DHAKA—The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is yet to take any formal decision on Shakib Al Hasan’s latest issue as the ace all-rounder is amongst the international players to go under the hammer for the Lanka Premier League (LPL) auction, which…
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Indonesia withdraws from 2020 Thomas and Uber Cup
JAKARTA – Indonesia has pulled out of the prestigious Thomas and Uber Cups out of concerns over the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, badminton officials confirmed Saturday. The Indonesian Badminton Association (PBSI) said its players were worried about contracting the virus at…
Bangladesh prefers seven-day quarantine in SL tour: BCB CEO
DHAKA – The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) made it clear that they are preferring seven-day quarantine in Sri Lanka before getting down for the three-match Test series against the hosts. The BCB CEO Nizamuddin Chowdhury said that the latest discussion…
BFF election: contest to be held in all posts
DHAKA – As expected the contest will be held in all twenty one posts of Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) election after no one withdrew nomination paper in the president, senior vice president and vice president posts on the deadline of…
DGHS gives positive response about BCB coaches quarantine period
DHAKA—As the Sri Lanka series is approaching fast, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) had requested the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) to allow the foreign members of the coaching staff of Bangladesh cricket team to end their quarantine in…
Ronaldo at the double, France see off Croatia in World Cup final repeat
PARIS – Cristiano Ronaldo scored a stunning brace to take him to 101 international goals for Portugal in a 2-0 victory over 10-man Sweden in the Nations League on Tuesday, while France won a repeat of the 2018 World Cup…
Liverpool, Man City face tough battle from Premier League challengers
LONDON – Liverpool and Manchester City remain the teams to beat after three seasons of total dominance but a rejuvenated Manchester United and free-spending Chelsea could force themselves into a four-way race for the title. AFP Sport looks at how…
BCB support staff test negative for COVID-19
DHAKA — All of the eight support staff of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), who gave their sample on Tuesday found negative for COVID-19, much to the relief of the board. “All of the support staff who gave their sample…
Mithun, Gibson gives their sample for corona test
DHAKA —National cricketer Mohammad Mithun and fast bowling coach Ottis Gibson on Wednesday gave their sample for the COVID-19 test ahead of the Sri Lanka tour. Mithun’s sample was not collected with 17 other players on Monday while Gibson reached…
BFF election: No objection lodge on nomination papers
DHAKA – No objection was lodged over the nomination papers which were submitted by the candidates to contest the upcoming Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) election. “Today the time limit for filing objections on nomination papers was 3 pm and no…
Biplob aiming to win place in Bangladesh Test team
DHAKA, Sept 9, 2020 (BSS)—Leg-spinner Aminul Islam Biplob who shot into the limelight through some excellent performance in T20 cricket, now sets his eye to win a place in Bangladesh’s Test team. Knowing that Bangladesh has been searching for a…
Cricketers’ individual training at SBNCS resumes tomorrow
DHAKA —The cricketers are set to restart their individual training programme at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium (SBNCS), arranged by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) from tomorrow (Wednesday)after a five-day long gap. The training programme was halted as a precaution…
Shakib’s presence could have made Hyderabad favourite in IPL: Harsha Bhogle
DHAKA — Popular cricket analyst Harsha Bhogle believes Sunrisers Hyderabad could be dubbed as outright favourites to win the Indian Premier League (IPL) this year if Shakib would have been in the team. Shakib who is now serving the ban…
Opener Saif, trainer Lee tests positive for COVID-19
DHAKA — Bangladesh national cricket team’s Test opener Saif Hassan and head of physical performance Nicholas Lee have been tested positive for coronavirus. A total of 24 players and supporting staff on Monday gave their sample to test, from which…
BFF Election: all candidates submit nomination papers
DHAKA – All the candidates, who collected nomination papers in the last three days to contest the much-hyped Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) election, have submitted their nomination paper at BFF Bhaban today. All the forty nine nomination papers (three candidates…
Mominul upbeat to do well against Sri Lanka
DHAKA — Test skipper Mominul Haque remained upbeat about their chance in the upcoming Sri Lanka tour despite the warning of the hosts who publicly threatened Bangladesh to beat with extreme pace. Mominul said they want to replicate their success…
COVID-19 test a new experience for Mushfiqur
DHAKA —Bangladesh senior player termed giving a coronavirus sample as ‘new experience’ for him and urged everyone to pray for him and the national players. A total of 17 players and seven support staff gave their sample on Monday, as…
BFF election spreads heat as Badol, Manik, challenge to Salahuddin
DHAKA – The much-hyped election of Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) has started to spread heat as incumbent vice president Badol Roy and former footballer and former national football team’s coach Shafiqul Islam Manik collected nomination paper for the post of…
Army emerge champions in Corona Cup Rugby
DHAKA – Bangladesh Army emerged champions in the Corona Cup Rugby competition beating Bangladesh Ansar rugby team by 45-0 points held today (Monday) at Polton ground adjoining Bangabandhu National Stadium (BNS) in the city. Flame Boys Club placed at third…
Tigers Head Coach Russell Domingo arrives back today.
