NEW YORK – Serena Williams booked her place in the third round of the US Open on Thursday, defeating Russia’s Margarita Gasparyan in straight sets. Third seed Williams wrapped up a 6-2, 6-4 victory in 1hr 33min on the Arthur…
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Djokovic resumes 18th Slam chase on US Open day five
NEW YORK – World number one Novak Djokovic is in action on day five of the US Open Friday, when he seeks to progress to the last 16 at Flushing Meadows. The Serbian goes up against 28th seed Jan-Lennard Struff…
Inter-district Poomsae Taekwondo competition begins
DHAKA – The Inter-district Poomsae Taekwondo competition began today at the national sports council gymnasium maintaining the government’s heath protocol, a Bangladesh Taekwondo Federation (BTF) press release said today. Walton High-tech Industries Limited executive director and head of the department…
BCB condoles death of former Women’s team coach David Capel
DHAKA—The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) expressed its deep condolence at the demise of former head coach of Bangladesh Women’s Team David Capel. Capel, 57, breathed his last at his home in Northampton, UK today after a long battle with illness.…
Youth hockey team’s preparation camp likely to begin from Oct. 1
DHAKA – The youth hockey team’s preparation camp ahead of the Bangabandhu U-21 men’s Junior Asia Cup Hockey will likely begin from October 1. “We have fixed a tentative date for the youth hockey team’s preparation camp…. the tentative date…
Election commissioner announce schedule of BFF polls
DHAKA – The three-member election commission for Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF), led by chief election commissioner Mejbah Uddin, today announced the schedule of BFF polls. As per the polls schedule, nomination form will be distributed from September 5-7 (11 am…
Referee refreshers course held
DHAKA- The fist-ever referee refreshers course 2020 was held on Tuesday in the country through a zoom video conference, a Bangladesh Football Federation press release said today. Referees from three districts – Rangamati, Khagrachari and Bandorban – took part in…
Coaches can help Shakib personally for his training
DHAKA —The Bangladesh coaches can help Shakib Al Hasan personally in his practice session at the Bangladesh Krira Shikkha Protisthan (BKSP), said the BCB Cricketer Operations chairman Akram Khan. Shakib who reached Bangladesh at the early hour on Tuesday, will…
Saifuddin misses training due to fever
DHAKA —Bangladesh all-rounder Saifuddin is yet to join the individual training programme, arranged by the BCB, when all of his colleagues had already started practice sessions as he is currently suffering from fever. “He was supposed to join the training…
Head coach Domingo to arrive Bangladesh Sept 6
DHAKA — National cricket team head coach Russell Domingo is all set to arrive in Bangladesh on September 6 after his flight was delayed for two days. Fielding coach Ryan Kook and trainer Nick Lee will also reach Bangladesh alongside…
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.…
Mushfiqur’s foundation aids flood-affected people in Bogra
DHAKA —The Mushfiqur Rahim Foundation, owned by the senior national cricketer Mushfiqur Rahim, has distributed relief items among 300 flood-affected families in Sariakandi, Bogra, which is the wicket-keeper batsman’s own district. Mushfiqur confirmed the matter on his verified Facebook page…
Mominul misses training due to stomach upset
DHAKA —Bangladesh Test captain Mominul Haque missed the individual training, arranged by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) due to stomach upset. Mominul Haque who has been sweating hard at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium was not seen for the last two…
Bangabandhu an inexhaustible source of inspiration: Russell
DHAKA – State Minister for Youth and Sports Mohammad Zahid Ahsan Russell MP said Bangabandhu was an inexhaustible source of inspiration for oppressed, exploited and denied people around the world, a Press release said. He was speaking as the chief…
BRFU continue COVID-19 awareness program
DHAKA – The Bangladesh Rugby Federation Union (BRFU) continued their COVID-19 awareness program by distributing mask, hand glove and hand sanitizer among the two hundred people at the Bangabandhu National Stadium’s gate no 3 as a part of COVID-19 awareness…
Liton Das wants to replicate Zimbabwe form in Sri Lanka tour
DHAKA —Despite the coronavirus pandemic ate up valuable time and created some rust, wicket-keeper batsman Liton Das wants to replicate his Zimbabwe series form to the upcoming three-match Test series against Sri Lanka. Liton who scored two centuries, including country’…
