DHAKA—The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) expressed its deep condolence at the demise of former head coach of Bangladesh Women’s Team David Capel. Capel, 57, breathed his last at his home in Northampton, UK today after a long battle with illness.…
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Coaches can help Shakib personally for his training
DHAKA —The Bangladesh coaches can help Shakib Al Hasan personally in his practice session at the Bangladesh Krira Shikkha Protisthan (BKSP), said the BCB Cricketer Operations chairman Akram Khan. Shakib who reached Bangladesh at the early hour on Tuesday, will…
Saifuddin misses training due to fever
DHAKA —Bangladesh all-rounder Saifuddin is yet to join the individual training programme, arranged by the BCB, when all of his colleagues had already started practice sessions as he is currently suffering from fever. “He was supposed to join the training…
Head coach Domingo to arrive Bangladesh Sept 6
DHAKA — National cricket team head coach Russell Domingo is all set to arrive in Bangladesh on September 6 after his flight was delayed for two days. Fielding coach Ryan Kook and trainer Nick Lee will also reach Bangladesh alongside…
Bangladesh to play two series against New Zealand next year
DHAKA —Bangladesh is all set to play two series against New Zealand next year after those were postponed due to the novel coronavirus pandemic. New Zealand was due to be in Bangladesh in this year’s August-September for two-match Test series.…
Mushfiqur’s foundation aids flood-affected people in Bogra
DHAKA —The Mushfiqur Rahim Foundation, owned by the senior national cricketer Mushfiqur Rahim, has distributed relief items among 300 flood-affected families in Sariakandi, Bogra, which is the wicket-keeper batsman’s own district. Mushfiqur confirmed the matter on his verified Facebook page…
Mominul misses training due to stomach upset
DHAKA —Bangladesh Test captain Mominul Haque missed the individual training, arranged by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) due to stomach upset. Mominul Haque who has been sweating hard at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium was not seen for the last two…
Liton Das wants to replicate Zimbabwe form in Sri Lanka tour
DHAKA —Despite the coronavirus pandemic ate up valuable time and created some rust, wicket-keeper batsman Liton Das wants to replicate his Zimbabwe series form to the upcoming three-match Test series against Sri Lanka. Liton who scored two centuries, including country’…
Toby Radford named Bangladesh HP head coach
DHAKA —The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has appointed Toby Radford as the head coach of the High Performance (HP) Unit for one year. The former West Indies batting and assistant coach Toby Radford’s first assignment with the HP team will…
Shadman ready to back in cricket after his surgery
DHAKA—Bangladesh Test opener Shadman Islam Anik felt he regained his full fitness following his surgery on his injured finger, which kept him away from cricket for sometimes. He said he is now ready to return to the cricket field after…
Bolt says he’s self-quarantining after COVID-19 test
NEW YORK– Sprint legend Usain Bolt said Monday he is self-quarantining after undergoing a COVID-19 test amid reports he was positive for the deadly coronavirus. In a video posted on Twitter, the Jamaican said he had experienced no symptoms, but…
Silverwood urges England to finish strong and see Anderson to 600th Test wickets
SOUTHAMPTON, United Kingdom – England coach Chris Silverwood urged his side to “finish strong” and help get James Anderson to 600 Test wickets following a frustrating day against Pakistan at Southampton on Monday. Anderson was left just one shy of…
U-19 cricketer Ifti to join camp after overcoming coronavirus
DHAKA —Bangladesh Under-19 cricket Iftekhar Hossain Ifti is set to join the conditioning camp with his other colleagues in BKSP within a couple of days. Ifti who was only cricketer amongst the 45-member preliminary Under-19 squad to be found positive…
McMillan becomes Tigers batting coach for SL tour
DHAKA —The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has appointed Craig McMillan as the national team’s batting consultant for the tour of Sri Lanka. McMillan, the former New Zealand batsman, became the successor of Neil McKenzie who stepped down from the post…
U19 cricketer Ifti undergoes COVID-19 test for third time
DHAKA —Iftekhar Hossain Ifti, the only player who was found positive for coronavirus amongst the 45-member Bangladesh Under-19 team, underwent for the test again as the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) wants to be more accurate in his case. He gave…
