DHAKA – The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has planned to buy fitness training equipment for the players who don’t have the luxury to train at their home. The cricket apex body noticed that while some players have the facilities to…
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It’s an immense honour to be on Wisden’s list: Shakib
DHAKA – Bangladesh ace all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan expressed his pleasure to be on the Wisden’s prestigious list, which ranked him 2nd Most Valuable Player (MVP) in ODI and sixth best in Test cricket. “It’s an immense honour for me…
BFF to launch coaching qualification re-validation scheme
DHAKA – The Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) will be launching a world-recognised coaching qualification re-validation scheme, according to an article received here from BFF today. The scheme is central to the BFF technical department’s coach education overall aim to develop,…
Man City lay down Liverpool marker with 4-0 rout
MANCHESTER, United Kingdom – Jurgen Klopp admitted Manchester City are the one side capable of “smashing” his newly-crowned Premier League winners after Liverpool’s first match since becoming English champions ended in a 4-0 thrashing at the Etihad. City sent a…
AFC sets directions to arrange AFC Cup matches
DHAKA – The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has set some directions for the host countries to arrange the matches of AFC cup in centralized venues. “The AFC has given some directions to the interested host countries or clubs which want…
Sri Lanka says WC cricket fixing probe dropped for lack of evidence
COLOMBO – Sri Lankan police on Friday dropped a match-fixing investigation into the 2011 World Cup final saying they found no evidence of Sri Lankan players letting India win. “We questioned three — two players and the chief selector –about…
ICESCO, FIFA launch Chinese version of video thanking healthcare workers in COVID-19 fight
RABAT – The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) and the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) launched the Chinese version of a video where former and current football stars express their thanks and appreciation to healthcare workers…
Nafees Iqbal overcomes Coronavirus
DHAKA – Former Bangladesh opener Nafees Iqbal and his family members have been tested negative for the Covid-19, much to the elation of the fans. In a voice message, Nafees, the elder brother of Bangladesh’s ODI skipper Tamim Iqbal expressed…
BCB keeps venues prepared for resumption of cricket
DHAKA – As part of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB)’s continuing efforts at facilitating its exit strategy following the disruption to programmes caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, major international and first class venues of the country have been undergoing constant…
Dua mahfil held in BFF for sports Covid-19 victims
DHAKA – The Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) has arranged a dua mahfil today (Thursday) seeking salvation of departed souls of Swadhin Bangla football team player late Lutfar Rahman and other Covid-19 victims. The dua Mahfil was held at BFF Bhaban…
Mushfiqur finds a way for skill training in Covid-19 time
DHAKA -Wicket-keeper batsman Mushfiqur Rahim found a way to keep practicing his batting and wicket-keeping when it was tough to do anything apart from gym at home during the Covid-19 time. The senior national cricketer didn’t get any big ground…
Barcelona and Juventus confirm Arthur, Pjanic swap deal
MADRID – Barcelona midfielder Arthur Melo will join Juventus at the end of the current season, with Miralem Pjanic moving in the opposite direction, the two clubs announced on Monday. Barcelona said they had paid 60 million euros ($67.4m) plus…
BFF takes proactive approach for women’s football
DHAKA – The Bangladesh Football (BFF) has taken a proactive approach to continue for the development of women’s football in Bangladesh, according to an article received from Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) today afternoon. Amidst the concerning COVID-19 pandemic, which saw…
Women’s cricketers to be added in BCB corona app next week
DHAKA – The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is set to add the women cricketers in their COVID-19 WELLNESS app, which was introduced to monitor the health and mental well-being of players during the ongoing pandemic. BCB’s Manager Management Information System…
Pakistan and England cricketers pass latest virus tests
SOUTHAMPTON, England — The England and Pakistan cricket squads passed their latest coronavirus tests. All 20 players and 11 staff in the Pakistan squad have tested negative for COVID-19 since arriving on Sunday, the England and Wales Cricket Board said…
