Bangladesh will look to finish their Sri Lanka tour on a high when they face a new-look home side in the one-off Twenty20 International in Pallekele today. For the first time in their history they will play a match against Sri Lanka without carrying the tag of underdogs despite them still having a very
Month: March 2013
Abahani clinch women’s football league title
Dhaka Abahani Limited defeated Mohammedan Sporting Club Limited 3-1 in the final to lift the Walton Metropolis Women’s Football League title at the Bangabandhu National Stadium on Saturday. Aung Mra Ching Marma, Suraiya Khatun and Suinu Pru Marma scored one goal apiece for Abahani while Liza bagged the only goal for Mohammedan
Women cricketers depart for India today
The Bangladesh national women’s cricket team will embark on their historic India tour today for a bilateral series to be played in Baroda and Ahmedabad. The eves will go up against their Indian counterparts in three Twenty20 internationals on April 2, 4 and 5 followed by three one-day internationals on
Jayasuriya defends selection of minister’s son
Sanath Jayasuriya, Sri Lanka’s chairman of selectors, has justified the selection of a minister’s son in the national squad for the one-off Twenty20 against Bangladesh, after his panel attracted sharp criticism in some parts of the local media. All-rounder Ramith Rambukwella, is the son of media and information minister
Siddik in 10th place after third round
Siddikur Rahman couldn’t maintain his second round’s majestic form in the third as he ended the day in joint 10th place at the Chiangmai Golf Classic in Bangkok on Saturday. He finished the third round on three-under-par 69 on a day when it started everything on wrong note as he hit a bogey in the ... Read more
It’s party time for Tigers
Mushfiqur Rahim faced some harsh criticism for his refusal to light the candles at the team hotel in Hambantota where Bangladesh played the first two one-dayers of the series. It can be debated if the criticism is fair or not as Mushfiq has some valid reasons to speak for him. He was exhausted after a ... Read more
Mamunul breaks Abahani hearts
Midfielder Mamunul Islam broke Abahani hearts when he guided Sheikh Russell into the semi-finals of the Independence Cup Football Tournament with a 1-0 win in their final group game at the Bangabandhu National Stadium on Friday. The midfielder scored the priceless winner in the 66th minute to top Group B with maximum
Nasir a hero in crisis
Not too many cricketers faced a challenge like Nasir Hossain in their debut match. When Bangladesh were six wickets down with only 58 runs on the board, debutant Nasir rose to the challenge immediately. He made 63 runs to win the challenge and gave the team a decent score though it could not save them ... Read more
Tigers to miss Saqlain services
Bangladesh national team spinners will not have the opportunity to avail the services of their spin bowling coach Saqlain Mushtaq on the forthcoming tour of Zimbabwe as he decided to remain beside his ailing wife, said the officials of the Bangladesh Cricket Board on Friday. The former Pakistani off-spinner joined the Bangladesh national cricket team ... Read more
Sakib bolsters Leicestershire
Leicestershire have added Sakib al Hasan, the Bangladesh all-rounder, to their roster for the Friends Life t20 tournament in a move which earmarks the tournament as their biggest priority of the season. A young Leicestershire squad is expected to struggle over a long Championship season in Division Two, but the county has T20 pedigree – ... Read more
Siddik takes a big leap
Siddikur Rahman took a big leap in the Chiangmai Golf Classic when he ended the second round in joint ninth position to brighten his chance for a second Asian Tour Title in Bangkok on Friday. The golfing hope of Bangladesh, started the day in 16th place but finished it in a spectacular fashion, when he ... Read more
8th Dhaka Motor Show 2013 begins in city
The 8th Dhaka Motor Show 2013 began at the Bangabandhu International Conference Centre in the city on Thursday. CEMS Global – Conference & Exhibition Management Services USA in association with CEMS Bangladesh is organising the event, said a press release. Commerce minister GM Quader was present at the inaugural ceremony as the chief guest
Tigers pull off a stunner
Nasir Hossain kept his composure amid a freefall of wickets to help Bangladesh pull off a stunning three-wicket win over Sri Lanka and square the three-match series 1 -1 in Pallekele on Thursday. Set a revised target of 183 runs in 27 overs after rain halted play for more than two hours, the Tigers scurried to ... Read more
Razzak 200 not out
In the recent years Bangladesh’s bowling perhaps never faced so much criticism like that they are coming under in Sri Lanka. The run-fest by the Sri Lankan batsmen in the Test series and dozens of over-pitched deliveries in the first one-dayer had kept the bowlers on a knife’s
Bangladesh ousted controversially
In a late twist to events, Bangladesh were controversially deposed off their status as one of the two best runners up sides as Laos and Turkmenistan were confirmed as the two best runners up qualifiers for the AFC Challenge Cup in Maldives next year. The official website of the Asian Football Confederation had shown Turkmenistan ... Read more
Russell, Muktis favourites as semi-final looms
Abahani Limited goes up against Sheikh Russell in a crucial Group B encounter while Team BJMC will lock horns with Muktijoddha Sangsad in Group C to determine two semi-final spots in the Independence Cup at the Bangabandhu National Stadium today. Sheikh Jamal and Mohammedan Sporting Club have already confirmed their berths in the last
Modest start for Siddik in Bangkok
Ace Bangladesh golfer Siddikur Rahman’s quest for his second Asian Tour started in a modest manner when he was in joint 16th position at the end of the first round of the $7,50,000 inaugural Chiangmai Golf Classic in Bangkok on Thursday. Siddik finished the day with three-under-par 69 with six birdies and three bogeys. He ... Read more
Jurgensen yet to lose faith in pacers
When everybody was celebrating Bangladesh’s first Test draw in Galle, coach Shane Jurgensen could not join the party all the time. He admitted to have been burnt deep inside, despite the draw, as the pace unit that he leads in the team still looked very ordinary. As the tour progressed it continued to remain so ... Read more
Mathews puts series before IPL
A tension was clearly visible in his face. But Angelo Mathews was at least successful in not making it public. With the political storm over the participation of Sri Lankan players in the IPL growing intense, Mathews insisted they are not distracted at all. ‘As far as the players are concerned, we’ve got nothing to ... Read more
Bangladesh seal AFC Challenge Cup berth
Bangladesh were confirmed their AFC Challenge Cup finals ticket as one of the two best runners up sides after a lot of uncertainty, according to the official website of the Asian Football Confederation the-afc.com on Wednesday. The website disclosed the information after the completion of the matches of the last group (E) on Tuesday although the ... Read more