Dhaka – The South African Head Coach of Bangladesh National Cricket team Russell Domingo will arrive here on Sunday (Sept 6) ahead of the Bangladesh tour to Sri Lanka this month. Tigers’ head coach Russell Domingo, accompanied by his fellow…
Carrying hopes for US men, Tiafoe reaches 4th round at Open
Frances Tiafoe reacted as though he had just won the U.S. Open, covering a grin with his hands in disbelief. He actually had just lost a point when his opponent, Marton Fucsovics of Hungary, threaded a forehand between the umpire’s…
Army face Victoria SC in Corona Cup Rugby inaugural match tomorrow
DHAKA- Bangladesh Army will take on Victoria Sporting Club in one of the opening matches of the day-long Corona Cup Rugby competition scheduled to be held at 11 am at Polton ground adjoining Bangabandhu National Stadium (BNS) in the city…
Playing for Bangladesh is more important than IPL: Mustafizur
DHAKA — Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman made it clear that he would love to play for Bangladesh rather than playing for lucrative Indian Premier League (IPL). Mustafizur was offered by at least two IPL teams to play for this edition…
Bowling coach Gibson due in Dhaka tomorrow
DHAKA — National cricket team’s fast bowling coach Ottis Gibson will reach Bangladesh tomorrow (Monday) as the Tigers are gearing up for the upcoming Sri Lanka tour. Earlier, head coach Russell Domingo, fielding coach Ryan Cook and trainer Nick Lee…
Individual training to restart from Wednesday in SBNCS
DHAKA —The Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium (SBNCS) will be busy again on Wednesday when the cricketers resume their individual training, which was halted after three supporting staff were tested positive for coronavirus. The board initially put a hold on the…
Djokovic says women to be part of new players’ association
NEW YORK – Novak Djokovic said Friday that women will be a part of his proposed new players’ association that is sending shockwaves through world tennis. The world number one said he had been talking to female players at the…
Shakib finally begins practice at BKSP
DHAKA – Bangladesh ace all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan finally started his practice session on Saturday at the Bangladesh Krira Shikkha Prothistan (BKSP) in a bid to prepare him to return to cricket ground. Shakib, who is serving a ban, imposed…
Two COVID-19 experts help BCB to deal with corona
DHAKA – The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has taken assistance from two COVID-19 expert to handle the coronavirus situation as the national team will visit Sri Lanka for a three-match Test series. They took expert opinion from those two specialists…
Suspension of cricketers’ practice at SBNCS may extend
DHAKA – The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) may extend the suspension of cricketers individual training programme at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium (SBNCS) for some days more. The cricketers training session was halted for three days after Thursday’s practice session…
England renew Australia rivalry in Covid-hit season finale
LONDON – One of England’s most extraordinary seasons will end with them facing arch-rivals Australia as both sides try to strike a balance between playing their strongest limited-overs teams and keeping an eye on the future. The coronavirus pandemic threatened…