DHAKA — Bangladesh spinners put on an inspirational bowling performance to deny West Indies taking a full control on the second and final Test as the home side was in a position of embarrassment after conceding a huge first innings…
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Saif register fourth win in BPL
DHAKA – Saif Sporting Club registered their fourth victory in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) Football when they came from behind beat Sheikh Russel Krira Chakra by 2-1 goals held today at Bangabandhu National Stadium (BNS) here. In the day’s…
BFF’s talent hunt program begins eight more districts
DHAKA – The Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) has begun nationwide two-day talent hunt selection program from today at eight more districts across the country, a BFF release said today. The eights districts are Faridpur, Noakhali, Satkhira, Moulvibazar, Chapainawabganj, Lalmonirhat, Patuakhali…
‘Mujib Barsho’ 1st Div. Chess league to begin Feb 25
DHAKA -‘Mujib Barsho’ 1st Division Chess league will begin from February 25 at the hall room of Bangladesh Chess Federation (BCF) at National Sports Council old building in the city, a BCF press release said today. This time twelve teams…
6th round of BPL begins tomorrow
DHAKA- After a day recess, the 6th round of Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) Football begins tomorrow (Thursday) with a lone encounter between Bangladesh Police Football Club and Rahmatganj Muslim and Friends Society. The match kicks off at 4 pm at…
Liverpool back in the groove as Tuchel celebrates first Chelsea win
LONDON – Mohamed Salah scored twice as Liverpool muscled their way back into the Premier League title race with a 3-1 win at West Ham on Sunday after Thomas Tuchel celebrated his first victory as Chelsea boss. Jurgen Klopp’s injury-hit…
Neymar says he wants to stay at PSG
PARIS – Neymar said on Sunday that he hopes to stay at Paris Saint-Germain beyond this season and wants Kylian Mbappe to also commit his future to the French champions. Brazilian star Neymar is in discussions with PSG over a…
BFF continue talent hunt selection programme
DHAKA- The Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) continued their national wide talent hunt selection programme as the two-day selection programme began from today at eight more districts across the country, a Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) press release said today. The eight…
Osaka says Serena, Billie Jean inspired her US soccer investment
MELBOURNE – Serena Williams and Billie Jean King, along with Naomi Osaka’s boyfriend, influenced the three-time Grand Slam winner’s decision to become part-owner of soccer team North Carolina Courage, she revealed Sunday. Osaka, the US Open champion, announced the investment…
Ganguly ‘stable’, likely to be discharged on Sunday morning
KOLKATA -Indian cricket board chief Sourav Ganguly is likely to be discharged on Sunday morning as his health condition is stable, a senior official of the private hospital, where he is admitted, said. Ganguly underwent a fresh round of angioplasty…
An opportunity for Yasir, Hasan to stake their claim
DHAKA —The possibility is slim for uncapped Yasir Ali Rabbi and Hasan Mahmud to play any match in the ensuing two-match Test series against West Indies unless anyone gets injured or becomes sick. But still it’s the opportunity for them…
Need to play our best cricket to beat West Indies Test team: Minhajul
DHAKA—Chief selector Minhajul Abedin Nannu believes that Bangladesh would face a sterner challenge in the forthcoming two-match Test series against West Indies unlike the ODI series which was a lopsided one. Bangladesh swept the three-match ODI series with ease as…
BFF’s talent hunt selection programme inaugurated
DHAKA – The national wide talent hunt selection programme formally inaugurated today at Bangabandhu National Stadium here with an aim to start age group long-term residential training camp which will begin soon, a Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) press release said…
BCL Football to begin Feb 7 in city
DHAKA – The Bangladesh Championship League (BCL) will begin on February 7 at Birshreshtha Shaheed Sepoy Mohammad Mostafa Kamal Stadium in the city’s Kamalapur. The decision was taken in the Bangladesh Championship League 2020-21 affairs sub committee’s virtual meeting under…
Liton optimistic to do well in Test after a disappointing ODI series
DHAKA – Wicket-keeper batsman Liton Das is optimistic to make the Test series against West Indies a memorable one, putting the ODI nightmare behind him. After opening the innings, Liton could make just 36 runs in three-match ODI series, which…
Shakib back in Bangladesh Test squad for West Indies series
DHAKA—Ace all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan returned to Bangladesh’s 18-member Test squad for the two-match series against West Indies after recovering from his groin injury. Shakib sustained the injury during the third ODI against West Indies which Bangladesh won by 120…
MLS players union to extend contract to avoid work stoppage
LOS ANGELES – The Major League Soccer Players Association said Thursday it has proposed extending the current collective bargaining agreement with the league through 2021.
