DHAKA – Bangladesh continued their dismal form in New Zealand as they conceded the three-match T20 series too, after a 28-run defeat in the rain-affected second match, that saw a drama over Tigers target to win the game at Mclean…
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Mahmudullah finds positives in batting amid series loss
DHAKA – Bangladesh captain Mahmudullah Riyad was elated the way they batted in the second T20 game despite conceding a 28-run defeat that cost them the three-match series too. The Tigers were whitewashed in three-match ODI series earlier. They will…
Brahmanbaria goes goal glut in women’s football
DHAKA – Puja and Arifa’s brilliant hat-tricks helped Brahmanbaria district football team crush Faridpur district football team by 10-1 goals in a group B match of Bangabandhu 9th Bangladesh Games today at Birshreshtha Shaheed Sepoy Mohammad Mostafa Kamal Stadium in…
No excuses, but just seemed to stack all against us: Domingo
DHAKA, March 30, 2021 (BSS)—Bangladesh head coach Russell Domingo refused to show any excuse for their defeat against New Zealand in the second T20 match that cost them the three-match series but said that the DLS confusion and conditions stacked…
Torch relay of Bangabandhu 9th Bangladesh Games set to begin tomorrow
DHAKA – The torch relay of the Bangabandhu 9th Bangladesh Games, organized by Bangladesh Olympic Association (BOA), will get underway tomorrow from Tungipara, Gopalganj. Twenty former sports stars, split into ten groups, will carry the torch of the Bangabandhu 9th…
Soumya hit fifty but Tigers lose T20Is series against Kiwis
Dhaka, Mar 30 Despite a blazing fifty from Soumya Sarkar, Bangladesh lost the 2nd T20I of the three-match series against New Zealand at Napier on Tuesday by 28 runs in DL method.
Tokyo Olympics chiefs prepare to resume ‘safe’ test events
TOKYO – Tokyo Olympics organisers on Monday unveiled virus countermeasures for test events that will resume later this week for the first time since the Games were postponed by the pandemic. Tokyo 2020 chiefs pledged to hold the remaining 18…
Nasum displeased with his performance despite superb debut
DHAKA – Even though his bowling on debut match caught the attention of many, left-arm spinner Nasum Ahmed was not pleased with his performance. According to him, he could have bowled better in the first T20 match against New Zealand,…
Winning start for Rajshahi, Ansar in women’s football
DHAKA – Rajshahi football team and Bangladesh Ansar and Village Defense Parry made a winning start in the women’s football event of Bangabandhu 9th Bangladesh Games that has begun from today at Birshreshtha Shaheed Sepoy Mohammad Mostafa Kamal Stadium in…
Bangladesh eying to level T20 series against New Zealand
DHAKA – Despite showing their batting vulnerability repeatedly, Bangladesh is hopeful that they could level the series against New Zealand when they take on the hosts tomorrow at McLean Park in Napier. The match starts at 12 PM as per…
Bangladesh’s hopes shattered as Nepal clinch Tri-Nation Cup title
DHAKA – Bangladesh’s hopes of winning the Tri-Nation Cup title shattered after losing a 1-2 goal to host Nepal in the final match held today at Dasharath Stadium in Kathmandu. Many expected the footballers will bring trophy from Nepal for…
Sodhi took the game away from us: Afif
DHAKA -Bangladesh youngster Afif Hossain believes New Zealand leg-spinner Ish Sodhi made the ultimate difference in the first T20 game, which the Kiwis won by 66-run to take 1-0 lead in the three-match series. Sodhi claimed 4-28 as Bangladesh was…
BCB allows Mustafizur to play IPL
DHAKA – Ending all speculations, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) finally gave Mustafizur Rahman the NOC (No Objection Certificate) to play the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL). Mustafizur was roped in by star-studded Rajasthan Royals for an amount of INR…
Bangladesh meet Nepal in Tri-Nation Cup final tomorrow
DHAKA – Bangladesh take on host Nepal in the final match of Tri-Nation Cup scheduled to be held tomorrow (Monday) at Dasharath Stadium in Kathmandu. The match kicks off at 5.30 pm (NST). The Jamal Bhuyan and Co. played an…
Bangabandhu 9th Bangladesh Games to begin April 1
DHAKA – The 9th version of the country’s biggest multi-sports event, Bangabandhu 9th Bangladesh Games, named after Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, will be held from April 1-10. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is expected to inaugurate the…
