The Bangla Cricket Podcast: Recent Episodes
Roushan Alam
The world’s most listened to podcast about Bangladesh cricket. News, chat, analysis and opinion of all things on and off the field. Featuring journalists from across the globe, cricketers and celebrity guests in a podcast suitable for everyone - from diehard, casual or new cricket fans. Hosted by Roushan Alam.
Bangladesh are set to play their first test series in Australia for 23 years. Tanzim from Australia based podcast 'The Cerebral Cricketer' joins Roushan to look ahead at the two match test series.
Bangladesh cricketer Hasan Mahmud joins Roushan Alam to talk about becoming the first ever Bangladeshi pacer to sign for a County Championship team, a dream start for Kent, Bangladesh's pace revolution and his long term aspirations.
Roushan Alam presents a pocket sized guide to Bangladesh Women's chances at the Women's T20 World Cup
After Bangladesh completed a historic 2-0 test series win against Pakistan Roushan is joined by Aatif Nawaz to look back at the series. Plus a quick look back at Bangladesh Women's white ball series against Sri Lanka as they prepare for the Women's T20 World Cup.
New Zealand are in Bangladesh and New Zealand based podcaster Adam Bell joins Roushan Alam to look ahead at the white ball series. Plus Bangladesh Women will host Sri Lanka Women as they continue their preparation for the T20 World Cup.
An investigation into the Bangladesh Cricket Board elections saw the board dissolved and replaced with an interim ad hoc committee, led by former captain Tamim Iqbal. Roushan Alam goes through the events that led to this moment and looks at what probable next steps could be.
Bangladesh have beaten Pakistan in a three match one day series at Mirpur. Roushan is joined by Test Match Special commentator Aatif Nawaz to look back at the standout performances, contentious run outs and controversial reviews.
Following their refusal to travel to India for the Men's T20 World Cup Bangladesh have been replaced in the tournament by Scotland - meaning the Tigers won't be at a World Cup for the first time since 1999. In this emergency podcast, recorded on the day the news was announced, Roushan is joined by Sight Screen Cricket Journal's Tawhid Qureshi to break down the events that led to this moment.
Ihsaan Syed-Hussain is a UK based agent representing Bangladesh cricketers. He's secured high profile contracts for Mustafizur Rahman in the IPL and Rishad Hossain in the BBL amongst others. In this episode he shares his journey into becoming an agent for Bangladesh's leading players and the work that goes on behind the scenes to get more Bangladeshis playing in franchise leagues.
Bangladesh Women are about to embark on their second 50 over World Cup campaign. Roushan is joined by New Delhi based journalist Niharika Raina to discuss Bangladesh's squad, their lack of preparation and realistic chances at the tournament that's being hosted by India and Sri Lanka.
A look back at Bangladesh's performance at the Men's Asia Cup 2025 - including what went wrong against Pakistan and why Rishad Hossain and Jaker Ali were the stand out performers for The Tigers. To discuss this and more Roushan is joined by Ayaz Karim, Joint Secretary of the Bangladesh Cricket Supporters Association UK.
A deep dive into Bangladesh's chances at the Men's Asia Cup 2025, which takes place in the UAE. Bangladesh are in Group B with Afghanistan, Sri Lanka and Hong Kong - can they survive the group of death? And which players are worth looking out for? Roushan is joined by Naeem Monsur to chat about all of this and more!
Bangladesh have announced their squad from the Champions Trophy with some big names missing. Tamim Iqbal announces his retirement and it's been a high scoring start to this year's Bangladesh Premier League. Roushan Alam is joined by Naeem Monsur to discuss this and more on The Bangla Cricket Podcast.
Fresh from the commentary box in Sharjah, Devender Kumar joins Roushan to look back at the three match one day series between Afghanistan and Bangladesh that took place in the UAE.
Roushan is joined by The Popping Crease to look back on Bangladesh's two match test series against South Africa during which the Proteas comprehensively beat The Tigers in Mirpur and Chattogram.
