DHAKA—Opener Anamul Haque Bijoy described the last four months of his life as ‘painful’ as he had to stay away from cricketing activities due to the outbreak of the COVID-19, a deadly virus that created a mayhem around the world.…
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BFF-AFC ‘C’ certificate Pilot Course held
DHAKA – The Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) –Asian Football Confederation (AFC) ‘C’ certificate Pilot Course was held today through zoom online with the participation of present and former women’s footballers. BFF technical director Paul Thomas Smalley conducted the course as…
Cricketers individual training programme extended
DHAKA —The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) extended the individual training programme of the cricketers for two more days as per the request of the players. The board also released updated individual training schedule, stating that the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium…
New cricket Super League to determine World Cup places: ICC
A new one-day international Super League to determine qualification for the 2023 50-over World Cup will be launched this week, the International Cricket Council announced Monday.World champions England will play Ireland in Southampton on Thursday in the inaugural match of…
Cricketers’ first phase of training ends successfully
DHAKA- The first phase of individual training of the cricketers in accordance with the standard health protocol in the light of COVID-19 pandemic ended successfully at different venues across the country on Sunday. The cricketers are given a break now…
Miraz expects competitive cricket to begin very soon
DHAKA —All-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz expected the competitive cricket to return to the ground very soon, stating that the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is very sincere about it. “I hope the cricketing activities in the country will begin in full…
Shakib plans to begin individual training next month
DHAKA – Bangladesh ace all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has planned to begin his practice session in next month in a bid to keep him 100 percent fit for playing cricket. Shakib’s ban will be lifted on October 29, opening up…
People won’t see me doing mistakes: Shakib Al Hasan
Bangladesh star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan insisted that people will not see him making mistakes in the coming days. The all-rounder has been passing his time in the USA with his wife and two daughters.
West Indies bowl in England decider
MANCHESTER, United Kingdom – West Indies captain Jason Holder won the toss and elected to field against England in the deciding third Test at Old Trafford on Friday. England made two changes to the side that won the second Test…
IPL cricket to start September 19 in UAE, says chairman
NEW DELHI – The star-studded Indian Premier League cricket will start on September 19 in the United Arab Emirates, its chairman told AFP on Friday, adding that players may need to undergo quarantine. Although India’s cricket authorities are still awaiting…
Bangladesh considering HP training camp in Sri Lanka
DHAKA —The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is mulling to arrange a tour for their High Performance (HP) team in Sri Lanka as it wants the players to back in the business amid COVID-19 pandemic. The board considers the HP as…
Taskin to begin individual training tomorrow at SBNCS
DHAKA —Fast bowler Taskin Ahmed is set to begin his individual training tomorrow (Thursday) at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium after four-month hiatus forced by the COVID-19. The fast bowler will join the likes of Mushfiqur Rahim, Mohammad Mithun, Shafiul…
Broad boosts England’s victory bid in second West Indies Test
MANCHESTER, United Kingdom – Stuart Broad revived England’s hopes of a series-levelling victory in the second Test with a trio of new-ball wickets even as the West Indies avoided the follow-on at Old Trafford on Sunday. The veteran paceman marked…
T20 World Cup postponement was ‘inevitable’, say Australia
SYDNEY – Australian organisers said postponing the men’s T20 World Cup cricket was “absolutely inevitable” Tuesday after the coronavirus pandemic forced the tournament to be delayed by a year. After months of uncertainty, Cricket Australia welcomed the International Cricket Council’s…
Indian cricket board wants IPL in UAE from September
NEW DELHI – India’s cricket board is seeking government approval to hold the Indian Premier League, the world’s richest cricket tournament, in the United Arab Emirates from September, its chairman told AFP on Tuesday. The postponement of the Twenty20 World…
Tigers brave persistent rain to continue individual training
DHAKA —The players continued their individual training in accordance with standard health protocol at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium (SBNCS) despite being interrupted by the inclement weather. A total of four cricketers practiced on Tuesday at the ‘home of cricket’…
It’s really good to hit the ball after four months: Imrul Kayes
DHAKA – Opener Imrul Kayes expressed his satisfaction after doing some batting practice at indoor facilities of the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on Monday. Cricketers made their long awaited return to the cricket field on Sunday to bring…
Bangladesh’s cricketing activities resume amid strict rules
DHAKA—The cricketing activities in the country finally resumed today after four months hiatus, due to the outbreak of COVID-19. But the players found everything new as Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) made it mandatory for all to adjust with the ‘new…
Mithun out to cope with cricket’s ‘new normal’
DHAKA —Bangladesh middle order batsman Mohammad Mithun found everything newer and bit tougher as he began practice at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, the ‘home of cricket’ after a four-month painful hiatus due to the outbreak of COVID-19. But he…
Cricket: England v West Indies 2nd Test scoreboard
MANCHESTER, United Kingdom – Scoreboard after rain washed out the whole of the third day’s play in the second Test between England and the West Indies at Emirates Old Trafford on Saturday: England 1st Innings 469-9 dec (B Stokes 176,…
Bangladesh to resume cricketing activities Sunday
Dhaka, July 18: Ending a four-month long agonizing hiatus, cricketing activities in the country is set to begin Sunday, albeit in limited scale at four different venues across the countries.
England captain Root returns as West Indies eye series win
LONDON – England will hope the return of captain Joe Root proves inspirational in the second Test against the West Indies at Old Trafford starting Thursday. Star batsman Root missed England’s four-wicket defeat at Southampton in international cricket’s return from…
Mashrafe wins battle against COVID-19
DHAKA —Former skipper Bangladesh and ruling party lawmaker from Narail-2 constituency Mashrafe Bin Mortaza finally won his battle against the Corona virus COVID-19, a deadly virus that created a mayhem around the world. Mashrafe, who is still playing cricket had…
England to back Buttler, but Denly in the firing line
LONDON – England are set keep faith with Jos Buttler despite defeat to West Indies in the first Test of a three-match series, but time may be up for Joe Denly. Captain Joe Root is set to return for the…
BCB aims to begin conditioning camp in August
DHAKA- The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) now sets its sight to start cricketing activities in mid-August instead of July as they prepare a guideline for the conditioning camp. A total of 38 players, split into three groups, will take part…
BCB to appoint psychologist for cricket players
DHAKA —The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is all set to appoint a psychologist, considering the mental health of the cricketers during the time of Covid-19 pandemic. The cricketers have been away from the cricket for the last four months, which…
Asian Cricket Council working to reschedule T20 Cup
The Asian Cricket Council said Thursday they were working to reschedule the postponed Asia Cup T20 tournament in Sri Lanka in June 2021.
BCB president undergoes successful operation in London
DHAKA – The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Nazmul Hassan Papon underwent a successful operation in a hospital in London on Wednesday night. Papon is now doing fine after the surgery; confirmed BCB media and communication committee chairman Jalal Younus.…
CCDM advises clubs to pay 50 percent payment of players
DHAKA – The Cricket Committee of Dhaka Metropolis had already advised the clubs to clear the 50 percent payment of the players, said its chairman Kazi Inam Ahmed. The DPL was postponed after the first two rounds due to the…
No Bangladesh player in CPL this year
DHAKA — A total of 18 Bangladeshi players put their name in the draft but no one got a team to play the Caribbean Premier League (CPL). The CPL draft was held on July 24 after which the franchisees revealed…