DHAKA — The national cricketers, who were called up in the preliminary squad for the home series against West Indies will stay quarantine before undergoing a Covid-19 test. They will be taken to a hotel tomorrow for quarantine before they…
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National cricketers to stay quarantine before their Covid-19 test
DHAKA —The national cricketers, who were called up in the preliminary squad for the home series against West Indies will stay quarantine before undergoing a Covid-19 test. They will be taken to a hotel tomorrow for quarantine before they appear…
Rangpur hosts Mayor’s Cup T20 cricket tournament
RANGPUR – All preparations have been completed to host the first ever Mujib Year Mayor’s Cup T20 Cricket Tournament in Rangpur city from January 10 next. Under management of Rangpur City Corporation (RpCC), the tournament is going to be held…
India cricketers test negative after bubble ‘breach’
SYDNEY – India’s team and support staff all tested negative to Covid-19 after five players apparently breached their bio-security bubble, officials said Monday, as capacity at the Sydney Cricket Ground was slashed over coronavirus concerns. The quintet — Rohit Sharma,…
No place for Mashrafe as BCB announces team for West Indies series
DHAKA –The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) today announced the preliminary ODI and Test squads for the home series against West Indies. Veteran pacer Mashrafe Bin Mortaza who was the part of ODI team in Bangladesh’s last International series against Zimbabwe…
Former India captain Ganguly recovering after heart attack: doctors
KOLKATA – Indian cricket chief Sourav Ganguly was under observation in hospital Sunday after a successful heart operation, doctors said, as well wishes continued to pour in for the former star and captain. The 48-year-old, who heads the country’s powerful…
Shakib thrilled with the arrival of new guest in his family
DHAKA — Shakib Al Hasan cleared the air finally, announcing that he is going to be the father for the third time for which he is extremely excited. On the first day of 2021, Shakib posted a photo on his…
All women cricketers test negative for Covid-19
DHAKA — All of the women cricketers and supporting staff who were called up for the intensive training at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium were tested negative for the coronavirus, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) women’s wing said. A total…
Vettori unavailable for Tigers in home series against Windies
DHAKA —Bangladesh spin coach Daniel Vettori will be unavailable in the side’s home series against West Indies. The New Zealand legend signed a contract with the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) in 2019 which was due to expire at the ICC…
Shakib to return to country tomorrow
DHAKA —Bangladesh ace all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan is set to return to the country from USA tomorrow through a Qatar Airways flight, a Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) official said. He will be accompanied by his mother Shirin Reza. The premier…
Tigers head coach Domingo to arrive next week
DHAKA —Tigers head coach Russell Domingo is set to return to Bangladesh next Friday, just two days before the national team starts its training session for the upcoming home series against West Indies. Domingo left the country after the Bangabandhu…
Mushfiqur begins individual practice session at SBNCS
DHAKA – Country’s most dependable batsman Mushfiqur Rahim began his individual training session at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium (SBNCS) here today. It is however a usual scene in the Bangladesh cricket that Mushfiqur starts practice session, much before than his…
Bangabandhu T20 Cup likely to be added in BCB calendar
DHAKA – The Bangladesh cricket is likely to see a new tournament in its calendar in the form of Bangabandhu T20 Cup, which was held for the first time in the last year. The Bangabandhu T20 Cup organized in November-December…
Bangladesh unfazed by weakened West Indies team
DHAKA —Bangladesh Test skipper Mominul Haque was unfazed by the 10 West Indies players’ decision to pull out of the upcoming tour, stating that they will play with the same vigor as it was planned initially. West Indies Test skipper…
Women cricketers excited to start practice again
DHAKA – The country’s women cricketers are elated at the prospect of playing cricket again as the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is set to arrange some home and away tours for them. The training session of the women cricketers for…