Liton to join individual training programme tomorrow
DHAKA—Wicket-keeper batsman Liton Das becomes the new addition to the ongoing individual training programme, organized by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) as he is set to begin practice tomorrow at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in the city. The dashing…
Mushfiqur to train individually at Bogra from tomorrow
DHAKA —Senior player Mushfiqur Rahim had to go for his hometown Bogra for some personal reasons but that didn’t refrain him from continuing the individual training. After a gap of one day, the individual training programme of the fourth phase…
Rubel eying to make a Test comeback in Sri Lanka
DHAKA —Bangladesh fast bowler Rubel Hossain has set his target to make a comeback in the longer version format during the side’s three-match Test series in Sri Lanka. Despite establishing him one of the best bowlers of the country in…
BCB looking for a batting coach for all format of cricket
DHAKA —The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has planned to appoint a batting coach for the national team for a long term and for all formats of cricket. The post of the batting coach went vacant after the resignation of Neil…
Rubel joins as fourth phase of individual training begins
DHAKA -Fast bowler Rubel Hossain got down to his original business as the fourth phase of the individual training programme, organized by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) began on Saturday at different venues across the country. The fast bowler, who…
Tigers coaching staff due in Dhaka in first week of September
DHAKA – All of the coaching staff including the head coach Russell Domingo will return to the Bangladesh in the first week of September as the national cricket team gears up for the tour in Sri Lanka. The coaching staff…
Azhar confident he can regain form with Pakistan’s 10-year run under threat
SOUTHAMPTON, United Kingdom – Pakistan captain Azhar Ali believes he can put a low run of scores behind him as his side head into Friday’s third Test at Southampton facing a first series defeat against England in 10 years. The…
Neil McKenzie steps down as Bangladesh batting coach
Dhaka – The former South African batsman Neil McKenzie has stepped down as the batting coach of Bangladesh National Cricket team. The South Africa batting coach had recently completed two years with the Bangladesh National Team after joining the Tigers…
Pakistan’s 10-year run under threat in final Test
SOUTHAMPTON, United Kingdom – Pakistan head into Friday’s third Test at Southampton facing a first series defeat against England in 10 years. The tourists are 1-0 down in a three-match campaign after a three-wicket defeat in the first Test at…
Khawaja must oust Smith or Warner to earn Aussie recall: Langer
SYDNEY – Dropped Usman Khawaja will need to oust either Steve Smith or David Warner to get back into Australia’s white-ball side, coach Justin Langer said Thursday. The 33-year-old, Australia’s senior batsman while Smith and Warner served one-year bans for…
38 cricketers to undergo COVID-19 test thrice before SL tour
DHAKA—All of the 38 players, who will be in the preliminary squad for the Sri Lanka bound national team must undergo COVID-19 test thrice before heading to the Island nation, said the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB). The squad though will…
Gillespie to leave Sussex for South Australia role at end of season
LONDON – Former Australia bowler Jason Gillespie will leave his role as Sussex coach at the end of the ongoing 2020 season, the English county announced Tuesday. A statement from the south coast club said Gillespie would be returning to…
Indian gaming firm Dream11 named IPL main sponsor
NEW DELHI – The Indian Premier League on Tuesday named Indian fantasy gaming company Dream11 as its lead sponsor, replacing China’s Vivo which was dumped following a deadly border clash between the countries in June. IPL chairman Brijesh Patel told…
Sri Lanka tour: Cricketers to undergo Covid-19 test
Dhaka — Members of the Bangladesh national cricket team will be tested for Covid-19 soon, Akram Khan, the chairman of the cricket operations department of Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), confirmed to the media on Tuesday. Bangladesh are all set for…
‘You’ll always be my captain’ – Kohli hails mentor Dhoni
NEW DELHI – India skipper Virat Kohli told Mahendra Singh Dhoni “you will always be my captain” as he hailed the influence of the cricketing great, who has called time on his international career. Kohli, who made his India debut…