DHAKA —All-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz expected the competitive cricket to return to the ground very soon, stating that the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is very sincere about it. “I hope the cricketing activities in the country will begin in full…
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Shakib plans to begin individual training next month
DHAKA – Bangladesh ace all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has planned to begin his practice session in next month in a bid to keep him 100 percent fit for playing cricket. Shakib’s ban will be lifted on October 29, opening up…
Abahani Samorthok Gosthi to observe Sheikh Kammal’s birth anniversary on Aug.5
DHAKA -A supporters’ forum of Abahani Limited “Abahani Samorthok Gosthi” have chalked out various programmes to observe the 71st birth anniversary of Shaheed Sheikh Kamal, the eldest son of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, on August 5,…
West Indies bowl in England decider
MANCHESTER, United Kingdom – West Indies captain Jason Holder won the toss and elected to field against England in the deciding third Test at Old Trafford on Friday. England made two changes to the side that won the second Test…
IPL cricket to start September 19 in UAE, says chairman
NEW DELHI – The star-studded Indian Premier League cricket will start on September 19 in the United Arab Emirates, its chairman told AFP on Friday, adding that players may need to undergo quarantine. Although India’s cricket authorities are still awaiting…
Domestic football leagues need continue: Nasir
DHAKA – National football team defender Nasir Uddin Chowdhury said the domestic leagues of the country’s football should continue for the betterment of footballers because if the league continues, the national team and other age-level teams will not face a…
Jamie seeks further Bangladesh’s progress
DHAKA – Bangladesh national football team’s head coach Jamie Day in a recent interview with FIFA.com, insisted his side could have collected more points given their solid showing thus far in the group stage matches of FIFA World Cup Qatar…
It’s happening: Mike Tyson returns to ring
AP/UNB, July 24 – Mike Tyson, one of the greatest heavyweight champions of all time, is returning to the ring after a long gap. The 54-year-old will meet four-division champion Roy Jones Jr in an eight-round exhibition match on Sept…
Bangladesh considering HP training camp in Sri Lanka
DHAKA —The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is mulling to arrange a tour for their High Performance (HP) team in Sri Lanka as it wants the players to back in the business amid COVID-19 pandemic. The board considers the HP as…
‘It’s unbelievable’: Bilic joy as West Brom promoted to Premier League
LONDON – Slaven Bilic hailed West Bromwich Albion’s promotion to the Premier League as one of the proudest moments of his career after a 2-2 draw against QPR sent them up on a dramatic final day of the Championship season.…
National hockey team’s physical fitness camp likely to begin after Eid-Ul-Azha
DHAKA-The Bangladesh Hockey Federation (BHF) will likely start their national team’s physical fitness camp after Eid-Ul-Azha. “Yes we’ll likely start the national team’s physical fitness camp after Eid-Ul-Azha …… we have already sent letter to Youth and Sports Ministry asking…
Virus vaccine key for Olympics go-ahead in 2021: Tokyo chief
TOKYO – The development of a coronavirus vaccine or treatment will be key to allowing the postponed Tokyo 2020 games to open in a year’s time, organising committee president Yoshiro Mori said Wednesday. Asked what factors will be crucial for…
Taskin to begin individual training tomorrow at SBNCS
DHAKA —Fast bowler Taskin Ahmed is set to begin his individual training tomorrow (Thursday) at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium after four-month hiatus forced by the COVID-19. The fast bowler will join the likes of Mushfiqur Rahim, Mohammad Mithun, Shafiul…
Club licensing affairs online workshop was held
DHAKA -The club licensing affairs online workshop was held today under the supervision of Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) club licensing unit, a BFF press release said. Nine club licensing administrators, who are interested to take part in the AFC Cup…
T20 World Cup postponement was ‘inevitable’, say Australia
SYDNEY – Australian organisers said postponing the men’s T20 World Cup cricket was “absolutely inevitable” Tuesday after the coronavirus pandemic forced the tournament to be delayed by a year. After months of uncertainty, Cricket Australia welcomed the International Cricket Council’s…
