DHAKA —The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) decided to postpone the Bangabandhu 22nd National Cricket League for an indefinite period after the upsurge of coronavirus in Bangladesh. “We have decided to postpone the NCL for now as a safety measure as…
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Bangladesh wants to forget this New Zealand series: Mahmudullah
DHAKA —Bangladesh T20 captain Mahmudullah Riyad said that the Tiger will want to forget this New Zealand series as early as possible as they failed to put up any spirited show there miserably once again. The Tigers lost all of…
Tigers all-out in 9.3 overs to suffer another clean sweep
While chasing a huge total of 141 runs in 10 overs in the third T20I against New Zealand, Bangladesh got all-out for 76 in 9.3 overs on Thursday at Auckland.
Tigers out to avoid series whitewash against New Zealand
DHAKA – Bangladesh hopes to end a disappointing tour at least with some good memories as they take on the New Zealand in the third and final T20 match tomorrow (Thursday) at Eden Park in Auckland. The match starts at…
BCB announces teams for Bangabandhu 9th Bangladesh Games
DHAKA – The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced the name of four teams which will take part in the Bangabandhu ninth Bangladesh Games. Four teams are named as Varendra North Zone, Chandrodip South Zone, Chattola East Zone and Jahangirabad Central…
Bangladesh concedes T20 series in New Zealand
DHAKA – Bangladesh continued their dismal form in New Zealand as they conceded the three-match T20 series too, after a 28-run defeat in the rain-affected second match, that saw a drama over Tigers target to win the game at Mclean…
Mahmudullah finds positives in batting amid series loss
DHAKA – Bangladesh captain Mahmudullah Riyad was elated the way they batted in the second T20 game despite conceding a 28-run defeat that cost them the three-match series too. The Tigers were whitewashed in three-match ODI series earlier. They will…
Soumya hit fifty but Tigers lose T20Is series against Kiwis
Dhaka, Mar 30 Despite a blazing fifty from Soumya Sarkar, Bangladesh lost the 2nd T20I of the three-match series against New Zealand at Napier on Tuesday by 28 runs in DL method.
Nasum displeased with his performance despite superb debut
DHAKA – Even though his bowling on debut match caught the attention of many, left-arm spinner Nasum Ahmed was not pleased with his performance. According to him, he could have bowled better in the first T20 match against New Zealand,…
Bangladesh eying to level T20 series against New Zealand
DHAKA – Despite showing their batting vulnerability repeatedly, Bangladesh is hopeful that they could level the series against New Zealand when they take on the hosts tomorrow at McLean Park in Napier. The match starts at 12 PM as per…
Sodhi took the game away from us: Afif
DHAKA -Bangladesh youngster Afif Hossain believes New Zealand leg-spinner Ish Sodhi made the ultimate difference in the first T20 game, which the Kiwis won by 66-run to take 1-0 lead in the three-match series. Sodhi claimed 4-28 as Bangladesh was…
BCB allows Mustafizur to play IPL
DHAKA – Ending all speculations, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) finally gave Mustafizur Rahman the NOC (No Objection Certificate) to play the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL). Mustafizur was roped in by star-studded Rajasthan Royals for an amount of INR…
Bangladesh meet Nepal in Tri-Nation Cup final tomorrow
DHAKA – Bangladesh take on host Nepal in the final match of Tri-Nation Cup scheduled to be held tomorrow (Monday) at Dasharath Stadium in Kathmandu. The match kicks off at 5.30 pm (NST). The Jamal Bhuyan and Co. played an…
Tigers start T20 series vs New Zealand with big defeat
Dhaka, Mar 28: Bangladesh national cricket team continued on losing streak after losing the ODI series 3-0, they lost the three-match T20Is series opener against New Zealand on Sunday by 66 runs, reports UNB. Devon Conway and Will Young took…
Shakib leaves Bangladesh to play IPL
DHAKA – Ace all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan left Bangladesh for India today in a bid to play the Indian Premier League (IPL) for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). He will have to stay quarantine for seven days before joining the practice…
Shakib reaches Kolkata to play IPL
Dhaka, Mar 27 : Bangladesh cricketer Shakib Al Hasan reached Kolkata to play the new season of the Indian Premier League (IPL).
