Bangladesh cricket goes through a major renovation

Off the field, Bangladesh cricket went through a major renovation following the ouster of Awami League government after the student-led mass movement. But on the field, it was a perpetual case of disappointment. There was individual brilliance but they lacked collective effort which resulted in more losing than winning the game.

Meanwhile, the country's football passed through an event full year in 2024. This year Sabina and Co. rewrite the history by retaining the prestigious SAFF title. The country's football was also discussed with various incidents on the field and off the field, report agencies.

As 2024 closes, let's look some important events:

Bangladesh's stat in each format

Bangladesh played nine matches in ODIs this year, winning just three and losing six. The Tigers played three series this year, winning against Sri Lanka by 2-1, losing against Afghanistan by 2-1 and 3-0 against West Indies.

They played 10 Tests, won three and lost seven. Starting with 2-0 loss to Sri Lanka, they thereafter won the landmark series against Pakistan before conceding the series to India and South Africa. They ended the year drawing series against West Indies by 1-1. They played 24 T20 Internationals-winning 12 and losing 12.

High Point, low point

The high point of the year was Bangladesh's 2-0 sweep against Pakistan in Test format and the low point was Bangladesh's 2-0 whitewash at the hands of USA in T20 format. In Women's cricket, Bangladesh tasted a 3-0 whitewash to Ireland in T20 format.

A brilliant year for Miraz

Mehidy Hasan Miraz ended the year as the second best allrounder in Test ranking, whereas he was not even in top 10 at the beginning. That rise showed how consistent he was in this format. In fact he topped the batting and bowling chart for Bangladesh in this format raising the prospect that he can emulate Shakib Al Hasan if continues such surge.

Miraz eventually scored 614 runs and took 31 wickets to cap what was an outstanding year for him.

He had a tough battle with Hasan Mahmud in bowling. Hasan ended the year second best despite setting a record for Bangladeshi pacers in a calendar year with 30 wickets. In batting, Mominul Haque came next to Miraz.

Mahmudullah remains indomitable

Bangladesh has played only 9 ODIs this year. Mahmudullah Riyad has scored the most runs in those nine matches. 294 of Mahmudullah's 337 runs in 2024 have come in the last four matches. After scoring 98 runs in the last ODI against Afghanistan in Sharjah, the experienced cricketer made 50, 62 and 84 not out in three matches against West Indies However, unfortunately, Bangladesh lost all of those four matches. Taskin took the highest 14 wickets in seven matches.

Hridoy best in T20 in Rishad's record-breaking year

Towhid Hridoy was ruled out in the series against West Indies but he still finished as the highest run-getter for Bangladesh in T20 format. Hridoy scored 493 runs in 20 matches to be the Bangladesh's most successful batter. He shares the record of sixes with Jaker Ali Anik by hitting 21 sixes.

Bangladesh has played 24 T20Is this year. Rishad Hossain is the only player who played in those all 24 matches to take the highest 35 wickets for Bangladesh. That also set a record. No other bowler for Bangladesh has taken more than 30 wickets in this edition in a calendar year.

Sabina and Co. rewrite history

In 2022, Bangladesh eve football team won the maiden SAFF Women's Championship title. They once again retained the prestigious SAFF title this year and emerged undefeated champions.

End of Kazi Salahuddin era and Tabith Awal become new BFF president

Legendary Kazi Mohammad Salahuddin was elected as the president of BFF in 2008. After being elected president for four terms, he again expressed his desire to compete 2024 election. Later, however, he changed his decision.

Ex-footballer and former BFF vice-president Tabith Awal has been elected as the new president of BFF. Tabith Awal finally competed against FM Mizanur Rahman from Dinajpur in te much-hyped polls held in October 26.