Indian cricket board wants IPL in UAE from September
NEW DELHI – India’s cricket board is seeking government approval to hold the Indian Premier League, the world’s richest cricket tournament, in the United Arab Emirates from September, its chairman told AFP on Tuesday. The postponement of the Twenty20 World…
Tigers brave persistent rain to continue individual training
DHAKA —The players continued their individual training in accordance with standard health protocol at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium (SBNCS) despite being interrupted by the inclement weather. A total of four cricketers practiced on Tuesday at the ‘home of cricket’…
It’s really good to hit the ball after four months: Imrul Kayes
DHAKA – Opener Imrul Kayes expressed his satisfaction after doing some batting practice at indoor facilities of the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on Monday. Cricketers made their long awaited return to the cricket field on Sunday to bring…
BAF waiting for green signal to start training camp
DHAKA – The Bangladesh Archery Federation (BAF) is waiting for green signal from Youth and Sports Ministry to start their national archery team’s training camp for the preparation of the Tokyo Olympic scheduled to be held in next year. “We…
Bangladesh’s cricketing activities resume amid strict rules
DHAKA—The cricketing activities in the country finally resumed today after four months hiatus, due to the outbreak of COVID-19. But the players found everything new as Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) made it mandatory for all to adjust with the ‘new…
Mithun out to cope with cricket’s ‘new normal’
DHAKA —Bangladesh middle order batsman Mohammad Mithun found everything newer and bit tougher as he began practice at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, the ‘home of cricket’ after a four-month painful hiatus due to the outbreak of COVID-19. But he…
BFF to confirm venue, kick off time of WC Qualifiers matches by July 31
DHAKA – The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) have asked the member states to confirm the three issues related to FIFA World Cup Qualifiers 2022 matches by the given deadline. The Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) General Secretary Abu Nayeem Shohag through…
Zidane says Real Madrid will not switch off ahead of City test
MADRID – Zinedine Zidane said Saturday that his players will not be given any holiday after La Liga ends this weekend as Real Madrid turn their attention to their crunch Champions League tie with Manchester City. Madrid have won La…
Cricket: England v West Indies 2nd Test scoreboard
MANCHESTER, United Kingdom – Scoreboard after rain washed out the whole of the third day’s play in the second Test between England and the West Indies at Emirates Old Trafford on Saturday: England 1st Innings 469-9 dec (B Stokes 176,…
Pasalic hat-trick helps Atalanta go second in Serie A
MILAN – Mario Pasalic scored a hat-trick as Atalanta brushed aside struggling local rivals Brescia 6-2 to move second in Serie A on Tuesday. Gian Piero Gasperini’s side extended their unbeaten league run to 13 games to move six points…
England captain Root returns as West Indies eye series win
LONDON – England will hope the return of captain Joe Root proves inspirational in the second Test against the West Indies at Old Trafford starting Thursday. Star batsman Root missed England’s four-wicket defeat at Southampton in international cricket’s return from…
Mashrafe wins battle against COVID-19
DHAKA —Former skipper Bangladesh and ruling party lawmaker from Narail-2 constituency Mashrafe Bin Mortaza finally won his battle against the Corona virus COVID-19, a deadly virus that created a mayhem around the world. Mashrafe, who is still playing cricket had…
England to back Buttler, but Denly in the firing line
LONDON – England are set keep faith with Jos Buttler despite defeat to West Indies in the first Test of a three-match series, but time may be up for Joe Denly. Captain Joe Root is set to return for the…
Topu expects team’s positive results in WC Qualifiers
DHAKA – National defender Topu Barman said the national football team will play three important home matches against Afghanistan, India and Oman and he expects positive results as the matches would give them a home ground advantage. While sharing thoughts…
Inter move second, close in on Champions League with Torino win
ROME – Inter Milan put one foot in next season’s Champions League on Monday after coming from behind to beat relegation-threatened Torino 3-1 and move up to second place in Serie A. Antonio Conte’s Inter moved above Atalanta and Lazio…