Dhaka – Lowly rated Kalabagan Krira Chakra made the biggest upset in the Walton Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League forcing league leader Gazi Group Cricketers to taste the first defeat by huge 127 runs at the Khan Shaheb Osman Ali…
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Premier Cricket: Abahani beat Legends of Rupganj by 49 runs
Dhaka – Defending champions Abahani Limited tasted the 8th victory in their 10th match of the Walton Dhaka Metropolis Premier Division Cricket League beating Legends of Rupganj by 49 runs at BKSP ground-4 in Savar on Wednesday.Abahani Limited batted first…
Murder case against cricketer Mushfiq’s father in Bogra
A case has been filed against Mahbub Hamid Tara, father of Bangladesh Test captain Mushfiqur Rahim, and 15 others over the killing of a schoolboy in Bogra municipality area on Saturday. Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal (Jasad-Inu) Central Committee leader Advocate Imdadul…
Rising Pune Supergiant march into IPL playoffs
Pune, (AP/UNB) – Rising Pune Supergiant demolished Kings XI Punjab by nine wickets and stormed into the Indian Premier League playoffs while last-placed Royal Challengers Bangalore signed off with a 10-run victory over Delhi Daredevils on Sunday.At Pune, in a…
3rd Div Cricket: Mirpur CC beat Mirpur Boys by 6 wkts
Dhaka – Mirpur Cricket Club, riding on a century by Abdul Kader, earned a six-wicket victory against Mirpur Boys Club in the Dhaka Metropolis 3rd Division Cricket League at Mirpur City Club ground on Sunday.Batting first, Mipur Boys scored 196…
Pakistan on verge of first test series win in Caribbean
Roseau, (AP/UNB) — Pakistan put the onus on its bowlers to win a first test cricket series in the Caribbean after setting the West Indies 304 to win the third test and taking an early wicket on Saturday.After 14 wickets…
Mumbai finish top of IPL table after beating Knights Riders
Kolkata,(AP/UNB) — Two-time champions the Mumbai Indians held their nerves to beat Kolkata Knight Riders by nine runs and top the Indian Premier League table on Saturday.Mumbai finished the league stage with 10 wins from 14 matches, and will play…
Rain interrupts after Tigers post 157/4 in 31.1 overs
Dhaka – Bangladesh collected 157 for 4 in 31.1 overs spurred by the unbeaten 87-run partnership in 16.2 overs in the 5th stand between Tamim Iqbal and Mahmudullah Riyad against Ireland in the Tri-nation Series opener at Malahide in Dublin…
Mohit has last laugh as Kings XI beat Mumbai by 7 runs
Mumbai,(AP/UNB)- Mohit Sharma bowled three terrible overs and four brilliant balls at the death as Kings XI Punjab kept its hopes alive of reaching the Indian Premier League playoffs with a seven-run victory over Mumbai Indians on Thursday.Mohit conceded just…
CA security team to visit BD next week
Dhaka – A security team of Cricket Australia (CA) will visit Bangladesh in the next week ahead of the Australia cricket team’s tour here in August-September.CA chief executive James Sutherland said his board expressed confidence that the tour will take…
Dhanmondi, Sobuj Bangla, Tejgaon secure win in 3rd Div Cricket
Dhaka – Dhanmondi Cricket Academy, Sobuj Bangla Krira Chakra and Tejgaon Cricket Academy earned their victories against their respective group rivals in the Dhaka 3rd Division ODM Cricket League at three separate venues on Thursday.
