Newly-crowned Premier Hockey League champions Mariner Young’s Club on Friday apologised for their misdemeanour during the title deciding match against Usha Krira Chakra on July 1. Mariners beat Usha by 3-2 goals to claim their maiden title but the success was overshadowed by frenetic behaviour of some of its officials and fans, who allegedly vandalised
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PCB invites Malala for third England Test
The Pakistan Cricket Board on Thursday invited Malala Yousufzai for the third Test against England at Birmingham next month, hoping her presence can further inspire the Pakistan team. The Noble Laureate lives in Birmingham after surviving a near-fatal attack by the Talibans for her campaign to get women education mandatory in 2012. She was
India in control as Kohli slams double century
Virat Kohli stroked his maiden Test double century as India took control in the first Test against West Indies, reaching 404-4 in first session of the second day on Thursday. Having chosen to bat first on winning the toss, the Indian captain led the way with a thoroughly authoritative innings of 200 not out, decorated ... Read more
Taskin vows to play England series
Bangladesh’s young pacer Taskin Ahmed said on Thursday that he is determined to play in the forthcoming England series at home by successfully rectifying his bowling action. Taskin along with spin bowler Arafat Sunny was suspended from bowling in international cricket after his action was found illegal during the ICC World Twenty20 in India.
Fracas over BPL fixture
Languid BFF shows mismanagement The Bangladesh Football Federation finally released the partial fixture of Bangladesh Premier League on Thursday but not before the some drama behind the curtains. With only 48 hours to go before the league starts, BFF struggled to decide how many rounds will be held in the opening phase in Chittagong.
Rafique joins HP coaching panel
BCB expands programme, 55 players called up from four groups The Bangladesh Cricket Board on Thursday added former national cricketer Mohammad Rafique to its coaching panel for the ongoing camp of High Performance unit. Rafique, the first Bangladeshi cricketer to claim 100 Test wickets, will work as a consultant coach with the spin bowling group ... Read more
Fizz to blaze with 90
Pace bowling sensation Mustafizur Rahman could at last reach England to join Sussex County Cricket Club to rock the NatWest T20 Blast and the Royal London One-Day Cup and got his trademark jersey number 90. Popularly known as Fizz, the paceman who plays with the same number in limited over cricket for Bangladesh and Indian Premier League ... Read more
Mashrafee hopeful of England’s tour
Bangladesh captain Mashrafee bin Murtaza is confident that the forthcoming home series against England will go ahead as planned despite concern over security in the wake of recent terror attacks. Bangladesh began their preparation for the October series, which comprises two Test matches and three one-day internationals, through a conditioning camp at Mirpur
BOA seeks over Tk 2cr for Rio meet
Bangladesh Olympic Association has sought more than Tk two crore from government for participating in the forthcoming Rio Olympic Games, officials said on Wednesday. BOA submitted a budget worth Tk 2.12 crore to the ministry of youth and sports last month but the ministry is yet to give any positive response. BOA claimed they have
Mustafiz leaves hoping to learn
Bangladesh pace bowler Mustafizur Rahman believed his stint with Sussex will be a learning curve as he left for England on Wednesday. The left-arm pace bowler had an anxious wait for his UK visa to join Sussex for NatWest T20 Blast and the Royal London One-Day Cup. ‘I will have many things to learn,’ Mustafiz told reporters ... Read more
Review committee captures action
The Bangladesh Cricket Board’s bowling action review committee captured actions of two suspected bowlers on Wednesday, the first day of their operation through video cameras to assess them through software for further scrutiny. The committee will work with 10 bowlers, whose bowling actions were reported as suspect during this year’s Dhaka Premier League,
Tigers set to reunite today
Sri Lankan trainer promises to return soon Members of the Bangladesh national cricket team will reunite today when the preparation camp for the forthcoming home series against England starts in Mirpur. In the absence of head coach Chandika Hathrusinghe, it is however expected that only fitness training will be held in the first few days ... Read more
Mezbah, Shirin complete Rio lineup
Both Mezbahuddin Ahmed and Shirin Akter promised to give their best in the forthcoming Rio Olympics after the International Association of Athletics Federations granted them wild-card entries late on Monday. The wild-cards came at a time when the duo all but lost their hopes following the expiry of deadline on July 14. The Bangladesh Olympic Association was
Relieved Mustafiz heads for Sussex
Bangladesh pace bowler Mustafizur Rahman heaved a sigh of relief as he was finally granted his UK visa on Tuesday paving the way for him to join English county side Sussex for NatWest T20 Blast and the Royal London One-Day Cup. Mustafiz will now fly for England today at 10:10am by a Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight ... Read more
Bowling review committee to start with Naeem, Amit
The Bangladesh Cricket Board’s bowling action review committee will start its work today with bowlers, whose actions were reported as suspect during recent Dhaka Premier League. Left-arm spinner Naeem Islam Jr of Mohammedan Sporting Club and Abahani Limited’s off-spinner Amit Kumar will work on the first day with the committee to start
BFF mulls Maldives friendly
Bangladesh Football Federation is planning to play an international friendly match against Maldives in September 1 in Male as part of their preparation ahead of their Asian Cup qualifying home play-off match against Bhutan on September 6. BFF said they are making a discussion with Maldives Football Federation who primarily agreed to host Bangladesh. ‘We have
BCB plans big for young cricketers
The Bangladesh Cricket Board has undertaken an elaborate programme to instill competitive mindset amongst the age level players, who are being deprived of enough exposures. Unlike past years, the BCB’s game development committee said it will organise several programmes and will also arrange series against overseas teams to groom up the young players.
Pro-league logo, trophy unveiled amid glitz
With a commitment of spreading football outside the capital, JB Bangladesh Premier League has started its official journey through a colourful logo and trophy unveiling ceremony at a city hotel on Monday. Another grand opening ceremony will be held today in Chittagong, where the ninth edition of the professional football league will get underway on ... Read more
Mustafiz still awaits UK visa
Pace sensation Mustafizur Rahman is yet to get a UK visa to play for county team Sussex despite six working days have passed since he faced a visa interview. A Bangladesh Cricket Board official privy to the matter said Mustafiz faced visa interview on last Monday but was made to wait as his application is ... Read more
Sk Jamal dismisses coach Manik
Reigning Bangladesh Premier League champions Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club on Monday sacked their head coach Shafiqul Islam Manik to facilitate the reappointment of Nigerian coach Joseph Afusi. Afusi left the club after helping Jamal to win last season’s Premier League title and Bhutan’s Kings Cup as well as guided the Dhanmondi-based outfit to become