Indies in the Caribbean since 2009. Despite being bowled out for a dismal low of 164 in the first innings, Nahid Rana's ground-breaking five-fer sprung the visitors back to life as Bangladesh succeeded in restricting the hosts to 146.  

Bangladesh were then able to capitalize on the 18-run lead as Jaker Ali slammed his career-best score of 91 (107) to stretch Bangladesh's lead to a significant 286 runs. Chasing 287 on a fourth day Sabina Park pitch proved way out of reach for West Indies as Taijul's 5-50 followed by twin blows from Taskin and Mahmud obliterated the home side for 185.

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Records that made its way into the record books

This was Bangladesh's first Test win since the 2009 Test series which ended on a winning note for the tourists. Moreover, to be able to achieve such a ground-breaking feat without the likes of your experienced guns like Shakib, Rahim, and Shanto speaks volumes about the team's character and resilient mindset. 

A look at some of the astonishing records set in the second Test:

• Taijul collected his 15th five-wicket haul in Tests.
• Mominul Haque bagged an unwanted record to his name and now holds the record for registering the most number of ducks (18) in Test cricket.
• The speedster Nahid Rana registers his best figures of 5-61 in Test cricket.
• Kraigg Brathwaite became the first West Indian to play 86 consecutive Test matches, surpassing the legendary Garfield Sobers, who played 85.
• Jaker Ali registered his career-best Test innings of 91 (107) and took him just six innings to do so. 

Both West Indies and Bangladesh are out of contention for reaching the 2023-25 WTC final and are teetering at the bottom of the table. The historic victory gave Bangladesh a slight points percentage boost of 6.25, taking them to 31.25. As a result, they gained a place, replacing West Indies as the second-last team on the table.

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The 23-year-old right-arm quick bowler Jayden Seales has run riot with the ball in Sabina Park, Kingston. Seales has produced a ground-breaking performance in the second Test to sink Bangladesh for 164. The youngster has etched his name in the record books by achieving astonishing bowling figures of 4-5 in 15.5 overs making him the most economical bowler in Test cricket since 1978 (Minimum 10 overs bowled)

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More about Seales' hostile bowling spell

The Trinidad-born speedster bowled a little over 15 overs on the trot which featured 10 maides and four wickets in the form of Litton, Taskin, Mehidy, and Rana. What's even more impressive is that Seales only managed to concede five runs and went at a jaw-dropping economy rate of just 0.31 RPO. No extras our boundaries were recorded in his marathon 15.5 over long spell. 

The economy rate of 0.31 RPO is now the best economy rate for any bowler in Test cricket. Seales is now ahead of Umesh Yadav and Manindar Singh on the list who are currently holding the best economy rate of 0.42 and 0.43 respectively. Apart from Seales, Umesh and Lyon are the other two bowlers to register such record-low economy rates of less than one run per over in the 21st century.

Bangladesh were cruising along at 83-2 but an unprecedented burst of hostile pace bowling from Seales and Roach triggered a catastrophic batting collapse for the visitors as they lost their remaining eight wickets for only 81 runs. Seales now averages 13.55 and has taken 18 wickets in four Test matches against Bangladesh so far.

 

 

 

 

 

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How is the game set up? 

After bundling out the tourists for 164 thanks to some spirited bowling from the Windies quicks, West Indies adopted a patient approach and posted 70 for the loss of one wicket before the call of stumps one day two. The hosts are in a commanding position and trail by another 94 runs with their skipper Kraig Brathwaite currently unbeaten on 33*.

Bangladesh cricket’s journey is set to take a fresh turn with the appointment of Mohammad Salahuddin as Senior Assistant Coach for the national team. With over two decades of coaching experience, Salahuddin has big ambitions, not only for the team’s immediate goals but for the future of local coaches in the national setup. His return marks a significant move under Bangladesh Cricket Board's (BCB) new president, Faruque Ahmed, who looks to empower local coaching talent and break away from past hesitations. Salahuddin’s contract, running through March 2024, will officially begin with Bangladesh's upcoming tour to the West Indies.

Local coaches in the national arena

The Bangladesh Cricket Board has traditionally been cautious about assigning major responsibilities to local coaches. However, under the leadership of BCB president Faruque Ahmed, a shift is underway. Salahuddin, who holds an ACC-Cricket Australia Level 3 coaching accreditation, brings years of national and international coaching experience, having previously served Bangladesh as Assistant Coach and Fielding Coach from 2006 to 2010.

