Cricket

Zimbabwe have named three new caps, including a third Masakadza brother, in their 17-man Test squad arriving today for the upcoming tour of Bangladesh to participate in a full-fledged series against the host. Batsman Brendon Taylor wlll lead the squad, which is expected to arrive at Hazrat Shahjalal International through Emirates AK586 at 5:20 pm. The selection ... Read more

Test skipper Mushfiqur Rahim and his former deputy Mahmuduallah each scored a half century to guide Bangladesh Cricket Board Red to 220-7 on the opening day of the three-day match on Thursday. The BCB organised the three-day, splitting the 32-member preliminary squad into two groups, as they prepare for the upcoming three-Test series against Zimbabwe. Mushfiq, who

The Zimbabwean Test squad will face Ebola screening at the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport when they arrive in Dhaka today to participate in the forthcoming series against Bangladesh, said the Bangladesh Cricket Board officials. A 24-member squad, which included 17 players, will arrive in Dhaka through an Emirates flight to lock horns with the Tigers for ... Read more

Bangladesh are set to play at least 64 Test matches and 93 one-day internationals and 27 Twenty20 internationals upto 2022, according to new Future Tour Programme proposals, said the Bangladesh Cricket Board officials on Thursday. BCB chief executive officer Nizamuddin Chowdhury briefed the officials of the cricket operation committee on Thursday ahead of International

Pace bowling coach Heath Streak said he is little concerned about the biomechanical test of Al-Amin Hossain as he believes the paceman has little problem in his action compared to team-mate Sohag Gazi. Al-Amin, who was reported to have a suspected illegal bowling action during the first Test against West Indies, last month, will undergo testing ... Read more

Bangladeshi players will have the chance to get some longer version cricket under their belt ahead of the forthcoming Test series against Zimbabwe when they play a three-day practice match at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium starting today. The players of the 32-member preliminary squad will be divided into two teams for the game that is expected ... Read more

Khulna Metropolitan Police promised a tight security for Bangladesh and Zimbabwe cricket teams when they play a Test match in the city in November. Local security agencies, which included police, Rapid Action Battalion, , coastguard, fire service, Ansar, held a joint meeting at the KMP headquarters on Tuesday to review the security plan. We are committed to ... Read more

The local cricket fans of Rupganj had an exceptional experience on Tuesday when legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar made his brief presence at a local school. A festive mood prevailed in the area on the outskirts of Dhaka as thousands of local fans rushed to Noapara Government Primary School premises to catch a glimpse

Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar unveiled the logo of reigning Dhaka Premier League champions, Legends of Rupganj, in a grand ceremony at a city hotel on Tuesday. The prolific batsman, who had reached number of milestones in his illustrious career in Bangladesh, left a lasting impression when he pressed the button to

Newly-appointed fielding coach Grant Halsall said he will focus on close catching during the build up to the upcoming Test series against Zimbabwe to help Bangladesh spinners reap some reward of home condition. The Zimbabwe-born cricketer, who was contracted with England until this month, has joined the Tigers’ set up formally on Sunday on a two-year ... Read more

Legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar will be arriving Dhaka today to unveil the logo of Dhaka Premier League champions Legends of Rupganj, said the club officials. Sachin will land in a private jet in the morning from Guwahati, where he was on Monday to watch the Indian Super League football match between North East

Bangladesh national cricket team head coach Chandika Hathurusinghe urged his charges to sacrifice 75 meals before the World Cup in order to keep them fit. Hathurusinghe made the request while speaking to the players at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium on Sunday as the members of the preliminary squad reported

The International Cricket Council on Sunday dismissed the claim that in its official report on off-spinner Shohag Gazi’s bowling action contained the picture of another player. A section of Bangladesh media on Sunday reported that in ICC’s official report on Sohag’s bowling action contained Mahmudullah’s bowling action, prompting the

Former England fielding coach Richard Grant Halsall has joined Bangladesh Cricket Board as the national team’s fielding coach for next two years, said the officials on Sunday. Halsall, the Zimbabwe-born cricketer, who will replace Australian Corey Richard, completed his official formalities on Sunday when he arrived at the Sher-e-Bangla

Former National Cricket Academy coach Ross Turner could return to Bangladesh on advisory role, said the Bangladesh Cricket Board officials on Sunday. ‘We are working on the strategic issue with Ross,’ BCB chief executive officer Nizamuddin Chowdhury told New Age from Duabi over phone. ‘But I cannot give

The Bangladesh Cricket Board on Saturday announced a 32-member preliminary squad ahead of their forthcoming home series against Zimbabwe and A team’s tour to India. Apart from suspended Sohag Gazi, all players, who toured West Indies, made it into the preliminary squad that will undergo a fitness test today. The preliminary squad

Bangladesh captain Mamunul Islam will not be making his debut for Atletico de Kolkata when they take on Mumbai City FC in the opening match of the inaugural Indian Super League game at the Salt Lake Stadium today. Antonio Lopez Habas, the coach of Atletico de Kolkata, confirmed Mamunul that he will not consider the Bangladesh ... Read more

Suspended off-spinner Sohag Gazi said on Saturday that he is confident of returning to international cricket in less than three months by remodeling his action. ‘I don’t think it will take me a long time and I am sure of making a comeback quickly,’ Sohag told reporters in Mirpur. ‘I heard that I have 25 degrees, ... Read more

Ravindra Jadeja and Mohammed Shami shared seven wickets between them as India beat West Indies by 48 runs in the second one-day international to square off the five-match series 1-1 in New Delhi on Saturday. Chasing a target of 264 runs, West Indies seemed heading towards an easy win when Dwayne Smith played an explosive innings of ... Read more

The dip in form for the last few months could cost Nasir Hossain his place finally in the Test squad as selectors are seriously considering his axe from the squad for the forthcoming home series against Zimbabwe. Selection panel will sit with head coach Chandika Hathurusinghe today to finalise the probable squad for the crucial ... Read more