Dhaka – Bangladesh will play Sri Lanka in the final of the seven-match Tri-nation ODI series at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Saturday.The final of the series will begin at 12pm (Bangladesh time).
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ICC U19 CWC: BD exit from race as India storm to semis
Dhaka- Bangladesh made their exit from the race of last-four berth of the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup losing to India by 131 runs in the 4th quarterfinal at Queenstown Events Centre in New Zealand on Friday.
Siddikur maintains lead in Dhaka Open after 3rd round
Dhaka – Bangladesh’s celebrity golfer Siddikur Rahman maintained the leadership in the City Bank American Express Dhaka Open after the 3rd round at Kurmitola Golf Club course on Friday.
Young Tigers in hot chase of 266 against nemesis India
Dhaka – A tenacious bowling and fielding performance has given the Bangladesh under-19 cricket team a fighting chance against India in their ICC U19 World Cup 2018 quarterfinal, taking place in Queenstown, New Zealand today.
Tri-series: Lankans reach final with Tigers shameful 10 wkt loss
Dhaka – Sri Lanka confirmed their final berth in the Tri-nation series with a stunning 10-wicket victory against host Bangladesh in the 6th match of the series at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on Thursday.
U-19 World Cup: Bangladesh to play India in 4th quarterfinal on Friday
Dhaka -Bangladesh will play neighboring India in the 4th and last quarterfinal of the 16-team ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup at the Queenstown Events Centre in New Zealand on Friday to decide the last semifinalists of the global junior cricket…
Siddikur leads in Dhaka Open after cut round
Dhaka – Bangladesh’s celebrity golfer Siddikur Rahman moved up to the top spot form the 2nd in the City Bank American Express Dhaka Open after the cut round at Kurmitola Golf Club course on Thursday.
IC Football: Dhaka Abahani emerge group champions
Khalekuzzaman of Sheikh Russel KC scored the match-decider in the 66th minute by a suicidal goal.
Tigers’ squad for final against Sri Lanka announced
Dhaka – Bangladesh Cricket Board on Thursday announced a 16-member squad for the final of the Tri-Nation ODI Series against Sri Lanka billed for Saturday (Jan 27) at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka recalling top order batsman Imrul…
MSU president quits amid gymnast abuse row
The head of Michigan State University (MSU) has resigned, hours after sports doctor Larry Nassar was sentenced for sexually abusing young athletes. Lou Anna Simon had been facing pressure to step down. Nassar worked at MSU between 1997 and 2016.…
Australia ODI woes continue with Finch to miss Adelaide
SYDNEY,(BSS/AFP) – Australia’s in-form opener Aaron Finch is set to miss the fourth one-day international against England on Friday, in a setback for the hosts as they seek their first win of the series.
Zidane takes blame as Real Madrid suffer humiliating defeat
MADRID,(BSS/AFP) – Real Madrid crashed to a humiliating Copa del Rey exit on Wednesday when they were knocked out by little Leganes in the quarter-finals with under-fire coach Zinedine Zidane taking the blame.
Chung’s amazing run continues into Australian Open semis
Melbourne,(AP/UNB) – Hyeon Chung has reached the semifinals of a Grand Slam for the first time, following up his upset victory over six-time Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic in the fourth round with a 6-4, 7-6 (5), 6-3 win Wednesday…
BCL: Both BCL matches end in draw
Dhaka – Both the 3rd round first class matches of Bangladesh Cricket League (BCL) ended in draw on the 4th and final day at two separate venues across on Wednesday.
IC Football: Sheikh Jamal, Rahmatganj play 2-2 draw
Dhaka – Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club and Rahmatganj Muslim Friends Society played a calculative 2-2 draw at the Bangabandhu National Stadium here on Wednesday to assure their quarterfinal berths in the Independence Cup Football.
Tri-nation series: Sri Lanka meet Tigers in must-win match Thursday
Dhaka – Bangladesh will play against Sri Lanka in the 6th match of the seven-match Tri-nation series at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Thursday.
