DHAKA—Ace all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan made a comeback as the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) today announced the squad for the first and second of three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka.
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We have nothing to lose against Bangladesh: Isuru Udana
DHAKA—Visiting Sri Lanka remained relaxed ahead of the three-match ODI series against Bangladesh given the fact that they have ‘nothing to lose’ in the series as they came up with a very young side.
Shakib extra cautious with his batting, bowling
Shakib Al Hasan appeared to be extra cautious with his batting and bowling at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium today.
Tigers to play inter-squad practice game tomorrow
As part of their preparation for the forthcoming three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka, Bangladesh team will play an inter-squad practice game tomorrow
Mustafizur not upbeat about his preparation for Sri Lanka series
Bangladesh fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman was not upbeat about his preparation for the upcoming three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka
Australia to host Afghanistan in historic cricket Test
Australia’s cricketers will play their first ever Test match against Afghanistan in Hobart later this year ahead of hosting the Ashes against England, officials announced Thursday.
Benzema recalled by France for Euro 2020 after six-year exile
The 33-year-old has not played for France since October 2015, but is now set to line up alongside World Cup winners Kylian Mbappe and Antoine Griezmann
Archery World Cup: Bangladesh finish 14th
DHAKA-Bangladesh finished 14th out of eighteen teams scoring 1954 in the recurve men’s teamevent of Archery World Cup 2021 stage-2 now being held in Lausanne, Switzerland, said a Bangladesh Archery Federation press release today.
Shakib, Mustafizur join teammates in Mirpur
DHAKA—Ace all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan and fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman joined the teammates after completing their quarantine as the Tigers resumed their practice session at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur following the Eid holiday.
BCB sells TV rights for TK 162 crore to Ban Tech
DHAKA — The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) sold its TV rights for 2021-2023 to marketing agency Ban Tech, who struck the deal with a price of BDT 161.5 crore ($19.07 million approx).
Jamal expects hundred percent efforts from his teammates
DHAKA – Bangladesh national football team’s skipper Jamal Bhuiyan expects hundred percent efforts from his teammates to win matches in the upcoming FIFA World Cup Qualifiers to be held in Qatar.
Hockey’s Shamsul Bari no more
DHAKA- Bangladesh Hockey Federation’s (BHF) former general secretary and legendary former hockey player of the country Shamsul Bari passed away today morning due to old age complication at a hospital in the city at the age of 74.
Rubel uncertain over Sri Lanka ODIs for back pain
Dhaka — Bangladesh speedster Rubel Hossain is uncertain over playing the upcoming three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka starting from May 23 at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium.
Tigers to resume practice tomorrow for Sri Lanka ODIs
DHAKA—The preliminary squad of Bangladesh national cricket team will resume their practice session for the three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka tomorrow after the week-long holiday for Eid-ul-Fitr.
Djokovic admits ‘long shot’ to beat Nadal at Roland Garros
ROME – Novak Djokovic admitted Sunday that he’s “a long shot” to win Roland Garros where he would likely have to dethrone rival and 13-time Paris champion Rafael Nadal.
Bangladesh football team begins training for World Cup qualifiers
Dhaka– The training of the national football team for next month’s Group E 2022 FIFA World Cup and 2023 AFC Asian Cup joint qualifiers began Monday at Bangabandhu National Stadium.
Tigers to enter bio-bubble tomorrow for Sri Lanka series
DHAKA—The Bangladesh national cricket team will enter into the bio-bubble in Pan Pacific Sonargaon hotel tomorrow (Monday) for the three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka.
Rubel uncertain to make way in Sri Lanka ODIs
DHAKA—Fast bowler Rubel Hossain is unlikely to make his way into the final squad for three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka because of the recurring back injury even though the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) medical department pushed the ball to…
Sri Lanka arrives in Dhaka for three ODIs against Tigers
DHAKA—The Sri Lanka cricket team, led by Kusal Perera arrived in Dhaka on Sunday to play a three-match ODI series against Bangladesh, which is the part of ICC ODI Super League.
Zidane has told players he’s leaving Real, say Spanish media
MADRID – Spanish media claimed early Sunday that Zinedine Zidane has already told his players that he intends to quit as coach at the end of the season.
Rangefinders make major debut at PGA Championship
KIAWAH ISLAND, United States – Rangefinders will make their major debut at next week’s PGA Championship, aimed at speeding the pace of play even as several top golfers worry it will do nothing or cause slowdowns instead.
PSG stumbles leave Lille on brink of Ligue 1 title
PARIS – Lille stand tantalisingly close to a first Ligue 1 title in a decade, but Kylian Mbappe is convinced that Paris Saint-Germain will only have themselves to blame if they fail to retain their crown.
South Africa, Australia, Pakistan to tour West Indies
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua and Barbuda– West Indies will prepare for the defence of their T20 World Cup crown with three home series between June and August against South Africa, Australia and Pakistan, Cricket West Indies (CWI) announced on Friday.
Competitors need decision on Olympics, says Federer
GENEVA – Roger Federer said Friday that athletes need a firm decision on whether the Tokyo Olympics are going ahead, with the tennis star saying he was in two minds over the Games.
Japan e-commerce CEO calls Olympics ‘suicide mission’
TOKYO – Holding the Tokyo Olympics this summer would be a “suicide mission” as the coronavirus pandemic continues to rage around the world, the head of Japan’s e-commerce giant Rakuten has warned.
Atletico closing in and tensing up as La Liga title edges closer
MADRID – “If we didn’t suffer, we wouldn’t be us,” Atletico Madrid captain Koke said on Wednesday night but after 36 games and nine months, a 10-point advantage spurned and a two-point advantage left, the trophy was finally in sight.
Liverpool beat Man Utd to boost chances of Champions League return
MANCHESTER, United Kingdom – Liverpool kept their chances of a place in next season’s Champions League in their own hands with a thrilling 4-2 victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford on Thursday. Jurgen Klopp’s men still need to win…
Haaland, Sancho score two each as Dortmund win German Cup final
BERLIN – Jadon Sancho and Erling Braut Haaland both netted twice Thursday as Borussia Dortmund won the German Cup with an emphatic 4-1 win over RB Leipzig to spoil Julian Nagelsmann’s hopes of leaving with a title.
Seven-goal Milan run riot as Juve keep Champions League hopes alive
MILAN – Ante Rebic scored a hat-trick and Theo Hernandez a double as AC Milan thrashed Torino 7-0 on Wednesday to keep their push for a return to the Champions League for the first time since 2014 on track.
‘History maker’ Williams crashes out of Italian Open in 1000th career match
ROME – Serena Williams, playing the 1000th WTA match of her career, crashed out of the Italian Open in the second round on Wednesday, weeks before her bid to make history at Roland Garros.