Bangladesh closed in on a rare Test win despite some counter-punch from Zimbabwe in the second innings as they clamed four crucial wickets on the tricky fourth day of the second Test in Harare on Sunday. Set an improbable target of 401 runs, the home side
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Tamim fined for dissent
Bangladesh opener Tamim Iqbal was fined 10 per cent of his match fee after pleading guilty to a Level 1 breach of the International Cricket Council code of conduct during the third day’s play of the second Test match against Zimbabwe in Harare, said an ICC press release. Tamim, who scored 49 runs in the ... Read more
Twin fifties put Tigers in control
Sakib al Hasan and Mushfiqur Rahim shared an 84-run partnership to bring Bangladesh back on track after some substandard umpiring had threatened to derail their second innings in the second Test against Zimbabwe in Harare on Saturday. Sakib got out for 59 runs after scoring his second
BCB to serve legal notice on BPL teams
The Bangladesh Cricket Board decided to serve a legal notice to the franchises of the Bangladesh Premier League today asking them to pay their franchise fee or face expulsion from the tournament, the BCB officials said on Saturday. The BCB is mulling a similar move over the Game
Rajshahi claim cricket gold
Rajshahi Division grabbed the inaugural cricket gold of the eighth Bangladesh Games after overpowering Rangpur Division by five wickets in the final at the Shaheed Chandu Stadium in Bogra on Saturday. The 20-over knockout cricket competition was introduced for the very first time in the Bangladesh Games and Rajshahi lifted the title after overcoming the
SL U-19 level series
The Bangladesh Under-19 team went down by six wickets as per the Duckworth/Lewis method against their Sri Lankan counterparts in the fourth and penultimate youth one-day international at Mirpur on Saturday. Ahead of the final one-dayer of the five-match
BCB bosses meet district organisers
Bangladesh Cricket Board president Nazmul Hasan met the officials of the District Sports Associations in an exchange of views programme at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium on Saturday. Nazmul, who was accompanied by members of the ad-hoc committee, assured the officials of the DSA of every support in order to run cricket smoothly in their
Bowlers give Tigers slender edge
Inspired Bangladeshi bowlers pressured their opponents after a commendable performance by the batsmen to have a edge over Zimbabwe on the second day of the second Test match as the hosts are still trailing by 233 runs after posting 158-4 at the Harare Sports Club on Friday. Pace bowler Robiul Islam picked up two wickets
Rabbi realises his dream
Like Syeda Sadia Sultana, Rabbi Hasan Munna of BKSP also used the new rule of shooting to perfection and made his first participation in any national tournament memorable after overcoming star shooter Abdullah Hel Baki at the eighth Bangladesh Games in Dhaka on Friday. Rabbi, who is waiting for his Secondary School
Bangladesh U-19 go 2-1 up
The Bangladesh Under-19 team moved 2-1 up after registering a last-ball one-wicket win over their Sri Lankan counterparts in the third youth one-day international of the five-match series at Mirpur on Friday. Chasing the Sri Lanka Under-19 team’s 277-8 in 50 overs,
Sakib, Musfiq save the day for Tigers
Sakib al Hasan and Mushfiqur Rahim shared 123 runs in fifth wicket stand to give Bangladesh’s innings some respectability before they wasted their wickets on a rollercoaster opening day of second Test against Zimbabwe in Harare on Thursday. The Tigers reached 300-6 at close on the opening day,
Rangpur and Rajshahi to face off in final
Rangpur and Rajshahi Division sealed their places in the final of the eighth Bangladesh Games after seeing off Dhaka Metropolis and Khulna Division respectively in the semi-finals at the Shaheed Chandu Stadium in Bogra on Thursday. Rajshahi outplayed Khulna by eight wickets while
Tigers out to restore pride
Bangladesh-Zimbabwe second Test begins today Bangladesh are set to receive a morale boost with the return of Tamim Iqbal against Zimbabwe as they aim to restore some pride in the second Test match beginning in Harare today. Bangladesh were favourites prior to the two-match Test series after their successful campaign in Sri Lanka only to ... Read more
Zimbabwe aware of Tigers backlash
Zimbabwe are aware of the possible backlash that they can face against a wounded Bangladesh in the second Test and have taken their preparation for it,’ said skipper Brendan Taylor. The second and final Test of the series begins today at the same ground in Harare, where Zimbabwe humiliated the listless Tigers by 335 runs
Bangladesh U-19 level series
Prodigious young batsman Nazmul Hossain scripted a wonderful hundred to lead Bangladesh Under-19 to a series-leveling 115-run win over their Sri Lankan counterparts in the second youth one-day international at the Sylhet Divisional Stadium on Tuesday. Nazmul blasted 109 off 131 balls with the help
Dhaka Metro reach semis
Dhaka Metropolis sealed the third semi-final spot in the eighth Bangladesh Games after they prevailed over Chittagong Division by five wickets at the Shaheed Chandu Stadium in Bogra on Tuesday. Dhaka Metro joined Rangpur and Khulna Division to
Sajidul, Mominul wait for chances
Pace bowler Sajidul Islam and batsman Mominul Haque are eager to perform as they wait for their chances in the second Test match against Zimbabwe beginning from April 25. Bangladesh were humiliated in the first Test by 335 runs and are looking to change there fortune in order to square the two-match Test series.
Khulna, Rangpur in cricket semis
Khulna Division registered a 36-run victory over Barisal Division in the opening cricket game of the eighth Bangladesh Games to book the first semi-final spot at the Shaheed Chandu Stadium in Bogra on Monday. In the second game of the day at the same venue,
Zia, Shafiul drafted to Test squad
All-rounder Ziaur Rahman obtained a place in the Test squad along with pace bowler Shafiul Islam who both left for Zimbabwe on Sunday night to bolster the strength of the Bangladesh team after their morale-shattering defeat in the first Test. The cricketers will be there as cover for pacers Rubel Hossain
SL U-19 go 1-0 up
The Sri Lanka Under-19 team prevailed by 62 runs as per the Duckworth/Lewis method in the first one-day international against Bangladesh Under-19 side at the Sylhet Divisional Stadium on Sunday. Electing to bat first after winning the toss, Bangladesh U-19 team were bundled out for a meagre 137 in 47.1 overs with Abu Sayeem (43 ... Read more