LONDON – England and New Zealand head into Wednesday’s first Test at Lord’s with both sides face some potentially awkward selection decisions.
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New Zealand cricketer Seifert positive for coronavirus in India
WELLINGTON – New Zealand batsman Tim Seifert was forced to stay in India after testing positive for the coronavirus as his fellow Kiwi cricketers fled the Covid-19 crisis in India for the Maldives, officials said Saturday.
New Zealand weightlifter set to be first transgender Olympian
WELLINGTON – New Zealand weightlifter Laurel Hubbard is poised to become the first transgender athlete to compete at the Olympic Games, a move that will reignite debate over the ethics of trans sport.
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
We’ve immense hunger for victory in New Zealand: Mahmudullah
DHAKA – Bangladesh T20 captain Mahmudullah Riyad revealed that they are immensely ‘hungry’ to win a match in New Zealand even though the fans and cricket experts criticized them for not being enough desperate on the field. The Tigers were…
Tigers take on new-look New Zealand in 1st T20 tomorrow
DHAKA – Bangladesh is determined to change their fortune as they take on New Zealand in the first of three-match T20 International series tomorrow (Sunday) at Seddon Park in Hamilton. The match starts at Bangladesh Standard Time 7 am and…
Hapless Tigers whitewashed in New Zealand
DHAKA -Bangladesh failed to avoid a whitewash after conceding a huge 164-run defeat at the hands of New Zealand in the third and final ODI at Basin Reserve in Wellington today. The Tigers lost the first two ODIs by eight…
Bangladesh’s national anthem to be played before Bangladesh-New Zealand 3rd ODI
DHAKA-Bangladesh’s national anthem will be played before the third and final ODI between Bangladesh and New Zealand at Basin Reserve in Wellington tomorrow (Friday). It is not the ritual to play the national anthem in the cricket’s bilateral series, apart…
“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…
Tigers out to stay alive in ODI series against New Zealand
DHAKA -Bangladesh vowed to bring up their best game in a bid to stay alive in the three-match ODI series against New Zealand as they take on the hosts in the second match on Tuesday at Hagley Oval in Christchurch.…
Tigers reach Dunedin to play first ODI against New Zealand
DHAKA -The Bangladesh national cricket team today reached Dunedin, which is the venue of their first ODI against New Zealand. BCB chief selector Minhajul Abedin Nannu confirmed the news, saying that the players will have two days practice here before…
Variation key in thriving in New Zealand condition: Miraz
DHAKA – Bangladesh off-spinner Mehidy Hasan Miraz emphasized on variation to succeed in New Zealand condition as per the advice of the spin bowling consultant Daniel Vettori. He said Vettori, the former New Zealand captain and one of the best…
Vettori expects Miraz to be handy against New Zealand
DHAKA – Off-spinner Mehidy Hasan Miraz’s recent form and experience made spin bowling consultant Daniel Vettori optimistic about Bangladesh’s success in the upcoming limited over series against New Zealand. Bangladesh failed to grab any victory in New Zealand despite playing…
Tigers to leave managed isolation and move free in New Zealand
Dhaka, Mar 9 : After completion of the managed isolation and quarantine in New Zealand, the Bangladesh team will be free to move around from Wednesday, a Bangladesh Cricket Board statement reads.
Cricketers coped with New Zealand condition well: Bashar
DHAKA -Bangladesh national cricket team selector Habibul Bashar Sumon who is with the team in the New Zealand tour claimed the cricketers had already coped with the condition, which is arguably tougher for any visiting country from Asian region. “The…
Tigers continue practice despite earthquake in New Zealand
DHAKA – Despite a powerful earthquake hit New Zealand hard, Bangladesh cricket team who is there for a limited over series was unscathed and continued their as usual practice session. The Tigers who will play three ODIs, which are the…
Tigers to start practice in small groups in New Zealand tomorrow
DHAKA – Bangladesh players will start practice in small groups from tomorrow after completing the first seven days of mandatory 14-day quarantine in New Zealand. The Tigers will train at Lincoln Green in Christchurch in groups of seven, the Bangladesh…
Pakistan need 174 to avoid New Zealand T20 series sweep
NAPIER, New Zealand – New Zealand set Pakistan a target of 174 in the third Twenty20 international at Napier’s McLean Park on Tuesday as the Black Caps seek a series clean sweep. The New Zealanders finished their innings at 173…
Pakistan opt to bat in second T20 against New Zealand
HAMILTON, New Zealand – Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat in the second Twenty20 against New Zealand in Hamilton on Sunday. “It looks to be a very good pitch and we want to get a good score on…
Windies take three as New Zealand stumble
WELLINGTON – An expensive start blossomed into a fruitful session for the West Indies as New Zealand reached 82 for three at lunch on day one of the second Test in Wellington on Friday. Will Young was holding the innings…
Williamson’s bat puts New Zealand in charge on bowlers’ strip
HAMILTON, New Zealand – A masterful innings from Kane Williamson, who was 97 not out at stumps, put New Zealand in charge on a day one of the first Test that should have belonged to the West Indies quicks in…
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.…
New Zealand mosque shooter sentenced to life in prison
A man, who slaughtered 51 worshippers at two New Zealand mosques,; was sentenced Thursday to life in prison without the possibility of parole, the first time the maximum available sentence has been imposed.
Coronavirus outbreak: New Zealand delays election
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced delaying New Zealand’s elections by four weeks due to the coronavirus outbreak in Auckland.
Bangladesh to visit New Zealand in February next year
DHAKA – Bangladesh is all set to visit New Zealand for a three-match ODIs and as many T20 International in February-March next year, the New Zealand Cricket (NZC) on Tuesday confirmed. Bangladesh is originally scheduled to tour the South Pacific…
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…