BCB cynical to host Women’s U19 WC in scheduled time
DHAKA – The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is not so hopeful to host maiden Women’s Under-19 World Cup in scheduled time due to the outbreak of Covid-19. The first edition of the tournament was slated to be held in February-March…
Booters urge BFF boss to take steps to retrieve their money from clubs
DHAKA – The national booters in a exchange of view meeting with Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) president Kazi Mohammad Salahuddin urged the BFF boss to take proper step about retrieving their remaining contractual money from the clubs of the Bangladesh…
FA Cup: Arsenal vs Man City, Man United vs Chelsea in last 4
LONDON — The two most successful teams in the FA Cup have avoided each other in the semifinals after Sunday’s draw. Arsenal, a 13-time champion, will play Manchester City, and 12-time winner Manchester United faces Chelsea. The matches will take…
I’m well but not tested negative: Mashrafe
Dhaka — Former Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Bin Mortaza ruled out a rumour regarding being to be negative in coronavirus test. He confirmed that he is doing well but not tested negative yet. Mashrafe is tested positive for coronavirus on June…
Jamal, Sabina feel proud & honor
DHAKA – Both Jamal Bhuyan and Sabina Khatun the captain of their respective Bangladesh national football team feels very proud and honor after the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) made them brand ambassadors of country’s grassroots football. “I just want to…
Bangladesh plans ‘series by series’ to thrive in Test cricket
DHAKA —Bangladesh is expected chose to stick to some small plan as part of their strategy to thrive in the Test cricket, a format in which they often find them in vulnerable state. The Tigers basically want to plan for…
Indonesia officially announces 2021 FIFA U-20 World Cup venues
JAKARTA – The Football Association of Indonesia (PSSI) has officially picked six out of the 10 potential sports stadiums on the shortlist for the forthcoming 2021 FIFA U-20 World Cup to be staged in the country, an official has said.…
BFF lauds Sports Minister Russell’s kind acts
DHAKA – The Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) lauded State Minister for Youth and Sports Zahid Ahsan Russell MP for his generosity shown towards the hapless athletes as well as the poor people, a BFF congratulatory message said today. The State…
Coronavirus: Mashrafe doing well
Former Bangladesh captain Masrhafe Bin Mortaza, who tested positive for coronavirus a week ago, is doing well and not suffering from any health complications, his family said. Masrahfe’s test result came on June 20 and he has since been in…
IBBL board recommends 10% cash dividend for shareholders
The Board of Directors of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited has recommended 10% cash dividend for the shareholders for the year 2019 subject to approval of the 37th Annual General Meeting of the Bank. The decision was taken in a virtual…
FIFA approves $1.5 billion coronavirus relief fund for world football
LAUSANNE – FIFA is to make available $1.5 billion in grants and loans as a relief fund to help associations impacted by the coronavirus, world football’s governing body announced on Thursday. Gianni Infantino, the FIFA president, said the relief fund…
West Indies coach Simmons has no worries over Holder’ niggle’
LONDON – West Indies coach Phil Simmons had no qualms over the fitness of Jason Holder after the captain played a restricted role on the final day of his side’s first warm-up match ahead of next month’s Test series against…
Bangladesh celebrates 20 years of Test Status
Dhaka – Bangladesh completed the 20th year of getting Test status today (Friday). On this day in 2000, the country achieved historic recognition from International Cricket Council (ICC) as the 10th Test playing nation. Earlier, Bangladesh upheld their claim for…
I have to take more responsibility now: Akbar
DHAKA – Bangladesh World Cup winning Under-19 captain Akbar Ali felt he now has to take more responsibility after he was selected as one of the 20 cricketers who could dominate the next decade. The cricket monthly magazine of ESPNcricinfo…
All Blacks, Kangaroos discuss union, league hybrid match
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand Rugby has confirmed it is in talks over a hybrid match between the All Blacks and Australia’s national rugby league team, the Kangaroos. Chief executive Mark Robinson told reporters in New Zealand on…