BHF to emphasise on local events from next month
DHAKA – The Bangladesh Hockey Federation (BHF) is emphasising to organise the local events as per the new season calendar while the Asian Hockey Federation (AHF) postponed the Men’s Champion’s Trophy last week due to COVID-19 pandemic. The Asian ChampionsTrophy…
Taekwondo team in Heroes Taekwondo International League
DHAKA – A 74-member of Bangladesh taekwondo team will take part in the Heroes Taekwondo International League that begins from Saturday through a virtual platform, said a Bangladesh Taekwondo Federation (BTF) press release. Organized by the Heroes Taekwondo Club, a…
Japan PM says Olympics will unite world in hope
Tokyo – Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga vowed Friday to hold the Olympics as a symbol of unity and hope, despite growing doubts over the virus-postponed event’s fate. “Japan will hold the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics this summer,” Suga said…
BCB to vaccinate cricketers by February
DHAKA -The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) agreed in principle to bring local cricketers under a COVID-19 vaccination programme by February in an effort to re-start domestic cricket. The decision was taken in the ninth board meeting, which was held virtually…
Sheikh Russel KC notch third win in BPL
DHAKA- Sheikh Russel Krira Chakra registered their third win in the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) Football beating Chittagong Abahani Limited by a solitary goal held today at Bangabandhu National Stadium (BNS) here. With the day’s win, Sheikh Russel KC…
Windies to face BCB XI in three-day warm-up game tomorrow
DHAKA – As part of their preparation for the two-match Test series, the West Indies will take on BCB XI in a three-day warm up game tomorrow (Friday) at the MA Aziz Stadium in Chattogram. Wicket-keeper batsman Nurul Hasan Sohan…
India cricket chief Ganguly undergoes second heart operation in weeks
KOLKATA – India’s cricket chief and former batting star Sourav Ganguly underwent a second heart bypass operation in less than four weeks on Thursday, but doctors said he was “fine” after the surgery. Hundreds of chanting supporters gathered outside the…
Bangladesh keen to appoint long term spin coach
DHAKA – With a busy schedule coming up, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) wants to appoint a long-term spin coach for the national team. BCB president Nazmul Hasan Papon said that process has already started to find a suitable coach…
Every match is important for us at home: Papon
DHAKA – The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Namzul Hasan Papon reminded the national cricket team that every point of the series against West Indies is important given the fact that the series is the part of ICC ODI Super…
Bangladesh wary of West Indies backlash
CHATTOGRAM – Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal warned his side about the possible backlash of West Indies, saying that the visitors are capable of turning the things around. Having said that Tamim further reminded that they need to collect the 10…
Hasan reluctant to compromise with his pace
CHATTOGRAM —New pace sensation Hasan Mahmud refused to compromise with pace, stating that bowling with genuine pace is imperative in thriving against the quality opponents. He said at the same time, along with pace it is also important to keep…
Kings post third successive win in BPL
DHAKA – Holders Bashundhara Kings recorded their third successive victory in the Bangladesh Premier League Football beating Brothers Union Club by a solitary goal held today at Shaheed Dhirendranath Stadium in Cumilla. The day’s win saw Bashundhara Kings improved their…
BCB provides NOC to all players for T10 sans Taskin
DHAKA—The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) provided No Objection Certificate (NOC) to all of the players, sans Taskin Ahmed, who were drafted to play the T-10 league in United Arab Emirates (UAE). The fast bowler Taskin Ahmed himself basically didn’t show…