DHAKA —The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) decided to begin the training session for Under-19 boys on August 22 as they finally get the permission to set up a residential camp in BKSP. The board has already selected 45 players, with…
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Mominul, Mustafizur to join individual training programme
DHAKA – While the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) expected some more players to join the individual training programme that resumed on next Saturday (August 8), Test captain Mominul Haque and fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman confirmed their participation. Mominul who is…
YCL to be named after Sheikh Kamal from next edition
DHAKA —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. The board has taken the decision to recognize the contribution of…
West Indies T20 series in Australia called off
Australia’s October Twenty20 series against the West Indies was called off Tuesday, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect the international sporting calendar.
Indian Premier League set to start next month in UAE
New Delhi, Aug 3 (AP/UNB) — The Indian Premier League (IPL) is set to be staged in the United Arab Emirates from Sept. 19 to Nov. 10, subject to government approval.
England clinch Ireland series
A “revved up” Jonny Bairstow put the disappointment of his Test axe behind him as he equalled the England record for the fastest one-day international fifty during the world champions’ four-wicket, series-clinching, win over Ireland in Saturday’s second one-day international…
Tigers to prepare for Lanka Test playing against HP team
Dhaka, July 28:Bangladesh is likely to play practice game against the BCB High Performance (HPL) team for their preparation for the three-match Test series against Sri Lanka.But the senior and HP team of Bangladesh will play this practice match in…
Anamul dubs last four months as ‘painful’ for him
DHAKA—Opener Anamul Haque Bijoy described the last four months of his life as ‘painful’ as he had to stay away from cricketing activities due to the outbreak of the COVID-19, a deadly virus that created a mayhem around the world.…
BFF-AFC ‘C’ certificate Pilot Course held
DHAKA – The Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) –Asian Football Confederation (AFC) ‘C’ certificate Pilot Course was held today through zoom online with the participation of present and former women’s footballers. BFF technical director Paul Thomas Smalley conducted the course as…
Cricketers individual training programme extended
DHAKA —The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) extended the individual training programme of the cricketers for two more days as per the request of the players. The board also released updated individual training schedule, stating that the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium…
New cricket Super League to determine World Cup places: ICC
A new one-day international Super League to determine qualification for the 2023 50-over World Cup will be launched this week, the International Cricket Council announced Monday.World champions England will play Ireland in Southampton on Thursday in the inaugural match of…
Cricketers’ first phase of training ends successfully
DHAKA- The first phase of individual training of the cricketers in accordance with the standard health protocol in the light of COVID-19 pandemic ended successfully at different venues across the country on Sunday. The cricketers are given a break now…
Miraz expects competitive cricket to begin very soon
DHAKA —All-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz expected the competitive cricket to return to the ground very soon, stating that the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is very sincere about it. “I hope the cricketing activities in the country will begin in full…
Shakib plans to begin individual training next month
DHAKA – Bangladesh ace all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has planned to begin his practice session in next month in a bid to keep him 100 percent fit for playing cricket. Shakib’s ban will be lifted on October 29, opening up…
People won’t see me doing mistakes: Shakib Al Hasan
Bangladesh star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan insisted that people will not see him making mistakes in the coming days. The all-rounder has been passing his time in the USA with his wife and two daughters.
West Indies bowl in England decider
MANCHESTER, United Kingdom – West Indies captain Jason Holder won the toss and elected to field against England in the deciding third Test at Old Trafford on Friday. England made two changes to the side that won the second Test…
Bangladesh considering HP training camp in Sri Lanka
DHAKA —The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is mulling to arrange a tour for their High Performance (HP) team in Sri Lanka as it wants the players to back in the business amid COVID-19 pandemic. The board considers the HP as…
Taskin to begin individual training tomorrow at SBNCS
DHAKA —Fast bowler Taskin Ahmed is set to begin his individual training tomorrow (Thursday) at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium after four-month hiatus forced by the COVID-19. The fast bowler will join the likes of Mushfiqur Rahim, Mohammad Mithun, Shafiul…
Broad boosts England’s victory bid in second West Indies Test
MANCHESTER, United Kingdom – Stuart Broad revived England’s hopes of a series-levelling victory in the second Test with a trio of new-ball wickets even as the West Indies avoided the follow-on at Old Trafford on Sunday. The veteran paceman marked…
T20 World Cup postponement was ‘inevitable’, say Australia
SYDNEY – Australian organisers said postponing the men’s T20 World Cup cricket was “absolutely inevitable” Tuesday after the coronavirus pandemic forced the tournament to be delayed by a year. After months of uncertainty, Cricket Australia welcomed the International Cricket Council’s…
Indian cricket board wants IPL in UAE from September
NEW DELHI – India’s cricket board is seeking government approval to hold the Indian Premier League, the world’s richest cricket tournament, in the United Arab Emirates from September, its chairman told AFP on Tuesday. The postponement of the Twenty20 World…
Tigers brave persistent rain to continue individual training
DHAKA —The players continued their individual training in accordance with standard health protocol at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium (SBNCS) despite being interrupted by the inclement weather. A total of four cricketers practiced on Tuesday at the ‘home of cricket’…
Stokes hits out as England set West Indies 312 to win 2nd Test
MANCHESTER, United Kingdom – England set the West Indies a target of 312 from 85 overs to win the second Test at Old Trafford on Monday after Ben Stokes hit out on the fifth and final morning. Stokes, promoted to…
It’s really good to hit the ball after four months: Imrul Kayes
DHAKA – Opener Imrul Kayes expressed his satisfaction after doing some batting practice at indoor facilities of the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on Monday. Cricketers made their long awaited return to the cricket field on Sunday to bring…
Bangladesh’s cricketing activities resume amid strict rules
DHAKA—The cricketing activities in the country finally resumed today after four months hiatus, due to the outbreak of COVID-19. But the players found everything new as Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) made it mandatory for all to adjust with the ‘new…
Mithun out to cope with cricket’s ‘new normal’
DHAKA —Bangladesh middle order batsman Mohammad Mithun found everything newer and bit tougher as he began practice at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, the ‘home of cricket’ after a four-month painful hiatus due to the outbreak of COVID-19. But he…
Shakib Al Hasan’s father tests positive for Covid-19
DHAKA —Bangladesh ace all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan’s father Mashrur Reza was tested positive for COVID-19. Mashrur Reza gave his sample for test on Saturday and result on Sunday showed he is contracted with the virus. He kept him in isolation,…
Cricket: England v West Indies 2nd Test scoreboard
MANCHESTER, United Kingdom – Scoreboard after rain washed out the whole of the third day’s play in the second Test between England and the West Indies at Emirates Old Trafford on Saturday: England 1st Innings 469-9 dec (B Stokes 176,…
Bangladesh to resume cricketing activities Sunday
Dhaka, July 18: Ending a four-month long agonizing hiatus, cricketing activities in the country is set to begin Sunday, albeit in limited scale at four different venues across the countries.
England captain Root returns as West Indies eye series win
LONDON – England will hope the return of captain Joe Root proves inspirational in the second Test against the West Indies at Old Trafford starting Thursday. Star batsman Root missed England’s four-wicket defeat at Southampton in international cricket’s return from…