Tennis: Injured Nadal set to return in three weeks
MELBOURNE,(BSS/AFP) – World number one Rafael Nadal faces three weeks out after being diagnosed with a torn inner hip muscle during his Australian Open quarter-final defeat, his management said Wednesday.
Bangladesh top in Tri-nation series beating Zimbabwe by 91 runs
Dhaka – Bangladesh remained atop of the Tri-nation series table with three successive victories after crushing Zimbabwe by 91 runs in the 5th match at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium (SBNCS) in Mirpur on Tuesday.
Asian Handball: Bangladesh concede 5th defeat in a row
Dhaka – Bangladesh Handball team, in their first appearance in the heavyweight Asian meet, suffered 5th defeat in a row in the 18th Asian Men’s Handball Championship after conceding 10-35 goals defeat against China in the Korean city of Suwon…
Mashrafe leads Tigers in most ODI wins
Dhaka – Mashrafe Bin Mortaza has become the most ODI winning leader of Bangladesh after leading his side for a 91-run win against Zimbabwe in the 5th match of the Tri-nation series at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur…
Women’s Cricket: Shishu Paribar beat Azad SC by 8 wkts
Dhaka- Sarkari Shishu Paribar earned a convincing eight-wicket victory over Azad Sporting Club in the Dhaka First Division Women’s Cricket League at City Club ground here on Tuesday.
BCL: South Zone take 21-run lead over North Zone
Dhaka – Prime Bank South Zone took 21-run lead against league leader BCB North Zone scoring 429 for 8 in 114 overs in the first innings on the 3rdday of the four-day first class Bangladesh Cricket League at the Sheikh…
FIFA: Video tech ‘definitely’ at World Cup, finding sponsor
London,(AP/UNB) – Video replays will be used at the World Cup for the first time and talks are underway with potential sponsor branding to appear when the technology is used, a FIFA executive said on Monday.
Tamim cross 6000th-run mark in ODI
Dhaka – Bangladesh’s dashing opener Tamim Iqbal has crossed a milestone of six thousand runs mark in ODI format in style. In doing so, he hit three consecutive half centuries in the last three matches of the seven-match Tri-nation series.
Football: Costa keeps Juve in hot pursuit of Napoli
TURIN, Italy, (BSS/AFP) – Brazilian Douglas Costa scored the only goal as champions Juventus kept in hot pursuit of leaders Napoli with a 1-0 win against Genoa on Monday.
Australian Open: Nadal-Cilic among 4 quarterfinals Tuesday
Melbourne,(AP/UNB) – Quarterfinal play begins at the Australian Open on Tuesday, with top-seeded Rafael Nadal continuing his quest for a second Australian title and 17th Grand Slam championship overall, and Caroline Wozniacki looking for her first anywhere.
AFC Cup: Saif SC to play TC Sports of Maldives Tuesday
Dhaka – Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) team Saif Sporting Club will play the Maldives Premier League runners-up TC Sports Club in a preliminary stage of the AFC Cup – 2018 at the Bangabandhu National Stadium here on Tuesday with both…
Tri-series: Favorite Bangladesh to face underdogs Zimbabwe Tuesday
Dhaka – Bangladesh will face visiting Zimbabwe in the 5th match of the Tri-nation series at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium (SBNCS) in Mirpur on Tuesday.The match will begin at 12 noon (Bangladesh time) where Graeme Cremer-led Zimbabwe will need…
1st Div Women’s Cricket: City Club notch 7 wkt win against Urban SCDA
Dhaka – City Club routed Urban Sports & Cultural Development Academy by seven wickets in their first phase match of the First Division Women’s Cricket League at City Club Ground on Monday.City Club chased down a target of 27 for…
East Zone declare 1st Innings for 735/6 against Central Zone
Dhaka- A brilliant double century by Zakir Hasan and two centuries by Yasir Ali and Alok Kapali guided Islami Bank East Zone to declare the first innings for massive 735 runs for 6 in 164 overs against Walton Central Zone…