DHAKA —The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) made it clear that the Sri Lanka tour is not possible with the terms and conditions given by the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC). The board already let the SLC know their decision and hopes…
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Spinner Miraz out to thrive in foreign condition
DHAKA — Bangladesh off-spinner Mehidy Hasan Miraz sets his target to thrive in the foreign condition, which is traditionally tougher for the Asian spinners. Miraz, who shot into the limelight with an epic performance against England in his debut series,…
Saif waits for another test as Lee overcomes coronavirus
DHAKA —Four coaching staff members including trainer NicK Lee and one player were found COVID-19 negative after being tested, a press release of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) said here today. The BCB didn’t disclose the name of the player…
Bangladesh wants to play SL series with full preparation
DHAKA —The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) stressed upon the requirements of playing the three-match Test series against Sri Lanka with full and absolute preparation as they have been out of cricket since the outbreak of the coronavirus in the country…
BCB yet to decide on Shakib’s LPL issue
DHAKA—The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is yet to take any formal decision on Shakib Al Hasan’s latest issue as the ace all-rounder is amongst the international players to go under the hammer for the Lanka Premier League (LPL) auction, which…
Bangladesh prefers seven-day quarantine in SL tour: BCB CEO
DHAKA – The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) made it clear that they are preferring seven-day quarantine in Sri Lanka before getting down for the three-match Test series against the hosts. The BCB CEO Nizamuddin Chowdhury said that the latest discussion…
DGHS gives positive response about BCB coaches quarantine period
DHAKA—As the Sri Lanka series is approaching fast, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) had requested the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) to allow the foreign members of the coaching staff of Bangladesh cricket team to end their quarantine in…
Liverpool, Man City face tough battle from Premier League challengers
LONDON – Liverpool and Manchester City remain the teams to beat after three seasons of total dominance but a rejuvenated Manchester United and free-spending Chelsea could force themselves into a four-way race for the title. AFP Sport looks at how…
BCB support staff test negative for COVID-19
DHAKA — All of the eight support staff of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), who gave their sample on Tuesday found negative for COVID-19, much to the relief of the board. “All of the support staff who gave their sample…
Mithun, Gibson gives their sample for corona test
DHAKA —National cricketer Mohammad Mithun and fast bowling coach Ottis Gibson on Wednesday gave their sample for the COVID-19 test ahead of the Sri Lanka tour. Mithun’s sample was not collected with 17 other players on Monday while Gibson reached…
Biplob aiming to win place in Bangladesh Test team
DHAKA, Sept 9, 2020 (BSS)—Leg-spinner Aminul Islam Biplob who shot into the limelight through some excellent performance in T20 cricket, now sets his eye to win a place in Bangladesh’s Test team. Knowing that Bangladesh has been searching for a…
Cricketers’ individual training at SBNCS resumes tomorrow
DHAKA —The cricketers are set to restart their individual training programme at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium (SBNCS), arranged by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) from tomorrow (Wednesday)after a five-day long gap. The training programme was halted as a precaution…
Shakib’s presence could have made Hyderabad favourite in IPL: Harsha Bhogle
DHAKA — Popular cricket analyst Harsha Bhogle believes Sunrisers Hyderabad could be dubbed as outright favourites to win the Indian Premier League (IPL) this year if Shakib would have been in the team. Shakib who is now serving the ban…
Opener Saif, trainer Lee tests positive for COVID-19
DHAKA — Bangladesh national cricket team’s Test opener Saif Hassan and head of physical performance Nicholas Lee have been tested positive for coronavirus. A total of 24 players and supporting staff on Monday gave their sample to test, from which…
Mominul upbeat to do well against Sri Lanka
DHAKA — Test skipper Mominul Haque remained upbeat about their chance in the upcoming Sri Lanka tour despite the warning of the hosts who publicly threatened Bangladesh to beat with extreme pace. Mominul said they want to replicate their success…
COVID-19 test a new experience for Mushfiqur
DHAKA —Bangladesh senior player termed giving a coronavirus sample as ‘new experience’ for him and urged everyone to pray for him and the national players. A total of 17 players and seven support staff gave their sample on Monday, as…
Tigers Head Coach Russell Domingo arrives back today.