In his statement on Friday, Salahuddin expressed his gratitude for this opportunity and emphasized his vision for the local coaching community. He highlighted that his goal is not only to guide players tactically but also to build a mindset where the next generation dreams bigger and pursues consistent self-improvement. He believes this can have a long-term positive impact on the players’ mindset, saying, “As a coach, I think this is the biggest challenge for me — to make them think that they will dominate world cricket in the future.”

Salahuddin also acknowledged BCB president Faruque Ahmed’s role in his appointment, stating that Ahmed reached out multiple times to ensure Salahuddin joined the coaching team. This sense of mutual commitment adds weight to Salahuddin’s objectives of fostering local talent, which he sees as a crucial responsibility.

Building a platform for future local coaches

One of Salahuddin’s primary aims in his new role is to lay a foundation for local coaches to have a stronger presence in Bangladesh's cricket landscape. For years, discussions had been ongoing about providing a platform for Bangladeshi coaches to step into the national setup. Salahuddin now sees his appointment as an opportunity to create this pathway.

By setting a strong example, Salahuddin hopes to encourage the board to place more trust in Bangladeshi coaches in the future. “If I can pave the way, even if it’s for a short time, our local coaches might also do well,” he said, noting that such a move would help bolster the confidence of aspiring coaches and elevate the status of Bangladeshi coaching talent on the international stage.

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In addition, Salahuddin emphasized his commitment to helping players in all aspects—mentally, technically, and tactically—while also sharing his experiences with the team. Reflecting on his previous tenure, he acknowledged the contributions of past players like Shakib Al Hasan, Tamim Iqbal, and Mushfiqur Rahim and expressed a desire to assist the next generation of players with the same dedication.

Mohammad Salahuddin’s return as Senior Assistant Coach for Bangladesh’s national cricket team marks a new chapter in his career and an opportunity for growth within Bangladesh’s coaching community. With his focus on player development, building confidence, and creating a foundation for future local coaches, Salahuddin’s presence is set to inspire both current players and aspiring coaches. As Bangladesh gears up for the West Indies tour, this fresh approach could set the tone for a new era in Bangladesh cricket, where the role of local talent—both on the field and in coaching—is more prominent than ever.

It was a moment of joy for the visitors as South Africa produced a special victory against Bangladesh at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur to take an early 1-0 lead in a two-match Test series. The match came to a close during the early hours of day four as South Africa managed to get the most out of the second new ball to wind up the Bangladeshi tail in quick time. Needing only a meager 106, South Africa comfortably got home with seven wickets to spare. Kyle Verreynne was the standout batter for South Africa as his 114 not only bailed the visitors out of imminent danger but also put them on the patch of an emphatic win. 

This victory also marked the first Test win for the Proteas in 10 years on Asia soil. The last time the African nation emerged victorious in the subcontinent was way back in 2014 against Sri Lanka in Galle. In the process, South Africa have also managed to put an end to their embarrassingly long losing streak of nine Tests on Asian soil. The losing streak was initiated during their tour to India from Nagpur in 2015.

Historic first Test win against Bangladesh since 2008

Rabada, Mulder, and Maharaj ran riot to snap three wickets apiece to obliterate Bangladesh for only 106. While doing so, Rabada also succeeded in getting past the 300 Test wickets landmark. But by the end of day one, thanks to some resilient bowling from Taijul, South Africa found themselves in trouble at 108-6. on day two, Verreynne put his hand up and along with the assistance of Mulder, started performing the repair work for the visitors. The pair batted under testing conditions to add a galloping 119 runs for the seventh wicket to virtually bat the hosts out of the game. 

After amassing a lead of 202 runs, the writing was on the wall for Bangladesh. Nevertheless, Mehidy and Taijul tried to battle it out to delay the inevitable but South Africa came top on day four to prevent the Bangladeshi lead from going much further beyond their control.   Verreynne did not have to bat again in the second innings as De Zorzi and Stubbs slammed steady cameos of 41 & 30 respectively to steer South Africa to a seven-wicket win.

Interestingly enough, this is also South Africa's maiden Test win in Bangladesh in 16 years. Their last away test win against the Tigers came in 2008 in Chattogram when Smith along with McKenzie starred with the bat to register a mammoth opening stand of 415 runs which at present is still the highest-ever recorded opening stand in Test cricket. 

This win has now bettered South Africa's chances of entering the WTC Final. As a result, South Africa have improved their PCT to 47.62% and have surpassed New Zealand in the WTC points table to acquire the fourth spot.