The Indian colts lost out on spot-kicks in the final of the U16 SAFF Cup held in Bangladesh against the hosts… India was defeated 2-4 on penalties against Bangladesh in the U16 South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Cup final. The…
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Bangladesh vs Australia 2015: Glenn Maxwell may get a call
Right-hand swashbuckling batsman Glenn Maxwell has said that he wishes to return to the Test side. Maxwell had seen how the Ashes unfolded and has said that he expects to get a call from the selectors for upcoming Test matches.…
Barcelona beat Sevilla 5-4 after extra time to win European Super Cup
Barcelona substitute Pedro scored deep into extra time to secure the European Super Cup with a 5-4 win over Sevilla in a thriller on Tuesday after they surrendered a three-goal lead in Tbilisi. Unsettled Pedro had said in the build-up…
Elliott shrugs off SA’s Bangladesh defeat
On a still evening somewhere in an average South African suburb, a die-hard sports fan is in dreamland, where everything is moving. He sees men running, jumping, and even leaping. He sees a ball hit into a black velvet sky…
Ten-man Chelsea held amid high drama, United win
Chelsea were embroiled in familiar Premier League high drama as the champions were reduced to 10 men and held 2-2 by Swansea City on Saturday in an entertaining start to the defence of their title at their home fortress.The new…
Clarke to retire after final Ashes Test
Australia captain Michael Clarke, described by Cricket Australia (CA) as one of the “all-time greats”, will retire after the final Ashes Test against England this month.Clarke announced his decision to quit international cricket after England won the fourth Test at…
Bangladesh to host Australia for first Tests in nine years
Sydney – Bangladesh will host Australia for two tests in October in the first series between the two countries in nine years, the Bangladesh Cricket Board said on Sunday. The tourists will play a three-day warm up match in Fatullah…
BCB announces Australia’s Bangladesh tour schedule
The Bangladesh Cricket Board has announced the itinerary of the Australian team’s Bangladesh tour.The Aussies will arrive in Dhaka on Sep 28 to play a two-match Test series, a BCB media release said on Sunday.
Second Test also washed away, Monsoon beats the schedule
World Cup hero Mahmudullah Riyadh, who hit back-to-back centuries for Bangladesh in the last world cricket extravaganza, is disappointed over the loss of play due to rain in the two Test series against South Africa. “Playing against the number one…
Brazil midfielder Fred tests positive for banned substance
Brazil midfielder Fred tested positive for the banned substance hydrochlorothiazide during the June-July Copa America, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) said on Friday.The 22-year-old Shakhtar Donetsk player denied using the substance, which is a diuretic.
Bangladesh’s real challenge lies abroad, Hashim Amla tells greenwatchbd.com
greenwatchbd.com had been seeking an exclusive interview with South Africa captain Hashim Amla since the beginning of their month-long tour in Bangladesh.The 32-year-old batsman finally found time on the eve of the second and final Test.
