DHAKA-The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) today has approved Sheikh Russel Mini Stadium construction project at 186 upazilas across the country at a cost of Taka 1,650 crore, proposed by the Ministry of Youth and Sports, said…
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Tigers return to country after disappointing tour in Sri Lanka
DHAKA—The Bangladesh national cricket team returned to the country today after yet another disappointing foreign tour.
Frank Castaneda, the prolific Colombian striker… in Moldova
PARIS – It is the dream of many aspiring South American footballers to make it in Europe. But rather than the bright lights of La Liga, the Premier League or Serie A, Colombia’s Frank Castaneda has come to Moldova to…
Shakib, Mustafizur to return to country in special arrangements
DHAKA—Bangladesh ace all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan and fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman who played the Indian Premier League (IPL) for different franchisees will return to the country through special arrangement.
India’s IPL cricket suspended over coronavirus
NEW DELHI – The Indian Premier League, the world’s richest Twenty20 cricket tournament, was suspended on Tuesday and its players sent home as India battles a massive surge in coronavirus cases.
Bangabandhu DPL to begin May 31
DHAKA—The Cricket Committee of Dhaka Metropolis (CCDM) has decided to hold the Bangabandhu Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League (DPL) 2019-20 from May 31.
Toss played role in our defeat in 2nd Test: Mominul
DHAKA- Bangladesh captain Mominul Haque disclosed that the toss played a vital role in deciding the result of game as they tasted a humiliating 209-run defeat in the second Test against Sri Lanka at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in…
Sri Lanka beat Bangladesh by 209-run in 2nd Test
DHAKA- Bangladesh conceded the two-match series by 1-0 after a humiliating 209-run defeat at the hands of Sri Lanka in the second and final Test at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy on Monday.
Punjab Kings haven’t yet thought about opening role for Gayle or Malan
AHMEDABAD, India- Punjab Kings’ stand-in captain Mayank Agarwal says they have not yet discussed if explosive Chris Gayle or Dawid Malan would open the innings alongside him in the absence of KL Rahul, who needs a surgery to treat acute…
Ronaldo brace rescues dethroned Juve against Udinese
MILAN – Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice late to rescue a 2-1 win for Juventus at Udinese on Sunday hours after the Turin giants lost their Serie A crown to Inter Milan.
Hazard starts as Real Madrid defeat Osasuna, Atleti scrape past Elche
MADRID – Real Madrid held their nerve to beat Osasuna 2-0 in La Liga on Saturday as Eden Hazard made his first start since January, raising the possibility of Zinedine Zidane picking him for Wednesday’s Champions League semi-final second leg…
Tigers on the verge of defeat in 2nd Test against Sri Lanka
DHAKA—A dismal batting show on an increasingly deteriorating pitch putt Bangladesh at the knife-edge of a defeat in the second and final Test against Sri Lanka at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. While the pitch played at its trick as…
Chelsea face uphill task in bid for historic final
PARIS – Chelsea are gunning to become just the second English team to reach the final of the Women’s Champions League but face a battle to overhaul Bayern Munich in Sunday’s semi-final second leg.
BCB to provide financial assistance to 1,720 cricketers
DHAKA—The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) will provide financial incentive to 1720 men and women cricketers most of whom are outside the BCB’s existing contract system.
Souleymane rescues Mohammedan
DHAKA- Malian forward Souleymane Diabate scored a brace as Mohammedan Sporting Club Limited beat Arambagh Krira Sangha by 2-1 goals in the second round match of Bangladesh Premier League Football held today at Bangabandhu National Stadium here.
Bangladesh 251 all out in first innings
DHAKA – Left-arm spinner Praveen Jayawickrama claimed 6-92 on his debut as Sri Lanka wrapped up Bangladesh for 251 in the first innings of the second and final Test at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Saturday.
India Series: Mahmudullah to lead in T20Is, Mominul in Tests
DHAKA—Bangladesh found themselves in cornered position after putting up a dismal batting show on day three of the second and final Test against Sri Lanka at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy on Saturday.
Sheikh Jamal DC take on Ctg. Abahani tomorrow
DHAKA- Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club take on Chittagong Abahani Limited in a big second round match of Bangladesh Premier league (BPL) football scheduled to be held tomorrow at Bangabandhu National Stadium.
Delhi, Mumbai record identical 7-wicket victories in IPL
New Delhi — Delhi Capitals and reigning champions Mumbai Indians notched identical seven-wicket victories in the Indian Premier League on Thursday.
Taskin, Taijul keep Bangladesh fighting
Dhaka — After a bat-dominated first day, Bangladesh Friday staged a comeback in the competition, with bowlers Taskin Ahmed and Taijul Islam picking up three wickets in the first session of the second day of the final Test in Kandy.
BPL Football: Bashundhara crush Baridhara 6-0
Dhaka – Bashundhara Kings made a flying start to the second phase of the 13-team Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) Football Friday, outplaying Uttar Baridhara Club 6-0. Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF), which was forced to cancel last year’s BPL Football after…
Sri Lanka steady after Taskin’s triple-strike
Dhaka – Bangladesh bowlers staged a middle-order collapse for Sri Lanka Friday, yet the unbroken 87-run seventh-wicket stand steadied the hosts before bad weather cut short the second day of the second Test in Pallekele.
Police protect empty stadium as IPL arrives in India’s virus-hit capital
NEW DELHI – Chennai Super Kings beat bottom side Sunrisers Hyderabad to go top of the IPL on Wednesday as the big-money tournament staged its first game in India’s coronavirus stricken capital.
Refreshed Osaka hoping to conquer clay-court problems in Madrid
MADRID – Naomi Osaka has said she needed a break from tennis ahead of the start of the Madrid Open this week, when the world number two will be hoping to kickstart her career on clay. Osaka has never won…
Mature Man City move closer to long-awaited Champions League glory
LONDON – After 10 years of trying and billions spent to make it possible, Manchester City are closer to winning the Champions League than they have ever been.
Sri Lanka reaches 188-0 at tea as Karunaratne hit 2nd straight century
DHAKA—Sri Lanka captain Dimuth Karunaratne struck his second successive century as his side kept Bangladesh at bay by reaching 188 for no loss at tea on day one of the second Test at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Thursday.
BPL resumes tomorrow
DHAKA – The Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) football resumes Friday at Bangabandhu National Stadium (BNS). The Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) today released the fixture of the second round with three matches billed on the opening day.
Tigers take on Sri Lanka in 2nd Test for series victory
DHAKA -Bangladesh oozed with confidence to end the win-draught in longer version format as they take on Sri Lanka in the second and final Test of the series tomorrow (Thursday) at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. The match starts at…
Winning Test series abroad is our goal: Domingo
DHAKA—Bangladesh head coach Russell revealed that they will leave stone unturned to win the second Test against Sri Lanka, starting Thursday as they set a goal for themselves to win a Test series on foreign soil. Domingo saw a golden…
No change in Tigers’ squad for series-deciding Test
DHAKA—The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) today named an unchanged squad for the second and final Test against Sri Lanka, starting Thursday at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. Given the performance of the players in the drawn first Test, the Bangladesh…