Bangladesh Games women’s football begins tomorrowSports
DHAKA – The women’s football event of Bangabandhu ninth Bangladesh Games will begin tomorrow (Monday) at Bir Shreshtha Shaheed Sepoy Mohammad Mostafa Kamal Stadium in the city’s Kamalapur area with two matches are billed for the opening day. In the…
Tigers start T20 series vs New Zealand with big defeat
Dhaka, Mar 28: Bangladesh national cricket team continued on losing streak after losing the ODI series 3-0, they lost the three-match T20Is series opener against New Zealand on Sunday by 66 runs, reports UNB. Devon Conway and Will Young took…
Shakib leaves Bangladesh to play IPL
DHAKA – Ace all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan left Bangladesh for India today in a bid to play the Indian Premier League (IPL) for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). He will have to stay quarantine for seven days before joining the practice…
We’ve immense hunger for victory in New Zealand: Mahmudullah
DHAKA – Bangladesh T20 captain Mahmudullah Riyad revealed that they are immensely ‘hungry’ to win a match in New Zealand even though the fans and cricket experts criticized them for not being enough desperate on the field. The Tigers were…
Tigers take on new-look New Zealand in 1st T20 tomorrow
DHAKA – Bangladesh is determined to change their fortune as they take on New Zealand in the first of three-match T20 International series tomorrow (Sunday) at Seddon Park in Hamilton. The match starts at Bangladesh Standard Time 7 am and…
Bangabandhu Cup Int’l Kabaddi begins tomorrow
DHAKA – Bangabandhu Cup International Kabaddi tournament begins tomorrow (Sunday) at volleyball stadium with two matches scheduled to be held on the opening day. In the day’s opening matches, host Bangladesh will take on Poland at 6.30 pm while Kenya…
Shakib reaches Kolkata to play IPL
Dhaka, Mar 27 : Bangladesh cricketer Shakib Al Hasan reached Kolkata to play the new season of the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Top-ranked Barty saves match point in Miami win, Halep rallies
MIAMI – Australian world number one Ashleigh Barty saved a match point as she battled back to defeat Slovakia’s Kristina Kucova on Thursday and reach the third round of the ATP and WTA Miami Open. Top-seeded Barty, the 2019 Miami…
England win toss, bowl in second ODI against India
PUNE, India – England’s stand-in-skipper Jos Buttler won the toss and elected to bowl in their must-win second one-day international against India on Friday. The tourists, who trail the three-match series 1-0, have been forced to make changes after injuries…
Hapless Tigers whitewashed in New Zealand
DHAKA -Bangladesh failed to avoid a whitewash after conceding a huge 164-run defeat at the hands of New Zealand in the third and final ODI at Basin Reserve in Wellington today. The Tigers lost the first two ODIs by eight…
Jamal hopeful to win trophy of Tri-Nation Cup
DHAKA – Bangladesh national football team’s skipper Jamal Bhuyan today said he is very much hopeful of winning the trophy of the Tri-Nation Cup. “Tomorrow we have a match against Nepal … We already in the final… each match is…
NCL: Rangpur concedes defeat despite Nasir’s valiant effort
DHAKA – Despite a valiant effort of Nasir Hossain, who made his comeback in cricket with this ongoing Bangabandhu 22nd National Cricket League (NCL), Rangpur Division tasted a 80-run defeat at the hands of Dhaka Division at BKSP-3 ground today.…
BFF’s friendly football match tomorrow
DHAKA – The Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) has organized a friendly football match tomorrow (Friday) to mark the golden jubilee of Independence and National Day, said a BFF press release today. The friendly match to be participated by former national…
Lewis urges batsmen to deal with new ball properly
DHAKA – Bangladesh batting coach Jon Lewis urged his batsmen to deal with the new ball in New Zealand condition properly if they want to avoid the whitewash in the three-match ODI series. Bangladesh had already conceded the series after…
Bangladesh’s national anthem to be played before Bangladesh-New Zealand 3rd ODI
DHAKA-Bangladesh’s national anthem will be played before the third and final ODI between Bangladesh and New Zealand at Basin Reserve in Wellington tomorrow (Friday). It is not the ritual to play the national anthem in the cricket’s bilateral series, apart…