Bangldesh South Africa second Test called off for rainfall
The second day’s play of the series deciding second Test of the of the two-match National Polymer Cricket Series between Bangladesh and visiting South Africa has been called off due to incessant rain in the capital Dhaka. The Friday’s play…
Rain holds 2nd day’s play. Tigers look to Nasir for decent total
The second day’s play of the series deciding second Test of the of the two-match National Polymer Cricket Series between Bangladesh and visiting South Africa has been called off due to incessant rain in the capital Dhaka. The Friday’s play…
Bangladesh score 246 for 8 on day one of second Test
Bangladesh scored 246 for 8 wickets in the first innings against South Africa on day one in the series-deciding 2nd Test of the two-match National Polymer Test Cricket Series at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium here on Thursday. The fourth and…
Chelsea beat Barcelona in shootout after 2-2 draw
Chelsea wrapped up their pre-season tour of the United States on a high note by beating Barcelona in a shootout after their International Champions Cup match ended 2-2 on Tuesday.Eden Hazard scored an exquisite opener for the English champions before…
Rodriguez strike caps Real’s win over Inter in friendly
James Rodriguez curled home a superb free kick to cap Real Madrid’s 3-0 win over Inter Milan in a friendly in Guangzhou on Monday.The Colombian midfielder, brought on for just the last 10 minutes of the International Champions Cup match,…
Bangladesh keen to carry confidence into last Test against South Africa
Bangladesh are looking to make the most of the confidence they gained from the drawn Chittagong Test to face South Africa in the last match of the month-long tour in Dhaka.In Chittagong, the hosts restricted the Proteas to just 248…
BCB sticks to same squad for 2nd Test against Proteas
angladesh Cricket Board (BCB) selectors have reposed their faith in the team that played South Africa in the first Test at Chittagong. There are no changes in the squad that takes on the Proteas in the second Test at Mirpur.…
Manchester United beat Barcelona in friendly
Manchester United kept up the positive momentum of their pre-season tour with a 3-1 victory over Barcelona in the International Champions Cup on Saturday in Santa Clara, California. Wayne Rooney put the English club on top early by heading home…
B’desh, South Africa draw first Test after washout
The first Test between Bangladesh and South Africa at Chittagong ended in a draw after days four and five were washed out by rain. Bangladesh had lost the previous eight encounters against the world number one side, but were faring…
B’desh, South Africa 1st Test: Rain washes out fourth day
South Africa made 248 in the first innings, bowled out Bangladesh for 326 and reached 61-0 in their second knock Chittagong: Rain washed out the fourth day’s play in the first Test between Bangladesh and South Africa on Friday. Match…
Jamaicans upset US in Gold Cup semi-finals
Darren Mattocks and Giles Barnes scored first-half goals to propel Jamaica to an upset 2-1 victory over the United States in the Concacaf Gold Cup semi-finals in Atlanta on Wednesday.The victory ensured Jamaica became the first Caribbean team to reach…
Bangladesh posts their highest total against South Africa
Bangladesh took a first innings lead of 78 runs before they were all out for 326 runs during the extended second session of the third day’s play in Chittagong. South Africa, who made 248 in the first innings, were 61-0…
B’desh steady after 50s by Tamim, Riyad against SA on day 2
Mahmudullah Riyad and Tamim Iqbal hit half-centuries to guide Bangladesh to 179-4 before rain stopped play on the second day of the first Test against South Africa in Chittagong on Wednesday. Mahmudullah made 67 while Tamim added a patient 57…
Proteas bowled out for 248 on day one of first innings
Mustafizur Rahman’s four-for 37 on Test debut helped Bangladesh restrict the mighty South Africa at 248 runs in the first innings on day one in the first match of the their two-match National Polymer Test Cricket Series at Zahur Ahmed…
Djokovic downs Federer to win third Wimbledon crown
Novak Djokovic displayed the true depth of his steely core to end Roger Federer’s hopes of a record eighth Wimbledon title with a 7-6(1), 6-7(10), 6-4, 6-3 victory on Sunday.The world number one overcame losing a stomach-churning second set tiebreak…
Tigers target test success vs Proteas after ODI series triumph
After stunning South Africa in a three-match ODI series for their fourth successive win at home, Bangladesh will now take on the Proteas in the first of two-Test series, starting Tuesday. Chittagong: Bangladesh will look to carry their recent success…
FIFA president election to be held in Zurich
World football’s troubled governing body FIFA will vote for a new president, to replace Sepp Blatter, at a special congress to be held on Feb. 26 in Zurich, the organisation said on Monday.
Mushfiqur seeks blessings for test success
Bangladesh Test captain Mushfiqur Rahim greeted his countrymen after joining the Eid prayers and sought blessings to perform well in the forthcoming Test matches against South Africa. Chittagong: Bangladesh Test captain Mushfiqur Rahim greeted his countrymen after joining the Eid…
US reaches to CONCACAF Gold Cup semi-final
Dempsey hat-trick helps US reach Gold Cup semis Clint Dempsey recorded his first hat-trick for the United States in a dominant 6-0 win over Cuba on Saturday that put the Americans into a CONCACAF Gold Cup semi-final against Jamaica. Dempsey…