The Bangla Cricket Podcast is back with a look back at the Women's T20 World Cup, the latest on what was meant to be Shakib Al Hasan's final test and an explainer on Bangladesh's new Head Coach situation following the removal of Chandika Hathurusingha and signing of Phil Simmons.
A look ahead at Bangladesh's chances at the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup with Roushan Alam and Tawhid Qureshi from Sight Screen Cricket Journal.
After a week of drama off the field surrounding Bangladesh with secret meetings, Tamim's exclusion and Shakib's tell all interview - we felt like we just needed to sit down and talk about it. Roushan is joined by Naeem Monsur and some of your thoughts as we try and get our heads round everything that's happened - all with a World Cup a week away.
Journalist and cricket social media manager Saif Ahmed joins Roushan to look ahead at Bangladesh's chances in the Asia Cup 2023. Bangladesh have been placed in Group B with Sri Lanka and Afghanistan, but go into the tournament with no Liton Das, Tamim Iqbal or Ebadot Hossain through injury - plus Mahmudullah remains left out the squad.
Recorded at The Cloud County Ground in Chelmsford, Essex where Bangladesh took on Ireland in a three match one day series. Featuring Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal, player of the series Nazmul Hossain Shanto, BCSA UK chairman Abdus Salam, Sight Screen Cricket Journal's Tawhid Qureshi, ESPN Cricinfo's Andrew Miller, EKOTA Academy's Jusnara Khanom and Dhaka based journalist Deb Chowdhury.
With back to back series for Bangladesh Sight Screen Cricket Journal's Tawhid Qureshi joins Roushan to look back at England's tour of Bangladesh including the Tigers' historic win in the T20 series. Plus they look ahead to Ireland's tour of Bangladesh and there's news on Bangladesh coming to England in May!
England are in Bangladesh for three one day and three Twenty20 internationals. Journalist and cricket social media manager Saif Ahmed joins Roushan to look ahead to the series, the Bangladesh squad and what sort of pitches England can expect.
The Bangla Cricket Podcast is back for a new run. Please share, like and spread the word! In this episode broadcaster and cricket commentator Samannoy Ghosh joins Roushan to review the Bangladesh Premier League 2023.
A collaboration episode between The Bangla Cricket Podcast, The Caribbean Cricket Podcast and Sight Screen Cricket Journal to look ahead at Bangladesh's tour of West Indies.
An emergency episode of The Bangla Cricket Podcast as Mominul Haque announces that he is stepping down as Bangladesh's test captain. Rabiul Alam from Daily Cricket BD joins Roushan to discuss what went wrong and which players are in line to take over the captain's armband.
Mark Machado from The Murali End Podcast joins Roushan to look ahead at Sri Lanka's two test series in Bangladesh.
The Popping Crease joins Roushan to look back at Bangladesh's tour of South Africa where the Tigers completed an history win in the one day series, before South Africa hit back in the test series.
The Popping Crease joins Roushan to look ahead to Bangladesh's tour of South Africa, the Shakib sideshow and the Women's World Cup.
A bumper episode as New Zealand based cricket analyst Adam Bell reviews Bangladesh's tour of New Zealand, which featured an historic test win for Bangladesh at the Bay Oval. And Saif Hasnat from United News of Bangladesh joins Roushan to preview the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL). Plus an update on Bangladesh Women and under 19 teams.
Dhaka based singer-songwriter Xefer joins Roushan to talk about living in a city obsessed with cricket, her early cricket memories and performing a song about Shakib Al Hasan! Listen, subscribe and like The Bangla Cricket Podcast.
Model and food blogger Naeem joins Roushan to look back at Pakistan's tour of Bangladesh, where the Tigers were comprehensively beaten across all formats. What went wrong? What happens next and why can't you watch Bangladesh games in the UK? All this and more on The Bangla Cricket Podcast.
Test Match Special commentator, comedian, actor and writer Aatif Nawaz joins Roushan to look ahead at Pakistan's tour of Bangladesh, where the teams will play three Twenty20 internationals and two test matches. Podcast recorded before Bangladesh squad announcements.