BCB unlikely to provide NOC to most players for T-10 league
DHAKA —The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is unlikely to provide NOC to most of the players to take part in the T-10 tournament in Abu Dhabi in UAE. As many as six players from Bangladesh– Mosaddek Hossain Saikat, Taskin Ahmed,…
Bangladesh likely to tour Sri Lanka for a Test series in April
DHAKA—The Bangladesh’s tour to Sri Lanka for a Test series, which was postponed twice due to the Covid-19 pandemic, is highly likely to be held in April, a top official of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) said. BCB CEO Nizam…
Sydney confirmed to host third India Test
MELBOURNE – The third Test between Australia and India will remain in Sydney, cricket chiefs said Tuesday despite a coronavirus outbreak in the city, with Brisbane holding the final clash as scheduled. A Covid-19 cluster emerged in Sydney earlier this…
Kohli, Perry named cricketers of the decade
DUBAI – India captain Virat Kohli was named the ICC’s male cricketer of the decade on Monday as Australia all-rounder Ellyse Perry swept the top women’s awards. Kohli and Perry were the big winners in the International Cricket Council’s Awards…
BCB upbeat to organize West Indies series successfully
DHAKA—Emboldened by their experience of organizing two tournaments, keeping a huge number of players and stakeholders in bio-bubble, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) remains upbeat to successfully host the West Indies in next January-February. With the series against the Caribbean…
Shanaka shines as Sri Lanka reach 396
CENTURION, South Africa – Dasun Shanaka hit an aggressive 66 not out before Sri Lanka were bowled out for 396 on the second day of the first Test against South Africa at SuperSport Park in Centurion on Sunday. Shanaka, 29,…
Shakib only Bangladeshi player to find place in ICC ODI XI of decade
DHAKA – Ace all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan was the only Bangladeshi player to find the place in the International Cricket Council (ICC) ODI XI of the decade. Based on the performance of the past decade, the ICC announced the XI…
Rahane’s captaincy, bowlers’ show get Australia out for 195; India 36/1 on Day 1
MELBOURNE – Jasprit Bumrah’s menace was matched by Ravichandran Ashwin’s guile as an inspired India led by Ajinkya Rahane shot out Australia for a sub-par 195 to dominate the opening day of the second Test here on Saturday. India then…
England cricketers exempt from UK travel ban, says Sri Lanka
COLOMBO , – The England team will be allowed to fly to Sri Lanka despite flights from Britain being suspended because of a new coronavirus strain, the island’s cricket authorities said Wednesday. England are due to arrive in Sri Lanka…
England hire South African batting legend Kallis for Sri Lanka tour
LONDON – South African cricket icon Jacques Kallis will be a batting consultant for England’s tour of Sri Lanka, the England and Wales Cricket Board announced on Monday. The 45-year-old is third on the all-time list of Test run-scorers with…
Pakistan need 174 to avoid New Zealand T20 series sweep
NAPIER, New Zealand – New Zealand set Pakistan a target of 174 in the third Twenty20 international at Napier’s McLean Park on Tuesday as the Black Caps seek a series clean sweep. The New Zealanders finished their innings at 173…
Will cricket’s bubble burst in 2021?
LONDON – International cricket found a way through this year’s coronavirus pandemic but the strain of ‘bubble life’ was evident by the end of 2020. The women’s Twenty20 World Cup, won by Australia in front of a Melbourne crowd of…
Pakistan opt to bat in second T20 against New Zealand
HAMILTON, New Zealand – Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat in the second Twenty20 against New Zealand in Hamilton on Sunday. “It looks to be a very good pitch and we want to get a good score on…
India slump to lowest ever score as Australia clinch first Test
ADELAIDE, Australi – A devastated India crashed to their lowest ever score of 36 on Saturday as Australia ran riot to win the opening Test in Adelaide by eight wickets after Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins produced a bowling masterclass.…
Ten S. African Test stars exposed to Covid-19 ahead of Sri Lanka series
JOHANNESBURG – Domestic cricket in South Africa was put on hold on Thursday after as many as 10 of their 16-man squad for the first Test against Sri Lanka were exposed to Covid-19 during first-class matches this week. With South…