The Anti-Corruption Tribunal on Sunday provided the details of its short verdict announced earlier that acquitted six of the nine accused in the Bangladesh Premier League match-fixing scandal. The Tribunal on February 26 acquitted six players and officials of match-fixing related offences but did not announce any punishment for the three players including former
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Last-gasp Russell shock MSC
A stoppage-time strike by Mithun Chowdhury gave Sheikh Russell KC full three points against Mohammedan Sporting Club in the last match of the second phase of Bangladesh Premier League on Sunday. The match was heading towards a goalless draw before Mithun scored in the dying seconds of five minutes added time. Mohammedan, who dominated the
Argentina, Spain head to Brazil on a high
Substitute Lionel Messi scored his 38th goal for Argentina as they breezed past Slovenia 2-0 in their final World Cup warm-up on Saturday, reports Reuters, AFP. Messi, his country’s second highest scorer after Gabriel Batistuta, had not found the net in an international since a 5-2 qualifying win over Paraguay in
‘Streak doesn’t have magic wand’
Pace bowler Mashrafee bin Murtaza said Bangladesh should not expect any quick results from the newly-appointed specialist bowling coach Heath Streak as he does not have a magic wand. Streak joined the Bangladesh Cricket Board on a two-year contract as a specialist bowling coach last week and is currently busy honing the skills of the Tigers ... Read more
Wins turn sour for Brazil, Germany
Brazil and Germany, the two favourites to win the World Cup, ended their preparation with contrasting wins in warm-up matches on Saturday, reports AFP, Reuters. The wins, however, turned sour for both the side immediately as Brazil received some booing from their own fans and to a more serious note Germany
Mithun, Taskin in for India ODIs
Selectors on Thursday picked uncapped wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Mithun and paceman Taskin Ahmed in Bangladesh 15-man squad for the three-match one-day international series against India. Mithun played a Twenty20 International against Sri Lanka earlier this year but was not selected for the subsequent Asia Cup and ICC World Twenty20.
Details of BPL verdict expected on June 8
The Anti-Corruption Tribunal, formed to try the accused in the Bangladesh Premier League match-fixing scandal, is expected to provide the Bangladesh Cricket Board with the details of its short verdict on June 8, said the officials on Thursday. The Tribunal on February 26 acquitted six players
Brazil, here we come
BFF gives WC tickets to 110 fans, officials Only a few football fans were able to get the World Cup tickets from the Bangladesh Football Federation, said the officials, adding that most of the tickets allotted to Bangladesh were taken by influential quarters. FIFA allotted 228 tickets to Bangladesh for the tournament scheduled from June 12-July ... Read more
Witch doctor behind Ronaldo’s injury!
Ghana’s most influential witch doctor has claimed he is responsible for the knee injury that is threatening Cristiano Ronaldo’s participation at the World Cup, reports The Guardian. Nana Kwaku Bonsam – whose name translates literally as ‘Devil of Wednesday’ – predicted in February that the Real Madrid forward would be forced to miss this summer’s
Boost is the secret of Sakib!
Bangladesh all-rounder Sakib al Hasan took little time to jump into promotional activities after he returned from India on Wednesday following a successful stint in the Indian Premier League. Sakib flew to Chittagong in the afternoon after his arrival to participate in a programme of Boost, an energy drink for children, of which he is the ... Read more
BFF scarps Feni venue
The Bangladesh Football Federation scrapped the Shahid Salam District Stadium in Feni as the Bangladesh Premier League venue on Wednesday after it found no significant improvement to the facilities. The stadium, home of Feni Soccer Club, had been hosting the BPL matches since 2010. Feni, who face relegation with 11 points from 18 matches, played the first
‘Experience doesn’t sell in mall’
Bangladesh Cricket Board’s new bowling coach Heath Streak said on Tuesday that he was looking forward to helping his charges by guiding them through his vast experience. Streak completed his first day in office by getting introduced to some national team players including skipper Mushfiqur Rahim and took a look at the
New bowling coach Streak arrives
Bangladesh Cricket Board’s newly appointed specialist bowling coach Heath Streak arrived in Dhaka on Monday to take over the charge. Former Zimbabwe’s Test skipper Streak is expected to join the national cricket team training session today at Mirpur ahead of their home series against India. Streak, 40, looked to be tired after a hectic travelling but still ... Read more
Sakib crowned sixth best IPL player
Bangladesh all-rounder Sakib al Hasan was crowned sixth most valuable player in the just-concluded Indian Premier League that saw him winning the title for the Kolkata Knight Riders. Glenn Maxwell, the Australian batsman of Kings XI Punjab, won cash prize money of Indian Rs 10 lakh as the most valuable player after his incredible batting display ... Read more
Mushfiq signs for Dholeshwar
Bangladesh captain Mushfiqur Rahim formally changed his club on Sunday, joining Prime Dholeshwar from Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club at a programme in Dhaka. His signing gave a kick start to the player recruitment process for the next Dhaka Premier League with the formal transfer date set for August 5 and 6 while the
BD U-19, Madhya Pradesh match drawn
Bangladesh U-19 team played to a draw against Madhya Pradesh Cricket AssociationUnder-19 team of India on the fourth and final day of their first four-day match at Fatullah outer stadium on Sunday. Resuming the 1st innings on Sunday with overnight 192 for 3 in 85 overs, Bangladesh declared the innings at 352 for 6 in 132 ... Read more
FIFA resolves B’desh WC broadcasting dispute
BTV, Maasranga, GTV all given rights The uncertainty over live broadcasting of FIFA World Cup in Bangladesh has been removed, said the officials of the Bangladesh Football Federation, adding that the governing body of world’s football handed the rights jointly to Bangladesh Television, Gazi Television and Maasranga Television. The broadcasting was put into uncertainty after an ... Read more
Cricketers remain unpaid for months
A total of 108 cricketers on the Bangladesh Cricket Board payroll remained unpaid since January as the list prepared by the tournament committee did not get the approval from the board of directors. The BCB brought 120 cricketers under the payroll in 2013, with 12 earning the national contract and the rest being placed in three ... Read more
BD U-19 trail by 129 runs against Madhya Pradesh
Bangladesh U-19 trailed by 129-run against Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association Under-19 team of India on the third day of their first four-day match at Fatullah Outer Stadium in Fatullah on Saturday. Bangladesh resumed the first innings with overnight 60-3 in 27.2 overs and added 192 runs without losing any more wicket in 85 overs at stumps ... Read more
Streak arrives on Monday
Newly appointed Bangladesh bowling coach, Heath Streak will arrive on Monday to join the preparation camp of the national team ahead of their three-match one-day international series against India, said a BCB official on Friday. The former Zimbabwe skipper recently signed a two-year contract with the Bangladesh Cricket Board as a specialist bowling coach