DHAKA—Bangladesh ODI skipper Tamim Iqbal felt his fitness and form is at good stead despite being confined to the room for almost five months due to the COVID-19, a deadly virus that left the world stranded. Tamim, who started his…
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Tigers pay glowing tribute to MS Dhoni
DHAKA — The Bangladesh cricketers paid a glowing tribute to former India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who on Saturday announced his retirement from International cricket. Ever since he ended his 16-year long illustrious career, social media outlets erupted to pay…
BCB begins COVID-19 test for U19 cricketers
DHAKA — The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) started COVID-19 test for the cricketers, who were included in the preliminary squad for a conditioning camp in BKSP. Along with them, the coaching and other staff will also be tested. All of…
BCB sets up ‘Mujib Corner’ in SBNCS
DHAKA —The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has installed ‘Mujib Corner’ at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in remembrance of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. The Mujib Corner is set up at the first floor of the…
Tamim, Mustafizur to join individual training tomorrow
DHAKA—Bangladesh ODI skipper Tamim Iqbal and fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman will start the individual training tomorrow along with others as the third phase of the programme begins tomorrow (Sunday) at seven venues across the country. Tamim and Mustafizur, who returned…
BCB eagerly waiting for Shakib in Sri Lanka Test
DHAKA —Shakib Al Hasan’s chance to play at least one Test in Sri Lanka has brightened after Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Nazmul Hasan Papon revealed the ace all-rounder can play cricket immediately after his ban ends. Shakib’s ban will…
BPL, DPL won’t be held without vaccine or improved situation: Papon
DHAKA—The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) dismissed any hopes of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) and Dhaka Premier League (DPL) being held without the vaccine of COVID-19 or the dramatic improvement of the corona situation in the country. While DPL is…
BCB to observe National Mourning Day through various programmes
DHAKA —The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) will observe the National Mourning Day, which marks the 45th martyrdom anniversary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. The board will distribute food to the poor and needy tomorrow at the…
YCL to be named after Sheikh Kamal from next edition
Dhaka, Aug 14: The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has decided to name the Youth Cricket League (YCL) as ‘Shaheed Sheikh Kamal Youth Cricket League’ from the next edition of the event.
Tamim set to begin individual training Sunday
DHAKA — Bangladesh ODI skipper Tamim Iqbal is all set to join the individual training session, arranged by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Sunday. Tamim has been in isolation now following his visit in…
Length stay in Sri Lanka should be considered as ‘teamwork’: Soumya
DHAKA —Bangladesh all-rounder Soumya Sarkar thought the lengthy stay in Sri Lanka, forced by mandatory quarantine, should be considered as teamwork as the safety always comes first in aspect of COVID-19, a deadly virus that left the world stranded. The…
Jamie to go forward with team’s new plans
DHAKA- Bangladesh national football team’s head coach Jamie Day said they would go forward with new plans next year after Asian Football Confederation (AFC) taking consent of FIFA postponed the joint qualifiers round-2 and Asian Cup 2023 that was scheduled…
Root has dilemmas as England goes for series-clinching win
A rare winning start to a test series isn’t stopping the questions from mounting up for England cricket captain Joe Root. Can Jos Buttler still be trusted as the wicketkeeper? How much has fast bowler Jimmy Anderson left in the…
Sri Lanka-Bangladesh series begins Oct 24
Dhaka — The wait is finally over for Bangladesh’s return to international cricket following the coronavirus interval as the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Wednesday confirmed that the national cricket team will travel to Sri Lanka to play a three-match…
‘We don’t worry’: IPL’s Chennai expect Dhoni to play past 40
NEW DELHI – Indian Premier League favourites Chennai Super Kings expect former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni to keep playing past his 40th birthday until at least 2022, the team’s chief executive said. Dhoni has not played a competitive game…
Bangladeshi youth wins international ICC award
Ashikur Rahman Young Bangladeshi graphic artist Muktadirul Islam Jafir is one of ten top designers to win a prestigious award from the International Cricket Council (ICC).
BCB announces U19 squad for four-week camp in BKSP
DHAKA – The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced the Under-19 Preliminary Squad for a four-week residential skill camp at the Bangladesh Krira Shikkha Protisthan (BKSP). The squad comprises a total of 45 players, which will be trimmed down after the…
Bangladesh to visit New Zealand in February next year
DHAKA – Bangladesh is all set to visit New Zealand for a three-match ODIs and as many T20 International in February-March next year, the New Zealand Cricket (NZC) on Tuesday confirmed. Bangladesh is originally scheduled to tour the South Pacific…
IPL gets government clearance for UAE edition
The Indian Premier League has received final clearance from the country’s government to host this year’s edition in the United Arab Emirates, its chairman told AFP on Monday.
Shakib takes pride in serving Bangladesh for 14 years
DHAKA —Bangladesh ace all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan thanked his fans to stay beside him for the last 14 years, which was full of brilliance albeit with ups and downs. Shakib made an International debut on August 6, 2006 against Zimbabwe.…
Off-spinner Nayeem looking for gradual improvement
DHAKA —Bangladesh off-spinner Nayeem Hasan is looking for gradual improvement in skill and fit-wise as he continued his individual training programme at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram, arranged by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB). “I started practice here before…
Sports, training activities to start in a small scale; Russell
DHAKA – The Youth and Sports Ministry decided to start all kinds of sporting and training activities in a small scale in the country maintaining the health rules, a youth and Sports Ministry press release said today. “Many countries have…
Pakistan skipper Azhar says England series ‘not over yet’ after 1st Test loss
MANCHESTER, United Kingdom – Pakistan captain Azhar Ali insisted there was all to play for following a dramatic three-wicket loss to England in the first Test at Old Trafford, where his side were “one punch away” from victory. England, chasing…
Soumya misses training as Kayes begins agility drills
DHAKA — Bangladesh all-rounder Soumya Sarkar on Sunday missed the individual training session, what could be his first session at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium after almost five months. Even though the second phase of training sessions began on Saturday, Soumya…
Cricketer Mosharraf Rubel contracts coronavirus
DHAKA —Former national cricketer Mosharraf Hossain Rubel was tested positive for coronavirus. The left-arm spinner who played five ODIs for Bangladesh said that despite being contracted by the deadly virus, he feels no physical complicacy. Rubel’s father was earlier tested…
Pakistan skipper Azhar says England series ‘not over yet’
Pakistan captain Azhar Ali insisted there was all to play for following a dramatic three-wicket loss to England in the first Test at Old Trafford, where his side were “one punch away” from victory.
Booters to go through further COVID-19 test Monday
DHAKA – Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) in order to be sure of their booters COVID-19 result, decided to conduct further COVID-19 test of all of their footballers, coaches and officials in two recognised hospitals on Monday (August 10). The national…
Mominul considers lockdown a ‘blessing in disguise’
DHAKA -Bangladesh Test captain Mominul Haque thought the lockdown, forced by COVID-19, came as a blessing in disguise for them as they had got the opportunity to work with the technical and psychological aspects of the game. According to him,…
Mashrafe’s parents test positive for coronavirus
DHAKA – Former Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Bin Mortaza’s father Golam Mortaza and mother Hamida Mortaza were tested positive for COVID-19. Both of them gave their samples and found them positive for the virus on Thursday. Apart from them, Mashrafe’s aunt…
Shakib to train at BKSP from September
DHAKA -Ace all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan took a step to return to International cricket following his ban as he decided to start practice at BKSP from September. A member of Shakib’s family said the start all-rounder will return to Dhaka…