Former footballers share experience of coaching certificate course
DHAKA – The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has permitted Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) to conduct different coaching certificate courses on online platforms, a BFF press release said today. So, the federation launched four AFC ‘C’ coaching certificate courses on Zoom…
Cabinet approve Sheikh Kamal’s birth anniversary in ‘ka’ class
DHAKA – The cabinet today approved the proposal of Ministry of Youth and Sports (MOYAS) by including Shaheed Captain Sheikh Kamal’s birth anniversary in ‘ka’ class in order to observe the day nationally on August 5,a MOYAS press release said…
‘Dear Lionel’: Australian team tries to entice Messi Down Under
SYDNEY – Footballing minnows Adelaide United issued a long-shot bid to entice superstar Lionel Messi to join its ranks Wednesday, touting the remote South Australian city as a coronavirus safehaven for playing and raising his family. Writing a “Dear Lionel”…
Toby Radford named Bangladesh HP head coach
DHAKA —The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has appointed Toby Radford as the head coach of the High Performance (HP) Unit for one year. The former West Indies batting and assistant coach Toby Radford’s first assignment with the HP team will…
Shadman ready to back in cricket after his surgery
DHAKA—Bangladesh Test opener Shadman Islam Anik felt he regained his full fitness following his surgery on his injured finger, which kept him away from cricket for sometimes. He said he is now ready to return to the cricket field after…
Bangabandhu Junior Asia Cup Hockey to be held in January next
DHAKA – The Bangladesh Hockey Federation (BHF) will host the Bangabandhu Men’s Junior Asia Cup Hockey scheduled to be held on 21-30 January next at Moulana Bhasani National Hockey Stadium. “Yes the schedule of the Bangabandhu Men’s Junior Asia Cup…
Bolt says he’s self-quarantining after COVID-19 test
NEW YORK– Sprint legend Usain Bolt said Monday he is self-quarantining after undergoing a COVID-19 test amid reports he was positive for the deadly coronavirus. In a video posted on Twitter, the Jamaican said he had experienced no symptoms, but…
Silverwood urges England to finish strong and see Anderson to 600th Test wickets
SOUTHAMPTON, United Kingdom – England coach Chris Silverwood urged his side to “finish strong” and help get James Anderson to 600 Test wickets following a frustrating day against Pakistan at Southampton on Monday. Anderson was left just one shy of…
U-19 cricketer Ifti to join camp after overcoming coronavirus
DHAKA —Bangladesh Under-19 cricket Iftekhar Hossain Ifti is set to join the conditioning camp with his other colleagues in BKSP within a couple of days. Ifti who was only cricketer amongst the 45-member preliminary Under-19 squad to be found positive…
McMillan becomes Tigers batting coach for SL tour
DHAKA —The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has appointed Craig McMillan as the national team’s batting consultant for the tour of Sri Lanka. McMillan, the former New Zealand batsman, became the successor of Neil McKenzie who stepped down from the post…
U19 cricketer Ifti undergoes COVID-19 test for third time
DHAKA —Iftekhar Hossain Ifti, the only player who was found positive for coronavirus amongst the 45-member Bangladesh Under-19 team, underwent for the test again as the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) wants to be more accurate in his case. He gave…
Liton to join individual training programme tomorrow
DHAKA—Wicket-keeper batsman Liton Das becomes the new addition to the ongoing individual training programme, organized by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) as he is set to begin practice tomorrow at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in the city. The dashing…
Mushfiqur to train individually at Bogra from tomorrow
DHAKA —Senior player Mushfiqur Rahim had to go for his hometown Bogra for some personal reasons but that didn’t refrain him from continuing the individual training. After a gap of one day, the individual training programme of the fourth phase…
Contribution of Bangabandhu, his family for development of sports undeniable: Russell
DHAKA – State Minister for Youth and Sports Mohammad Zahid Ahsan Russell MP today said the contribution of Bangabandhu and his family to the development of sports in pre independence and after the independence of Bangladesh is undeniable. He was…