DHaka – It was a good news for the national women’s cricket team that the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has appointed former England allrounder David Capel as new coach for the eve cricketers.The 53-year-old will soon join the ongoing preparation…
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BCB announce 14-member squad for 1st Test
Dhaka -The Bangladesh Cricket Board on Sunday announced the squad for first Test against visiting England scheduled to be held on October 20-14 at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chittagong.
Intensity key to Real revival – Zidane
Dhaka – Real Madrid must match the intensity of a stunning first 45 minutes urged coach Zinedine Zidane after snapping a four-game draw streak with a 6-1 rout at Real Betis on Saturday.Zidane’s men surrendered top spot on goal difference…
Messi scores on return, Atletico, Real stay on top
Dhaka- Lionel Messi took just three minutes to score on his return from injury as Barcelona thrashed Deportivo la Coruna 4-0 on Saturday, but Barca remain two points adrift of free-scoring Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid.Yannick Carrasco’s hat-trick and Nicolas…
23-member U-19 squad announce for Asia Cup
Dhaka – The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has picked up 23 players for the camp which is part of the preparation for the forthcoming Under 19 Asia Cup to be held in December in Sri Lanka.The Bangladesh U-19 skill camp…
Kabaddi World Cup: Bangladesh to play Australia Monday
Dhaka – Bangladesh will play Australia in their 4th Pool A match of the 12-team Kabaddi World Cup’2016 at 9:30 pm on Monday in the Indian city of Ahmedabad.The semifinal berth of Bangladesh from six-team Pool A has become uncertain…
Man City pays the penalty in 1-1 draw with Everton
Dhaka – It might be time for Manchester City to start practicing penalties.Kevin De Bruyne and Sergio Aguero had spot kicks saved as City drew 1-1 with Everton in the Premier League on Saturday in the latest stumble by Pep…
West Indies reaches 315-6 in day-night match vs Pakistan
Dhaka – Pakistan snared three wickets with the second new pink ball in the day-night match as West Indies reached 315-6 at stumps Saturday on the third day of the first test.Darren Bravo led a staunch resistance for West Indies…
Siddikur’s massive slips in 3rd round of Macao Open
Dhaka – Bangladesh’s golfer Siddikur Rahman showed a devastating form in the 3rd round of the $1,100,000 race of Venetian Macao Open slipping to 53rd slot from 7th at Macau Golf and Country Club on Saturday.Siddikur scored even-par (213), 10-shot…
BCB XI v Eng XI: 1st 2-day tour match ends in draw
Dhaka – The rain-interrupted first two-day warm-up match between Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) XI and England XI ended in draw at MA Aziz Stadium in Chittagong on Saturday.The first day’s play on Friday was called off due to wet outfield…
National B Chess begins Thursday
Dhaka – The 42nd National B Chess Championship 2016, organised by Bangladesh Chess Federation (BCF), will begin on Thursday (Oct 20) at 3:00 pm at BCF hall room.Selected players from Dhaka Metro, different districts, public universities, forces and the affiliated…
Ctg Abahani advances to top slot beating Muktijoddha 3-1
Dhaka – Chittagong Abahani Ltd advanced to the top slot in the 12-team JB Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) Football outplaying Muktijoddha Sangsad KC by 3-1 goals in the 10th round match at Bangabandhu National Stadium here on Saturday.With the day’s…
Shrewd Klopp turning Liverpool into title contenders
Dhaka – It’s a year since Juergen Klopp breezed into English football as the new manager of Liverpool, and the bespectacled, fun-loving German has established himself as the most charismatic coach in the Premier League.He’s proving to be the shrewdest,…
Azhar’s triple century earns Pak massive 579-3 decl.