Sabbir’s ton spurs Tigers 199-run win vs Ireland A
Dhaka– Sabbir Rahman hammered a century (100 retired out) in Bangladeshis’ huge 199 runs win against Ireland A team in the practice match at Civil Service Cricket Club, Stormont, Belfast, Ireland on Wednesday.Batting first after winning the toss, Bangladeshis amassed…
Dhaka Cricketers beat Sk Russel KC by 40 runs
Dhaka, May 10 (UNB) – Dhaka Cricketers defeated Sheikh Russel Krira Chakra by 40 runs in their Group A match of the Dhaka 3rd Division ODM Cricket League at City Club Ground on Wednesday.Ashraful Jahid top-scored 91 runs for Dhaka…
Sabbir’s century guides Tigers score 394 vs Ireland A
Dhaka – Sabbir Rahman retired with 100 runs for Bangladesh’s a big collection of 394 against Ireland A team in the practice match at Civil Service Cricket Club, Stormont, Belfast, Ireland on Wednesday.Bangladesh lost seven wickets in 50 overs for…
England beats Ireland by 85 runs in 2nd ODI, wins series
London,(AP/UNB) — Joe Root starred with bat and ball to help England beat Ireland by 85 runs in the second one-day international on Sunday and seal a 2-0 series victory.Root struck 73 and was one of three batsmen to score…
Mash-less Tigers reach Ireland
Dhaka– After completing a 10-day camp, Bangladesh cricket team left England and reached Ireland on Sunday.The 17-member Bangladesh team took off from Gatwick Airport in the morning and landed at Belfast International Airport at around 4:20 pm (Bangladesh time).Meanwhile, Bangladesh…
37th Nat’l Cricket Champs: Ctg, N’ganj win in Tier 1 matches
Dhaka – Chittagong and Narayanganj districts secured victories in the Tier 1 matches of the 37th National Cricket Championship (NCC) beating their respective group rivals at Gopalgangj and Pabna venues on Saturday.Chittagong (191/5 in 43.4 overs) defeated Munshiganj (187/10 in…
Gazi Group maintain all-win record in DPDCL
Dhaka – Table-topper Gazi Group Cricketers defeated Brothers Union by 10 runs in the 7th round of the Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League (DPDCL) at t Bangladesh Krira Shikkha Protisthan (BKSP) Ground 3 in Savar on Saturday.Gazi Group maintained all-win…
MSC Rupganj post win in DPDCL
Dhaka – Mohammedan Sporting Club and Legends of Rupganj won their respective 7th round matches of the 4th Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League (DPDCL) by six wickets at two venues on Friday.Avishek Mitra played a 95-run innings for Mohammedan (232/4…
Shakib maintains top all-rounder rank in Test
Dhaka– Bangladesh’s T20I captain Shakib Al Hasan has maintained top Test all-rounder rank in the latest ICC Players Ranking list published on Friday.The number one all-rounder in all formats of cricket, Shakib, secured 431 points, followed by Ravindra Jadeja of…
Tigers score 314 against Sussex’s 2nd XI
Dhaka, May 5 (UNB) – Bangladesh scored 314 against Sussex’s 2nd XI in their 2nd friendly match at 1st Central County Ground in Hove, England on Friday.Batting first, the Tigers played 50 overs and lost for 9 wickets for their…
2nd test: West Indies beats Pakistan by 106 runs
Bridgetown,(AP/UNB) — The West Indies beat Pakistan by 106 runs for a series-levelling victory as Shannon Gabriel took 5-11 on the last day of the second test on Thursday.Pakistan was all out for 81 in its second innings in 34.4…
Judge opens proceedings for Neymar’s corruption trial
Madrid, (AP/UNB) — A Spanish judge has set in motion proceedings for Neymar’s trial on corruption and fraud charges related to his transfer to Barcelona four years ago.Neymar’s parents, Barcelona president Josep Bartomeu, and former president Sandro Rosell will also…
Delhi pull off 2nd biggest successful run chase in IPL
New Delhi, (AP/UNB) — Delhi Daredevils pulled off the second highest successful run chase in Indian Premier League history when they overhauled Gujarat Lions’ 208 with 15 balls to spare on Thursday.Rishabh Pant, with 97 off 43 balls, and opener…
Robi continues as national cricket team sponsor
Dhaka – Country’s leading mobile phone operator Robi again has been named as the sponsor of National Cricket Team for next two years with effect from July 1, 2017 to July 1, 2019.Chairman of the BCB Marketing Committee Kazi Enam…
West Indies leads Pakistan by 183 with 1 wicket, 1 day left
Bridgetown, (AP/UNB) — West Indies collapsed in the evening session to reach 264-9 at stumps on day four of the second test for a 183-run lead over Pakistan on Wednesday, setting up a potentially intriguing final day.Pakistan legspinner Yasir Shah…
Tamim’s injury ‘not much of a worry’
Dhaka – Bangladesh’s leading run-scorer Tamim Iqbal had complained of a possible recurrence of a back injury during the practice session ahead of the first friendly match of their camp in England on Monday.Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) Chief Physician Debasish…
Premier Cricket: Prime Bank CC taste first defeat; Abahani, Mohammedan win
Dhaka – League leaders Prime Bank Cricket Club tasted their first defeat in the 6th match of the Dhaka metropolis Premier Division Cricket League after conceding a huge seven-wicket defeat against last time runners-up Prime Doleshwar SC at Khan Shaheb…
Late rally for West Indies as Pakistan ends day 2 on 172-3
Bridgetown,(AP/UNB) — West Indies took three quick wickets after tea to leave the second test evenly balanced as Pakistan stumbled from 155 without loss to 172-3 at stumps on the second day, still 140 runs behind on Monday.Opener Azhar Ali…
Mashrafe on way back home due to wife’s illness
Dhaka – Bangladesh ODI captain Mashrafe Bin Mortaza has left England for home as his wife Sumana Haque has been hospitalised.Mashrafe is expected to arrive in Dhaka around 11pm on Sunday. Mashrafe boarded a flight from England on Saturday evening…