DHAKA – Emboldened by their improved performance, Bangladesh is looking forward to end the win-draught in New Zealand as they take on the hosts in the third and final one-day International on Friday. The match starts at 4 am, Bangladesh…
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Bangladesh reaches Wellington to play final ODI
DHAKA – A dejected Bangladesh team who had already conceded the three-match ODI series against New Zealand, reached Wellington today for the third and final game. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) media section informed that the Tigers reached Wellington at…
We controlled Bangladesh throughout the game: Latham
DHAKA -Even though Bangladesh had enough wickets at hands, New Zealand didn’t allow them to score freely, said skipper Tom Latham. With the disastrous start of the first ODI that eventually bowled them out for just 131 still fresh in…
Mustafizur to play third ODI despite calf muscle strain
DHAKA – Fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman is expected to play third and final one-day game against New Zealand, starting on Friday in Wellington despite sustaining a calf muscle strain in the second match today. Mustafizur had to be pulled out…
Mithun shows his value amid Bangladesh’s heartbreaking defeat
DHAKA – Mohammad Mithun was one of the shining spots in Bangladesh’s frustrating five-wicket defeat to New Zealand in the second ODI today, which cost them the three-match series. After captain Tamim Iqbal set the platform with a calculative 72,…
“We’re here to win, not to show our improvement”: Tamim
DHAKA – Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal expressed his disappointment at the five-wicket defeat to New Zealand in the second ODI which forced them to lose the three-match series with a game to go, stating that they squandered a golden opportunity…
Tamim, Mithun propel Tigers to 271 runs in 2nd ODI
Dhaka, Mar 23 : Tamim Iqbal and Mohammad Mithun hit a fifty each as the Tigers posted a challenging total of 271 runs for six wickets in the second ODI against New Zealand at Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Tuesday.
Shakib returns home from USA tonight
Dhaka, Mar 22 : After an interview that literally rocked the cricketing fraternity of the country, Bangladesh allrounder Shakib Al Hasan is set to get back home from the USA tonight (Bangladesh Time), an official at Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB)…
Match-winner Kohli to stay as T20 opener after India success
AHMEDABAD, India – Skipper Virat Kohli said he will continue to open the batting in Twenty20 cricket after his unbeaten 80 set up India’s series-clinching win over England. Kohli was promoted up the order to partner Rohit Sharma for the…
Bangabandhu NCL kicks off tomorrow
DHAKA – The domestic cricket is set to resume in Bangladesh after a Covid-19-induced one-year break with the National Cricket League (NCL) which is set to roll onto the ground tomorrow at different venues across the country. The 22nd edition…
Nasir vows to make strong comeback to revive career
DHAKA – National discard Nasir Hossain, who has off late found himself in headline for all wrong reasons, vowed to make a strong comeback to revive his cricketing career, putting his personal problems behind him. Nasir will make a comeback…
Tigers out to stay alive in ODI series against New Zealand
DHAKA -Bangladesh vowed to bring up their best game in a bid to stay alive in the three-match ODI series against New Zealand as they take on the hosts in the second match on Tuesday at Hagley Oval in Christchurch.…
I’ve never said that I don’t want to play Test cricket: Shakib
DHAKA -Bangladesh ace all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan said he skipped the Test series against Sri Lanka in a bid to take a good preparation for the upcoming World T20, which will be held in India. Having said this, he claimed…
Our batting let us down in first ODI: Tamim
DHAKA —Bangladesh skipper Tamim Iqbal was disappointed at the manner with which his side batted against New Zealand in the first ODI, stating that they threw away their wickets in the key moments of the game, which made the eventual…
Tamim urges top order batsmen to take more responsibility
DHAKA —The top order batsmen should come up with gutsy batting if Bangladesh wants to make a turnaround following a humiliating eight-wicket defeat in the first ODI against New Zealand, said captain Tamim Iqbal. While the expectation was high from…
Could be aggressive if we had 260 plus to defend: Taskin
DHAKA—Bangladesh pacer Taskin Ahmed expressed his frustration at not getting enough total on the board to defend as his side conceded an eight-wicket defeat at the hands of New Zealand in the opening game of the three-match ODI series at…
BCB optimistic to organize Mujib 100 T20s
DHAKA – The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is optimistic to organize T20 matches between World XI and Asia XI as the birth centenary celebrations of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was extended till December this year. As…
All events of BCB in Mujib Year to be named after Bangabandhu
DHAKA -The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Nazmul Hassan Papon, MP, revealed that all of the events-both domestic and International to be held in Mujib Year, organized by his board will be named after Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh…
Shakib, Tamim pay tribute to Bangabandhu on his birthday
DHAKA – Bangladesh cricket stars Shakib Al Hasan and Tamim Iqbal paid a glowing tribute to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Raman on his 101st birth anniversary, terming him as the greatest person who still keeps inspiring millions.…
Tigers reach Dunedin to play first ODI against New Zealand
DHAKA -The Bangladesh national cricket team today reached Dunedin, which is the venue of their first ODI against New Zealand. BCB chief selector Minhajul Abedin Nannu confirmed the news, saying that the players will have two days practice here before…
Variation key in thriving in New Zealand condition: Miraz
DHAKA – Bangladesh off-spinner Mehidy Hasan Miraz emphasized on variation to succeed in New Zealand condition as per the advice of the spin bowling consultant Daniel Vettori. He said Vettori, the former New Zealand captain and one of the best…
Shakib blessed with 3rd baby
DHAKA – Bangladesh ace all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan was blessed with a baby boy on Monday. Shakib confirmed the news in his verified facebook page, saying that his two daughters Alayna and Errum are ecstatic to have their own baby…
Tigers end practice camp at Queenstown
Dhaka, Mar 16 : Bangladesh national team ended their practice camp in Queenstown with an intra-squad practice game on Tuesday. The Tigers are now set to travel to Dunedin for the first match of the three-match ODI series starting from…
Shakib blessed with a baby boy
Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan and his wife Ummey Ahmed Shishir have been blessed with a baby boy — their third child.
Bravo century steers West Indies to Sri Lanka series sweep
NORTH SOUND, Antigua and Barbuda – Darren Bravo’s fourth One-Day International century guided the West Indies to a five-wicket victory over Sri Lanka and a clean sweep of the three-match series at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua on…
Dhaka Premier League begins on May 6 in T20 format
Dhaka, Mar 14 : Dhaka Premier League begins on May 6 in T20 format The Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League will begin on May 6.
Young Shamim keen to thrive in finisher role
DHAKA -Shamim Hossain Patwari, who is considered as one of the prospective players in Bangladesh cricket, revealed that his eventual target is to establish himself as a good finisher. One of the members of Bangladesh Under-19 World Cup winning squad,…
Vettori expects Miraz to be handy against New Zealand
DHAKA – Off-spinner Mehidy Hasan Miraz’s recent form and experience made spin bowling consultant Daniel Vettori optimistic about Bangladesh’s success in the upcoming limited over series against New Zealand. Bangladesh failed to grab any victory in New Zealand despite playing…
Buttler denies England rotation policy favours T20 cricket over Tests
LONDON – Jos Buttler has rejected the suggestion that England have prioritised white-ball cricket over Tests with their rotation policy as they prepare to face India in a Twenty20 series. Buttler is back in India ahead of the start of…
Bangladesh looking forward to practice session in Queenstown
DHAKA – The Bangladesh national cricket team is looking forward to make them fully prepared ahead of the limited over series against New Zealand as they are set to begin their five-day practice camp in Queenstown. The team had already…