Dhaka – Opening batsman Azhar Ali razed the West Indies bowling with a triple century in Pakistan’s mammoth first innings score of 579-3 declared on the second day of the day-night test on Friday.Azhar reached 302 off 469 balls after…
Eva clinches Nat’l Women Chess Championship title
Dhaka – WFM Nazrana Khan Eva clinched the 36th National Women Chess Championship title with unbeaten record, dethroning WIM Shamima Akter Liza after the 11th and final round at Bangladesh Chess Federation hall-room on Friday.Eva, hailing from Manikganj district, secured…
Arambagh beat Sheikh Russel 1-0
Dhaka – Arambagh Krira Sangha beat Sheikh Russel Krira Chakra by 1-0 goal in the 10th round match of the JB Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) Football that began at Bangabandhu National Stadium here on Friday after a recess of 13…
Siddikur shares 7th slot after 2nd round of Macao Open
Dhaka – Bangladesh’s golfer Siddikur Rahman vividly stay in the race of $1,100,000 Venetian Macao Open after the cut-round at Macau Golf and Country Club on Friday.Siddikur moved up to admiring joint 7th slot from joint 16th in the 2nd…
Kabaddi World Cup: BD concede 32-35 defeat against South Korea
Dhaka – From a leading position, Bangladesh conceded a narrow 32-35 points defeat against South Korea in their 3rd Pool A match in the 12-team Kabaddi World Cup-2016 in the Indian city of Ahmedabad on Thursday night.With this defeat, the…
BCB XI: 1st day’s play of 2-day warm-up called off due to wet outfield
Dhaka – The first day’s play of the first two-day practice match between Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) XI and England XI was called off due to wet outfield at MA Aziz Stadium in Chittagong on Friday.The rain forced to call…
IHF Trophy: India clinch both men’s, women’s titles
Dhaka – India clinched both the men’s and women’s titles of the seven-nation International Hockey Federation (IHF) Trophy beating hosts Bangladesh in the finals at Shaheed (Capt) M Mansur Ali National Handball Stadium here on Thursday.Finance Minister AMA Muhith distributed the…
Tour match: England look to exit ODI mode versus BCB hopefuls
Dhaka – After completing a three-match ODI series Bangladesh and England will take their preparation for the two-match Test series with two tow-day warm-up matches at MA Aziz Stadium in Chittagong.BCB XI and England XI will play the first practice…
10th round BPL Football begins Friday
Dhaka – After a recess of two weeks, Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) begins here on Friday at Banabandhu National Stadium with Arambagh KS taking on Sheikh Russel KC in the opening match,UNB news agency reported.
South Africa seals 5-0 ODI series whitewash over Australia
Dhaka – South Africa sent Australia to its first-ever 5-0 whitewash in a one-day series, winning the final game at Newlands by 31 runs on Wednesday and making David Warner’s brilliant 173 a losing effort.Chasing South Africa’s 327-8, opener Warner…
Bangladesh lose the three-match ODI series 1-2 to England
Dhaka-Bangladesh lost the three-match ODI series 2-1 to England after conceding a four-wicket defeat in the keenly contested last game at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium (ZACS) in Chittagong on Wednesday.
BD men’s, women’s teams reach final
Dhaka – Both the Bangladesh men’s and women’s teams reached the final of the seven-nation International Handball Federation (IHF) Trophy-2016 eliminating their rivals in the semifinal matches on Wednesday.Bangladesh women’s team reach the final with all-win record crushing Pakistan by…
Tigers post 277/6 against England in series decider
Dhaka – Bangladesh posted a fighting total of 277 for 6 against England in the series decider of the three-match ODI series at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium (ZACS) in Chittagong on Wednesday.Sent in to bat first, Bangladesh played 50 overs…
Tamim enters 5000-run club in ODI as 1st Bangladeshi
Dhaka – Dashing opener Tamim Iqbal has become the first Bangladeshi cricketer to reach the 5000-run mark in ODI format.Tamim entered the elite club during the series-deciding 3rd match against England at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chittagong on Wednesday.Tamim…
Former captain Heath Streak appointed head coach of Zimbabwe
Dhaka – Zimbabwe has appointed former captain Heath Streak as its new head coach after Dav Whatmore was fired in June.Currently the bowling coach of the Gujarat Lions in the Indian Premier League, Streak’s last international job was as bowling…
FIFA times Benteke at 8.1 seconds for fastest World Cup goal
Dhaka – FIFA says Belgium forward Christian Benteke took 8.1 seconds to score the fastest goal in World Cup history.The official timing confirmed Tuesday means Benteke’s goal in a qualifying match against Gibraltar was 0.2 seconds quicker than Davide Gualtieri…
Germany wins again, England stumbles in World Cup qualifying
Dhaka – With a third straight win in qualifying, defending champion Germany is enjoying a comfortable ride on the road to the 2018 World Cup in Russia.Things just got a bit tougher for England, though.While England’s winning start to Group…