Forget Sakib al Hasan or Tamim Iqbal, the biggest attraction in the players’ draft for the Dhaka Premier League was coach Khaled Mahmud for his dramatic switch to Abahani Limited from Prime Bank Cricket Club on Sunday. Mahmud guided Prime Bank to title last season and has a long-standing relationship with the corporate house, which ... Read more
Month: April 2016
Sk Jamal struggle to form AFC Cup team
Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club had faced huge trouble to form a squad before they left for Malaysia on Saturday night to play their fourth AFC Cup match against hosts Selangor FA, scheduled on April 12. Jamal coach Shafiqul Islam Manik had to leave with a 13-member squad that was filled mostly with their second-string side ... Read more
KP eyes return with SA
Kevin Pietersen has admitted trying to return to international cricket by playing for South Africa is ‘a thought in my head,’ reports Cricinfo. Pietersen would become eligible for South Africa in 2018 – four years after his England career was ended following the 2013-14 Ashes when he was sacked
BFF attempts to avoid ‘unwanted’ candidates
The Bangladesh Football Federation on Sunday increased the price of nomination papers of president post for the forthcoming election by 20 times to prevent a surge of candidates. Unlike the other federations, the BFF elections are open to all Bangladeshis, irrespective of him being a councilor or not. BFF officials, a section of people can
Muktijoddha seal first win
Muktijoddha Sangsad Krira Chakra registered their first win in the Independence Cup when they beat Brothers Union with a narrow 1-0 margin at the Bangabandhu National Stadium on Sunday. In the other match of the day, Arambagh Krira Sangha and Feni Soccer Club played a 1-1 draw. Nigerian forward Ahmed Kolo Musa scored
‘Players’ by choice’ draft today
The Bangladesh Cricket Board decided to become guarantor for Dhaka Premier League clubs as players’ transfer for its forthcoming edition will take place through controversial ‘players’ by choice’ draft system today. The ‘players’ by choice’ draft will be held at a city hotel from 11:00 am with BCB vice-president Mahbub Anam acting as the commissioner ... Read more
Abahani crush BJMC 5-0
A brace each from Senegalese Camara Sarba and Nigerian Sunday Chizoba helped Abahani Limited register a thumping 5-0 win over Team BJMC in their second match of the Independence Cup at the Bangabandhu National Stadium on Saturday. In the other match of the day, Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club all-but confirmed their semi-final berth after a ... Read more
Players’ by choice’ to go next season!
The Bangladesh Cricket Board president Nazmul Hasan on Friday promised to look an alternative for controversial ‘players’ by choice’ system for the Dhaka Premier League. Amid huge pressure from the participating clubs, the BCB brought back the lottery-based transfer system for this season much to the chagrin of players,
Moody heaps praise on Mustafiz
Sunrisers Hyderabad coach Tom Moody is confident that their new Bangladeshi recruit Mustafizur Rahman will adapt to the forthcoming Indian Premier League in no time. The former Australian all-rounder also praised the exciting 20-year-old southpaw’s ability to stay calm under pressure, reports Indian Premier League official website.
Arambagh lift Pioneer League title
Arambagh Football Academy became unbeaten champions of the Pioneer Football League after defeating Gazipur City Football Academy 2-0 in the final at the Bangabandhu National Stadium on Friday. After a barren first half, Mithu put Arambagh ahead in the second minute of the second half with a powerful drive following a neat through pass from ... Read more
Lifters upbeat on Rio slots
3 female lifters to take part in Asian Senior Weightlifting Weightlifter Mabia Akter Simanta, who burst into the limelight by winning a gold medal in 12th South Asian Games, hoped to continue her impressive show in Asian Senior Weightlifting Championship in Uzbekistan later this month. SA Games silver medalists Sathi Akter and Pullapati Chakma will ... Read more
Tigers to play Tests against Windies in May!
The Bangladesh Cricket Board president Nazmul Hasan said on Friday that they will take a decision on Sunday whether they can accommodate West Indies for a Test series in the next two months. The BCB president said that they have received a proposal from the West Indies Cricket Board recently where they intended to tour ... Read more
BFF elections : Salahuddin lashes out at opponents
The Bangladesh Football Federation president Kazi Salahuddin on Thursday claimed he will accept any kind of punishment if anyone can prove the allegation of corruption that was brought against him. Salahuddin spoke at length at a press conference held at the BFF house to clarify his position over certain issues raised by his opponents during ... Read more
Hyderabad told to take care of Mustafiz
Bangladesh national team physio Bayzidul Islam asked Indian Premier League franchise Sunrisers Hyderabad to handle paceman Mustafizur Rahman carefully considering his injury history. Bayzid said he is in constant touch with Hyderabad physio Theo Kapakoulakis over the fitness status of Mustafiz, who has just recovered from a side injury and is yet
Asian cup play-off : Bangladesh drawn against Tajikistan
Bangladesh were drawn against their World Cup Qualifying round counterparts Tajikistan in the Asian Cup Qualifiers play-off as the draw of the two rounds play-off featuring 11 teams was held in Kuala Lampur, Malaysia on Thursday. Bangladesh, who finished their World Cup and Asian Cup joint qualification round as 36th among 39 participating teams, will ... Read more
Russell ride on Fikru treble
Ethiopian forward Fikru Teferra slammed a brilliant hat-trick as Sheikh Russell Krira Chakra registered a hard-fought 3-2 win over Team BJMC in their Independence Cup match at the Bangabandhu National Stadium on Thursday. In the second match of the day, Mohammedan Sporting Club eased to a 2-0 win over Uttar Baridhara at the same venue.
New polarisation ahead of BFF polls
Anti-Salahuddin alliance meets BCB boss An alliance of football organisers and former footballers met with Bangladesh Cricket Board president Nazmul Hasan requesting him to explain the current state of Bangladesh’s football to prime minister Sheikh Hasina. The move came ahead of the Bangladesh Football Federation election on April 30 with the group strongly opposing the ... Read more
Enamul to quit umpiring to become nat’l selector
Former national cricketer Enamul Haque said on Wednesday that he is ready to quit umpiring if he is given a suitable offer to work as a national selector. The Bangladesh Cricket Board is reportedly planning a complete revamp of the selection process, abolishing the current structure. A BCB working committee
Wedson sinks BU with hat-trick
Haitian marksman Wedson Anselme’s sparkling hat-trick helped Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi club to continue their winning run in the Independence Cupas they demolished Brothers Union 5-0 on Wednesday at Bangbanddhu National Stadium. In the other match of the day at the same venue, Rahmatganj MFS came from behind to taste a 3-2 win over Feni Soccer ... Read more
Bangladesh finish on 7th at Asian Chess
Bangladesh chess team lost their ninth and final round match to Iran to finish seventh at the Asian Nations Cup Chess Championship 2016 at Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on Tuesday. Bangladesh lost to their Iranian counterparts 0-4 and ended the tournament with 10 points. India became the unbeaten champion with 17 points