National cricketer Mushfiqur Rahim will start his rehabilitation after a week as an MRI test showed that the condition of his shoulder where he had an injury worsened, the Bangladesh Cricket Board physician said on Saturday. The MRI showed the injury in his shoulder had aggravated, Debashish Chowdhury told New Age on Saturday. ‘He will be rested ... Read more
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BFF brushes aside fears over Cup
With only 12 days remaining to the scheduled start of the Bangabandhu Gold Cup, the Bangladesh Football Federation is yet to finalise anything, leaving the tournament somewhat uncertain. The BFF is still to name the fifth foreign team, who are expected to join hosts Bangladesh, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia and Bahrain Under-23 team in the tournament.
KCA end Abahani’s title hopes
The title race in the Dhaka Premier League is set for a thrilling finale after Prime Bank Cricket Club and Prime Doleshwar SC won their respective matches in the penultimate round on Friday. Fellow contenders Abahani Limited, on the other hand, were thrown out of the race by Kalabagan Cricket Academy, who won a cliffhanger by ... Read more
Razzak left out of new contract
Decision came days before selectors name WC squad If the Bangladesh’s Cricket Board’s new list of contracted players is an indication of World Cup squad, left-arm spinner Abdur Razzak can take rest and set his plans for watching the matches in television. With the deadline for announcing the squad looming large, the sign is ominous for ... Read more
Russell go all out for players
Sheikh Russell Krira Chakra are preparing to bring some quality foreign players, including Haiti national striker Kervens Belfort to strengthen their squad for the next season, said an official of the club on Friday. After spending previous season empty handed, the 2013 Bangladesh Premier League champions, have decided to form a strong team for the upcoming ... Read more
Footballers brace for busy year
Bangladesh national football team will have at least seven international matches guaranteed in 2015 and with a little luck, the number could be much higher, officials said on Thursday. Bangladesh will begin their year with the Bangabandhu Gold Cup this month when they will play at least two matches at the group phase. They are also confirmed ... Read more
Looking back 2014
All’s well that ends well Bangladesh’s cricket had a mixed fortune in 2014 as they had one of their all time low during the first 10 months before reversing their fate in the home series against Zimbabwe to end the year on a high note. Tigers can claim to have seen it all before getting back ... Read more
Of football and rare successes
The year that has passed will be remembered as one of busiest for Bangladesh sports, especially for football, who played three FIFA International friendly matches and lost none. Barring football, success eluded in other sports despite them having enough international exposures. Apart from a silver medal for shooter Abdullah Hel Baki in
Footballers begin training today
Bangladesh national football team will start their preparation camp for the Bangabandhu Gold Cup under interim coach Saiful Bari Titu at the BKSP in Savar today. The Bangladesh Football Federation has already announced a 26-member preliminary squad for the tournament, retaining all 23 players, who represented the
Nasir shows his ugly side
Abahani Limited cricketer Nasir Hossain was involved in an ugly episode in the Dhaka Premier League on Tuesday when he ran towards Dholeshwar batsman Asif Ahmed during their match at the Sher-er-Bangla Stadium. The incident happened during the 28th over of Prime Doleshwar’s innings when Asif complained of Nasir’s illegal movement in the field and refused
Tamim goes under the knife
Chief selector confident opener will make the World Cup Bangladesh opener Tamim Iqbal underwent a successful surgery on his left knee in Australia on Monday, giving himself a chance to represent the country in the forthcoming World Cup. Renowned orthopedic surgeon David Young conducted the operation at Avenue Hospital in Melbourne in the evening to ... Read more
BCB mulls 2-tier NCL
The Bangladesh Cricket Board is planning to introduce a two-tier National Cricket League from next year in order to raise the competitiveness, said the officials on Monday. The idea came during Monday’s meeting between divisional teams’ representatives and the members of the tournament committee at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium.
Mushfiq feeling no strain before WC
Batsman Mushfiqur Rahim believes that there is no need to feel tension before the forthcoming ICC World Cup as it might not be as difficult as it appears at the moment. The conditions of Australia and New Zealand, co-host of the world’s biggest cricket tournament, appeared to be a serious concern for teams coming from ... Read more
BFF calls up 26 in primary squad
The Bangladesh Football Federation on Monday announced the 26-member preliminary squad for Bangabandhu Gold Cup international football tournament, scheduled in January. The squad includes striker Aminur Rahman Sajib of Abahani, winger Rubel Miah of Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club and defender Atiqur Rahman Fahad of Abahani.
Faruk awaits rare double as selector
Chief selector Faruk Ahmed is all set to achieve a rare honour when he will announce the 15-member Bangladesh squad for ICC World Cup next week. Faruk will be only selector to take the honour twice having already selected Bangladesh squad for World Cup 2007, arguably the most successful World Cup for the Tigers. ‘Definitely I am ... Read more
Kruif set to return on Jan 3
Sacked former coach Lodewijk De Kruif is all but confirmed to return to the charge of Bangladesh national football team for the Bangabadhu Cup international tournament in January, said the officials on Sunday. The Dutchman is expected to arrive on January 3 provided the Bangladesh Football Federation clears some of his unpaid wages it owed to ... Read more
Muktis hire Italian football coach
Italian coach Flavio Raffo arrived in Dhaka on Sunday to take charge of Muktijoddha Sangsad Krira Chakra for the upcoming football season. Muktijoddha appointed him as replacement of former coach Shafikul Islam Manik, who guided the team for the last three seasons. The 41-year-old Raffo started his coaching career in 2006
Legends, D’shwar throw race open
The title race of the Dhaka Premier League was thrown wide open after Legends of Rupganj and Prime Doleshwar beat two frontrunners Abahani Limited and Prime Bank Cricket Club respectively on the second round Super League matches on Saturday. Kalabagan Cricket Academy also returned to winning ways
Busan sink Jamal in five minutes
Two goals in first five minutes were enough for K-League outfit Busan I’Park to beat Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club 2-0 in their friendly match at the Bangabandhu National Stadium on Saturday. Midfielder Kim Jingyu scored in just 45 seconds and Forward Yoon Dongmin doubled lead in the 5th minute to send a chill in Jamal tent ... Read more
Final squad for WC almost done: Faruk
The national selectors are passing a very busy time as they are weighing all of their options before they finalise the 15-member Bangladesh squad for the forthcoming cricket World Cup. The chief selector, Faruk Ahmed, told the media on Friday that they had already discussed player possibilities and would come up with the final squad ... Read more