The outfield of the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium that hosted first Test of recent series against Australia has got ‘poor’ rating from the International Cricket Council. The ICC on Thursday said that match referee Jeff Crowe, who officiated the Test from August 27 to 30, expressed his concern over the quality of the outfield.
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National league kicks off today
The 19th National Cricket League will get underway today with four matches of two tiers in four different cities and towns across the country. Defending champions Khulna will host newly-promoted Rangpur at Sheikh Abu Naser Stadium in Khulna one top-tier while runners-up Dhaka will take on Barisal
Minhajul backs Tigers for success
Chief selector of Bangladesh national cricket team Minhajul Abedin on Thursday showed his confidence regarding the success of the visiting side in the forthcoming two-Test series against South Africa. The Tigers will be touring the African country for the third time for a Test series and the visiting side had the worst possible track record ... Read more
Spirited U-16 girls lose to Japan
A much-improved performance by Bangladesh Under-16 Women’s football team was not enough to prevent their 0-3 defeat against three-time champions Japan in their second match of the AFC Under-16 Women’s Championship in Chonburi, Thailand on Thursday. Bangladesh, who suffered a humiliating 0-9 defeat against North Korea in the first match, showed their composure
Imrul, Soumya relish challenge
Bangladesh top-order batsman Imrul Kayes on Wednesday said that the forthcoming two-Test series against South Africa would be no less than a challenge for him as he was struggling with his current form in Test cricket. The left-handed batsman is on the verge of becoming the very few cricketers in the world to see his ... Read more
Another acid test for Bangladesh U-16 girls
Bangladesh Under-16 women’s football team will face three-time champions Japan in their second Group B match of the Under-16 Women’s Championship at the Chonburi Stadium in Thailand today. The match will kick-off at 4:00pm Bangladesh Standard Time. Bangladeshi girls began their campaign with
MSC, R’ganj share spoils
Mohammedan Sporting Club and Rahmatganj Muslim Friends Society shared the points in a drab goalless draw in their Bangladesh Premier League match at the Bangabandhu National Stadium on Wednesday. The scheduled second match of the day between Sheikh Russell Krira Chakra and Team BJMC was postponed due to unplayable condition of the field The match
Sakib defends Test break, hits back at critics
Bangladesh all-rounder Sakib al Hasan hit back at criticisms for taking a surprise break from Test cricket that took him out of Bangladesh squad for the two-Test series against South Africa. Selectors left Sakib out of the 15-man squad after the Bangladesh Cricket Board accepted his request for the break, sparking a mixed reaction among
BFF’s U-18 move slammed
Saif Powertec Limited, the commercial rights holder of the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League, took a swipe at the Bangladesh Football Federation for suspending the competition after eighth round merely for an age-level competition. The BFF postponed the league in order to give Under-18 national football team some preparation time for the forthcoming SAFF
Korea loss a reality check for U-16 girls
Bangladesh Under-16 women’s football team got a reality check after suffering a humiliating 0-9 loss to mighty North Korea in their opening match of the AFC Under-16 Championship in Thailand on Monday. North Korea are not only the defending champions of this tournament but they are also the reigning Under-17 Women’s World Cup champions. The ... Read more
Tigers top-heavy sans Sakib
The Bangladesh Cricket Board on Monday granted a leave for all-rounder Sakib al Hasan, resting him for the two Test matches in South Africa with an option for him to return to the second Test in Bloemfontein. Selectors announced a 15-man squad for the two Test matches in the afternoon without Sakib, who handed a ... Read more
Tigers top-heavy sans Sakib
The Bangladesh Cricket Board on Monday granted a leave for all-rounder Sakib al Hasan, resting him for the two Test matches in South Africa with an option for him to return to the second Test in Bloemfontein. Selectors announced a 15-man squad for the two Test matches in the afternoon without Sakib, who handed a ... Read more
Under-16 girls crushed to defeat
Defending champions North Korea gave Bangladesh Under-16 women’s football team a footballing lesson on Monday when they thrashed them by 9-0 in their opening match of the AFC Under-16 Women’s Championship in Chonburi, Thailand. Bangladesh, appearing in the tournament for the first time since 2005, spent much of the contest in their own half,
NCL gets pay boost for players
The 19th National Cricket League is set to get underway on September 15 with an increase of match fees and other allowances for the players. The matches will be played on home-and-away basis and will be held at five different venues across the country — Sylhet, Cox’s Bazar, Chittagong, Khulna and Rajshahi.
Sakib rested, Mahmudullah recalled for SA Test
All-rounder Sakib al Hasan was left out of Bangladesh squad for the two-Test series against South Africa after he sought a break from Tests for six months, said a senior official of Bangladesh Cricket Board. Sakib filed an application to BCB on Sunday seeking six-month sabbatical from Tests, due to fatigue. He, however, made himself ... Read more
Sakib seeks six-month sabbatical from Tests
Bangladesh’s plan for forthcoming South Africa tour suffered a huge blow when star all-rounder Sakib al Hasan handed a request for six months of sabbatical from Test cricket, citing fatigue. Bangladesh Cricket Board media committee chairman Jalal Yunus confirmed the request from Sakib, adding that the final decision will be taken by board president Nazmul ... Read more
Sakib seeks six-month sabbatical from Tests
Bangladesh’s plan for forthcoming South Africa tour suffered a huge blow when star all-rounder Sakib al Hasan handed a request for six months of sabbatical from Test cricket, citing fatigue. Bangladesh Cricket Board media committee chairman Jalal Yunus confirmed the request from Sakib, adding that the final decision will be taken by board president Nazmul ... Read more
Stephens marvels in US Open glory
Worries didn’t end for Sloane Stephens after winning her first Grand Slam title Saturday at the US Open, recalling the fabulous photographs of past champions she admired along the hallways of Arthur Ashe Stadium. ‘Everyone has the cutest photos on the wall in here with this trophy and that’s what I remember seeing most,’ Stephens ... Read more
CTG Abahani reach summit
Chittagong Abahani took the solo lead of the Bangladesh Premier League’s points table thanks to a 2-0 win over Brothers Union at the Bangabandhu National Stadium on Sunday. Brothers’ Congolese forward Siyo Zunapio gifted Chittagong Abahani an own goal in the first half before Towhidul Alam Sabuz returned to his goal scoring spree in the ... Read more
U-16 girls brace for N Korea tes
Bangladesh Under-16 women’s team will begin their AFC Under-16 Women’s Championship campaign today against reigning champions North Korea at the Chonburi Stadium in Thailand with a hope of displaying competitive football. The match will kick off at 4:00pm Bangladesh standard time. Considering the strength of the group B teams, Bangladesh are in bottom