Cricket

The Bangladesh Cricket Board XI gave Zimbabwe an idea about what to expect in the forthcoming Test series when they dismissed the visitors for 241 runs on the opening day of the three-day warm-up match at Fatullah on Monday. Bunch of medium pacers and an occasional spinner were enough for Zimbabwe as eight Bangladeshi bowlers ... Read more

Introduces SG balls, DRS in Test series Bangladesh Cricket Board has decided to use SG cricket balls, instead of the more customary Kookabura, as well as the controversial Decision Review System in the upcoming Test series against Zimbabwe, as part of its efforts to leave no stone unturned to ensure Bangladesh beat Zimbabwe in the ... Read more

National captain Mamunul Islam returned to Dhaka on Monday from India to join the national team camp at BKSP ahead of two FIFA friendlies against Sri Lanka. Mamunul was released by Indian Super League franchise Atletico de Kolkata to play the matches after he failed to make it in their starting lineup in the first

Bangladesh name 14-man squad for first Zimbabwe Test Selectors sprang a surprise on Sunday when they included uncapped leg-spinner Jubair Hossain in Bangladesh’s 14-man squad for the first Test match against Zimbabwe. The 19-year old prodigious bowler, hailed from Jamalpur, caught the attention of selectors only this year when he bowled Mushfiqur Rahim and Tamim ... Read more

Batsmen named in 15-man squad for Kolkata tournament Batsmen Anamul Haque and Nasir Hossain have been effectively dropped from the Bangladesh squad for the first Test against Zimbabwe when they were selected for the Bangladesh Cricket Board XI for a tournament in Kolkata later this month. The BCB announced a 15-member squad for the Acharya ... Read more

Bangladesh coach Chandika Hathurusinghe was impressed with the preparation of his charges for the home series against Zimbabwe as the three-day practice match among probable players ended on Saturday. While the bowlers hardly could manage to produce a devastating spell, the batsmen dominated the match to give the hosts some much-needed confidence boost before the

The Bangladesh Cricket Board has planned to introduce a youth-level four-day competition featuring the franchises of Bangladesh Cricket League, said the officials on Saturday. BCB officials had a meeting with the representatives BCL franchises on Saturday where they all accepted the proposal positively, said Khaled Mahumd, the

A 24-member Zimbabwean Test squad led by skipper Brendon Taylor arrived at Hazrat Shah Jalal International Airport on Friday to participate in the forthcoming three-match Test series against Bangladesh. Zimbabwean squad which includes 17 players remained tight lipped on arrival as they were escorted to hotel after customs clearance and a routine screening

Bangladesh’s batsmen ruled the second day of the three-day practice match between Bangladesh Red and Green on Friday as Tamim Iqbal, Mominul Haque and Mohammad Mithun each scored half centuries for their respective side. Tamim scored 92 runs while Mominul added 84 as Green declared on 284-4 in 75 overs replying to Red’s 220-7 to

Selectors refused to pick any specialist spinner for the Bangladesh Cricket Board XI to face Zimbabwe in a three-day warm-up match and packed the 14-man squad with five pace bowlers. The squad, which was announced on Friday, included only two players from the regular Test side; Shamsur Rahman and Robiul Islam. ‘We included Shamsur Rahman ... Read more

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