ESPN Cricinfo's Mohammad Isam joins Roushan to preview Bangladesh's chances at the Men's T20 World Cup. They discuss Bangladesh's World Cup history, the squad, the debate over who will open and expectations for the side going into the World Cup.
Saif Hasnat from UNB joins Roushan to look back at New Zealand's T20 series in Bangladesh plus they take a look at Bangladesh's squad for the men's World T20.
Rabiul Alam from Daily Cricket BD joins Roushan to look ahead to Bangladesh's five match T20i series against New Zealand, in preparation for the Men's World T20 World Cup in October.
Writer, commentator and podcaster Geoff Lemon joins Roushan to look ahead at Australia's tour of Bangladesh, during which they will play five Twenty20 internationals in seven days.
Zimbabwe based podcaster Lizwe Chitanganya joins Roushan for a quick look back at Bangladesh's tour of Zimbabwe.
Zimbabwe based podcaster Lizwe Chitanganya joins Roushan to look ahead to Bangladesh's tour of Zimbabwe, which will consist of a sole test match, three one dayers and three Twenty20s.
Mark Machado from The Murali End podcast joins Roushan to look back on the two test series between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka in Kandy.
Rabiul Alam from Daily Cricket BD joins Roushan to look ahead to Bangladesh's tour of Sri Lanka, check in on Shakib and Mustafiz's progress in the IPL and look back at Bangladesh Women's recent success against South Africa.
New Zealand based cricket broadcaster and journalist Tasneem-Summer Khan joins Roushan to look back at Bangladesh's tour of New Zealand.
New Zealand based cricket broadcaster and journalist Tasneem-Summer Khan joins Roushan to look ahead to Bangladesh's tour of New Zealand, during which the Tigers will face the Black Caps in three one day and three Twenty20 matches.
CEO of Capital Kids Cricket, Shahidul Alam Ratan joins Roushan to reflect on his personal journey with Bangladesh cricket. Ratan shares his stories about playing cricket in Bangladesh in the 1980s, training stars of today as a BCB coach, his work with Capital Kids Cricket and having the Kia Oval named after him.
Comedian and presenter Eshaan Akbar joins Roushan to reflect on his personal journey with Bangladesh cricket. From watching his dad play in his youth to trying to find a Bangladesh jersey that fit - Eshaan shares his stories, his memories and his experiences of the Bangladesh team.
Santokie Nagulendran from the Caribbean Cricket Podcast and Tawhid Qureshi from Sight Screen Cricket Journal join Roushan to look back at the West Indies tour of Bangladesh, historic wins for the Windies and where it all went wrong for Bangladesh.
Santokie Nagulendran from the Caribbean Cricket Podcast joins Roushan to look ahead to the West Indies tour of Bangladesh, the squad selections for both teams and how a year away from international cricket will impact the Tigers.
TV and radio presenter Nadia Ali joins Roushan to reflect on her personal journey with Bangladesh cricket. From fifty people around a TV at an uncle's house to a VIP box at the World Cup - Nadia shares her stories, her memories and her experiences of the Bangladesh team.
In this episode Roushan is joined by Tawhid Qureshi from Sight Screen Cricket Journal to look back at Zimbabwe's tour of Bangladesh and discuss the Tamim Iqbal's appointment as the new one day captain.
In this episode Roushan is joined by award winning comedian and host of the BBC Doosra Podcast, Aatif Nawaz to talk about Bangladesh winning the under 19 Cricket World Cup and the senior team's tour of Pakistan.
In this episode Roushan is joined by United News of Bangladesh's cricket correspondent Saif Hasnat to look ahead at 2020 in Bangladesh cricket including a look at the Pakistan series, Australia's tour of Bangladesh at the World T20.
In this episode Roushan is joined by cricket writer Tawhid Qureshi to look back at Bangladesh's Cricket World Cup.
