DHAKA— Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Nazmul Hassan Papon was elated with the performance of Taskin Ahmed and Rubel Hossain, who came back with a bang in the just concluded BCB President’s Cup. While Taskin Ahmed impressed everyone with his…
DHAKA – The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Nazmul Hassan Papon said some new players have been emerged from the BCB President’s Cup, a thing which was the outcome of the tournament. “The positive thing is that the tournament gave…
DHAKA —The performance of some of the players of the World Champion Under-19 team drew the attention of many during the BCB President’s Cup. Bangladesh fast bowlers Rubel Hossain and Taskin Ahmed were amongst those many people who believed these…
DHAKA—Sumon Khan claimed a five-for, by showing a gem of fast bowling as his side Mahmudullah XI shot Nazmul XI out for 173 in 47.1 overs in the final of the BCB President’s Cup at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on…
DHAKA—Ace all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan is set to comeback to the competitive cricket with the domestic T20 tournament, organized by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), said it president Nazmul Hassan Papon. Shakib’s ICC imposed-ban, that he is now serving for…
DHAKA—Showing an unwavering resolve, Mahmudullah XI clinched the title of BCB President’s Cup as they recorded an emphatic seven-wicket win over Nazmul XI at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Sunday. Mahmudullah Riyad-led side indeed made it count when it mattered…
DHAKA – Bangladesh Navy clinched U-23 group title of the Bangabandhu 3 on 3 Basketball tournament beating Joshe Fights Club by 14-12 points in the final held today at Dhanmondi Basketball Gymnasium in the city. In the U-18 group final,…
DHAKA – Fast bowler Taskin Ahmed was extremely happy to see the pace bowlers performance in the BCB President’s Cup as they improved their game to a great degree and gave batsmen tough times regularly. According to him, the bowlers…
DHAKA – Fast bowler Rubel Hossain believes the competition amongst the fast bowlers would eventually bring up a good result for Bangladesh cricket as it was craving for a good pace bowling group. Rubel said personally he enjoyed the competition…
PARIS – Two of the biggest rivalries in world football will dominate the weekend’s action in Europe, with the first Clasico of the season being followed by the Ruhr derby between Borussia Dortmund and Schalke on Saturday. AFP Sport previews…
MILAN – Juventus warm-up for their Champions League clash against Barcelona with a Serie A home tie against Hellas Verona on Sunday, trying to close the gap on leaders AC Milan. Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s AC Milan, who next host Roma, are…
SYDNEY – Wallabies coach Dave Rennie ruled out his team taking a knee in support of the Black Lives Matter movement Friday, insisting they were not interested in making political statements. The prospect of a silent protest during the national…
PARIS – Just two months after Paris Saint-Germain’s run to the final of the Champions League in Lisbon, and Lyon’s appearance in the semi-finals, a miserable midweek for Ligue 1 clubs in Europe’s elite competition offered no relief at a…
SYDNEY – All three of the world’s top-ranked Twenty20 players have signed on for Australia’s Big Bash League with Afghan spin king Rashid Khan Thursday confirming his return to the Adelaide Strikers. The 10th season of the eight-franchise tournament is…
DUBAI – Paceman Mohammed Siraj returned impressive bowling figures of three for eight to help Royal Challengers Bangalore thrash Kolkata Knight Riders by eight wickets in the Indian Premier League on Wednesday. Siraj bowled two successive maiden overs — the…
BERLIN – Fresh from winning the ATP tournament in Cologne last weekend, Germany’s Alexander Zverev reached the quarter-finals of the second week on the Rhine with a tough, three-set triumph over John Millman of Australia on Wednesday. Zverev, 23, ranked…
MADRID – Real Madrid won La Liga only three months ago because of their defensive steel and a relentless will to win but ahead of Saturday’s Clasico against Barcelona, they appear to be a team unravelling. After losing 1-0 at…
DHAKA —Bangladesh head coach Russell Domingo has urged all to be patient with Shakib Al Hasan and not to expect a miracle from the ace all-rounder once he returns to cricket. Shakib’s ban that he is serving now due to…
DHAKA—Pacer Mohammad Saifuddin came up with fire to haul a five-for as Nazmul XI was dismissed for 165 in 39.3 overs against Tamim XI in the sixth and last match of the group phase of BCB President’s Cup at Sher-e-Bangla…
DHAKA—While the bowlers were impressive in the ongoing BCB President’s Cup, one bowler particularly grabbed all the limelight. The bowler is none other than Rubel Hossain, who has been playing for Bangladesh for almost 11 years. But in the last…
DHAKA — The two Bangladesh female cricketers—Salma Khatun and Jahanara Alam left the country today (Wednesday) to join their side for Women’s T20 Challenge, considered as Women’s IPL. The tournament is being organized by the Board of Control for Cricket…
DHAKA – ‘Mujib Barsho’ Federation Cup Taekwondo competition begins tomorrow (Thursday) at Mohammadpur Taekwondo Club in the city. Bangladesh Taekwondo Federation (BTF) president Kazi Morshed Hossain Kamal is expected to inaugurate the two-day meet as the chief guest at 11…
DHAKA—One year has passed since Bangladesh saw an unprecedented strike of the cricketers over 13 points demand. The players announced an 11-point demand first in an impromptu press conference on October 21, 2019 and later added two more points to…
DHAKA – The Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) expressed deep shock and sorrow at the death of former general secretary of Brothers Union Club and Bangladesh Table Tennis Federation Moududur Rahman Babu, said a BFF press release today. Babu who was…
DHAKA – With an aim to play the final of the BCB President’s Cup, Tamim XI will take on Nazmul XI in the sixth and last group match of the tournament at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Wednesday. The match…
DHAKA – Youngster Irfan Shukkur is determined to show his character after getting crucial advice from the senior batsman Mushfiqur Rahim. “Mushfiqur Bhai tells me to show the character,” Shukkur who shot into the limelight by showing some good performance…
DHAKA – The Bangladesh Under-19 cricket team is set to visit England next year to play a tri-nation series against the youth team of England and Australia. According to the schedule, the series will be played in August 2021. The…
DHAKA — The two Bangladesh female cricketers—Salma Khatun and Jahanara Alam who got picked up for Women’s T20 Challenge, considered as Women’s IPL vowed to contributed in their team’s victory. The tournament is being organized by the Board of Control…
PARIS – Paris Saint-Germain came so close to winning the prize they crave more than anything in last season’s Champions League and are hoping to go one better this time, but there are concerns that the Qatar-owned club might actually…
MILAN – Sassuolo moved second in Serie A on Sunday behind leaders AC Milan after a thrilling 4-3 win at Bologna as Roma also staged a 5-2 comeback against promoted Benevento. Roberto de Zerbi’s Sassuolo had been trailing 3-1 after…