Mohammad Isam

Dhaka

Bangladesh Correspondent at ESPN Cricinfo

Bangladesh correspondent of @ESPNCricinfo | Author of On The Tigers' Trail | Co-host of CricTalk

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Bangladesh anti-corruption commission raids BCB's headquarters

1 week ago | espn.in | Mohammad Isam

The Bangladesh government's Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) raided the BCB's headquarters on Tuesday to collect documents and records following allegations against the cricket board. The three-member probe team held a press briefing following their raid, alongside BCB chief executive Nizam Uddin Chowdhury.
India to tour Bangladesh in August for three ODIs and three T20Is

1 week ago | espn.in | Mohammad Isam

India will tour Bangladesh for six white-ball matches in August. They will play three ODIs and three T20Is, marking India's first bilateral T20I series in Bangladesh.
BCB Anti-Corruption Unit looking into controversial stumping in Dhaka Premier League

2 weeks ago | espn.in | Mohammad Isam

The BCB's Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) is looking into a stumping incident from a Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League match between Gulshan Cricket Club and Shinepukur Cricket Club held at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka. The incident occurred in the dying moments of the game, when batter Minhajul Abedin got out in unusual circumstances even though he had enough time to make his ground.
Tanzim gets maiden call-up for first Test against Zimbabwe

2 weeks ago | espn.in | Mohammad Isam

Fast bowler Tanzim Hasan Sakib has earned a maiden Test call-up while Taskin Ahmed's injury has forced him out of the Bangladesh squad for the first Test against Zimbabwe in Sylhet from April 20. The 30-year-old is rehabilitating for a left Achilles tendon issue, with Tanzim making way as a like-for-like replacement. The BCB has also given a break to Litton Das to play in the Pakistan Super League (PSL). He is part of Karachi Kings in the league which begins on April 11.
Bangladesh hire James Pamment as new fielding coach

2 weeks ago | espn.in | Mohammad Isam

The BCB has appointed James Pamment as the new Bangladesh fielding coach. He will join the Test squad ahead of their two-match series against Zimbabwe later this month. Pamment has been given a long-term contract that ends after the ODI World Cup in 2027. "I am really excited about the opportunity to get involved with a very talented Bangladesh side. I am eagerly looking forward to joining the players and the backroom staff ahead of the Zimbabwe series," he said.
Nasir Hossain resumes playing competitive cricket after two-year ban ends

2 weeks ago | espn.in | Mohammad Isam

Bangladesh allrounder Nasir Hossain, who was banned by the ICC for two years for breaching the Emirates Cricket Board's anti-corruption code during the Abu Dhabi T10 league in 2020-21, has resumed playing competitive cricket. Nasir appeared for Rupganj Tigers Cricket Club in their Dhaka Premier Division League match against Gazi Group Cricketers in Mirpur on Monday.
Tamim Iqbal discharged from hospital after suffering heart attack

3 weeks ago | espn.in | Mohammad Isam

Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal has returned home, having been discharged from the hospital on Friday, four days after he had suffered a heart attack. Tamim will continue to be monitored by specialists for the next few weeks after having undergone an angioplasty surgery on Monday. Tamim was leading Mohammedan Sporting Club in a Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League match against Shinepukur Cricket Club, at the BKSP ground, when he felt unwell shortly after the toss.
DPL week 3 - Anamul Haque continues stellar form; Abahani go top of the table

4 weeks ago | espn.in | Mohammad Isam

Key takeawaysAbahani Limited have taken the lead in the Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League, as it goes into the Eid break. Abahani are now on 14 points, while Gazi Group Cricketers and Mohammedan Sporting Club are on 12 points each. With eight rounds of matches complete, Abahani have taken a significant step towards defending their title. It was a good week for Prime Bank Cricket Club and Mohammedan Sporting Club, who like Abahani won both their matches this week.
Manolo Marquez's India report card: 1W, 4D, 1L, Chhetri return and what it tells us

4 weeks ago | espn.in | Sunaadh Sagar |Mohammad Isam

"Maybe, this is the reality of Indian Football."For those that run Indian Football, that comment from head coach Manolo Marquez should hit where it hurts the most. How has it come to a place where the reality of Indian Football is a 0-0 draw against Bangladesh? Marquez's anger-fuelled, post-match interview might have had a touch of an over-reaction given it came so close after the game. India probably weren't as bad against Bangladesh as the coach's reaction made it out to be.
India draw Bangladesh as Hamza and Chhetri turn back time... in worst possible way

1 month ago | espn.in | Sunaadh Sagar |Anirudh Menon |Mohammad Isam |Aaditya Narayan

Premier League quality. 95 international goals. The pre-match talk was all about Sunil Chhetri and Hamza Choudhary's pedigree, but all Shillong witnessed was an India vs Bangladesh fixture that felt like something from decades ago. Editor's PicksIndia 0 - 0 Bangladesh: Chhetri, Hamza hype fizzles out in goalless stalemateBangladesh football's big hope: Hamza Choudhury brings EPL experience, FA Cup medal and star qualityIndia vs Bangladesh: Sunil Chhetri and co.