In this episode Roushan is joined by United News of Bangladesh's cricket correspondent Saif Hasnat to discuss Bangladesh's World Cup squad, the tri-series in Ireland and Bangladesh's World Cup jersey.
In this episode Roushan is joined by Rabiul Alam of dailycricket.com.bd to look back at the Bangladesh Premier League 2019 and look ahead to the tour of New Zealand.
A look back at some of the highlights from the podcast in 2018 featuring Mohammad Isam, Nish, Gaurav Sundararaman, Lizwe Chitanganya and Mohammad Ashraful.
In this episode Roushan Alam is joined by Naasira Mohammed from Cricket West Indies to look back at the ICC Women's World Twenty20 and look ahead to West Indies tour of Bangladesh.
In this episode Roushan is joined by podcaster Lizwe Chitanganya to look ahead at Zimbabwe's tour of Bangladesh where they will go head to head in three one day internationals and two test matches.
In this episode Roushan is joined by ESPN Cricinfo's Bangladesh correspondent Mohammad Isam to review Bangladesh's performance in the Asia Cup, where they were beaten finalists.
In this episode Roushan is joined by Imran Hasan from BD Crictime to review Bangladesh's opening win against Sri Lanka and look ahead to their next game against Afghanistan.
In this episode Roushan is joined by Gaurav Sundararaman from ESPN Cricinfo to look ahead to the Unimoni Asia Cup 2018 - which is being held in the UAE and will feature Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan and Hong Kong going head to head to become champions of Asia.
In 2014 Mohammad Ashraful was banned for match fixing during the 2013 Bangladesh Premier League. That ban has now ended and he speaks to The Bangla Cricket Podcast about his hopes and ambitions for the future. Interview conducted in English and Bengali.
In this episode Roushan is joined by British Bangladeshi singer Nish to talk about Bangladesh Women winning the Asian Cup, Steve Rhodes' appointment as Head Coach and Nish's relationship with Bangladesh cricket.
In this episode Roushan Alam is joined by Kritika Naidu from Cricbuzz to discuss Cricket Australia's decision to cancel hosting Bangladesh on tour, the Bangladeshi players in IPL 2018 and the ongoing search for a new Head Coach.
In this episode Roushan Alam is joined by Gaurav Sundararaman from ESPN Cricinfo to review the Nidahas Trophy, a tri nation series featuring Sri Lanka, India and Bangladesh, and to discuss the Bangladesh cricket team's Head Coach vacancy.
In this episode Roushan Alam is joined by Daniel Alexander from Sri Lankan cricket website Island Cricket to review Sri Lanka's tour of Bangladesh and look ahead at the Nidahas Trophy - a tri tournament featuring Sri Lanka, India and Bangladesh, which is taking place to celebrate Sri Lanka's 70th year of independence.
In this episode Roushan is joined by Zimbabwean sports podcaster Lizwe Chitanganya to look back on the tri-nation series between Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe - which after strong starts from Bangladesh and Zimbabwe, went onto to be won by Sri Lanka.
In this episode Roushan Alam is joined by Daniel Alexander from Sri Lankan cricket website Island Cricket to preview Sri Lanka's forthcoming tour of Bangladesh, which will feature a test series, a Twenty20 series and a tri-series also involving Zimbabwe.
In this episode Roushan Alam is joined by ESPN Cricinfo's Bangladesh correspondent Mohammad Isam to discuss the fifth edition of the Bangladesh Premier League, the sudden resignation of the national team's coach and the Bangladesh Cricket Board's decision to only allow players to take part in a maximum of two foriegn leagues a year. If you'd like to share your opinion or if there's anything you think we should be talking about email podcast@banglacricket.co.uk
In this episode host Roushan Alam is joined by Dhaka based cricket writer Imran Hasan to look back at the Bangladesh cricket team's tour of South Africa, Mushfqur Rahim's captaincy and Bangladesh's batting order. If you'd like to share your opinion or if there's anything you think we should be talking about email podcast@banglacricket.co.uk
Welcome to The Bangla Cricket Podcast. A quick hello ahead of the first proper episode.