Dhaka – The South African Head Coach of Bangladesh National Cricket team Russell Domingo will arrive here on Sunday (Sept 6) ahead of the Bangladesh tour to Sri Lanka this month. Tigers’ head coach Russell Domingo, accompanied by his fellow…
Playing for Bangladesh is more important than IPL: Mustafizur
DHAKA — Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman made it clear that he would love to play for Bangladesh rather than playing for lucrative Indian Premier League (IPL). Mustafizur was offered by at least two IPL teams to play for this edition…
Bowling coach Gibson due in Dhaka tomorrow
DHAKA — National cricket team’s fast bowling coach Ottis Gibson will reach Bangladesh tomorrow (Monday) as the Tigers are gearing up for the upcoming Sri Lanka tour. Earlier, head coach Russell Domingo, fielding coach Ryan Cook and trainer Nick Lee…
Individual training to restart from Wednesday in SBNCS
DHAKA —The Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium (SBNCS) will be busy again on Wednesday when the cricketers resume their individual training, which was halted after three supporting staff were tested positive for coronavirus. The board initially put a hold on the…
Shakib finally begins practice at BKSP
DHAKA – Bangladesh ace all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan finally started his practice session on Saturday at the Bangladesh Krira Shikkha Prothistan (BKSP) in a bid to prepare him to return to cricket ground. Shakib, who is serving a ban, imposed…
Two COVID-19 experts help BCB to deal with corona
DHAKA – The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has taken assistance from two COVID-19 expert to handle the coronavirus situation as the national team will visit Sri Lanka for a three-match Test series. They took expert opinion from those two specialists…
Suspension of cricketers’ practice at SBNCS may extend
DHAKA – The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) may extend the suspension of cricketers individual training programme at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium (SBNCS) for some days more. The cricketers training session was halted for three days after Thursday’s practice session…
England renew Australia rivalry in Covid-hit season finale
LONDON – One of England’s most extraordinary seasons will end with them facing arch-rivals Australia as both sides try to strike a balance between playing their strongest limited-overs teams and keeping an eye on the future. The coronavirus pandemic threatened…
BCB condoles death of former Women’s team coach David Capel
DHAKA—The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) expressed its deep condolence at the demise of former head coach of Bangladesh Women’s Team David Capel. Capel, 57, breathed his last at his home in Northampton, UK today after a long battle with illness.…
Coaches can help Shakib personally for his training
DHAKA —The Bangladesh coaches can help Shakib Al Hasan personally in his practice session at the Bangladesh Krira Shikkha Protisthan (BKSP), said the BCB Cricketer Operations chairman Akram Khan. Shakib who reached Bangladesh at the early hour on Tuesday, will…
Saifuddin misses training due to fever
DHAKA —Bangladesh all-rounder Saifuddin is yet to join the individual training programme, arranged by the BCB, when all of his colleagues had already started practice sessions as he is currently suffering from fever. “He was supposed to join the training…
Head coach Domingo to arrive Bangladesh Sept 6
DHAKA — National cricket team head coach Russell Domingo is all set to arrive in Bangladesh on September 6 after his flight was delayed for two days. Fielding coach Ryan Kook and trainer Nick Lee will also reach Bangladesh alongside…
Bangladesh to play two series against New Zealand next year
DHAKA —Bangladesh is all set to play two series against New Zealand next year after those were postponed due to the novel coronavirus pandemic. New Zealand was due to be in Bangladesh in this year’s August-September for two-match Test series.…
Mushfiqur’s foundation aids flood-affected people in Bogra
DHAKA —The Mushfiqur Rahim Foundation, owned by the senior national cricketer Mushfiqur Rahim, has distributed relief items among 300 flood-affected families in Sariakandi, Bogra, which is the wicket-keeper batsman’s own district. Mushfiqur confirmed the matter on his verified Facebook page…