A year a ago when Mahmudullah Riyad ended his long wait for a Test debut against an struggling West Indies, it appeared that Bangladesh have finally found another off-spinner after the retirement of erratic Naimur Rahman. He along with Sakib al Hasan mesmerised the Caribbeans in the two-Test series
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BSPA accords reception to two renowned sports writers
Bangladesh Sports Press Association (BSPA) accorded a reception to two renowned sports writers on Thursday marking the World Sports Journalists’ Day. The programme was held at the auditorium of the National Sports Council Tower. The two sports writers are : Akhter Hossain Khan and Selim Nazrul Haque. President of BSPA Rezaur Rahaman Sohug presided over ... Read more
Jahurul to take dual role seriously
After Khaled Mashud’s long stint, Mushfiqur Rahim came into the scene to stand behind the stumps. But unfortunately the Bogra lad has yet to prove his worth as a wicketkeeper, rather his inconsistent performance caused a concern for the team think-tank, especially ahead of the 2011 World Cup where Bangladesh is one of co-hosts along ... Read more
Gala reception for Siddik
Siddikur Rahman, the first professional golfer of Bangladesh to win the Brunei Open title, was felicitated at a grand reception at a city hotel on Wednesday. Grameenphone, the leading cellular operator of the country and the sponsor of Siddik since 2003, along with the Bangladesh Golf Federation hosted the reception where the chief of
Rumi quits taekwondo
Sharmin Farzana Rumi confirmed today that she plans to quit her preferred sport of Taekwondo due to persistent physical problems. But the woman who captured the gold medal in that discipline in the South Asian Games earlier this year, stressed her commitment to remain attached to sport after her recovery. “It is a very tough ... Read more
Chess gets Asiad nod
After much dillydallying, the Bangladesh Olympic Association on Wednesday finally included the chess team in its contingent for the November 12-27 Asian Games in Guangzhou, China. The BOA had initially asked the chess players to participate in the individual events but the federation insisted on competing in the team events, which eventually led to their
Momin takes FIDE Rating chess title
Abdul Momin became unbeaten champion in the Federation Open FIDE Rating Chess tournament through tiebreak at the Bangladesh Chess Federation hall room yesterday. Momin of Nebula Chess Club and Aminul Islam of Titas had earned 7.5 points each after
Aminul’s Asiad future uncertain
The Bangladesh Football Federation is still uncertain of national custodian Aminul Haque could play in the Asian Games football. The custodian was sent off in the 37th minute of the AFC Challenge Cup match against Sri Lanka on February 20 in Sri Lanka
Tamim accepts economy class air ticket
Opening batsman Tamim Iqbal has finally agreed to travel to Australia for the treatment of his wrist injury in the economy class after repeated attempts by Bangladesh Cricket Board officials and his family. Tamim earlier refused to accept an economy class ticket and said he would go to Australia on personal expenses unless he could ... Read more
Nat’l pool announced
Twenty-two national cricketers have been bracketed in the national pool for this season’s Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League. Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) yesterday made the announcement, stating that the group comprises of players who have played for the Tigers between January 1 and July 31 this
Aminul, Momin share lead
FM Khondoker Aminul Islam of Titas and Abdul Momin of Sirajganj are now in joint lead in the points table with 7 each after the 8th round of the Federation Open FIDE Rating Chess Tournament at the federation hallroom yesterday. Mahtabuddin Ahmed Robin of Titas and Farhadur Imam of I2 Soft Solution are in 2nd
Manik appointed football coach of MSC for next two years
Shafiqul Islam Manik returned to his old hunting ground after a gap of three years as the AFC-A license coach was appointed yesterday as the head coach of Mohammedan Sporting Club for the next two years. Manik, who was nominated by the football committee on Thursday, was finally approved by the ad-hoc committee convener
BCB approves two foreigners rule
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has approved the participation of two foreign players in a match for the upcoming Premier Division Cricket League. The board of directors took the decision in a meeting on Sunday where they decided to allow registration of a maximum of five foreign
Magic Messi wins Super Cup for Barca
Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick to lead Barcelona to a 4-0 victory over Sevilla and a 5-3 aggregate win in the Spanish Super Cup. The Argentine forward had a quiet World Cup in South Africa but looked more comfortable back among his club mates at the
A pleasing day on the filed
The long run-up to the 2011 World Cup began yesterday with the national cricketers having a long slog in the nets as well as in the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium outfield. One would be tempted to go the distance and call it the perfect start as Mashrafe Bin Mortaza’s men were given a thorough workout, having ... Read more
Siddons turns focus on individual skills
Improvement of individual skills has now become a top priority as Bangladesh began their practice with the World Cup cricket in their mind at the Sher-a-Bangla National Stadium on Sunday. Coach Jamie Siddons divided the 26 players of the preliminary squad into four groups with one group called for net practice while the others were ... Read more
‘I’ll give you blood, you give me performance’
The newly-appointed fielding coach of the Bangladesh national cricket team Julien Fountain urged the cricketers to put the maximum efforts in order to elevate their performances. ‘I will give you blood, sweat and tears and in return you give performance,’ said Fountain who got himself introduced to the members of the preliminary squad for the ... Read more
Rach pens new deal
Rach Gerhard Peter, the German coach of the national hockey team, pledged higher training facilities for the national players during their stay in Germany. Rach, who signed a four-month deal with the Bangladesh Hockey Federation on a monthly salary of $3000, clarified his position regarding the European tour at a press conference at the federation
Mahmud to continue as asstt coach
Former skipper Khaled Mahmud will continue as the assistant coach of the national cricket team despite two recent high-profile appointments, said a senior official of Bangladesh Cricket Board. The fate of Mahmud was hanging in the balance after the BCB appointed South African Lance Klusener and ex-British baseball player Julien Fountain respectively as the bowling ... Read more
Players up for Germany tour
National hockey players are optimistic about their Germany tour as a part of their preparation for the upcoming Asian Games as the players of the preliminary squad reported to assistant coach Barkatullah Chapal at the Bangladesh Hockey Federation yesterday. Of the 29-member squad, some 18 players are supposed to the leave for Germany in