NCL: Rangpur concedes defeat despite Nasir’s valiant effort
DHAKA – Despite a valiant effort of Nasir Hossain, who made his comeback in cricket with this ongoing Bangabandhu 22nd National Cricket League (NCL), Rangpur Division tasted a 80-run defeat at the hands of Dhaka Division at BKSP-3 ground today.…
Lewis urges batsmen to deal with new ball properly
DHAKA – Bangladesh batting coach Jon Lewis urged his batsmen to deal with the new ball in New Zealand condition properly if they want to avoid the whitewash in the three-match ODI series. Bangladesh had already conceded the series after…
Shakib begins his preparation for IPL in Bangladesh
DHAKA -Ace all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan started his training in a bid to return to the cricket today amid the various discussions that have been doing the rounds following his outburst towards some of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) directors.…
NCL: Nasir all-round show keeps Rangpur in contest
DHAKA -Nasir Hossain did everything as he could do to make his comeback match a memorable one, putting his personal issues behind him. He came up with sterling performance with both batting and bowling on day three of the first…
Tigers aim to avoid ODI whitewash
DHAKA – Emboldened by their improved performance, Bangladesh is looking forward to end the win-draught in New Zealand as they take on the hosts in the third and final one-day International on Friday. The match starts at 4 am, Bangladesh…
Bangladesh reaches Wellington to play final ODI
DHAKA – A dejected Bangladesh team who had already conceded the three-match ODI series against New Zealand, reached Wellington today for the third and final game. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) media section informed that the Tigers reached Wellington at…
We controlled Bangladesh throughout the game: Latham
DHAKA -Even though Bangladesh had enough wickets at hands, New Zealand didn’t allow them to score freely, said skipper Tom Latham. With the disastrous start of the first ODI that eventually bowled them out for just 131 still fresh in…
Mustafizur to play third ODI despite calf muscle strain
DHAKA – Fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman is expected to play third and final one-day game against New Zealand, starting on Friday in Wellington despite sustaining a calf muscle strain in the second match today. Mustafizur had to be pulled out…
Mithun shows his value amid Bangladesh’s heartbreaking defeat
DHAKA – Mohammad Mithun was one of the shining spots in Bangladesh’s frustrating five-wicket defeat to New Zealand in the second ODI today, which cost them the three-match series. After captain Tamim Iqbal set the platform with a calculative 72,…
“We’re here to win, not to show our improvement”: Tamim
DHAKA – Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal expressed his disappointment at the five-wicket defeat to New Zealand in the second ODI which forced them to lose the three-match series with a game to go, stating that they squandered a golden opportunity…
Tamim, Mithun propel Tigers to 271 runs in 2nd ODI
Dhaka, Mar 23 : Tamim Iqbal and Mohammad Mithun hit a fifty each as the Tigers posted a challenging total of 271 runs for six wickets in the second ODI against New Zealand at Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Tuesday.
Shakib returns home from USA tonight
Dhaka, Mar 22 : After an interview that literally rocked the cricketing fraternity of the country, Bangladesh allrounder Shakib Al Hasan is set to get back home from the USA tonight (Bangladesh Time), an official at Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB)…
Match-winner Kohli to stay as T20 opener after India success
AHMEDABAD, India – Skipper Virat Kohli said he will continue to open the batting in Twenty20 cricket after his unbeaten 80 set up India’s series-clinching win over England. Kohli was promoted up the order to partner Rohit Sharma for the…
Bangabandhu NCL kicks off tomorrow
DHAKA – The domestic cricket is set to resume in Bangladesh after a Covid-19-induced one-year break with the National Cricket League (NCL) which is set to roll onto the ground tomorrow at different venues across the country. The 22nd edition…