DHAKA – A total of 18 Bangladeshi players including two surprising names–Nasum Ahmed and Mehedi Hasan Rana found a place in the players’ draft of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL). The draft will be held tomorrow (Wednesday) as the six…
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More virus positives won’t stop Pakistan tour, says Giles
A top English cricket official says Pakistan’s tour of England could still go ahead even if more players from the travelling party test positive for the coronavirus. Three members of Pakistan’s extended 29-man squad — Haider Ali, Haris Rauf and…
COVID-19: Bangladesh-New Zealand series postponed
Dhaka —The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) said they have postponed the home series against New Zeland which was scheduled to take place in August-September this year The decision was taken after a joint discussion with the New Zealand Cricket, said…
Three Pakistan cricketers test positive for coronavirus
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced Monday that three players have tested positive for coronavirus ahead of the team’s tour of England next month.
Mother of Crickter Gazi Ashraf Lipu dies
Dhaka – Mina Hossain, mother of former captain of Bangladesh National Cricket Team and former BCB Director Gazi Ashraf Hossain Lipu, passed away Monday afternoon. She was 86. She left behind two sons, a daughter and large number of admirers…
Mashrafe doing well, confirms family
Dhaka — Bangladesh former national team captain Mashrafe Bin Mortaza, who tested positive for coronavirus two days ago, has been doing well. Some media reports suggested on Monday noon that the former captain and Parliament Member’s health condition worsened due…
Kohli is a ‘terrific guy’, says Smith
NEW DELHI – Australia’s Steve Smith has hailed Indian superstar and on-field rival Virat Kohli as a “terrific guy” and a strong leader who plays hard on the field. While international sporting events were halted when the coronavirus pandemic hit,…
Mushfiqur stands by small businessmen of JU
DHAKA – Bangladesh wicket-keeper batsman Mushfiqur Rahim now stood beside the small businessmen of the Jahangirnagar University who was hit hard by the COVID-19. With the University being closed for the last three months due to the outbreak of the…
BCB advise players not to give relief goods in person
DHAKA – The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) medical department felt it’s high time to send a guideline to the players, advising them not to give relief goods in person. BCB’s chief physician Dr. Devashis Chowdhury felt the urgency of the…
Opu becomes first active cricketer to test COVID-19 positive
Dhaka, June 21 – Bangladesh national team cricketer Nazmul Islam Opu tested positive for COVID-19 on Saturday, as did his parents. The cricketer himself confirmed the news. All of them have been getting treatment at home.
Cricketer Nazmul Opu too tests positive for COVID-19
DHAKA — Right after the news of Mashrafe Bin Mortaza infected with Novel Coronavirus broke out, national left-arm spinner Nazmul Islam Opu also found positive for the deadly virus. Opu who played one Test, 5 ODIs and 13 T20 Internationals…
Shakib pays glowing tribute to Ramchand Goala
DHAKA —Bangladesh ace all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan paid rich tributes to former cricketer Ramchand Goala, who died on Friday at the age of 79. Shakib who has been serving ICC-imposed ban at this moment termed Goala a legend in the…
Mashrafe urges everyone to pray for him
DHAKA — Former Bangladesh skipper Mashrafe Bin Mortaza urged everyone to pray for him in his endeavor to overcome the COVID-19, a deadly virus which infected him today. Mashrafe, also the ruling party lawmaker from Narial-2 constituency, now has kept…
India’s pace attack ‘the best’ in history, says Shami
NEW DELHI – India fast bowler Mohammed Shami has claimed they may have the best pace attack in Test history, brushing aside the feared West Indies quicks of the 1970s and 1980s. Shami, Ishant Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, Umesh Yadav and…
‘I’ll be glad if I get close to what Mashrafe, Shakib did,’ says Saifuddin
Dhaka — Bangladesh all rounder Mohammad Saifuddin insisted that he will be glad if he gets close to what Masrhafe Bin Mortaza and Shakib Al Hasan did for Bangladesh cricket. In a recent interview, Saifuddin also revealed how crazy he…
Former cricketer Ramchand Goala dies at 79
Dhaka — Former Bangladeshi cricketer Ramchand Goala passed away at his residence in Mymensingh. He was 79. “A prominent and popular player in the domestic circuit, especially of the Dhaka club cricket scene, Goala breathed his last at his home…
Bangladesh completes 15 years of Cardiff heroics
DHAKA – Most of the cricketers and cricket pundits in Bangladesh believes that the country has truly made them a force to reckon with when they beat Australia in Cardiff, a victory that was considered as the biggest upset of…
Mustafizur still considered as vital for team success
DHAKA – Mustafizur Rahman might be irregular in all three formats of the cricket currently but he still remains the vital cog of Bangladesh team, said the chief selector Minhajul Abedin Nannu. Even though he lost his aura, partly due…
Cricket Australia cuts staff, budget; sets for full season
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Cricket Australia will cut 40 staff and plans to slash costs by millions of dollars to off set the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, but still expects to complete a full domestic season in 2020-21. The…
Shakib’s chance to play T20 World Cup brightens
DHAKA – Bangladesh’s ace all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan’s possibility to play the World T20 looks bright after the hosts Australia showed its doubt over holding the tournament on time due to the global Covid-19 pandemic. The International Cricket Council’s (ICC)…
BCB to look to government for instruction regarding SL tour
Bangladesh national cricket team was scheduled to tour Sri Lanka in June-July, but the fate of the series has been in jeopardy since the onset of the lethal coronavirus pandemic. The Cricketers’ Welfare Association of Bangladesh (CWAB) said they will…
Cricketers emphasize on mental fitness to get into zone
Dhaka, June 14: Bangladesh cricketers believe they need to be mentally tougher to get them into the zone once they return to the cricket ground.
Mushfiqur Rahim stands against racism
Dhaka, June 15 – Bangladesh cricketer Mushfiqur Rahim, one of the country’s most popular sportsmen, has chosen to speak out and take a stand against racism.
Miraz opens up on his journey to becoming a cricketer
Young Bangladesh all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz relayed his journey to becoming an international cricketer overcoming early struggles and doubts within his traditional family. In his debut series, Miraz starred in Bangladesh’s maiden Test win against England in 2016, at the…
September IPL in Sri Lanka is viable option: Gavaskar
Batting great Sunil Gavaskar said the Indian Premier League could be staged in Sri Lanka in September with Australia’s chances of hosting the Twenty20 World Cup in October looking bright. The Twenty20 international showpiece is scheduled to take place from…
Shahid Afridi tests positive for COVID-19
Former Pakistan cricket team captain Shahid Afridi has tested positive for COVID-19. “I’ve been feeling unwell since Thursday; my body had been aching badly. I’ve been tested and unfortunately I’m covid positive. Need prayers for a speedy recovery, InshaAllah,” Afridi…
Shahid Afridi tests positive for COVID-19
Former Pakistan cricket team captain Shahid Afridi has tested positive for COVID-19.
DPL club Khelaghar players keep them fit through online training
DHAKA – Dhaka Premier League (DPL) club Khelaghar Samaj Kallayan Samity began online practice session in a bid to keep their cricketers fit. Khelghar coach Nafees Iqbal, also the former Bangladesh opener, came up with his innovative idea as he…
ICC bans of using saliva, allows Covid-19 replacement
DHAKA – The International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed interim changes to its playing regulations, which include the ban on the use of saliva to shine the ball and allowing home umpires in international series. At the same time, the…
Mominul welcomes ‘new normal’ of ICC
Dhaka, May 10: Bangladesh Test captain Mominul Haque though rued for the bowlers, welcomed the temporary rule changes by the International Cricket Council (ICC).